Welcome or welcome back to the University of Nottingham!

We can't wait for you to discover all the great ways you can get involved with sport and fitness during your studies here at the University of Nottingham in 2024.

Check out all the information below for all you need to know about getting active with University of Nottingham Sport.

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Join as a sport and fitness member to #FindYourActive through the wide range of facilities and programmes that we have on offer right here on the University of Nottingham campus

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Try out different sports and meet like-minded people with our sports club tasters that will help find the right club for you

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Get involved with our range of events with something on offer for everyone, from the opportunity to see how you can represent your hall this year, or even try a new sport each and every week!

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Show your support for your university at our BUCS fixtures every Wednesday on the University of Nottingham campus

What's on offer at The University of Nottingham

With us, you can #FindYourActive in many different ways as we have a huge offer for students here at the University of Nottingham, and plenty of opportunities to try out our clubs and programmes. Check out what might be the right fit for you. 

A female badminton player representing the University of Nottingham "I want to represent the University of Nottingham"

We have over 70 sports clubs at the University, several of whom compete in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues or in other national and regional competitions. Some clubs run trials at the beginning of the Autumn term to select squads but many welcome new players throughout the year.

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An IMS football match taking place at the University of Nottingham "I'd like to play competitive matches"

As well as playing against other Universities, there's also a huge intramural sports programme at the University of Nottingham. You can choose from 13 different sports including football, netball and rugby and teams can be made up of halls (join your Facebook group) societies or groups of friends. Matches all take place on campus, either on Wednesdays or weekends.

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Our student sports and fitness membership includes access to three fully-equipped fitness suites as well as over 150 weekly group exercise classes. Members can also take advantage of 1-2-1 sessions with our fitness instructors, where you can build your own personal fitness programme.

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A University of Nottingham student taking part in a cricket Just Play session "I just want to play for fun"

For students who want to play sport for fun, our Just Play programme is ideal. With over 20 sports on the programme, you can drop in for just a small cost or free if you have a UoN sports and fitness membership. Lots of our sports clubs also have a social section for casual players.

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Our Leadership Academy offers students several options to develop their leadership skills including delivering in local schools, coaching in clubs or officiating. Suitable for all students, the Academy provides training, mentoring and hands-on experience to all participants.

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We have a dedicated disability sport offer for students with a disability or long term medical condition including discounted sports and fitness memberships, supported fitness sessions and inclusive sessions. Our sports clubs also are committed to ensuring they are inclusive and accessible to all students at the University.

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We offer such a wide variety of inclusive sport and fitness opportunities for students that are all included within Sport and Fitness Membership. Join online today for incredible ways to #FindYourActive.

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Get involved with 'Refreshers' events!

There are a range of sport and Student Union events happening at the University of Nottingham during 'Refreshers' at the start of Term 2 that you can come along to and get involved with!

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The University of Nottingham Students' Union have set up an Opportunities Fund as part of their Cost of Living support. You can apply for financial support to help cover the cost of joining a sports club or taking part in activities throughout the year.

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Sports Club Taster Sessions

American Football

Women's Flag American Football Taster | 06/02/2024

8pm - 10pm at David Ross Sports Village STP

Women's Flag American Football Taster | 10/02/2024

10am - 12pm at Jubilee Sports Centre 3G

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email american-football@uonsu.com.

Badminton

Badminton Taster | 27/01/2024

7pm - 10pm at Jubilee Sports Centre Sports Hall

Badminton Taster | 02/02/2024

8.30pm - 10.30pm at David Ross Sports Village

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email badminton@uonsu.com.

Boxing

Boxing Taster | 29/01/2024

7.15pm - 9.15pm at David Ross Sports Village Studio 2

Boxing Taster | 30/01/2024

5pm - 7pm at David Ross Sports Village Studio 2

Boxing Taster | 01/02/2024

5pm - 7.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Studio 2

Boxing Taster | 05/02/2024

7.15pm - 9.15pm at David Ross Sports Village Studio 2

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email boxing@uonsu.com.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Beginner Taster | 29/01/2024

8.30pm - 10.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Beginner Taster | 31/01/2024

8.30pm - 10.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email brazilian-jiu-jitsu@uonsu.com.

Caving

Caving SRT Taster | 06/02/2024

7pm - 8pm at David Ross Sports Village Climbing Wall 

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email caving@uonsu.com.

Climbing

Climbing Taster | 29/01/2024

6.30pm - 10.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Climbing Wall

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email climbing@uonsu.com.

Cricket

Women's Cricket Taster | 01/02/2024

6.30pm - 8.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall C

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email cricket-ladies@uonsu.com.

Dodgeball

Dodgeball Taster | 29/01/2024

7.30pm - 9pm at David Ross Sports Village Hall D

Dodgeball Taster | 05/02/2024

7.30pm - 9pm at David Ross Sports Village Hall D

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email dodgeball@uonsu.com.

Futsal

Futsal Assessment Day | 29/01/2024

11am - 2pm at David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall A

Futsal Assessment Day | 30/01/2024

11am - 2pm at David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall C

Futsal Assessment Day | 02/02/2024

10am - 12pm at David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall A

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email futsal@uonsu.com.

Gymnastics

Gymnastics Taster | 05/02/2024

Erewash Valley Gymnastics Club, Ilkeston, DE7 4AZ

7.30pm - 9.30pm (Arrive at Life Sciences Car Park at 7.30pm)

Cost: £6 via SU website

Gymnastics Taster | 08/02/2024

Nottingham Gymnastics Academy, Rushcliffe Leisure Centre, NG2 7BW

7.45pm - 10.15pm (Arrive at Life Sciences Car Park at 7.45pm)

Cost: £6 via SU website

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email gymnastics@uonsu.com.

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Transport is provided for these tasters. Once booked, please meet outside life sciences building on campus (near where all the busses arrive on East Drive). Return transport will also be provided.  Please wear sports clothes you feel comfortable in, and you can bring any gymnastics equipment such as hand guards if you have them.

Handball

Handball Taster | 05/02/2024

9pm - 10.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall D

Women's Handball Taster | 08/02/2024

9pm - 10.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall B

Handball Taster | 09/02/2024

8pm - 10pm at David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall C

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email handball@uonsu.com.

Jiu Jitsu

Jiu Jitsu Taster | 31/01/2024

6pm - 8pm at Jubilee Sports Centre Studio

Jiu Jitsu Taster | 02/02/2024

5pm - 7pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

Jiu Jitsu Taster | 07/02/2024

6pm - 8pm at Jubilee Sports Centre Studio

Jiu Jitsu Taster | 09/02/2024

5pm - 7pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email jiujitsu@uonsu.com.

Judo

Judo Taster | 29/01/2024

6.30pm - 8.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

Judo Taster | 31/01/2024

6pm - 8pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

Karate

Sport Karate Taster | 30/01/2024

8pm - 10pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

Traditional Karate Taster | 01/02/2024

8pm - 9.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

Traditional Karate Taster | 08/02/2024

8pm - 9.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email karate@uonsu.com.

Kayak

Kayak Taster | 31/01/2024

9.30pm - 10.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Swimming Pool

Kayak Taster | 07/02/2024

9.30pm - 10.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Swimming Pool

Kayak Taster | 09/02/2024

8.30pm - 9.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Swimming Pool

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email kayak@uonsu.com.

Korfball

Korfball Taster | 01/02/2024

5pm - 6.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall A

Korfball Taster | 08/02/2024

5pm - 6.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall A

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email korfball@uonsu.com.

Netball

Netball Taster | 05/02/2024

5pm - 6pm at David Ross Sports Village Sports Halls

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email netball@uonsu.com.

Rugby League

Men's Rugby League Taster | 04/02/2024

4.30pm - 6.30pm at David Ross Sports Village 3G

Women's Rugby League Taster | 11/02/2024

4.30pm - 6.30pm at David Ross Sports Village 3G

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email rugby-league@uonsu.com.

Rugby Union

Women's Rugby Union Taster | 02/02/2024

5pm - 6.30pm at David Ross Sports Village 3G

Softball & Baseball

Softball Taster | 04/02/2024

12.30pm - 4.30pm at Jubilee Sports Centre 3G

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email softball@uonsu.com.

Squash

Squash Taster | 29/01/2024

4.30pm - 6pm at David Ross Sports Village Squash Courts

Squash Taster | 05/02/2024

4.30pm - 6pm at David Ross Sports Village Squash Courts

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email squash@uonsu.com.

Surf

Surf Taster | 18/02/2024

8am - 7pm at Scarborough

Cost: Approx. £35pp | Travel and equipment included

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email surf@uonsu.com.

Taekwondo

Taekwondo Beginner - 3 Years Experience Taster | 30/01/2024

6pm - 8pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

Taekwondo 3+ Years Experience Taster | 01/02/2024

7pm - 9pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

Taekwondo Beginner - 3 Years Experience Taster | 03/02/2024

11am - 12.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

Taekwondo 3+ Years Experience Taster | 03/02/2024

12.30pm - 2pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email taekwondo@uonsu.com.

Table Tennis

Table Tennis Taster | 01/02/2024

5pm - 6.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Salle

Table Tennis Taster | 03/02/2024

7pm - 8.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Salle

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email table-tennis@uonsu.com.

Thai Boxing

Thai Boxing Taster | 31/01/2024

2pm - 4pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

Thai Boxing Taster | 04/02/2024

2pm - 4pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email thai-boxing@uonsu.com.

Touch Rugby

Touch Rugby Taster | 02/02/2024

8.30pm - 9.30pm at Jubilee 3G

Women's Touch Rugby Taster | 11/02/2024

5.45pm - 7pm at David Ross Sports Village 3G

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email touch-rugby@uonsu.com.

Trampoline

Trampoline Taster | 29/01/2024

6pm - 7.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall D

Trampoline Taster | 05/02/2024

5pm - 6pm at David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall D

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email trampoline@uonsu.com.

Ultimate Frisbee

Ultimate Frisbee Taster | 30/01/2024

4.30pm - 6.30pm at Jubilee Sports Centre 3G

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email ultimate-frisbee@uonsu.com.

American Football

Women's Flag American Football Taster | 06/02/2024

8pm - 10pm at David Ross Sports Village STP

Women's Flag American Football Taster | 10/02/2024

10am - 12pm at Jubilee Sports Centre 3G

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email american-football@uonsu.com.

Badminton

Badminton Taster | 27/01/2024

7pm - 10pm at Jubilee Sports Centre Sports Hall

Badminton Taster | 02/02/2024

8.30pm - 10.30pm at David Ross Sports Village

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email badminton@uonsu.com.

Boxing

Boxing Taster | 29/01/2024

7.15pm - 9.15pm at David Ross Sports Village Studio 2

Boxing Taster | 30/01/2024

5pm - 7pm at David Ross Sports Village Studio 2

Boxing Taster | 01/02/2024

5pm - 7.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Studio 2

Boxing Taster | 05/02/2024

7.15pm - 9.15pm at David Ross Sports Village Studio 2

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email boxing@uonsu.com.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Beginner Taster | 29/01/2024

8.30pm - 10.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Beginner Taster | 31/01/2024

8.30pm - 10.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email brazilian-jiu-jitsu@uonsu.com.

Caving

Caving SRT Taster | 06/02/2024

7pm - 8pm at David Ross Sports Village Climbing Wall 

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email caving@uonsu.com.

Climbing

Climbing Taster | 29/01/2024

6.30pm - 10.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Climbing Wall

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email climbing@uonsu.com.

Cricket

Women's Cricket Taster | 01/02/2024

6.30pm - 8.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall C

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email cricket-ladies@uonsu.com.

Dodgeball

Dodgeball Taster | 29/01/2024

7.30pm - 9pm at David Ross Sports Village Hall D

Dodgeball Taster | 05/02/2024

7.30pm - 9pm at David Ross Sports Village Hall D

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email dodgeball@uonsu.com.

Futsal

Futsal Assessment Day | 29/01/2024

11am - 2pm at David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall A

Futsal Assessment Day | 30/01/2024

11am - 2pm at David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall C

Futsal Assessment Day | 02/02/2024

10am - 12pm at David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall A

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email futsal@uonsu.com.

Gymnastics

Gymnastics Taster | 05/02/2024

Erewash Valley Gymnastics Club, Ilkeston, DE7 4AZ

7.30pm - 9.30pm (Arrive at Life Sciences Car Park at 7.30pm)

Cost: £6 via SU website

Gymnastics Taster | 08/02/2024

Nottingham Gymnastics Academy, Rushcliffe Leisure Centre, NG2 7BW

7.45pm - 10.15pm (Arrive at Life Sciences Car Park at 7.45pm)

Cost: £6 via SU website

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email gymnastics@uonsu.com.

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Transport is provided for these tasters. Once booked, please meet outside life sciences building on campus (near where all the busses arrive on East Drive). Return transport will also be provided.  Please wear sports clothes you feel comfortable in, and you can bring any gymnastics equipment such as hand guards if you have them.

Handball

Handball Taster | 05/02/2024

9pm - 10.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall D

Women's Handball Taster | 08/02/2024

9pm - 10.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall B

Handball Taster | 09/02/2024

8pm - 10pm at David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall C

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email handball@uonsu.com.

Jiu Jitsu

Jiu Jitsu Taster | 31/01/2024

6pm - 8pm at Jubilee Sports Centre Studio

Jiu Jitsu Taster | 02/02/2024

5pm - 7pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

Jiu Jitsu Taster | 07/02/2024

6pm - 8pm at Jubilee Sports Centre Studio

Jiu Jitsu Taster | 09/02/2024

5pm - 7pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email jiujitsu@uonsu.com.

Judo

Judo Taster | 29/01/2024

6.30pm - 8.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

Judo Taster | 31/01/2024

6pm - 8pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

Karate

Sport Karate Taster | 30/01/2024

8pm - 10pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

Traditional Karate Taster | 01/02/2024

8pm - 9.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

Traditional Karate Taster | 08/02/2024

8pm - 9.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email karate@uonsu.com.

Kayak

Kayak Taster | 31/01/2024

9.30pm - 10.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Swimming Pool

Kayak Taster | 07/02/2024

9.30pm - 10.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Swimming Pool

Kayak Taster | 09/02/2024

8.30pm - 9.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Swimming Pool

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email kayak@uonsu.com.

Korfball

Korfball Taster | 01/02/2024

5pm - 6.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall A

Korfball Taster | 08/02/2024

5pm - 6.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall A

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email korfball@uonsu.com.

Netball

Netball Taster | 05/02/2024

5pm - 6pm at David Ross Sports Village Sports Halls

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email netball@uonsu.com.

Rugby League

Men's Rugby League Taster | 04/02/2024

4.30pm - 6.30pm at David Ross Sports Village 3G

Women's Rugby League Taster | 11/02/2024

4.30pm - 6.30pm at David Ross Sports Village 3G

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email rugby-league@uonsu.com.

Rugby Union

Women's Rugby Union Taster | 02/02/2024

5pm - 6.30pm at David Ross Sports Village 3G

Softball & Baseball

Softball Taster | 04/02/2024

12.30pm - 4.30pm at Jubilee Sports Centre 3G

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email softball@uonsu.com.

Squash

Squash Taster | 29/01/2024

4.30pm - 6pm at David Ross Sports Village Squash Courts

Squash Taster | 05/02/2024

4.30pm - 6pm at David Ross Sports Village Squash Courts

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email squash@uonsu.com.

Surf

Surf Taster | 18/02/2024

8am - 7pm at Scarborough

Cost: Approx. £35pp | Travel and equipment included

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email surf@uonsu.com.

Taekwondo

Taekwondo Beginner - 3 Years Experience Taster | 30/01/2024

6pm - 8pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

Taekwondo 3+ Years Experience Taster | 01/02/2024

7pm - 9pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

Taekwondo Beginner - 3 Years Experience Taster | 03/02/2024

11am - 12.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

Taekwondo 3+ Years Experience Taster | 03/02/2024

12.30pm - 2pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email taekwondo@uonsu.com.

Table Tennis

Table Tennis Taster | 01/02/2024

5pm - 6.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Salle

Table Tennis Taster | 03/02/2024

7pm - 8.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Salle

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email table-tennis@uonsu.com.

Thai Boxing

Thai Boxing Taster | 31/01/2024

2pm - 4pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

Thai Boxing Taster | 04/02/2024

2pm - 4pm at David Ross Sports Village Dojo

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email thai-boxing@uonsu.com.

Touch Rugby

Touch Rugby Taster | 02/02/2024

8.30pm - 9.30pm at Jubilee 3G

Women's Touch Rugby Taster | 11/02/2024

5.45pm - 7pm at David Ross Sports Village 3G

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email touch-rugby@uonsu.com.

Trampoline

Trampoline Taster | 29/01/2024

6pm - 7.30pm at David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall D

Trampoline Taster | 05/02/2024

5pm - 6pm at David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall D

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email trampoline@uonsu.com.

Ultimate Frisbee

Ultimate Frisbee Taster | 30/01/2024

4.30pm - 6.30pm at Jubilee Sports Centre 3G

 

If you would like to sign up to one of these taster sessions then please email ultimate-frisbee@uonsu.com.

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Frequently asked questions

In order to join one of our sports clubs, you will need to purchase a club membership via one of the below methods:

  1. Find your sports club on the Students' Union website and login using your University account (activated upon registration). You will then be able to make your payment online - card payments only. Returning students, please note that 2023/24 memberships will be on sale online from 1 August 2023.
  2. Visit the SU Box Office in the Portland Building where you can make payment by cash or card.

Please note, several sports clubs will also require you to purchase UoN sports and fitness membership - check with an individual club to see if this is the case.

These are the ways you can find out about the sporting offer for Sutton Bonington students:

  1. Visit the Sutton Bonington Sports Centre and speaking to our staff at the centre.
  2. Visit the Sutton Bonington Guild website for a list of all the SB sports clubs you can join.