Active Campus

 18 April, 21 April, 5 May & 26 May - No active campus on Bank Holidays.

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.

5v5 Basketball league

• When: Wednesday, 5pm - 8pm
• Location: Essex Sport Arena
• Deadline to register: Wednesday 30 April
• Price: £100 Per Team

Womens 3x3 Basketball league

• When: Wednesdays, 5pm - 8pm
• Dates: 21 & 28 May
• Deadline to register: Monday 19 May
• Price: £25

World Cup Football Tournament 

• When: Saturday 24 May
• Where: STP
• Time: 12pm - 6pm 
• Price: £24 Per Team
• Entry Deadline: 21 May

Enter by completing the sign up form.

Fustal Tournament

• When: Wednesday 21 & 28 May
• Where: Essex Sports Arena
• Time: 1pm - 5pm
• Price: £35 Per Team
• Entry Deadline: 19 May

Enter by completing the sign up form.

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!

Student Tennis Courses 

Beginner Tennis:

• Thursday 8 May - 26 June (8 Weeks) 
• 6pm - 7pm

Intermidate/Advanced 

• Thursday 8 May - 26 June (8 Weeks) 
• 7pm - 8pm

Non-members: £56 

Members: £48

Community Tennis Course

All Levels:

• Saturday 10 May - 28 June (8 Weeks) 
• 12pm - 1pm

Non-members: £56 

Members: £48

Adult Learn to Ropes Climbing

• Saturday 10 May & 17 May 
• Saturday 7 June & 14 June
• Saturday 5 July & 12 July 
• Saturday 2 August & 9 August 

Each Session runs from 1pm - 4pm

Non-members: £60

Members: £51

Book and pay online with your email and pin number.

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

If this is your first time booking online with Essex Sport you will need to create an account before you can play online. Create your account and then come back to pay online to proceed with your booking.

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