HertSquad Events 2025
HertSquad Sports Fair
Date: Wednesday 24 September
Time: 12:00 - 15:00
Location: de Havilland campus, Hertfordshire Sports Village
Come along to the Herts Sports Fair at Hertfordshire Sports Village, de Havilland!
Meet the teams behind our HertSquad programmes and explore the wide range of Club Sport opportunities on offer. Whatever your level, this is your chance to get involved and find your fit.
You’ll also have the opportunity to look around our fantastic facilities, including the gym, studios and sports halls, with staff ready to answer your questions.
Plus, there’ll be free activities, tasters, and prizes throughout the day – the perfect way to kick off your year at Herts!
HertSquad Takeover
HertSquad are taking over the Oval with sports, activities and music. Come along at anytime during the event to have a go at a variety of sports and activities for FREE. You can even tour the gym and try out our formula 1 simulators! ResLife will also be in attendance delivering Esports fun - from PS5 and Nintendo Switch to Xbox and VR headset. So bring your friends and come and join us.
Date: Thursday 25 September
Time: 17:00 - 21:00
Location: Oval, College Lane campus
General information: Please bring your Herts virtual ID to participate and water to keep hydrated. Please wear suitable footwear.
Sports and Activities:
| Time | Oval MUGA | Oval 3G | Oval Flexible Space | Oval Gym | Oval Reception |
| 17:00 - 18:00 | Tennis | Women's Football / Archery & Spikeball | Pilates | Tours | F1 Driving Simulators, Esports Activities & Gym Challenge |
| 18:00 - 19:00 | Cricket | Ultimate Frisbee / Speedminton | Zumba | Tours |
F1 Driving Simulators, Esports Activities & Gym Challenge |
| 19:00 - 20:00 | Basketball | Volleyball | Boxing | Tours | F1 Driving Simulators, Esports Activities & Gym Challenge |
| 20:00 - 21:00 | Roller Skating | Jianzi / Tennikoit | Yoga | Tours | F1 Driving Simulators, Esports Activities & Gym Challenge |
Please be aware sports and activities subject to change
Free Club Sport Taster Sessions
Date: Monday 29 September - Sunday 12 October
Location: de Havilland campus, Hertfordshire Sports Village
Are you looking to get active and join a sports club while at university? Why not take the opportunity to try something new, with absolutely no commitment? For the next two weeks, we're offering free trial sessions for all our sports clubs! Whether you're an experienced athlete or just looking to have some fun, this is a great chance to explore different sports, meet new people, and find the perfect fit for you.
Find out more about sport at the University of Hertfordshire
Active Programme to Recommence
Date: Monday 29 September
Location: de Havilland & College lane campus
Active Students is so much more than sport. It’s a great way for you to meet new people and experience something for the first time, whilst having fun and staying healthy. All activities are free and you can turn up when you want – no sign up, no commitment, no cost.
Learn more about how you can get active for free at university here!