Just Play Sport Sessions

Supportive sport sessions for complete beginners! Our Just Play Sport sessions are free, fun and will teach you the basics of the sport in a safe and inclusive environment

These sessions are delivered by our Active Lives team who will offer you a warm welcome and ensure you have the best possible experience with us. If you want to be active, meet new people, and try something new, then look no further! You do not need to commit each week and can join us whenever you like.

The Semester 2 Just Play timetable will run from Monday 20th January to Friday 18th April 2025. All sessions need to be pre-booked via the Myed events booking system. 

Bookings open on 1st January 2025.

I really enjoyed the Just Play basketball session, it was very friendly especially for people who are not very professional. And it was a great opportunity for girls to play basketball as well, I liked the staff leading the event and those at the session, this helped me make friends.

Pickleball

Pickleball - Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the world. It is a central net, rebound game played with a ball and paddle and was invented in the USA over 50 years ago.

Day Dates Time Venue
Monday 20 January - 14 April 2025 12:00 - 13:00 Sports Hall, Pleasance Gym
Monday 20 January - 14 April 2025 15:00 - 16:00 Sports Hall at King’s Buildings House, King’s Buildings Campus
Friday 24 January - 18 April 2025 15:00 - 16:00 Sports Hall at King’s Buildings House, King’s Buildings Campus

Football

Day Dates Time Venue
Monday 20 January - 14 April 2025 17:00 - 18:00 Peffermill Playing Fields

Badminton

Day Dates Time Venue
Friday 24 January - 18 April 2025 14:00 - 15:00 Sports Hall, Pleasance Gym

Boccia (New for Semester 2, 2025)

What is boccia?

Boccia (pronounced bot-cha) is the most inclusive sport you’ll find! It's easy to play, but harder to master! Boccia is a Paralympic sport. It’s a target ball sport which tests both muscle control and accuracy. From a seated position players propel balls to land close to a white marker ball – the jack.

Day Date Time Venue
Friday 24 January - 18 April 2025 14:00 - 15:00 Sports Hall at King’s Buildings House, King’s Buildings Campus

Volleyball

Day Dates Time Venue
Friday 24 January - 18 April 2025 16:00 - 17:00 Sports Hall, Pleasance Gym