Active US
Find out more about our casual drop-in sports sessions - run by students, for students.
About Active US
Whether you’re a total beginner or an experienced athlete, Active US is here to help you move, have fun and feel part of campus life.
Get involved in:
- social sessions – relaxed sport with no pressure
- weekly leagues friendly competition with fellow students.
Reasons to take part in Active US
Active US is all about participation, inclusivity and enjoyment. Sessions are:
- casual and commitment-free – join when you can
- beginner-friendly – no experience needed, all equipment provided
- affordable – sessions are just £2
- events – from halloween and Christmas specials, health weeks and one-off tournaments, to themed events like UV nights, Girls Takeover Week and One World Week
- collaborative – events are hosted in conjunction with the Engagement Team, ResLife and Sustainability Group among others
- across campus – from Falmer Sports Complex, Active Arches, Northfield basketball courts and Swanborough table tennis.
Autumn 2026 activity schedule
Active US is an inclusive community where people of all abilities can get involved. Our Autumn schedule runs between 28 September and 13 December 2026.
Find out when and where each activity takes place.
- Accessible Dance
Mondays: 5.15pm-6.15pm, Active Arches
- Accessible Racket Sports
Tuesdays: 5pm-6.30pm, Hall 1
- Acessible Sports
Sundays (every other week): 4pm-6pm, Hall 2
- Accessible Yoga
Thursdays: 2.05pm-2.50pm, Active Arches
- Badminton
Mondays: 1pm-3pm, Hall 1
Fridays: 1pm-3pm, Hall 2
Sunday: 12noon-2pm, Hall 1
- Basketball (mixed)
Tuesdays: 3pm-5pm, Hall 1
Sundays: 2pm-4pm, Hall 2
- Football
Tuesdays: 6.30pm-8.30pm, Big 3G
Wednesday: 1pm to 2.30pm and 3pm-4.30pm, Small 3G
Thursdays: 4pm to 5.30pm, Big 3G
- Group 5k run (RunSoc)
Thursdays: 5pm-6pm, meet at the Sport Centre (free)
- Kung Fu
Saturdays: 9:30am-11am, Dance Studio
- Table Tennis
Tuesdays: 5pm-6.30pm, Hall 1
Thursdays: 4pm-6pm, Hall 1
- Tennis
Mondays and Saturdays: 2pm-4pm, Tennis courts
- Volleyball
Fridays: 8pm-10pm, Hall 1
Saturdays and Sundays: 4pm-6pm, Hall 1
Have your say
We want Active US to be shaped by students, for students. If you would like to see a sport or activity added to our programme, we’d love to hear from you. Email Sussex Sport at sussexsport@sussex.ac.uk to share your ideas.