Staff Sport

Staff sport is a free recreational sporting opportunity for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ staff members and PhD students.

Staff sport aims to create fun weekly sessions that allow staff members and PhD students to get active for free.

The sessions contain friendly match play with no obligation to play every week. To participate, head to the LboroSport app and head top the Staff Sport tile to book onto the desired session.

Sessions can be booked up to 7 days in advance, and you can cancel at any time. The Recreational Sport and Physical Activity Co-ordinator sends out bi-weekly emails to update staff on which activities are taking place on which days of the week. 

Please note: these sessions are all self-led.

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Weekly sessions available

Badminton

Anyone of any ability is welcome to come play doubles matches at the staff badminton sessions in a fun and friendly environment.

We aim to mix things up so everyone gets to play matches, whatever their skill level. If you have your own equipment, please bring it along, but basic rackets can be provided at the information desk. 

These sessions are extremely popular, and with limited spaces available at each session, booking via the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport app is essential. 

Football

Staff football game sizes depend on the number of participants but are guaranteed to be fun!

Balls and bibs are provided, so all you need to bring is footwear suitable for artificial pitches. Groups of friends, departments, and individuals are welcome, no matter your skill level.

These sessions are popular, so booking them on the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport App is essential.

Squash

Staff squash runs in a friendly league format, allowing players of similar abilities to be grouped together. New players are always welcomed, regardless of their skill set.

If you have your equipment, bring it along, but if you don't own a racket or would like to try squash for the first time, rackets and balls are available to borrow from the reception desk.

There are limited spaces available, so pre-booking is essential via the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport app.

Staff Netball

Any abilities are welcome to come play at the staff netball sessions in a fun and friendly environment. 

We have a Teams channel for anyone interested in Staff Netball where you can ask questions and be part of a community!

Active Lunchtime

These sessions cover a variety of sports, which change each week. Past sports include lacrosse, volleyball, tennis, dodgeball, wheelchair basketball and ultimate frisbee! 

Active lunchtimes run weekly throughout the year and are designed for staff to try a range of sports available here at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, which they may have never tried before. The sessions are fun introductions to each sport, and all equipment is provided. 

These sessions are communicated via email - if you are interested in attending this, please email staff.sport@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk and you will be added to the mailing list.

Seasonal Staff Sport

Seasonal staff sport allows participants to participate in traditional summer sports such as beach volleyball. Sessions are open to all, and no knowledge of the sport is required.

FAQs

Who can attend Staff Sport?

All º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ staff members can attend. Staff from other companies based on campus, are also welcome to attend. Postgraduates who are PHD students only can attend as well. 

What should I bring?

All sessions can cater for participants with no personal equipment and minimal knowledge of the sport.