Sussexsport is here to help and assist University staff become active.

To support you on your way to becomming as active as possible, we're providing fitness and wellbeing opportunities to University of Sussex staff!

Our commitment to you is to help raise awareness of opportunites that you can access to become more active. Being active is also a great way to meet new colleagues, get to know your workplace benefits better and most importantly have some fun.

New for Summer 2023

We will be running a weekly Staff Active programme starting on the 7th June and running until the end of August. Below are the sessions that are taking place. Let us know if you want to see other sessions happening this summer

Active opportunities on campus

Sussexsport Membership

Before even looking at purchasing a Sussexsport membership we offer new staff a 7 day trial to test out our facilities as well as our commit to get fit in May, which offers staff on campus to try new activties and access our facilities.

Our staff gym memberships come in at very reasonable prices that compete with even the cheapest of gyms, add to this the bonus that you can pay before tax through salary deduction and you will realise we have aimed our prices at helping staff stay active. With a variety of options from pay as you go to full access memberships you can choose which option suits you. Contact our reception team on 01273 678228 or pop in for a friendly informative interaction.

Sussexsport Classes

We offer a year round fitness timetable of classes to suit all needs and abilities which can be attended by University of Sussex staff at the discounted staff rate. You can also sign up to one of our staff memberships that make the classes even more reduced in price and they are included in certain membership levels.

To see our up to date timetable then come along to one of our receptions at either of our two sites on campus or follow this link group fitness classes.

Signed Run Route

For those of you that enjoy running then why not try following the signed run route around the boundary of the campus which takes in some of the surrounding countryside of the sussex downs. We have staff that can help point you in the right direction to get started, so that you can follow the waymarkers around the trail which is around 4.5km long. If you would prefer to be guided or run the trail with others then we organise runs and hold annual boundary runs and walks. You could also venture  into the sussex downs which is on the campus doorstep.

For more information on the local Boundary Fun Run or Boundary Walk then contact Ben Ospalak... b.ospalak@sussex.ac.uk

Team Building Events

At Sussexsport we have the ability and space for you and your department to enjoy all sorts of team building days that will also incorporate a healthy activity. From one off bookings with our trained instructors in activities such as yoga, mountain biking, gorup fitness classes to kit and pitch hire for rounders, football, unihoc or even weekly, monthly or annual bookings of our facilities.

For more information and to discuss what we can offer to help you and your department create a team building active session then please contact Ben Ospalak on b.ospalak@sussex.ac.uk.

Annual Events

At Sussexsport, we hold annual events aimed and focused on improving staff fitness, wellbeing and activity levels which are all free to attend or participate in. Contact our staff team to find out more on these or to be kept up to date through publications and notifications on these then follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

These events cover active sessions such as commit to get fit, commit to get far, mountain biking, boundary run, boundary walk, staff summer rounders tournament, fitness workshops, and fitness and wellbeing talks.

Over the years we have been driven by success stories ftom staff and their personal acheivments as well as witnessing the positive changes we have helped to create through our supporting efforts to offer a wide range of activities.

Did you know for example, to support you on your journey, we offer a free Sussexsport staff 7-day trial membership as well as a free month membership during our commit to get fit month from 1-31 May for you to enjoy our facilities and active programme.

When you are not on campus it is still possible to stay active and living in such a lovely location in Sussex, one of the best ways is to enjoy the outdoors, below are a few other ways Sussexsport can help you.

Active opportunities off campus

Discounted Bouldering And Climbing

Sussexsport has teamed up and collaborated with Boulder Brighton in Portslade to offer staff a discounted rate when it comes to bouldering so speak to a member of staff at Boulder Brighton and show your University of Sussex staff card to recieve the discount of 15% entry fee.

There is also a discounted rate if you prefer climbing to bouldering at the high sports climbing centre based at Withdean sports complex in Brighton.

For more information on bouldering and climbing click here.

Discounted Swims

Sussexsport has teamed up with swimming pools in and around Brighton to reward staff from the University with discounted swims at £2 per swim. Ask a member of staff from sussexsport reception to have answers to any questions you may have regarding these swims or click here.

BTN Bikeshare

University of Sussex staff and students receive a discounted rate of 10% on annual membership plans for BTN bikeshare so enjoy active and healthy local cycle travel around brighton or commuting to work at discounted rates.

Other ways we help you to be Active

Recommended Free Fitness Videos

Getting active can be done anywhere and for those of you that might want to get involved in a bit of activity to take you away from your computer screen or have something to do in the house instead of watching tv then there are some great videos out there. A few that we recommend are listed below.

Yoga for 30 days.

Desk based stretches.

At home workouts.

Sussexsport fitness staff.

Or why not try this fitness app which is completely free FitOn.

Fitness Information

Follow our staff active and fitness blogs on medium or follow some of our stories here.

 Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more information and updates throughout the year. Get some motivation with our top five tips for making the most of the Sussexsport!