Active Campus for Staff
The Sport and Physical Activity Service (SPA) are excited to launch our Active Campus programme for university staff and postgraduate researchers. It’s a great way to move your body, have fun and meet new people from across the university. You don't need to have an Edge membership in order to participate. The weekly sessions, which have been shaped through staff feedback, vary in duration and time of day to suit as many staff as possible. There are several activities to choose from and all abilities are welcome. All sessions take place at The Edge or the Gryphon Sports Centre on Woodsley Road. Join our MS Teams group for the latest updates. If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with the Active Campus team: [email protected] Terms and conditions: We are able to offer a refund if you tell us via email that you are unable to attend an activity with 7 calendar days or more notice ahead of the activity date. We will not be able to offer a refund with fewer than 7 days notice. If SPA need to cancel an activity at any point, you will be provided with a full refund. We will accommodate requests to transfer your booking to another date of the same activity type, provided you let us know via email at least the day before. Please note this will only be possible if there is sufficient space available on the activity.
BadmintonStaff BadmintonDescriptionStaff Social Badminton Our staff badminton sessions are a great way to take an active break during your workday and meet some new people. The badminton sessions are inclusive of all abilities whether you have played before or not. All University of Leeds staff are welcome to join these sessions. The sessions will be led by one of our activators (Noah & Aashvi) and will involve drills, games and singles and doubles matchplay for all levels. We have two sessions per week to choose from (or you could attend both!): Tuesday 12:15-1pm @ The Gryphon Centre, Woodsley Road Thursday 12-12.45pm @ The Edge, hall 1A Please speak to reception on arrival who will direct you. You don’t need any special kit, and all equipment will be provided (but feel free to bring your own racquet if you have one). Wear trainers and something you’re comfortable in, come along, take a break and enjoy some badminton with colleagues. We recommend bringing some water. Showers and lockers are available at both sites.
NetballStaff NetballDescriptionStaff Social Netball Our staff netball sessions are a great way to take an active break during your workday and meet some new people. The netball sessions are inclusive of all abilities whether you’ve not played since school, never played at all or play regularly. All University of Leeds staff are welcome to join these sessions. The sessions will be led by one of our activators (Noah & Aashvi) and will involve drills, games and matchplay for all levels. We have two sessions per week to choose from (or you could attend both!): Monday 12-12:45 pm @ The Gryphon Centre, Woodsley Road Thursday 12:45-1:30pm @ The Edge, hall 2 Please speak to reception on arrival who will direct you. You don’t need any special kit – just wear trainers and something you’re comfortable in and come along, take a break and enjoy some netball with colleagues. Please tie up long hair and remove jewellery for the session. We recommend bringing some water. Showers and lockers are available at both sites.
ClassesStaff Iyengar YogaDescriptionIyengar Yoga is a form of Hatha Yoga and it has a strong focus on detail, precision and alignment of the physical body. All University of Leeds staff are welcome to join these sessions which will be led by Simon.
Every Tuesday - 5:30-6:30 pm in G24 at The Edge. Please speak to reception on arrival who will direct you.
You don’t need to have tried yoga before, the session has been carefully structured in a way to allow a beginner to progress surely and safely through the activity.
You don’t need any special kit, and all equipment will be provided – just wear something you’re comfortable in, come along and unwind from the day with colleagues. Showers and lockers are available at The Edge.
Staff SpinDescriptionStaff 30-minute spin Come and join this 30-minute spin class which is a great introduction to indoor cycling. All University of Leeds staff are welcome to join these sessions which will be led by Michelle and Patrick teaching alternate weeks.
Every Wednesday – 5:05 – 5:35 pm in the spin studio at The Edge. Please speak to reception on arrival, who will direct you.
You don’t need to have tried spin before; the session caters for all experience and fitness levels. Michelle and Patrick will motivate you and help you find your spinning flow to classic tunes from the 80s, 90s and 00s. You’ll raise your heart rate and your endorphin levels!
You don’t need any special kit – just wear trainers and something you’re comfortable in. We recommend bringing a bottle of water and you might like to bring a towel. Showers and lockers are available at The Edge.
Please try to arrive 5 minutes before the start time so the teachers have time to familiarise you with the bike.
ClimbingStaff Climbing SessionsDescriptionJoin our coach-led climbing classes designed for all skill levels. Whether you're starting out or looking to improve specific techniques, these sessions offer support and guidance. We run two types of sessions: rope climbing sessions and bouldering sessions: Bouldering- Every Thursday 12:00-12:30 or 12:30-1:00 pm Single session- £3 4 x Single session (block booking) - £10 Rope climbing- Every Wednesday 12:00-1:00 pm Single session- £6 4 x Single session (block booking) - £20 Please note: When booking blocked booking it will start from the next session and be valid for four consecutive sessions. For more information on each discipline click read more. You don’t need any special kit, climbing shoes will be provided. Showers and lockers are available at The Edge.
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