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Sport and exercise

Want to make new friends while achieving your fitness goals?

Whether you want to try something new or meet people who share your sporting interests - York Sport has a wide range of activities for you to choose from. 

There are also other sporting activities that take place on campus that are not organised by the University but do welcome staff to join in. 

York Sport

Classes

From Aqua to Zumba, there's a pay-as-you-go class for you. Find timetables, prices and the booking portal.

Cycling

A safe, traffic free environment to enjoy inclusive family and para-cycling, pay and pedal, and roller-skiing.

Squash League

The league is open to all abilities. Matches are played at the York Sport Centre throughout the year

Other sports

Get involved in other sporting activities on campus. The activities listed below aren't organised by the University, but they do take place on campus and welcome staff. 

Cricket

Inter-departmental cricket league for staff and PhD students.

Heslington parkrun

The free 5km run takes place every Saturday at 9am at York Sports Village. You can run, walk or volunteer - a great way to meet new people and keep fit.

York Ladies 5-a-side

Give football a go, or get back into it with this friendly 5-a-side group. All abilities and fitness levels welcome.

Kung Fu/Kickboxing

A fitness class focusing on strength, flexibility, stamina and coordination. 

These sessions run at 9.30am on Saturday in JJ's at Halifax College.

Contact halifax@york.ac.uk if you are interested in attending.

Zumba

Get fit and have fun with free Zumba, Zumba Toning and Zumba Step classes. Sessions are open to all staff and students.

You can join online or in-person classes on Campus East from Mondays to Thursdays. 

For more information and to sign up contact mariana.lopez@york.ac.uk.