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
This Girl Can Strength Training
All Abilities
12:00 - 12:45
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.
Pickleball
All Abilities
12:00 - 13:00
Sports Hall 2
HSV de Havilland
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!
Pilates
All Abilities
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.
All Abilities Wheelchair Basketball
All Abilities
13:00 - 13:45
Sports Hall 2
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! 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 Fencing
13:45 - 14:45
Cricket Hall
HSV de Havilland
Not on this week
All Abilities Wheelchair Basketball
All Abilities
13:45 - 14:30
Sports Hall 2
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! 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!!
Tennis
17:00 - 18:00
Oval MUGA
College Lane
All equipment is provided, drop in anytime and give it a go
Couch to 5k
17:15 - 18:00
(Beginner Friendly - Progression)
HSV de Havilland
Join our Activators on our Couch to 5k programme! Gentle increase in distance, walk, jog, and chat with our friendly running group, each week. Meet us outside Herts Sports Village for a 5:20pm departure!
Cricket
All Abilities
18:00 - 19:00
Oval MUGA
College Lane
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.
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.
Pickleball
All Abilities
12:00 - 13:00
Sports Hall 2
HSV de Havilland
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!
Badminton
12:00 - 13:00
Sports Hall 2
HSV de Havilland
All equipment is provided, drop in anytime and give it a go!
Basketball
All Abilities
13:00 - 14:00
Sports Hall 2
HSV de Havilland
Dribble the hour away with our Active Basketball Session. Beginners- Learn the rules of this popular team sport and be taught basic skills and drills Intermediate- Practice your lay ups and 3 pointers in this fun and safe environment. All equipment is provided, drop in anytime and give it a go but you must have your ID card!
Yoga
13:30 - 14:30
Clarity - Melanie
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.
Basketball
All Abilities
16:00 - 17:00
Oval MUGA
College Lane
Not on this week
Dribble the hour away with our Active Basketball Session. Beginners- Learn the rules of this popular team sport and be taught basic skills and drills Intermediate- Practice your lay ups and 3 pointers in this fun and safe environment. All equipment is provided, drop in anytime and give it a go but you must have your ID card!
Weightlifting
16:00 - 17:00
Gym (Performance Herts Gym)
HSV de Havilland
Learn from experienced Strength & Conditioning coaches how to perform the Olympic Lifts (Snatch and Clean & Jerk) and derivates of the lifts to aid improving one’s performance of the key lifts which will help you become more powerful and have more exercises in your gym toolbox.
All Abilities Kin-ball
16:00 - 17:00
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!
Badminton
17:00 - 18:00
Sports Hall 1
HSV de Havilland
All equipment is provided, drop in anytime and give it a go!
All Abilities Touch Rugby
All Abilities
17:00 - 18:00
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!
Football
17:00 - 18:00
(Beginner)
Oval 3G
College Lane
Ultimate Frisbee
18:00 - 19:00
Oval 3G
College Lane
All Abilities RollerSkating
All Abilities
19:00 - 20:15
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.
Friendly Self - Defence
All Abilities
20:00 - 21:00
Oval Flexible Space
College Lane
Learn the basics of self-defence whilst having fun and improving your fitness.
All Abilities RollerSkating
All Abilities
20:30 - 21:45
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.
Pickleball
All Abilities
11:00 - 12:00
Sports Hall 3
HSV de Havilland
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!
Pilates
All Abilities
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.
Badminton
7:30 - 8:30
Staff Only
Sports Hall 1
HSV de Havilland
All equipment is provided, drop in anytime and give it a go!
Women's Hour
12:00 - 13:00
Sports Hall 2
HSV de Havilland
Pilates
All Abilities
13:15 - 14:00
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.
Tennis
12:00 - 13:00
Oval MUGA
College Lane
All equipment is provided, drop in anytime and give it a go
Tennis
13:00 - 14:00
Outdoor Tennis Courts
HSV de Havilland
All equipment is provided, drop in anytime and give it a go
Pilates
All Abilities
13:15 - 14:00
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.
Tchoukball
15:30 - 17:00
Sports Hall 3
HSV de Havilland
Beginner Flag Football
17:00 - 18:00
Oval 3G
College Lane