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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.

Just Play during Summer

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

Just Play continues at Sutton Bonington Campus in June, July and August - check out the sessions below! 

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

Sutton Bonington Campus Sessions - June, July & August

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

Mixed Lacrosse - 6.30-8pm @ Sutton Bonington Sports Centre, 3G Pitch - 8th JUNE ONLY

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

Wednesday

Sutton Bonington Campus Sessions - June, July & August

Netball - 6.30-7.30pm fortnightly @ Sutton Bonington Sports Centre, Outdoor Court 

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

Thursday

4th June

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

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

Sutton Bonington Campus Sessions - June, July & August

Tennis - 6-7pm @ Sutton Bonington Tennis Centre (edge of campus) 

Friday

5th June

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

Sunday

7th June 

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

Monday

Sutton Bonington Campus Sessions - June, July & August

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

Mixed Lacrosse - 6.30-8pm @ Sutton Bonington Sports Centre, 3G Pitch - 8th JUNE ONLY

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

Wednesday

Sutton Bonington Campus Sessions - June, July & August

Netball - 6.30-7.30pm fortnightly @ Sutton Bonington Sports Centre, Outdoor Court 

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

Thursday

4th June

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

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

Sutton Bonington Campus Sessions - June, July & August

Tennis - 6-7pm @ Sutton Bonington Tennis Centre (edge of campus) 

Friday

5th June

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

Sunday

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.