Staff Sport

Find out about Staff Sport at Canterbury Christ Church University. We have sessions for staff throughout the week, including our brand-new ‘Friday Night Social’ offering free sessions! These include Netball, a Circuit Training Class or 5 A-side Football.

What’s on offer?

Tuesday Mornings – Pickleball | 7:00-8:00
Wednesday Afternoons – Pickleball | 12:00-13:00
Wednesday Afternoons – Climbing | 12:00-13:00
Thursday Afternoons – Pickleball & Badminton | 16:00-17:00
Friday Night Social – Netball | 16:45-17:45
Friday Night Social – Fitness Class, Circuit Training | 17:30-19:00
Friday Night Social – 5-a-side Football | 17:30-18:15

Staff Pickleball

What is Pickleball?

Pickleball is a paddle sport, similar to table tennis, created for all skill levels. The rules to the game are very simple, making the game easy for beginners to learn. However, Pickleball can soon develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.

Sessions take place every Tuesday Morning at 7:00, Wednesday lunchtime at 12:00 and Thursday afternoons at 16:00 at Canterbury Christ Church Sports Centre. Each session costs only £4.00 to attend or are included with a membership.

What if I haven’t played before?

We have a small, friendly group of Pickleball enthusiasts and welcome anyone of any age or ability, beginners, returnees or experienced players alike.

The basic rules of Pickleball are easy to pick up and our group will welcome the opportunity to help beginners improve their game.

What if I don’t own the equipment?

All session equipment is provided, simply turn up and play!

What if I don’t have anyone to play with?

You will have the opportunity to play with the many staff members that attend the session currently, it’s a great way to meet new people and network with colleagues at the University.

What happens next?

Getting started is easy – You can book your place via our Sport & Active Health App (Search CCCU in your app store) or online via our website: www.canterbury.ac.uk/sport. Once you arrive at the Canterbury Christ Church Sports Centre, speak to one of our reception team, let them know you’ve arrived and that it’s your first session. Our staff will be able to guide you through the next steps.

Join our Staff Pickleball mailing list!

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More Information

For more information, please contact:

E: sport@canterbury.ac.uk
T: 01227 923500

Staff Football

Canterbury Christ Church University welcomes staff players of all ages and abilities, offering a range of opportunities to play football.

Friday Night Football

Our Friday night football sessions are a fun opportunity to get involved in staff sport at the University. These are great sessions regardless of your ability and are the perfect chance to make friends or get to know colleagues in a variety of departments across the institution.

Sessions take place every Friday evening from 17:30 – 19:00, at Canterbury Christ Church University Sports Centre. Each session is free to attend as part of our Friday Night Social!

Spring, Summer and Winter

Seasonal staff football fixtures take place over a 3-10-week period and cost up to £20. These are fun sessions, giving staff the opportunity to play outdoors on a full-size pitch. Details of sessions are released several weeks before fixtures start, giving staff a chance to sign-up.

Tournaments

Staff football tournaments are a fantastic opportunity for those staff that are more competitive to play against other institutions and businesses. Tournaments take place annually and provide the chance to play several games with colleagues against local businesses over a period of several weeks. Tournament dates are released annually.

What if I haven’t played before?

We have a friendly group of football fans and enthusiasts who welcome anyone of any age or ability, beginners, returnees or experienced players alike.

The basic rules of football are easy to pick up and our group will welcome the opportunity to help beginners improve their game.

What if I don’t own the equipment?

All equipment for the session is provided, simply turn up and play!

What if I don’t have anyone to play with?

You will have the opportunity to play with the many staff members that attend the session currently, it’s a great way to meet new people and network with colleagues at the University.

What happens next?

Getting started is easy – You can book your place via our Sport & Active Health App (Search CCCU in your app store) or online via our website: www.canterbury.ac.uk/sport. Ensure you sign-up for the free Friday Night Social membership before booking. Once you arrive at the Canterbury Christ Church Sports Centre, speak to one of our reception team, let them know you’ve arrived and that it’s your first session. Our staff will be able to guide you through the next steps.

Join our Staff Football mailing list!

Join mailing list

More Information

For more information, please contact:

E: sport@canterbury.ac.uk
T: 01227 923500

Staff netball

Staff netball is for University staff of all abilities – you may have played netball in the past and want to rediscover your passion, or you may have never played before. Regardless of your history with Netball, it’s a fun way to exercise and socialise with friends or colleagues who work at the University.

Sessions take place every Friday at 16:45 – 17:45 at Canterbury Christ Church Sports Centre. Each session is free to attend as part of our Friday Night Social!

What if I haven’t played before?

We have a small, friendly group of netball enthusiasts and welcome anyone of any age or ability, beginners, returnees or experienced players alike.

The basic rules of Netball are easy to pick up and our group will welcome the opportunity to help beginners improve their game.

What if I don’t own the equipment?

All equipment for the session is provided, simply turn up and play!

What if I don’t have anyone to play with?

You will have the opportunity to play with the many staff members that attend the session currently, it’s a great way to meet new people and network with colleagues at the University.

What happens next?

Join our Staff Netball mailing list!

Join mailing list

More Information

For more information, please contact:

E: sport@canterbury.ac.uk
T: 01227 923500

Staff Climbing

Staff climbing is for the more adventurous University staff. No experience is necessary, just a healthy appetite for adventure! Indoor climbing is an incredible way to get more exercise into your workday as well as socialise with friends or colleagues who work at the University.

Sessions take place every Wednesday from 12:00 – 13:00 at Canterbury Christ Church Sports Centre. Each session costs only £4.00 to attend or are included with a membership.

What if I haven’t climbed before?

Our staff are fully trained to teach you the basics, additionally, we have a small, friendly group of climbers and we welcome anyone of any ability, beginners, returners or experienced climbers alike.

What if I don’t own the equipment?

All session equipment is provided, simply turn up and climb.

What if I don’t have anyone to climb with?

You will have the opportunity to climb with any other staff members that attend the session, along with the staff who lead the sessions. Additionally, it’s a great way to meet new people and network with colleagues at the University.

What happens next?

Getting started is easy – You can book your place via our Sport & Active Health App (Search CCCU in your app store) or online via our website: www.canterbury.ac.uk/sport. Once you arrive at the Canterbury Christ Church Sports Centre, speak to one of our reception team, let them know you’ve arrived and that it’s your first session. Our staff will be able to guide you through the next steps.