Recreational activities

As an alternative to, or as well as, joining a Kingston University sports club, why not take advantage of our recreational sport programme?

All activities are available to students and/or staff at Kingston University.

Please be aware that some sessions may not be running during reading week (enrichment activity week).

Recreational activities currently available:

Five-a-side football

Why not get a group of friends together and take part in the Kingston University five-a-side football leagues? Matches take place on the hard court area at Tolworth Court sports ground.

Pick up a registration form from the Fitness Centre reception or download the registration form (PDF).

For additional information please contact Jo Heath on 020 8417 2412 or email j.heath@kingston.ac.uk.

11-a-side football

In addition to the five-a-side league we are also offering an 11-a-side football league.

For additional information and registration, please contact Jo Heath on 020 8417 2412 or email j.heath@kingston.ac.uk.

Table tennis

  • When: Thursdays and Fridays 2.00pm–3.00pm and Sundays 10.00am–2.30pm
  • Location: Fitness Centre at Penrhyn Road
  • Cost: Free

Bats and balls can be hired for a small deposit.

Badminton

  • Runs: 30 January until 19 March 2012
  • When: Monday evenings 8.00pm to 10.00pm
  • Location: Teddington Sports Centre
  • Cost: Free

Simply 'turn up and try' our free badminton sessions. A qualified badminton coach will be on hand to organise the sessions and provide coaching tips and hints to improve your game.

For additional information please contact Jo Heath on 020 8417 2412 or email j.heath@kingston.ac.uk.

Tennis

Free tennis courts at Tolworth Court are available, courts must be booked in advance by calling 020 8417 2411 or emailing s.sandiford@kingston.ac.uk.

Recreational tennis sessions for beginners

A qualified coach will lead the two-hour sessions. For more information, including costs and registration please contact Susie Finnis at s.finnis@kingston.ac.uk.

Back to Netball

  • Runs: 23 January until 26 March 2012
  • When: Monday evenings 8.00pm to 9.00pm
  • Location: Tolworth Court sports ground (hard court area)
  • Cost: £20 for students and staff. £24 for general public.

This is open to all women, so why not bring along a friend, your sister, mum or cousin and join in the fun. It doesn't matter if you have never played or haven’t played since school, there will be a qualified coach on hand to teach you the skills and rules of the game each week.

For more information regarding start dates and times please call Jo Heath on 020 8417 2412 or email j.heath@kingston.ac.uk.

Running club

  • Starts: 11 January 2012
  • When: Wednesday evenings 5.45pm to 6.45pm
  • Location: Fitness Centre at Penrhyn Road
  • Cost: Free

Meet outside the Fitness Centre for organised runs with a Run England qualified leader. There are two session available, Kingston Crawlers for all those new to running and Kingston Runners for those runners looking to improve in a safe and social group.

For more information and registration please contact Kate Brook on 07973569543 or kate.brook@swlan.org.uk.

Golf

  • Location: New Malden World of Golf
  • Cost: Free

Free six-week golf lessons, there will be a small charge for the range balls each week. For additional information and registration, please contact Jo Heath on 020 8417 2412 or email j.heath@kingston.ac.uk.

Also available is a fantastic student golf membership offer from London Scottish (near Wimbledon Common) for only £294 for the year. This will entitle any bona fide student to play seven days a week all year round and enter all competitions to gain an official handicap. This would normally cost £829 for the year!


Walking For Health

  • When: 1.00pm to 2.00pm
  • Location: Fitness Centre at Penrhyn Road
  • Cost: Free

Meet outside the Fitness Centre for organised walks with a Natural England qualified leader. Walking can reduce stress, improve sleep, increase energy levels, reduce blood pressure and keep your heart strong. These sessions are also a great way to meet people and discover more of Kingston.

For more information please contact Jo Heath, 020 8417 2412 or email j.heath@kingston.ac.uk.

Like rugby? Try Aussie Rules

  • Starts: 3 February 2012
  • When: Fridays 1.00pm (staff) and 2.00pm (students)
  • Location: Fairfield Recreation Ground
  • Cost: Free

Your Aussie Rules lessons start Friday 3 February 2012 at 2.00pm and will be continuing every Friday for the following six weeks.

Meet at the Fairfield Recreation Ground. Look for Luke (the Aussie guy standing in the middle of a pitch with a footy in my hands) for a free one-hour session that starts at 2.00pm sharp.

Please wear appropriate footwear and loose clothing or what you would generally exercise and feel comfortable in.

Everyone is welcome to join in, so if you think any of your friends would like to join in please bring them along and have fun, learn new skills, meet new people and stay active.

Visit our AFL9s Europe Facebook page to see the latest information.