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Yes, everyone can join CUSB.
There are 3 different membership types:
- Unibo students
- Unibo staff members
- Other
With this type of membership, you can access all CUSB activities and affiliated activities at discounted prices (Look for "Unibo students / staff members" fare in the price list of each course/activity).
With this type of membership, you can access at discounted prices all the activities organized directly by CUSB and that are not exclusively dedicated to Unibo university students (Look for the fare dedicated to "Other" CUSB card holders in the price list of each course/activity). You will not be able to access any sports activity organized by the affiliated partners of CUSB.
It is valid from the time of subscription until 31st August of the ongoing academic year.
Yes, but your CUSB card will be valid only to take advantage of commercial discounts and to take part in those activities where a medical certificate is not required.
You can request your CUSB card either by going in person to one of the CUSB offices in Bologna and across the Romagna campuses or online (NB: at the moment, the online application is only in Italian). If you request the card online, you can then pick it up in the secretary of your choice.
Yes, you can.
The person you appointed to collect your CUSB card must have the following documents with him/her:
- original registration form signed by the applicant (the person who wants to become member of CUSB)
- copy of an identification document of the applicant
You will be able to independently verify all your enrollments, the expiration of your medical certificate and access the receipts in your name and pay for the enabled courses.
No, it is not necessary.
There are two possibilities: online registration and registration at our offices.
For online registration: anyone of legal age can register their account online on the CUSB portal for free. Having a CUSB online account is not equivalent to having a CUSB membership. To register a child online, the procedure is as follows: the parent creates his or her CUSB online account free of charge and then proceeds to register his or her child (and pay the fee for the child’s membership only). So, after creating your account, at the bottom of the page you will see "Inserisci Nuovo Minore" (meaning “Insert new minor”): by filling in the required data, you can finalise your child's membership process.
For registration at our offices: see specific FAQ question.
Yes, minors can come unaccompanied to obtain their CUSB cards as long as they have with them:
- photocopy of one of his/her parents' identification document
- membership form signed by that same parent
Yes, you can. Thanks to an agreement with CUSB, all students and all staff members of the Academy of Fine Arts of Bologna and the Conservatory of Bologna will be able to take advantage of the discounts reserved for students of the University of Bologna.
Yes, you can. Thanks to an agreement with CUSB, all students and all staff members of the Academy of Fine Arts of Bologna and the Conservatory of Bologna will be able to take advantage of the discounts reserved for students of the University of Bologna.
No, the discounts pertaining this membership are reserved for those students enrolled at the University of Bologna.
Yes, if at the time of registration you are still a Unibo university student you can register at CUSB as "Unibo student". All the benefits given by your CUSB card remain valid until the card expires, even if you have already graduated.
No, the discounts are reserved only for Unibo staff on duty
Yes, it is valid in any CUSB location.
Yes, it is possible. You simply need to deliver your medical certificate (original copy) to any CUSB office and a new card will be printed free of charge.
No, once the registration has been made, it is not possible to cancel it.
For all the insurance details, please click on the previous line (the FAQ question) in order to open the PDF document.
You have to follow the procedure indicated on the website https://www.cusi.it/assurance/
If you have further questions, you can contact the general secretariat of CUSB.
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Yes, it is mandatory to hand in a medical certificate in order to participate in all courses, tournaments and championships organized by CUSB and its affiliates.
In Italy, the medical certificate to practice sports is an health statement signed by a medically qualified health care provider (usually a sports doctor). The medical certificate must be of suitability for competitive or non-competitive sports, depending on which type of activity you intend to carry on.
Anyone can access the CUSB Sports Medicine Outpatient Clinic and benefit from its services. Here it will be possible to obtain both a competitive and a non-competitive medical certificate, depending on your needs.
Special rates are available for CUSB members.
For more information on medical examinations (locations, times, rates), you can consult the dedicated section "Medical examinations and certificates" (in Italian “Visite mediche e certificati”) on the CUSB site, where you will find all the updated information.
With CUSB Bologna you can take advantage of a service agreement for obtaining the medical certificate to apply for the CUBS membership at a cost of 25 euros.
For more information on medical examinations (locations, times, rates), you can consult the dedicated section "Medical examinations and certificates" (in Italian “Visite mediche e certificati”) on the CUSB site, where you will find all the updated information.
No, it can be issued by any general practitioner or sports doctor of your choice.
It is valid for one year starting from the day in which it is issued.
Yes, but your CUSB card will be valid only to take advantage of commercial discounts and to take part in those activities where a medical certificate is not required.
Yes, if the uploaded document is digitally signed by a doctor. If not, it will be necessary to deliver the original medical certificate to one of the CUSB offices. It is not possible to access courses, tournaments and subscriptions without having delivered the original medical certificate (signed in paper or with an official digital signature system).
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Yes, once you are registered with CUSB, you can take two free trial lessons. However, please be reminded that having obtained a CUSB membership with medical certificate and booking of the trial lesson are required in order to take the trial lessons (follow the instructions on our website).
To enroll in a course, you must first check if any place is still available. Having done that, you need to have a valid CUSB membership and to pay the required fee for that course.
Yes, you can practice all CUSB activities at discounted prices. The discount is also applicable to minor children of Unibo students and staff members.
Yes, you can. However, before switching to the new course, you need to check the availability of places in the new course and the required level of fitness and know-how.
You can register at all CUSB offices or online (registration online is valid only for enabled courses). To register for swimming and tennis courses, you will need to go in person to the dedicated offices listed on the Contact page.
At the time of registration, we will carry out a short interview. Based on your answers and previous experiences, we will determine which is the most suitable level for you.
Yes, everyone can enroll in the courses / activities organized by CUSB after having obtained a CUSB membership card.
Affiliated courses are all courses organized by other companies (not directly by CUSB) to which Unibo students / staff members with a CUSB card can enroll in. They are marked on the website as "Affiliated" and they are open to CUSB members belonging to the categories Unibo students and Unibo staff members. CUSB card holders with the membership type "Other" are excluded from this service.
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Courses are open to everybody; in order to take one, you simply need to obtain your CUSB membership.
Yes, by registering with CUSB you can book two free trial lessons for each proposed course. In order to book them, please contact the swim school office.
Yes, days dedicated to makeup lessons are available at the end of the purchased period (in order to see the "Rules and regulations" PDF document, please click on the above question).
No, due to reasons beyond the control of CUSB, no refund is available in case of prolonged absence.
Yes, you can change your booking up to two hours before the start of the course.
No, due to hygiene and safety regulations it is not possible to access the poolside. You can watch the lessons from the grandstand.
With children up to the age of 4, you should access the common changing room marked as "Baby changing room". With children aged 5 and above, you should access the male changing room and, while changing clothes, use the available cubicles for privacy.
No, the use of swimwear is mandatory both under the shower and around the locker room, out of respect for other users and cleaning staff.
No, the cubicles should only be used while changing your clothes. While swimming, please leave your belongings (clothes, bags, shoes, etc.) inside one of the lockers that you will find in the open area of the changing room. Please be advised that you have to bring your own personal lock from home in order to close the locker.
Yes, there are lockers available in the open area of each changing room. Please be advised that you have to bring your own personal lock from home in order to close the locker.
No, it is not possible due to hygiene and safety regulations.
No, there are no common hairdryers and you need to bring your own hair dryer in order to use it. Inside the changing room there are multiple electricity sockets available (type of the socket: https://www.worldstandards.eu/[…]/).
No, there are no common hairdryers and you need to bring your own hair dryer in order to use it. Inside the changing room there are multiple electricity sockets available (type of the socket: https://www.worldstandards.eu/[…]/).
You can put your valuables in the safety deposit boxes located in front of the reception.
You can put your valuables in the safety deposit boxes located in front of the reception.
No, you cannot. If the number of swimmers allows it, the lifeguard on duty will be able to provide you with material on loan, but the use of the ball in the large pool is never allowed as this is for lane swimming only.
You can use fins only after asking permission from the lifeguard on duty, who will decide based on the number of swimmers per lane. It is not possible to use the monofin.
No, swim cap is mandatory in order to enter the pool.
Yes, if they are made with materials suitable to be used inside a pool. It is not possible to dive in cotton clothing.
Yes, but only if there are no other swimmers in the lane you are using; otherwise, you would be preventing other users from swimming.
Yes, access to the water has no architectural barriers that prevent the use of the service. We have large dedicated changing rooms, dedicated toilets and there is a descender to access the water by the pool.
No, during casual swimming hours access to minors is allowed only if accompanied by an adult.
Due to the current rules for containing Covid-19 pandemic, it is not possible to access the solarium without renting a sunbed. You can only use the areas/spots indicated and reserved by the lifeguards.
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Championships usually start in November and end in May. Tournaments, instead, are played twice a year: in November and December (fall session) and in April and May (spring session).
You can apply by contacting CUSB Tournament Office, which will try to find you a team.
At CUS Terrapieno and CUS Record sports facilities.
Yes, prizes are purchase vouchers to be spent at the Unibo Store.
You simply need to have a valid CUSB membership and pay the tournament / championship fee.
CUSB organizes yearly the following championships: 7-a-side football, 5-a-side football, basketball, mixed volleyball and tennis.
All students and staff members of the University of Bologna.
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Yes, CUSB members can book sports facilities at discounted prices. Discounted rates can be applied only if at least 50% of the players who will be using the booked facility (ex. tennis court, etc.) are CUSB members.
To get the discount, at least 50% of the players using the field must have a valid CUSB membership.
Yes, there is a discount. For further information, please ask to the competent CUSB office for that sports facility.
Yes, rental of our sports facilities is a service open to all.
Yes, you can pay in cash or via POS directly at the facility before starting your practice/game.
Yes, you can pay by bank transfer, but only for long-term bookings, i.e. if it is a recurring reservation (e.g. every Monday for 3 months) or if the facility is being booked for several days. Before making the transfer, please always check the availability of the facility with the relevant office.
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The Dual Career Course - student-athlete status is a project created by the University of Bologna together with the CUSB - Centro Universitario Sportivo Bologna for athletes of the highest level in order to allow them to reconcile the study of the university path with the sporting career, get an adequate academic education level and build a solid post-athlete professional future.
To have the recognition of the status of student-athlete must necessarily be enrolled in a course of study at the University of Bologna and be a member of a national sports federation (FSN) of CONI or CIP.
To be recognised as a student-athlete, you must have at least one of the following:
- have been invited to attend the preparation programmes for the Summer or Winter Olympics/Paralympics during the 12 months preceding the application;
- have been summoned on at least one occasion to the CONI/CIP FSN national teams during the 12 months preceding the application;
- for individual sports, appear in the top 32 places of the national absolute or youth ranking of CONI/CIP FSN at the time of application;
- for team sports, participate at the time of the application for the maximum championship organised by the reference FSN; for team sports related to the FSN that have activated a professional sector (FIGC and FIP), participation in the championship immediately below the maximum category is also valid;
- have won medals at the National University Championships and the European University Championships (EUSA) in the 12 months preceding the application.
Who receives the status of student-athlete:
- you can request and agree with the teachers ad hoc appeals in case of concurrent sports commitments (competitions, training and related travel), and also take the online exams with the platforms used by the University (Skype, Microsoft Teams, Zoom). To do this you must contact the teacher at least 14 days before the exam date (with the tutor in cc), providing all the necessary information, so that he can identify an alternative date even if outside the exam session. The final evaluation on the request is up to the teacher;
- you can be followed by an academic tutor who will help you in the choice of study paths and possible internships, also in view of your professional activity after your sporting career; as regards study programmes, teaching, exam dates and contacts with the offices, you can instead count on the tutor of the course (student tutor or other tutor);
- you can request a change to your study plan at the end of your studies; in case you need to better reconcile your studies with sports commitments or if you want to make more consistent choices with your study path;
- at the end of your studies you will be awarded the Diploma Supplement, which certifies the specificity of your student-athlete path;
- you can request that during the graduation proclamation the Commission proclaims a formula that also recognizes the status of Student-Athlete of the Dual Career path. To apply, write to studenteatleta@unibo.it, at the time you apply for a degree;
- if there are places available, you can stay free of charge in a student residence run by ER.GO, for a maximum of 10 continuous days. You must send the request for accommodation to studenteatleta@unibo.it, indicating the period of interest at least 15 days before the date of arrival at the residence. ER.GO will check the availability of places and will answer providing all the directions for your stay. The stay is free, but you will have to pay a security deposit to be defined;
- you have free access to the University’s sports facilities (swimming pools and weight rooms), according to the times and regulations indicated to you. To access the facilities you must first apply to CUS Bologna writing to cusb.studenteatleta@unibo.it;
- you can benefit from a psychological support service by providing, if necessary, for consultations with a sports psychologist. The request should be addressed to cusb.studenteatleta@unibo.it;
- you can take advantage of an orientation and support service for the administrative management of your university career by contacting, by e-mail, the dedicated office in the Student Services Area - ASES, student athlet@unibo.it;
- you can renew the status of Student-Athlete for the a.a. 2023/24 (having already obtained it for the a.a. 2022/23) even if you have not met some of the requirements indicated in the notice, as a result of a serious injury that significantly limited your sporting activity in the 12 months preceding the application for renewal. In this case it is necessary to attach appropriate medical certification issued by the National Health Service, by a private Centre or by a private specialist accompanied by a document of conformity issued by the National Health Service.
In view of these benefits, the University may ask the student-athlete:
1. participate in national and international university competitions recognised by CUSI, EUSA and FISU, in agreement with the Cusb-Unibo Sports Directorate. Participation is mandatory under penalty of exclusion from the Dual Career path for the following academic year, except:
- concurrent official sporting engagements of their club;
- national commitments of the reference Federation;
- health reasons documented by appropriate medical certification issued by the National Health Service, by a private Centre or by a private specialist accompanied by a document of conformity issued by the National Health Service.
To apply for competitions you must send your sports curriculum to cusb.cnu@unibo.it; we also invite you to communicate your sports results in order to share them and make the most of them;
2. lend your image to activities of university sports promotion and teams Alma Mater-Cusb, attending the celebrations agreed and scheduled.
Yes, every year you have to apply for the verification of requirements.
At the beginning of the academic year, usually during September.
At the Library and Study Services Area - ABIS, an orientation and support service for university career management is active for students interested in the path. For specific information you can write to studenteatleta@unibo.it
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