
Fitter, Healthier, Happier
Active Staff offers a range of free sports and activities on both campuses. Sessions are relaxed and suitable for all levels of fitness. Lunch-break friendly sessions are long enough to get you moving and short enough to fit around your daily commitments.
To find out more about Active Staff please visit our Frequently Asked Questions.
If you need to get in contact with the Active Staff Team please either email activestaff@herts.ac.uk or call us on 01707 281198
Weekly Timetable
Intermediate This Girl Can Strength Training
12:00 - 12:45
Gym (Performance Herts Gym)
HSV de Havilland
Joined a This Girl Can session before and now more confident or a regular in the gym and want to challenge yourself with the larger weights? Then this session is perfect for you. Develop the skills of weight training in a small, friendly and female only environment. Please note: due to the nature of the session and the importance of warm up, you will not be granted access more than 5 minutes after the start time so please ensure you arrive in plenty of time.
All Abilities Archery
12:00 - 13:00
(All Levels Welcome)
Sports Hall 2
HSV de Havilland
Come and give archery a go, all in a safe, relaxed and sociable environment! Drop in and drop out to suit you!
Beginner Table Tennis
12:00 - 13:00
Sports Hall 2
HSV de Havilland
Beginner Pilates
12:15 - 13:00
Laura Jeffs
Oval Flexible Space
College Lane
Slow controlled flowing movements, primarily to strengthen the core muscles that stabilise & support the spine. It brings the mind & body together, focusing on breathing & balance, whilst realigning the body & correcting posture. If you have never tried pilates before or would prefer a more relaxing session this beginner session is for you! Learn the positions and movements in a fun, safe environment with a qualified pilates instructor. All equipment is provided!
All Abilities Wheelchair Basketball
13:00 - 14:00
(All Levels Welcome)
Sports Hall 2
HSV de Havilland
Want to play some basketball- Whether you have a disability or are just looking to play and learn some new skills used in wheelchair basketball! Come along, all are welcome to these fun, safe sessions! Inclusive session - all wheelchairs provided!!
All Abilities Dance Mix
13:30 - 14:30
(All Levels Welcome)
Studio 1
HSV de Havilland
Not on this week
Street, Hip-Hop, Ballroom, contemporary and Latin. We will teach you all the tricks! We do it all at Dance Mix. Fun social dancing event for all levels. Come and try it out to learn all about different types of dances.
All Abilities Para Dance
All Abilities
13:30 - 14:30
(All Levels Welcome)
Studio 1
HSV de Havilland
Intermediate Tennis
17:00 - 18:00
Oval MUGA
College Lane
If you have played Tennis before or know the basics and want to play some games, come along to our intermediate Tennis session. It is a fun, safe environment to develop your skills. All Equipment Provided!
Beginner Cricket
18:00 - 19:00
Oval MUGA
College Lane
Come along to this fun safe engaging session to learn the basic skills of Cricket. Drop in anytime and give it a go and enjoy this British sport! All equipment is provided.
Intermediate Yoga
19:00 - 20:00
Oval Flexible Space
College Lane
Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing. If you have some experience of yoga and want to challenge yourself, this is the session for you! Develop your skills in the same fun, safe environment with a qualified yoga instructor. All equipment is provided!
Beginner Yoga
20:00 - 21:00
Oval Flexible Space
College Lane
Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing. If you have never tried yoga before or would prefer a more relaxing session this beginner session is for you! Learn the positions and movements in a fun, safe environment with a qualified yoga instructor. All equipment is provided!
Body Tone
12:00 - 13:00
(All levels welcome)
Oval Flexible Space
College Lane
A fun, challenging workout that will help strengthen, shape and define your body. Body Tone uses hand weights to target key areas and ensure the body and core is functionally strong. Throw in a few cardio bursts, this class will cover it all. Options are given throughout the class, so it is suitable for all fitness abilities. All equipment is provided.
Intermediate Pilates
12:30 - 13:15
Rhian Hollyer
Studio 1
HSV de Havilland
Slow controlled flowing movements, primarily to strengthen the core muscles that stabilise & support the spine. It brings the mind & body together, focusing on breathing & balance, whilst realigning the body & correcting posture. If you have some experience of pilates and want to challenge yourself, this is the session for you! Develop your skills in the same fun, safe environment with a qualified pilates instructor. All equipment is provided!
All Abilities Boxing
13:00 - 14:00
(All Levels Welcome)
Cricket Hall
HSV de Havilland
Come and learn the skills of boxing! With a qualified coach from Hemel Warriors ABC begin your journey to become the next Anthony Joshua or Tyson Fury! A great fitness workout - No experience necessary. All equipment provided.
All Abilities Badminton
13:00 - 14:00
(All Levels Welcome)
Sports Hall 2
HSV de Havilland
Whether you have never played Badminton before or you are a regular on the court, come along to our Active All Abilities session. It is a fun, safe session, to learn the basics of Badminton or further develop your skills. All Equipment Provided!
Pure Stretch
13:00 - 13:45
(All Levels Welcome)
Oval Flexible Space
College Lane
A great class to unwind and stretch your body out. Pure stretch incorporates both Yoga and Pilates to help stretch out your body and improved flexibility.
Beginner This Girl Can Strength Training
13:00 - 13:45
Gym (Performance Herts Gym)
HSV de Havilland
Do you want to become more confident in the weights are at the gym? Then this session is perfect for you. Learn the foundations of weight training in a small, friendly and female only environment. Please note: due to the nature of the session and the importance of warm up, you will not be granted access more than 5 minutes after the start time so please ensure you arrive in plenty of time.
All Abilities Yoga
13:30 - 14:30
(All Levels Welcome)
Studio 1
HSV de Havilland
Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing. If you have never tried yoga before or you are a regular on the mat, this session is for you! A fun, safe environment with a qualified yoga instructor. All equipment is provided!
Beginner Futsal
16:00 - 17:00
Sports Hall 3
HSV de Havilland
Come down and try this fast paced game which is becoming increasingly popular... it's fun and free! Futsal is a modified version of football- typically 5 a side, on a small pitch with a heavier, less bouncy ball. What's not to love? No need to pre-register a team, just turn up and play.
Beginner Basketball
16:00 - 17:00
Oval MUGA
College Lane
If you have never played Basketball before or want to learn more about the rules, come along to our Active Beginner session. Based on drills to improve your skills, it is a fun, safe session, to learn the basics of Basketball. All Equipment Provided!
Beginner Handball
17:00 - 18:00
Oval 3G
College Lane
Handball is a really fun, fast passed game that anyone can play! A great sociable session! Why not give it a go? All you need is your student ID card!
All Abilities Speedminton
17:00 - 18:00
(All Levels Welcome)
Oval MUGA
College Lane
All Abilities Badminton
17:00 - 18:00
(Staff Only)
Sports Hall 1
HSV de Havilland
Whether you have never played Badminton before or you are a regular on the court, come along to our Active All Abilities session. It is a fun, safe session, to learn the basics of Badminton or further develop your skills. All Equipment Provided!
Beginner Football
17:00 - 18:00
Oval 3G
College Lane
Learn the skills of football - lots of different drills to improve your football suitable for beginners. All equipment provided but you must have your ID card
All Abilities Ultimate Frisbee
18:00 - 19:00
(All Levels Welcome)
Oval 3G
College Lane
Ultimate Frisbee is a fast moving, self-refereed sport that combines elements of American Football and Netball. its a free, fun safe session to learn new skills and try out the game! All equipment is provided, drop in anytime and give it a go!
All Abilities Touch Rugby
18:00 - 19:00
(All Levels Welcome)
Oval 3G
College Lane
Everyone can come and have a go at our touch rugby session. Fun fast pace sport, with tags instead of tackling. All equipment is provided, drop in anytime and give it a go!
Beginner RollerSkating
18:30 - 19:45
Oval MUGA
College Lane
Never tried Rollerskating before and want to give it a roll, our Activators are on hand to teach you how to roll on around with confidence! One of the most popular Active sessions on the programme so make sure you are early to guarantee entry! All equipment is provided- including rollerskates and pad guards. If the weather forecast is poor or the courts are wet, unfortunately Rollerskating will be unable to go ahead. Please keep an eye on @Hertsquadactive on Instagram for up to date information on the session.
Friendly Self - Defence
20:00 - 21:00
Marek
Oval Flexible Space
College Lane
Learn the basics of self-defence whilst having fun and improving your fitness.
Intermediate Rollerskating
20:00 - 21:15
Oval MUGA
College Lane
If you wish to develop your skills, our Activators are on hand to teach you how to roll on around with confidence! One of the most popular Active sessions on the programme so make sure you are early to guarantee entry! If the weather forecast is poor or the courts are wet, unfortunately Rollerskating will be unable to go ahead. Please keep an eye on @Hertsquadactive on Instagram for up to date information on the session.
All Abilities Kin-ball
11:00 - 12:00
(All Levels Welcome)
Sports Hall 3
HSV de Havilland
Kin-ball is played with a large 4 foot ball and 3 teams at once. The goal of the game is simple; to catch and control the ball before it touches the ground. Points are given when a team commits a fault such as dropping the ball. Never played before? No problems, come along and learn the rules as you go!
All Abilities Zumba
12:15 - 13:00
Anne Haberfield (All Levels Welcome)
Studio 1
HSV de Havilland
Dance to great music and burn loads of calories without even realising. Mixing low and high intensity rhythm moves to Latin infused dance routines. Amazing fun!
Intermediate Pilates
12:15 - 13:00
Rhian Hollyer
Oval Flexible Space
College Lane
Slow controlled flowing movements, primarily to strengthen the core muscles that stabilise & support the spine. It brings the mind & body together, focusing on breathing & balance, whilst realigning the body & correcting posture. If you have some experience of pilates and want to challenge yourself, this is the session for you! Develop your skills in the same fun, safe environment with a qualified pilates instructor. All equipment is provided!
Intermediate Cricket
17:00 - 18:00
Oval MUGA
College Lane
If you have played cricket before or know the basics and want to play some games, come along to our intermediate cricket session. It is a fun, safe environment to develop your cricket skills further. All equipment provided. Participants will have the opportunity to work with the activator to decide the rules of the game for the session at the start. If you wish to have an input into these decisions please ensure you arrive promptly to the session.
All Abilities Speedminton
18:00 - 19:00
(All Levels Welcome)
Oval MUGA
College Lane
All Abilities RollerSkating
19:00 - 20:30
(All Levels Welcome)
Oval MUGA
College Lane
Whether you have never tried on rollerskates before or whether you are an accomplished skater, everyone is welcome to Active Rollerskating! If you wish to develop your skills, our Activators are on hand to teach you how to roll on around with confidence! One of the most popular Active sessions on the programme so make sure you are early to guarantee entry! If the weather forecast is poor or the courts are wet, unfortunately Rollerskating will be unable to go ahead. Please keep an eye on @Hertsquadactive on instagram for upto date information on the session.
Beginner Softball
19:00 - 20:00
Oval 3G
College Lane
Intermediate Yoga
19:00 - 20:00
Oval Flexible Space
College Lane
Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing. If you have some experience of yoga and want to challenge yourself, this is the session for you! Develop your skills in the same fun, safe environment with a qualified yoga instructor. All equipment is provided!
Beginner Yoga
20:00 - 21:00
Oval Flexible Space
College Lane
Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing. If you have never tried yoga before or would prefer a more relaxing session this beginner session is for you! Learn the positions and movements in a fun, safe environment with a qualified yoga instructor. All equipment is provided!
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
All Abilities
11:00 - 16:00
(All Abilities Welcome)
Sports Hall 2
HSV de Havilland
Come Along to our inclusive sport event. All our Welcome to take part in some Disability sport. Wheelchair Basketball, Dance, Unified and Blind Football, Boccia and Nintendo Games! Try something new at our event!
All Abilities Pickleball
12:00 - 13:00
(All Levels Welcome)
Sports Hall 3
HSV de Havilland
Not on this week
Similar to table tennis, it is played on a badminton court with paddles and a light ball with holes in it! If you are keen to play for the first time, our activators will be on hand to help you to learn the rules - everyone is welcome!
Intermediate Table Tennis
12:00 - 13:00
Sports Hall 3
HSV de Havilland
If you have played table tennis before or know the basics and want to play some games, come along to our intermediate table tennis session. It is a fun, safe environment to develop your table tennis skills further. All equipment provided.
All Abilities This Girl Can Strength Training
12:30 - 13:15
(All Levels Welcome)
Oval Flexible Space
College Lane
Do you want to become more confident in the weights are at the gym? Then this session is perfect for you. Learn the foundations of weight training in a small, friendly and female only environment. Please note: due to the nature of the session and the importance of warm up, you will not be granted access more than 5 minutes after the start time so please ensure you arrive in plenty of time.
All Abilities Archery
12:45 - 13:30
(All Levels Welcome)
Squash Courts
HSV de Havilland
Come and give archery a go, all in a safe, relaxed and sociable environment! Drop in and drop out to suit you!
All Abilities Zumba
13:15 - 14:00
Anne Haberfield (All Levels Welcome)
Oval Flexible Space
College Lane
Dance to great music and burn loads of calories without even realising. Mixing low and high intensity rhythm moves to Latin infused dance routines. Amazing fun!
Beginner Volleyball
14:00 - 15:00
Sports Hall 2
HSV de Havilland
If you have never played volleyball before or want to learn more about the rules, come along to our Active Beginner session. Based on drills to improve your skills, it is a fun, safe session, to learn the basics of volleyball. All Equipment Provided.
Beginner Tennis
16:00 - 17:00
Oval MUGA
College Lane
If you have never played Tennis before or want to learn more about the rules, come along to our Active Beginner session. Based on drills to improve your skills, it is a fun, safe session, to learn the basics of Tennis. All Equipment Provided!
Beginner Basketball
17:00 - 18:00
Oval MUGA
College Lane
If you have never played Basketball before or want to learn more about the rules, come along to our Active Beginner session. Based on drills to improve your skills, it is a fun, safe session, to learn the basics of Basketball. All Equipment Provided!
Beginner Football
18:00 - 19:00
Oval 3G
College Lane
Learn the skills of football - lots of different drills to improve your football suitable for beginners. All equipment provided but you must have your ID card
All Abilities Dance Mix
18:00 - 19:00
(All Levels Welcome)
Oval Flexible Space
College Lane
An energetic mix of dance styles including Break Dance, Street & Hip Hop! Whether you are a dance enthusiast or have never taken a step in your life, everyone is welcome!
All Abilities Wheelchair Basketball
21:30 - 22:30
(All Levels Welcome)
Sports Hall 3
HSV de Havilland
Inclusive basketball session - all wheelchairs provided! Whether you have a disability or just want to play basketball come and learn the skills required in wheelchair basketball! An exciting, fast and fun game for all!
All Abilities Tennis
13:00 - 14:00
(All Levels Welcome)
Outdoor Tennis Courts
HSV de Havilland
Whether you have never played Tennis before or you are a regular on the court, come along to our Active All Abilities session. It is a fun, safe session, to learn the basics of Tennis or further develop your skills. All Equipment Provided!
Beginner Pilates
13:15 - 14:00
Laura Jeffs
Studio 1
HSV de Havilland
Slow controlled flowing movements, primarily to strengthen the core muscles that stabilise & support the spine. It brings the mind & body together, focusing on breathing & balance, whilst realigning the body & correcting posture. If you have never tried pilates before or would prefer a more relaxing session this beginner session is for you! Learn the positions and movements in a fun, safe environment with a qualified pilates instructor. All equipment is provided!
Beginner Squash
14:15 - 15:00
Squash Courts
HSV de Havilland
If you have never played squash before or want to learn more about the rules, come along to our Active Beginner session. Based on drills to improve your skills, it is a fun, safe session, to learn the basics of Squash. All Equipment Provided.
Intermediate Squash
15:00 - 15:45
Squash Courts
HSV de Havilland
If you have played squash before or know the basics and want to play some games, come along to our intermediate squash session. It is a fun, safe environment to develop your squash skills further. All equipment provided.
All Abilities Dodgeball
17:00 - 18:00
(All Levels Welcome)
Oval 3G
College Lane
All Abilities Volleyball
17:00 - 18:00
(All Levels Welcome)
Oval 3G
College Lane
If you have never played volleyball before or you are a regular on the court, come along to our Active All Abilities session. It is a fun, safe session, to learn the basics or develop your skills of volleyball. All Equipment Provided.
All Abilities Badminton
20:30 - 22:30
(All Levels Welcome)
Sports Hall 3
HSV de Havilland
Not on this week
Whether you have never played Badminton before or you are a regular on the court, come along to our Active All Abilities session. It is a fun, safe session, to learn the basics of Badminton or further develop your skills. All Equipment Provided!
All Abilities Yoga
12:00 - 13:00
(All Levels Welcome)
Oval Flexible Space
College Lane
Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing. If you have never tried yoga before or you are a regular on the mat, this session is for you! A fun, safe environment with a qualified yoga instructor. All equipment is provided!