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Adult community sessions

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Stay active, try something new and enjoy sport at the University of Essex

Our new adult community sessions are designed to help you get active, and enjoy being part of a sporting community. Whether you’re returning to a sport, trying something new or simply looking for a fun way to keep active, there’s something for everyone. 

Based at the University of Essex, our sessions offer a range of sports in a friendly and welcoming environment. You don’t need to be an expert – our sessions are designed to be accessible to a range of abilities. 


Find your sport

Basketball

Get involved in our adult community basketball sessions. These are scrimmage-based sessions suitable for all abilities, giving you the chance to play, stay active, and meet other people who enjoy basketball.

Session times:

Tuesdays 7-8:30pm

Location:

Essex Sport Arena

Cost:

£6 per session

Climbing

Come and try the exciting sport of rock climbing under the guidance of our experienced instructors. Bring some friends or come solo, we have climbs for everyone and a welcoming community.

Session Time:

Tuesdays 8-10pm

Location:

Climbing Wall

Cost:

Members = £8

Non-Members = £10

Football

Get active, enjoy the game, and meet other players with out friendly adult community football sessions, open to all abilities.

Session Time:

Tuesdays 6-7pm

Location:

STP

Cost:

£4 per session

Tennis

We have partnered with NEET academy to deliver beginner-friendly tennis and cardio tennis sessions for our community.

Session Times:

Thursdays 10-11am (Beginner) and 11-12pm (Cardio)

Location:

Tennis Courts

Cost:

£10 per session (UoE students/staff get 20% discount)

How to Book

To book your session head to the NEET academy website and choose the session you wish to attend.

How to book

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.

Learn the ropes climbing course

Book on to one of our learn the ropes courses to learn all of the fundamental climbing techniques that make you a competent climber. You will learn the basics of top roping, auto-belays, and bouldering. By the end of the course, you will then be ready to climb unsupervised at the centre.  

What to expect

You will receive 6 hours total contact time (spread across 2 sessions) with a qualified instructor who will train you in the following areas:

  • Basic climbing techniques Fitting a harness
  • Tying a rope to your harness
  • Belaying safely and catching falls Using ground anchors
  • Using Auto-belays
  • Using the bouldering area
  • Minimising risk when using climbing facilities

By the end of the course, provided we are happy with your progress you will be invited to take a competency test which will go on record to allow you to use the climbing facilities without an instructor present.

2026/27 Learn the ropes courses

  • October 10 & 17  1.00pm - 4.00pm
  • November 14 & 21 1.00pm - 4.00pm

How to book

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.

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