Active Staff

Enjoy being active and leading a healthy lifestyle, open to all University and College staff, with a growing number of ways to get moving hosted at iconic Cambridge venues.

How to Book

1. Download or open the CamUniSport app
2. Log in, or sign up for a free Pay As You Train membership
3. View the timetable in the app
4. Book your place in the session of your choice

Class Programme

Group exercise classes run for 45 minutes across Central Cambridge and West Cambridge.  

Current classes include:

• Yoga
• Pilates
• Resistance Classes
• Strength & Mobility
• Stretch & Relax
• Strength for Menopause 

Fitness classes are £2 to attend for all University staff.

View the current timetable and book your place on the CamUniSport app.

Beginner Sports Courses

Cambridge University is home to historic and remarkable sports facilities. We're delighted to invite all staff members to make the most of them with our Beginners Sports Courses, offering something for everyone across 12 different sports. 

Start Dates: September, March, June

Staff are limited to one course per term. 

Sports Courses start from £2 per week, per course. 

Book via the CamUniSport app.

If your chosen sport is fully booked, you can join the waitlist by completing our online form. 

Example 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.

Social Play

A social session for all abilities: with coach-led drills, match play, and a fun rotating format.

Start Dates: September, March, June

Every Wednesday, all year round, staff are invited along to the University of Cambridge Sports Centre for a free social session. Play padel, badminton, squash, pickleball, table tennis, and more, all free from 12pm to 1pm. A great way to take an active break.

Example Social Play Timetable

Social sessions are free to attend for all University staff members. 

Weekly bookings with no commitment. Bookable 7 days in advance, via the CamUniSport app.

CAMRUN

Join us at the Sports Centre, running, jogging, and walking your way around our scenic, pedestrian-friendly 2.5km loop through Cambridge West. 

Prefer more of a challenge? Complete two laps for a 5km run.

Who: CAMRUN is open to all: students, staff, and the wider community. 

When: CAMRUN takes place every other Thursday, starting at 12:30pm with a group warm-up led by the Sports Service team. 

Book your place now on the CamUniSport app.

Facilities: 

• How to find us: Bike racks and on site car park available, directions can be found here.  
• Changing rooms, lockers, and shower facilities: freshen up before and after your run
• Blue & Brew Café: grab a coffee or bite to eat afterwards

Team Sports Leagues 

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.

Join the football or cricket leagues as an individual, enter a team, or register your interest via our online form for next season.