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Just Play

Try something new or just come along to meet new friends with our popular Just Play programme. With lots of different sports to try and no weekly commitment needed - it's easy to fit a session into even the busiest of schedules. 

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Students enjoy a Just Play dodgeball session

What is Just Play?

Delivered by our friendly student session leaders, our Just Play programme offers over 30 sports to try and is suitable for all abilities and experience levels. Sessions are open to all º£½ÇºÚÁÏ students, including postgraduate and mature students. 

There are no matches or league points to win - you just turn up and play for fun. The sessions are all drop in, meaning you don't need to commit every week and you can take part in as many sessions (and sports) as you can fit into your schedule! Sessions run across all three campuses.

Timetable - 2026 Summer Term

Our Term 3 Just Play programme will run between Monday 27th April and Sunday 17th May across University Park, Jubilee and Sutton Bonington Campuses. 

Our Summer Exams Just Play programme then runs between Monday 18th May and Sunday 7th June across University Park, Jubilee and Sutton Bonington Campuses. 

Selected Just Play sessions will continue throughout June - September at our Sutton Bonington Campus. 

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Monday 17:00 - 18:00 Badminton Sutton Bonington Sports Centre Sports Hall
Monday 17:00 - 18:00 Wheelchair Basketball David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall C 11th May Only
Monday 17:00 - 18:00 Dodgeball David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall B 11th May Only
Monday 17:00 - 18:00 Futsal Jubilee Campus Sports Centre Sports Hall 2 27th April and 11th May
Monday 18:15 - 19:15 Gymnastics David Ross Sports Village Studio 2 27th April and 11th May
Monday 20:00 - 21:00 Volleyball Sutton Bonington Sports Centre Sports Hall No session on 4th May
Monday 20:00 - 21:00 Softball David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall A 11th May Only
Tuesday 15:00 - 16:00 Women's Climbing (advance booking required) David Ross Sports Village Climbing Wall From 28th April
Tuesday 17:00 - 18:00 Badminton Jubilee Campus Sports Centre Sports Hall 2 From 28th April
Tuesday 18:00 - 18:45 Squash David Ross Sports Village Squash Courts From 28th April
Tuesday 18:45 - 19:30 Squash David Ross Sports Village Squash Courts From 28th April
Tuesday 19:00 - 20:00 Boxing David Ross Sports Village Studio 2 12th May Only
Tuesday 19:00 - 20:00 Boccia David Ross Sports Village Studio 2 5th May Only
Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00 Women's Bouldering David Ross Sports Village Bouldering Wall From 29th April
Wednesday 13:00 - 14:00 Learn to Bike Ride David Ross Sports Village Outdoor Courts Starts on 29th April
Wednesday 14:00 - 15:00 Learn to Climb David Ross Sports Village Outdoor Courts Starts on 29th April
Wednesday 15:30 - 16:30 Climbing (booking required) David Ross Sports Village Climbing Wall From 29th April
Wednesday 20:00 - 21:00 Mixed Netball Sutton Bonington Sports Centre Sports Hall 20th May and 24th June
Wednesday 20:00 - 21:00 Basketball Sutton Bonington Sports Centre Sports Hall Fortnightly from 29th April
Thursday 16:30 - 18:00 Thai Boxing David Ross Sports Village Dojo 30th April and 14th May
Thursday 16:30 - 18:00 Judo David Ross Sports Village Dojo 7th May
Thursday 16:30 - 17:30 Mixed Football David Ross Sports Village 3G Pitch From 30th April
Thursday 17:00 - 18:00 Badminton Jubilee Campus Sports Centre Sports Hall 1 From 30th April
Thursday 17:00 - 17:45 Volleyball David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall C From 30th April
Thursday 17:45 - 18:30 Volleyball David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall C From 30th April
Thursday 18:00 - 19:00 Tennis Sutton Bonington Tennis Club (LE12 5PG) Outdoor Courts £3 Cash on the door
Thursday 19:00 - 20:00 Mixed Netball David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall A From 30th April
Thursday 20:00 - 21:00 Korfball David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall B From 30th April
Friday 11:00 - 12:00 Bouldering David Ross Sports Village Bouldering Wall From 1st May
Friday 15:30 - 16:30 Climbing (booking required) David Ross Sports Village Climbing Wall From 1st May
Friday 16:00 - 17:00 Flag Football David Ross Sports Village 3G Pitch 8th and 15th May
Friday 17:00 - 18:00 Floorball David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall A 1st May Only
Friday 17:00 - 18:00 Volleyball David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall B 1st and 8th May
Friday 18:30 - 20:00 Futsal David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall C 1st and 15th May
Friday 18:30 - 19:30 Ultimate Frisbee David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall D 1st and 15th May
Friday 19:00 - 20:00 Handball David Ross Sports Village Sports Hall A 1st May Only
Friday 19:15 - 20:15 Climbing (Mandarin Speaking) David Ross Sports Village Climbing Wall From 1st May
Friday 20:30 - 21:45 Climbing (Mandarin Speaking) David Ross Sports Village Climbing Wall From 1st May
Friday 20:30 - 21:30 Kayak David Ross Sports Village Swimming Pool 1st May Only
Sunday 11:30 - 12:30 Ladies Lacrosse Jubilee Campus Sports Centre 3G Pitch 3rd and 17th May
Sunday 11:30 - 12:30 Women's Rugby Jubilee Campus Sports Centre 3G Pitch 10th May Only
Sunday 12:00 - 13:00 Mixed Hockey David Ross Sports Village Outdoor Pitch 3rd May Only
Sunday 15:00 - 17:00 Archery Sutton Bonington Sports Centre Rugby Pitch 3rd May Only
Sunday 17:00 - 18:00 Basketball Jubilee Campus Sports Centre Sports Hall 2 From 3rd May
Sunday 19:00 - 21:00 Table Tennis David Ross Sports Village Salle From 3rd May
Monday 17:00 - 18:00

  • Badminton
  • Sutton Bonington Sports Centre
  • Sports Hall
Monday 17:00 - 18:00

  • Wheelchair Basketball
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Sports Hall C
  • 11th May Only
Monday 17:00 - 18:00

  • Dodgeball
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Sports Hall B
  • 11th May Only
Monday 17:00 - 18:00

  • Futsal
  • Jubilee Campus Sports Centre
  • Sports Hall 2
  • 27th April and 11th May
Monday 18:15 - 19:15

  • Gymnastics
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Studio 2
  • 27th April and 11th May
Monday 20:00 - 21:00

  • Volleyball
  • Sutton Bonington Sports Centre
  • Sports Hall
  • No session on 4th May
Monday 20:00 - 21:00

  • Softball
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Sports Hall A
  • 11th May Only
Tuesday 15:00 - 16:00

  • Women's Climbing (advance booking required)
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Climbing Wall
  • From 28th April
Tuesday 17:00 - 18:00

  • Badminton
  • Jubilee Campus Sports Centre
  • Sports Hall 2
  • From 28th April
Tuesday 18:00 - 18:45

  • Squash
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Squash Courts
  • From 28th April
Tuesday 18:45 - 19:30

  • Squash
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Squash Courts
  • From 28th April
Tuesday 19:00 - 20:00

  • Boxing
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Studio 2
  • 12th May Only
Tuesday 19:00 - 20:00

  • Boccia
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Studio 2
  • 5th May Only
Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00

  • Women's Bouldering
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Bouldering Wall
  • From 29th April
Wednesday 13:00 - 14:00

  • Learn to Bike Ride
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Outdoor Courts
  • Starts on 29th April
Wednesday 14:00 - 15:00

  • Learn to Climb
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Outdoor Courts
  • Starts on 29th April
Wednesday 15:30 - 16:30

  • Climbing (booking required)
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Climbing Wall
  • From 29th April
Wednesday 20:00 - 21:00

  • Mixed Netball
  • Sutton Bonington Sports Centre
  • Sports Hall
  • 20th May and 24th June
Wednesday 20:00 - 21:00

  • Basketball
  • Sutton Bonington Sports Centre
  • Sports Hall
  • Fortnightly from 29th April
Thursday 16:30 - 18:00

  • Thai Boxing
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Dojo
  • 30th April and 14th May
Thursday 16:30 - 18:00

  • Judo
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Dojo
  • 7th May
Thursday 16:30 - 17:30

  • Mixed Football
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • 3G Pitch
  • From 30th April
Thursday 17:00 - 18:00

  • Badminton
  • Jubilee Campus Sports Centre
  • Sports Hall 1
  • From 30th April
Thursday 17:00 - 17:45

  • Volleyball
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Sports Hall C
  • From 30th April
Thursday 17:45 - 18:30

  • Volleyball
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Sports Hall C
  • From 30th April
Thursday 18:00 - 19:00

  • Tennis
  • Sutton Bonington Tennis Club (LE12 5PG)
  • Outdoor Courts
  • £3 Cash on the door
Thursday 19:00 - 20:00

  • Mixed Netball
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Sports Hall A
  • From 30th April
Thursday 20:00 - 21:00

  • Korfball
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Sports Hall B
  • From 30th April
Friday 11:00 - 12:00

  • Bouldering
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Bouldering Wall
  • From 1st May
Friday 15:30 - 16:30

  • Climbing (booking required)
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Climbing Wall
  • From 1st May
Friday 16:00 - 17:00

  • Flag Football
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • 3G Pitch
  • 8th and 15th May
Friday 17:00 - 18:00

  • Floorball
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Sports Hall A
  • 1st May Only
Friday 17:00 - 18:00

  • Volleyball
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Sports Hall B
  • 1st and 8th May
Friday 18:30 - 20:00

  • Futsal
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Sports Hall C
  • 1st and 15th May
Friday 18:30 - 19:30

  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Sports Hall D
  • 1st and 15th May
Friday 19:00 - 20:00

  • Handball
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Sports Hall A
  • 1st May Only
Friday 19:15 - 20:15

  • Climbing (Mandarin Speaking)
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Climbing Wall
  • From 1st May
Friday 20:30 - 21:45

  • Climbing (Mandarin Speaking)
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Climbing Wall
  • From 1st May
Friday 20:30 - 21:30

  • Kayak
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Swimming Pool
  • 1st May Only
Sunday 11:30 - 12:30

  • Ladies Lacrosse
  • Jubilee Campus Sports Centre
  • 3G Pitch
  • 3rd and 17th May
Sunday 11:30 - 12:30

  • Women's Rugby
  • Jubilee Campus Sports Centre
  • 3G Pitch
  • 10th May Only
Sunday 12:00 - 13:00

  • Mixed Hockey
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Outdoor Pitch
  • 3rd May Only
Sunday 15:00 - 17:00

  • Archery
  • Sutton Bonington Sports Centre
  • Rugby Pitch
  • 3rd May Only
Sunday 17:00 - 18:00

  • Basketball
  • Jubilee Campus Sports Centre
  • Sports Hall 2
  • From 3rd May
Sunday 19:00 - 21:00

  • Table Tennis
  • David Ross Sports Village
  • Salle
  • From 3rd May

Just Play during Summer Exams

Check out our Just Play exams sessions throughout the summer exam period between Monday 18th May - Sunday 7th June.

Our exam programme is delivered across all 3 of our campuses and are a great way to unwind and destress during a busy exam period.

Don't forget to book your space ahead of the session using the online booking system and bring your email confirmation to the session.

Monday

18th May, 25th May and 1st June 

Badminton - 5-6pm @ Sutton Bonington Sports Centre, Hall 1 

Futsal - 5-6pm @ Jubilee Sports Centre, Hall 2 

Volleyball - 8-9pm @ Sutton Bonington Sports Centre, Hall 1 

Thursday

21st May, 28th May and 4th June

Mixed Football - 4.30-5.30pm @ David Ross Sports Village, 3G Pitch 

Judo - 4.30-5.30pm @ David Ross Sports Village, Dojo 

Friday

22nd May, 29th May and 5th June

Futsal - 6.30-8pm @ David Ross Sports Village, Hall D 

Sunday

24th May, 31st May and 7th June 

Mixed Basketball - 5-6pm @ Jubilee Sports Centre, Sports Hall 2 

Monday

18th May, 25th May and 1st June 

Badminton - 5-6pm @ Sutton Bonington Sports Centre, Hall 1 

Futsal - 5-6pm @ Jubilee Sports Centre, Hall 2 

Volleyball - 8-9pm @ Sutton Bonington Sports Centre, Hall 1 

Thursday

21st May, 28th May and 4th June

Mixed Football - 4.30-5.30pm @ David Ross Sports Village, 3G Pitch 

Judo - 4.30-5.30pm @ David Ross Sports Village, Dojo 

Friday

22nd May, 29th May and 5th June

Futsal - 6.30-8pm @ David Ross Sports Village, Hall D 

Sunday

24th May, 31st May and 7th June 

Mixed Basketball - 5-6pm @ Jubilee Sports Centre, Sports Hall 2 

 

How can I book a Just Play session?

If you are part of Active Living or hold a UoN sport and fitness membership, Just Play sessions are included. to book.

If you have never held a UoN membership previously or are a new student, you will need to set up an online Just Play account (free-of-charge) with your University email address- please select from the links below.

Once you have set up an account, sessions are £3.50 each and can be booked by logging in here.

If you've held an online account with us before
If you have never held a UoN sport membership previously
Just Play loyalty card
Just Play Loyalty Card - Get your 6th session free!

Our session leaders will have loyalty cards available at all sessions. Bring your loyalty card every time you attend to get it stamped. Once you reach 5 stamps, drop our Just Play team an email and they'll load a free session onto your online account!

Email the Just Play team

Your questions

We recommend that you pre-book your session where possible - you can login here. Bookings for each session will open three days before the session is due to take place. Please note, some sessions have to be booked in advance, and the timetable will advise of this (for example, Climbing must be booked in advance). 

Alternatively, just turn up 10-15 minutes before the session and sign up at the reception desk. 

Just Play sessions are included in our UoN sport and fitness membership or Active Living package

If you don't have a membership / package, most of our sessions are £3.50 although some are priced differently. You will still need to create a free Just Play account - please see above for how to do this.

No, you don't need a membership.

However, UoN sport and fitness members can attend all sessions on University Park Campus, Jubilee Campus or Sutton Bonington Campus for free so it may be worth considering purchasing a sports membership. This will give you access to use all of our facilities, including the pool and fitness suites.

All sessions on University Park Campus, Jubilee Campus or Sutton Bonington Campus are also included in your Active Living package. 

If you don't have a membership / package, most of our sessions are £3.50 although some are priced differently. 

Not at all - people of all abilities are welcome to all of our Just Play sessions, whether you've never played before or want to pick up an old hobby again! Our student session leaders are on hand to teach and coach to all ability levels so just turn up and have fun! 

Not a problem - Just Play sessions are designed with busy students in mind and it doesn't matter if you miss a session. Don't forget though, the more you attend the bigger the health and wellbeing benefits!

Yes, you can attend as many Just Play sessions as you can fit in! The programme is designed to help students try as many sports as possible to find the ones they enjoy the most.

Wear comfortable sports clothing and suitable footwear. If the session is outdoors, warm/waterproof clothing is recommended.

All equipment will be provided! Make sure you are suitably dressed, have water to keep yourself hydrated and have pre-registered for your chosen session. We recommend bringing sanitiser with you although this will be available at various locations on site at each of our facilities. 

Staff members are encouraged to attend our Staff Active sessions instead. Postgraduate researchers/ PhD staff can attend both Just Play and Staff Active. Visit our staff active webpage for more information.

We're sorry - our Just Play sessions are for current º£½ÇºÚÁÏ students and staff only. 

If you hold a full alumni and associate membership or NHS / Blue Light membership, you can access our Staff Sport sessions. For more information, please click here.