The Active Staff programme provides opportunities for staff to enjoy being active and lead a healthy lifestyle.
There are a growing number of programmes available to staff, with all details below. If you have any questions about any of the activities, please do not hesitate to contact us on activestaff@sport.cam.ac.uk
We’re now offering a number of group exercise classes around the University, bringing the sessions to you. Classes are free to attend for all university staff and last around 45 minutes.
We've got a variety of classes across Cambridge West, Central Cambridge and the Biomedical Campus. Classes currently include Yoga, Pilates, Resistance Bands, Yogalates, Stretch & Mobility and are designed to be suitable for all levels.
To view the current timetable, please visit the Cam Uni Sport App.
To book into one of the current classes, or to keep an eye on new classes being released, visit the Active Staff section on the Cam Uni Sport App.
You'll need to register for free by filling in your details, selecting University of Cambridge Staff and selecting Active Staff Class Pass. Please note, there is a limit of 2 classes per week for each member of staff. You can register using this link.
Cambridge University is home to historic and remarkable sports facilities. This summer, we're delighted to invite staff to make the most of them. Available to all staff are our Beginners Sports Course and Social Drop-In Sessions, offering something for everyone across 12 different sports.
Led by expert coaches and hosted at iconic Cambridge venues, from Fenner's Tennis and Cricket Ground to the University Sports Centre, these sessions are your chance to enjoy your place of work in a whole new way.
5-Week Beginners Sports Courses:
Start Dates: September, March, June
A course for beginners: instructor-led sessions to guide you to play with confidence. Be part of a group of other new starters and support one another in your journey.
| Course | Day & Time | Location |
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| Example 5-Week Course | ||
| Padel | Mondays 12–1pm |
University Sports Centre |
| Pickleball | Tuesdays 4:30–5:30pm |
Emmanuel College Sports Ground |
| Tennis | Tuesdays 6-7pm |
Emmanuel College Sports Ground |
| Squash | Wednesdays 4:45–5:30pm |
University Sports Centre |
| Real Tennis | Wednesdays 5-6pm |
Grange Road, Real Tennis Club |
| Running | Thursdays 12:30–1:30pm |
University Centre |
| Tennis | Thursdays 6–7pm |
Fenner's Tennis and Cricket Ground |
Staff are limited to one course per term.
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Prior to booking, you must register for your free Active Staff Subscription. - Select University of Cambridge Staff > Passes > Active Staff Class Pass to register for your free membership. |
Book your place now |
| If your preferred course is full, join the waitlist for priority booking in the next round of courses. | Join waitlist |
Social Play Timetable:
A social session for all abilities: with coach led drills, match play, and a fun rotating format.
| Course | Day & Time | Location |
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| 1 June - 31st July 2026 | ||
| Football | Tuesdays 12:15-1pm |
Emmanuel College Sports Ground |
| Tennis |
Tuesdays 6-7pm (Beginner) |
Emmanuel College Sports Ground |
| Badminton |
Wednesdays 12-1pm |
University Sports Centre |
| Table Tennis |
Wednesdays 1-2pm |
University Sports Centre |
| Pickleball |
Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm |
Emmanuel Sports Ground |
| Squash |
Wednesdays 5:30-6:15pm (Intermediate) |
University Sports Centre |
| Fives | Wednesdays 6–7pm |
University Sports Centre |
| Tennis |
Thursdays 6-7pm (Beginner) |
Fenner's Tennis and Cricket Ground |
| Cricket Net | Fridays 5–6pm |
Fenner's Tennis and Cricket Ground |
Weekly bookings with no commitment. Bookable 7 days in advance.
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Prior to booking, you must register for your free Active Staff Subscription. - Select University of Cambridge Staff > Passes > Active Staff Class Pass to register for your free membership. Please note that there is a limit of 2 classes per week for each member of staff. You can register using this link. |
Book your place now |
Cam Run is an exciting 2.5km loop on the Cambridge West Site. Cam Run – Cam Run is quickly becoming a favourite. Staff set off from the Sports Centre - running, jogging, and walking their way around our scenic, pedestrian-friendly 2.5k loop through Cambridge West.
Cam Run is for all - whether you’re aiming to complete one or two laps, you’re looking to time yourself, or complete your daily exercise – join us for a fun community event.
The monthly Cam Runs take place on the last Thursday of every month, starting at 12.30pm. Book your place now on the Cam Uni Sport App.
The University Sports Centre continues to offer excellent facilities at discounted rates for University of Cambridge Staff. Our Cambridge Sport memberships include access to the Gym, Strength & Conditioning Room, Team Training Room, Group Exercise Classes, Badminton Courts, Fives Courts, Squash Courts, Athletics Track and discounted rates on the new Padel Courts. You can purchase your Cambridge Sport membership on the Sports Service website.
Flexi Pass - Exclusively available for University of Cambridge Staff
If you like the idea of a membership but worried it doesn’t fit with your hybrid working pattern, we’re pleased to introduce the Cambridge Sport Flexi Pass. The Flexi Pass offers all the same great benefits as a normal membership but on a usage basis. For just £60, you can redeem any of the 10 sessions against any of the membership benefits. You can purchase a flexi pass on the Sports Service website.
We're pleased to offer a mobile health check service. These health checks are designed to give you focus and direction with your training and exercise routines.
The Health Checks measure, Blood Pressure, Resting Heart Rate, Oxygen Saturation, Peak Flow, Grip Strength, Body Composition, Blood Glucose*, Cholesterol (including HDL & LDL)*.
Every health check comes with the opportunity to discuss your results and explore opportunities to improve health through effective exercise.
Health Checks start at £25 and are offered at multiple venues across the University including the Sports Centre, Eddington, Student Services and the West Hub.
To book your health check, please visit: https://www.sport.cam.ac.uk/clubs-activities/health-checks
*Health Check PLUS only
"No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it." — H.E. Luccock
Band together with colleagues and compete in our department-based* sports leagues. If your department doesn't have a team yet, don't let that stop you. We have several new teams looking for extra players.
| Indoor Football | October - May |
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Join the University indoor football league, played weekly at the University Sports Centre during term time. Games take place on Tuesday lunchtimes between 12–2pm, with kick-off slots at 12:00pm, 12:40pm, or 1:20pm — one game per week per team. |
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1 CUDARFC 2 British Antarctic Survey 3 Cam Uni Sport FC 4 Profit and Los Angeles (Finance) 5 Avram's Grants (Engineering) 6 RyLAN Rovers (IT Systems) 8 ROO'd Estates* 9 Zoology Zebras 10 Turbo Pump FC (Physics) |
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| Cricket | May - July |
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Take to the field in the University Cricket League, played in the long summer evenings from May to July. Fixtures are scheduled after work, giving you the chance to represent your department at a truly iconic setting. |
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1 UC Molecular Biology 2 UC Perse School Staff 3 UC Genome Campus 4 UC Department of Zoology 5 UC Cavendish Laboratory 6 UC Cavendish Laboratory Season starts May 2026. |
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Join the football or cricket leagues as an individual, enter a team, or register your interest for next season. |
Register your interest |