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.
Spring 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
Mondays, 1pm-3pm
Fridays, 12pm-2pm
Sundays, 12pm-2pm
Location: Sport Centre
- Basketball
Tuesdays, 3pm-5pm
Sundays, 4-6pm
Location: Sport Centre
- Disability friendly social sports
Time: 5-6.30pm
Location: Sport Centre
- Football
Tuesdays, 6.30pm-8.30pm
Thursdays, 4pm-5.30pm
Location: Falmer Sports Complex
- Multi activities
Sundays, 4pm-6pm
Location: Sport Centre
- Pilates
Tuesdays, 12.05pm-12.50pm
Location: Active Arches
- Sussex Sport x Runsoc 5k run (free)
Mondays, 4-5pm
Location: Meet at the Sport Centre for a run at Stanmer Park - Table tennis
Tuesdays, 5pm-6.30pm
Location: Sport Centre
- Volleyball
Thursdays, 8pm-10pm
Saturdays, 4pm-6pm
Sundays, 2pm-4pm
Location: Sport Centre
- Yoga
Thursdays, 12.05pm-12.50pm
Location: 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.