Get Active

Move and Connect

Get Active runs every weekday on campus. Whether you've never tried anything before or you just want to find something to do with other people, you're in the right place. Take part in a Try It session, learn something new on a 4-week course, or join one of our special one-off events. No experience needed, no kit required - just show up when you feel like it.

It's a great way to meet people and make new friends, with all sessions taking place in a fun, social and relaxed environment. There's something for wherever you're starting from, no previous experience is needed.

Get Active is open to all students, staff and alumni, so give it a go and get involved!

Regular Sessions

Try It Sessions

The top reason students come to Try It is to make friends and have fun, the sport is just the excuse. Join relaxed, low-pressure weekly sessions across a range of activities including Badminton, Basketball, Pickleball, Kwik Cricket, Table Tennis, and Volleyball - all led by students who know the sport. We also run a Women's Only session each week!

£2 or less, no kit or experience required. Book on the app or just turn up on the day.

26/27 Timetable: Coming Soon

Learn It

Want to learn a new sport or improve your skills? Our Learn It courses run across four weeks in small groups, led by student club members who know the sport. Learn It courses include archery, badminton basics, fencing, gym foundations and more. All equipment is included.

Come as a complete beginner and leave knowing what you're doing with some new skills!

Places are limited.

Get Active: Special Events

Keep an eye out for our special one-off events throughout the year that are open to everyone, including those who haven't found their way into regular sport yet.

These fun events take place on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 5pm. Also look out for This Girl Can Week, Movember, SpringFest and more.

Our first Get Active Special Event is our Glow in the Dark Racket Night on Wednesday 23rd September in Qmotion Sports Hall. It's only £2 to take part

Follow us on @qmsu_sport for the latest event announcements.

Racket Night Tickets

Get Active Try It Open Taster Session Tickets

Social Leagues

93% of Social Leagues players make new friends. Our Social Leagues offer a fun environment running each week per semester. This semester we have 7-a-side football, cricket and basketball leagues running every week. Trophies and medals are awarded for the winners of each league!

Sign-up on your own and we'll sort you a team, or create a team with friends, flatmates or coursemates.

Sign-up to Social Leagues

Recent News

Get Active: Try It session guide

Sun 30 Aug 2026

Want to know more about what happens at a Get Active Try It session? Well you've come to the right place! Read our handy session guide for what to expect.

Try Get Active for Free!

Sun 30 Aug 2026

This Welcome Week and Week 1 you can take part in Get Active Try It for FREE across 16 different sessions! A great way to meet new people and settle into uni life at Queen Mary.

Contact Us

Contact the Get Active team with any questions you may have.