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
(All Levels Welcome)
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 Wheelchair Basketball
All Abilities
12:00 - 13:00
Active Teams Staff only practice
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!!
Pilates
All Abilities
12:30 - 13:15
Laura Jeffs (All Levels Welcome)
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 - 14:00
(All Levels Welcome)
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
(All Levels Welcome)
Sports Hall 1
HSV de Havilland
Tennis
17:00 - 18:00
(All Levels Welcome)
Oval MUGA
College Lane
All equipment is provided, drop in anytime and give it a go
Cricket
All Abilities
18:00 - 19:00
(All Levels Welcome)
Oval MUGA
College Lane
Intermediate Yoga
Intermediate
19:00 - 20:00
Clarity Yoga (Intermediate 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 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!
All Abilities Boxing
All Abilities
12:00 - 13:00
(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.
Pickleball
All Abilities
12:00 - 13:00
(All Levels Welcome)
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!
BoxFit
12:00 - 12:45
Rachel Bravo (All Levels Welcome)
Oval Flexible Space
College Lane
This class combines aerobic and strength exercise. Fun, energetic and addictive
Archery
All Abilities
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!
Volleyball
13:00 - 14:00
(All Levels Welcome)
Sports Hall 2
HSV de Havilland
All equipment is provided, drop in anytime and give it a go!
Staff Badminton
All Abilities
13:00 - 14:00
(All Levels Welcome)
Sports Hall 1
HSV de Havilland
All equipment is provided, drop in anytime and give it a go!
All Abilities Kin-ball
16:00 - 17:00
(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!
Beginner Football
17:00 - 18:00
(Beginners Welcome)
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
Mens Basketball
17:00 - 18:00
(All Levels Welcome)
Oval MUGA
College Lane
All equipment is provided, drop in anytime and give it a go but you must have your ID card!
Metafit
18:00 - 18:45
Amy Carr (All Levels Welcome)
Oval Flexible Space
College Lane
Metafit is the ultimate heart-healthy exercise and is said to provide better protection against heart attacks compared to other slower, steady aerobic exercises such as jogging that are traditionally done for longer.
Female Only Football
18:00 - 19:00
(All Levels Welcome)
Oval 3G
College Lane
Ultimate Frisbee
18:00 - 19:00
(All Levels Welcome)
Oval 3G
College Lane
All Abilities RollerSkating
All Abilities
18:00 - 19:15
(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.
All Abilities RollerSkating
All Abilities
19:30 - 20:45
(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.
Friendly Self - Defence
All Abilities
20:00 - 21:00
(All Levels Welcome)
Oval Flexible Space
College Lane
Learn the basics of self-defence whilst having fun and improving your fitness.
Badminton
11:00 - 12:00
Sports Hall 3
HSV de Havilland
All equipment is provided, drop in anytime and give it a go!
Pilates
All Abilities
12:15 - 13:00
Rhian Hollyer (All Levels Welcome)
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.
Zumba
All Abilities
12:15 - 13:00
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!
UniRun
12:45 - 13:30
Ellenbrook Fields
HSV de Havilland
Walk, run skip or hop the 3.5k loop around Ellenbrook. Suitable for all fitness levels. If you've completed it, then click on read more to see your results.
BoxFit
17:00 - 18:00
Celia
Oval Flexible Space
College Lane
This class combines aerobic and strength exercise. Fun, energetic and addictive
BoxFit
18:00 - 19:00
Celia
Oval Flexible Space
College Lane
This class combines aerobic and strength exercise. Fun, energetic and addictive
Beginner Handball
Beginner
18:00 - 19:00
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!
Hockey
18:00 - 19:00
(Beginner)
Oval Pitches
College Lane
Beginner Softball
Beginner
19:00 - 20:00
Oval 3G
College Lane
Intermediate Yoga
Intermediate
19:00 - 20:00
Clarity Yoga (Intermediate 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 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!
Staff Badminton
All Abilities
7:30 - 8:30
Court 3&4
Sports Hall 1
HSV de Havilland
All equipment is provided, drop in anytime and give it a go!
Walk and Snap
12:15 - 13:00
Outside Main Reception
HSV de Havilland
Join us at lunch time for a walk and an opportunity to stop en route to take some photos. Bring your phone or camera to capture some moments as we walk. Each week is themed!
Zumba
All Abilities
12:15 - 13:00
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!
Archery
All Abilities
12:45 - 13:30
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!
Squash
All Abilities
12:45 - 13:30
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 is provided, drop in anytime and give it a go
All Abilities Boxing
All Abilities
13:30 - 14:30
Cricket Hall
HSV de Havilland
Not on this week
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.
Table Tennis
14:00 - 15:00
Sports Hall 2
HSV de Havilland
All equipment is provided, drop in anytime and give it a go!
Tennis
16:00 - 17:00
Oval MUGA
College Lane
All equipment is provided, drop in anytime and give it a go
Volleyball
16:30 - 17:30
Outdoor Pitches
College Lane
All equipment is provided, drop in anytime and give it a go!
Speedminton
All Abilities
17:00 - 18:00
Oval MUGA
College Lane
Speedminton is a fast-paced game that combines the best elements of Tennis, Squash and Badminton with no net and no set playing area, it can be played anywhere, if you can hold a racquet just come along! All equipment is provided, just bring along your student ID card!
Beginner Football
17:30 - 18:30
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
Female Only Football
17:30 - 18:30
Oval 3G
College Lane
Cricket
All Abilities
18:00 - 19:00
Oval MUGA
College Lane
Tennis
12:00 - 13:00
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.
Women's Tennis
14:00 - 15:00
Oval MUGA
College Lane
A space for all who identify as female to come along, learn a new sport, and play the game. All abilities welcome, beginner's included. All equipment is provided, drop in anytime and give it a go but you must have your ID card!
Squash
All Abilities
14:15 - 15:45
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 is provided, drop in anytime and give it a go
Futsal
All Abilities
15:45 - 16:45
Sports Hall 3
HSV de Havilland
Crazy Golf
16:00 - 17:00
Oval 3G
College Lane
Join us for a selection of skill testing games! All levels welcome, and all equipment provided. All you need is your ID card and some water.
Badminton
20:30 - 22:30
Sports Hall 3
HSV de Havilland
All equipment is provided, drop in anytime and give it a go!
All Abilities RollerSkating
All Abilities
14:00 - 16:00
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.
Yoga
12:00 - 13:00
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.