• Entry into the Colchester Half Marathon 
• Bespoke Essex Sport Half Marathon T-Shirt
• Free 12-week training programme
• Transport to and from the venue 
• Follow your journey through social media 
• Run for the Robin Cancer Trust charity. 

The Robin Cancer Trust is a UK-based charity organization dedicated to raising awareness about Germ Cell Cancers, particularly Testicular Cancer, among young adults. Established in memory of Robin Freeman, who tragically lost his life to a Mediastinal Germ Cell Tumour at the age of 24, the trust aims to educate and inform young people about the signs and symptoms of these often treatable forms of cancer.

Sunday 17 March 2024 - 9am starting and finishing at the Colchester Jobserve Community Stadium, taking you through Colchester's most iconic landmarks and scenic rural areas.

Please note that all Active Campus sessions are free for Essex Sport members, prices shown are for non-members only.

Monday

Netball

• Time: 7pm - 8pm
• Location: Arena - Balcony

Women's basketball

• Time: 4pm - 5pm
• Location: Arena - Showcourt

Campus run

• Time: 5pm - 6pm
• Location: Outside Sports Centre reception

Basketball scrimmage

• Time: 8pm - 9pm
• Location: Arena - Balcony

Tuesday

Social football

• Time: 5pm - 6pm
• Location: STP

Touch rugby

• Time: 6pm - 7pm
• Location: STP

Student cardio tennis

• Time: 6pm - 7pm
• Location: Tennis courts

Social badminton

• Time: 7pm - 9pm
• Location: Sports hall

Basketball scrimmage

• Time: 7pm - 9pm
• Location: Arena - Far

Thursday

Social badminton

• Time: 4pm - 5pm
• Location: Arena - Balcony

Social volleyball

• Time: 6pm - 7pm
• Location: Arena - Far

Social tennis

• Time: 1pm - 2pm
• Location: Tennis court

Archery

• Time: 1pm - 2pm
• Location: Sports hall

Social football

• Time: 5pm - 6pm
• Location: STP

Friday

Campus Run

• Time: 5pm - 6pm
• Location: Sports centre reception

Indoor cricket

• Time:12pm - 2pm
• Location: Sports hall

Volleyball

• Time: 3pm - 4pm
• Location: Arena - Show court

Climbing (first Friday of every month)

• Time: 7pm - 8.30pm
• Location: climbing wall

All social sessions must be booked in advance.

How to book social sessions:

• Social sessions are FREE for all Essex students
• Book via the Essex Sport App, available for free on the App Store and Google Play
• Book and pay online with your email and pin number
• Book by telephone on 01206 873250 using your debit or credit card

If you cannot attend a booked session it is essential that you cancel this no later than 1-hour before the session. This ensures other members have the opportunity to participate and join the session.

Repeated failure to cancel your sessions may result in a fine or restriction being placed on your account.

It is also important that you are registered for our sessions. For indoor sessions please make sure you swipe through the turnstiles. For outdoor sessions, it is your responsibility to speak to the staff member leading the session and to make sure your registration is recorded.

Flexi 11-a-side football league

18 October to 13 December

• When: Wednesday, 1pm - 4pm
• Location: Grass pitches
• Deadline to register: Friday 13 October
• Price: £200 

5v5 Basketball league

20 October to 15 December

• When: Friday, 5pm - 8pm
• Location: Sports hall
• Deadline to register: Wednesday 18 October
• Price: £150

Bookings are now live for our summer term leagues. Register your team and complete payment online.

You can also download and complete the registration form (.pdf) and return this to our reception team along with payment. If you have any questions about the leagues, payments or registration drop us an email before the deadline!

• Intermediate Tennis - Thursday, 5pm - 6pm
• Xpress Beginner Tennis - Friday, 5pm - 6pm
• Advanced Tennis - Friday, 6pm - 7pm

Book and pay online with your email and pin number.

Book by telephone on 01206 873250 using your debit or credit card.

The Students' Union's Essex Blades are our sports teams who compete in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) events. 

From ultimate frisbee to football, from table tennis to trampolining, there are nearly 50 different sports clubs in the Students’ Union's Essex Blades, giving you plenty to choose from. Most sports club memberships, training, match fees and travel expenses for BUCS matches are included in your basic University membership.

Kitted out in the county colours of red and black, there are more than 50 Essex Blades sports clubs and teams. From ultimate frisbee to football, and table tennis to trampolining, there is plenty to choose from.

However, if you can’t find what you’re looking for and want to start a new club, please email the Student Activities office at vpactivities@essex.ac.uk.

We’re constantly on the lookout for passionate, motivated students to work with us. 

Maybe you want to earn some coaching hours, gain experience in a fast and rewarding environment, or you just want to develop your CV. Whatever the reason, get in touch to find out the latest paid and voluntary opportunities available with us: sportsdevelopment@essex.ac.uk