Wednesday 30 September, 2026

TRY SOMETHING NEW: FREE SPORTS TASTERS & TRIALS

New to University? Looking to get involved in a sports clubs, meet people and try something different?

From 5–18 October, ClubSport Represent is giving you the chance to try a range of sports through taster sessions and trials.

Whether you're a complete beginner or you've played for years, there's an opportunity to get involved. Check out the sessions below, find a sport that interests you and come along!

BADMINTON

Taster sessions

  • Monday 5 October – Women's: 7:30–8:30pm
  • Monday 5 October – Men's: 8:30–10:30pm
  • Friday 9 October – 3–5pm

CANOE & KAYAK

Open to beginners

  • First Paddle: Wednesday 7 October – 2–4pm, Stanborough
  • Second Paddle: Wednesday 14 October – 4–6pm, Lee Valley

CHEERLEADING

Open to beginners | Capacity: 50

Taster sessions

  • Monday 5 October – Competition
  • Wednesday 7 October – Gameday
  • Friday 9 October – Both

Trials

  • Monday 12 October – Competition
  • Wednesday 14 October – Gameday
  • Friday 16 October – Callbacks

Never cheered before? That's okay! Beginners will be supported by someone who has previously been on the team.

CLIMBING

Open to beginners

Taster sessions

  • Wednesday 7 October
  • Wednesday 14 October

Hourly slots start at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm.

Can't make either date? Message the club and they can arrange another session.

???? CRICKET

Taster sessions

  • Wednesday 7 October – 5–7pm
  • Friday 9 October – 9–10:30pm

FOOTBALL

Taster sessions

  • Monday 5 October – 4–6pm
  • Wednesday 7 October – 12–2pm

HOCKEY

Open to beginners | 10 spaces | Maximum capacity: 25

Taster sessions

  • 5 October
  • 11 October
  • 12 October
  • 18 October

No trials – open to everyone!

JUDO

Taster sessions

  • Monday 5 October – 5:30–7:30pm
  • Friday 9 October – 6:30–8:30pm

KICKBOXING

Open to beginners

Taster sessions

  • Monday 5 October – 7:30–9:30pm
  • Friday 9 October – 4–6pm
  • Monday 12 October – 7:30–9:30pm
  • Friday 16 October – 4–6pm

No trials!

Can't make a taster? You can attend one session without membership before deciding whether to join.

LACROSSE

Open to beginners

Taster sessions

  • Monday 5 October – 8–10pm
  • Monday 12 October – 8–10pm

NETBALL 3s

Taster sessions

  • Monday 5 October – 4–6pm
  • Monday 5 October – 9:15–10:30pm

WOMEN'S RUGBY

Taster sessions

  • Monday 5 October – 6–8pm
  • Friday 9 October – 5–7pm

MEN'S RUGBY

Taster sessions

  • Monday 5 October – 6–8pm
  • Friday 9 October – 5–7pm

ROWING

Open to beginners

Taster sessions

  • 7 October
  • 18 October
  • 21 October

SWIMMING

Taster sessions

  • Wednesday 7 October – 1:30–3:30pm
  • Wednesday 14 October – 1:30–3:30pm

TABLE TENNIS

Open to beginners

Taster sessions

  • Monday 5 October – 5:30–7:30pm
  • Friday 9 October – 5:30–7:30pm

TAEKWONDO

Taster sessions

  • Monday 5 October – 6–7:30pm
  • Thursday 8 October – 5:30–7:30pm

TENNIS

Taster sessions

  • Monday 5 October – 8–10pm
  • Monday 12 October – 8–10pm

ULTIMATE FRISBEE

Open to beginners

Taster sessions

  • Monday 5 October – 8–10pm
  • Thursday 8 October – 5–7pm

VOLLEYBALL

Taster & trial sessions

  • Monday 5 October – 7–10am
  • Friday 9 October – 5:30–8:30pm
  • Monday 12 October – 7–10am

NEVER PLAYED BEFORE?

Don't worry!

A number of our clubs are specifically open to beginners, and you don't need to be an expert to get involved.

Taster sessions are a great way to:

Try something completely new

  • Meet other students
  • Find your university community
  • Discover competitive sport
  • Get involved outside of your course

Come along, give it a go and see what you think!

FIND YOUR FIT. 

Scan the QR code to see the latest session information and find out how to get involved with your chosen club.

Session details are subject to change, so check the club information before attending.