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.
Summer 2026 activity schedule
Active US is an inclusive community where people of all abilities can get involved. Find out when and where each activity takes place.
- Badminton
Fridays: 1pm-3pm, Hall 2
Sundays: 2pm-4pm, Hall 2
- Basketball
Tuesdays: 3pm-5pm, Hall 2
- Disability friendly social sports
Tuesdays: 5pm-6pm, Hall 2
- Football
Tuesdays: 6.30pm-8.30pm, Big 3G
Wednesday: 3pm-5pm, Small 3G
Thursdays: 8-9:30pm, Big 3G
- Kung Fu
Saturdays: 9:30am-11am, Dance Studio
- Rounders
Wednesdays: 5pm-7pm, meet at the Sport Centre
- Sussex Sport x Runsoc 5k run (free)
Mondays: 4pm-5pm, meet at the Sport Centre for a run at Stanmer Park
- Table Tennis
Tuesdays: 4pm-6pm, Hall 1
Location: Sport Centre
- Tennis
Thursdays: 5pm-7pm, Tennis court
- Volleyball
Fridays: 6pm-8pm, Hall 2
Sundays, 12pm-2pm, Hall 2
- Yoga
Tuesdays: 12:05pm-12:50pm, Active Arches
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.