What are Recreational Activities?
It's a great chance to enhance your physical social and mental wellbeing as well as being able to meet new people.
Our recreational activities are open to all community participants, staff and students and are open to all abilities.
Grampian Pickleball Sessions
Pickleball is a fun racquet ball sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis for ALL ages and abilities.
Why not come and try out our sessions ran by Grampian Pickleball club? Sessions run every Thursday 10:00 - 12:00 costing £6 for club members and £8 for a guest.
Contact the Grampian Pickleball club secretary on grampianpickleball@gmail.com.
RGU Staff Running Club
Did you know that we run an RGU Staff running club every Wednesday from 12:15, suitable for all abilities?
Why not come down to RGU SPORT on your lunch break for an easy-paced 5km run – it’s the perfect opportunity to stretch your legs and meet new colleagues from across campus.
Contact rgusportenquiries@rgu.ac.uk for more information.
RGU Campus Walks
Great way to enhance your mental, physical and social wellbeing on our regular campus walks led by an RGU SPORT member of staff.
- Open to all students, staff and community members.
- Keep an eye on our Instagram and Facebook pages for upcoming Campus Walk dates.
- If you have any questions, contact rgusportenquiries@rgu.ac.uk.
Court Hire
Fancy a one-off game of Pickleball, Badminton, Table Tennis, or 3v3 Basketball?
Our sports hall is available to hire throughout the year.
From time to time, we organise taster and fun sports sessions in a variety of sports – please check our social media channels for information!
Table Tennis
Did you know that we also have a FREE table tennis table on Union Row?
Welcome for all to use, we love to see staff, students and our community member alike enjoying a game or two of table tennis.
Why not come past RGU SPORT and have a game? The table is available anytime in Union Row - under the walk way on Level 2 of the RGU SPORT building. Paddles and balls are supplied by us!
Teen Gym Programme
A great opportunity for teens aged 13-16 to experience the gym environment for the first time with the support and supervision of our qualified instructors. Instructors will develop a programme for them to work through and ensure a fun and safe environment within our gym facilities.
These sessions take place every Friday from 16:30-17:30. Cost is £4.50 for non-members, £3.80 for members or free for those with a Family Membership.
Book your child’s space in advance online or by calling reception on 01224 263666.
If you have any questions about the programme, contact us at rgusportenquiries@rgu.ac.uk
Do I have to take part every week?
No, participants don’t have to attend every session. Please just sign up and come along to the sessions that suit you. Where possible, please book in advance so that you don’t miss out.
Contacts
If you have any questions, please contact sportdevelopmentteam@rgu.ac.uk