Play for fun
NTU Sport offers something for everyone, whether you're a beginner, want to get back into a sport you love without the commitment, or just want an alternative to the gym, there’s an activity for you.
Playing sport doesn't have to mean a big, long-term commitment, we run regular Play for Fun sessions that focus on making sport sociable, inclusive and enjoyable.
There's no requirement to join a club, all sessions must be booked in advance on the NTU Sport App.
How to book your Play for Fun session
Simply go to the NTU Sport app and click on the the Play for Fun tile and select your session from the timetable.
Cancelling your Play for Fun Session
If you are unable to attend your booked session, please cancel your selected Play for Fun activity on the NTU Sport App.
Play for Fun rewards
As well as meeting new friends, you can also earn rewards to give you that extra bit of motivation. Sign in at every session you attend, and start earning your rewards now. You just need to attend 20 sessions to earn your free Play for Fun branded t-shirt.
20 sessions = a black or pink Play for Fun T-shirt
Play for Fun Saturday
On Saturday 24th September, NTU Sport will be hosting Play for Fun Saturday to give you a taste of what the Play for Fun programme will have on offer throughout the year.
Sessions can be booked through the NTU Sport app, if it is your first time using the app you can follow our guide here. If you are unable to book via the app, you can call or email us and book your space.
Check out our timetable below and come and join us during welcome week.
| Session | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Badminton | 10:00-11:00 | City Sports Centre |
| Volleyball | 11:00-12:00 | City Sports Centre |
| Tennis | 11:00-13:00 | Nottingham Castle Tennis Club |
| UV Spin | 11:00-11:45 | City Sports Centre |
| Basketball | 12:00-13:00 | City Sports Centre |
| Dodgeball | 13:00-14:00 | City Sports Centre |
| Futsal | 14:00-15:00 | City Sports Centre |
Play For Fun Timetable
Term 1 Timetable - City and Clifton campus
| Day | Session | Time | Site | Venue |
| Monday | Futsal | 16:30-18:00 | Clifton | SHA |
| Monday | Volleyball | 16:30-18:00 | City | Sports Hall |
| Monday | Tennis | 17:00-18:00 | Clifton | Tennis Centre |
| Monday | Climbing | 17:00-18:00 | City | City Sports Centre |
| Monday | Beginners Running | 17:30-18:30 | City | Meet outside City SU |
| Monday | Dodgeball | 18:00-19:00 | City | City Sports Centre |
| Tuesday | Basketball | 16:30-18:00 | Clifton | SHA |
| Tuesday | Squash | 18:00-19:00 | Clifton | Squash |
| Tuesday | Football | 16:30-18:00 | Clifton | 3G |
| Tuesday | Netball | 17:00-18:00 | City | Sports Hall |
| Wednesday | Climbing | 15:00-16:00 | City | City Sports Centre |
| Wednesday | Beginners Spin | 17:15-18:00 | Clifton | Studio |
| Wednesday | Badminton | 18:00-19:00 | City | Sports Hall |
| Wednesday | Badminton | 19:00-20:00 | City | Sports Hall |
| Wednesday | Basketball | 20:00-21:00 | City | Sports Hall |
| Wednesday | Basketball | 21:00-22:00 | City | Sports Hall |
| Thursday | Netball | 16:00-17:00 | Clifton | SHA |
| Thursday | Cardio Tennis | 19:30-20:30 | Clifton | Tennis Centre |
| Thursday | Tennis | 19:30-20:30 | Clifton | Tennis Centre |
| Thursday | Table Tennis | 16:00-17:00 | City | Half Sports Hall |
| Thursday | Badminton | 17:00-18:00 | City | Sports Hall |
| Thursday | Badminton | 18:00-19:00 | City | Sports Hall |
| Friday | Badminton | 19:00-20:30 | Clifton | Sports Hall |
| Friday | Women's Basketball | 20:00-21:00 | City | Sports Hall |
| Friday | Self Defence | 20:00-21:00 | City | Sports Hall |
| Friday | Swimming | 20:30-21:30 | City | Nottingham High School |
| Friday | Futsal | 21:00-22:30 | City | Sports Hall |
| Sunday | Badminton | 9:00-10:00 | City | Sports Hall |
| Sunday | Archery | 18:30-19:30 | Clifton | Sports Hall |
| Sunday | Archery | 19:30-20:30 | Clifton | Sports Hall |
Term 1 Timetable - Brackenhurst campus
| Day | Session | Time | Site | Venue |
| Thursday | Yoga | 17:30-18:30 | Brack | LYT005 - Lyth Lecture Theatre |
| Friday | Football | 16:30-17:30 | Brack | Southwell Leisure Centre |
Term 1 Timetable - Mansfield campus
| Day | Session | Time | Site | Venue |
| Tuesday | Yoga | 17:00-18:00 | Mansfield | MUC001 |
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