Not sure which sport or activity is right for you? Our Student Sport Club Taster Sessions are your chance to explore, with no commitment, no pressure. Just turn up and get involved.
You can try as many sports as you like. It’s the perfect way to meet people who share your interests, or discover a whole new interest!
We’ll keep adding new sessions as clubs confirm their Freshers' Week activities, so keep checking back for the latest updates and make the most of your chance to try it all.
📌 How to join: Most sessions are free and welcome everyone, but some may have a cost, be for specific groups, or require signing up in advance. Check the details below.
🔍 Explore all our Student Sport Clubs: Discover the full range of sports you can join at Oxford Brookes. For any questions you might have, contact clubs directly via the contact details on their club webpage. View our A–Z of Student Sports Clubs ➜
🎯 Meet the all our clubs in person: Come along to the 2026 Sport & Active Wellness Fair on Thursday 17 September, 11 am – 4 pm in the JHB Forum (Headington Campus).
🕙 Quieter hour for ASC students or those who prefer a quieter environment: 10 am – 11 am.
🚀 What’s Next? After Taster Sessions, you can decide if you’d like to join a club and, if trials apply, at what level. To become a member, you’ll need to purchase a Club Membership, with prices set individually by each sport. You need to purchase a Club Membership for every sports club you join.
💡 Stay in the loop: Follow us on Instagram: @brookessportoxford
Schedule:
Saturday 19 September: 12:00- 13:30
Sunday 20 September: 11:00 - 14:00
Location: Cheney School Field (Grass Pitches next to Astro outside the Headington Sports Centre)
This taster session is open to all. Please wear studded football or rugby boots if you have them; if not, trainers are fine.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@brookesamericanfootball) for more information.
Schedule:
Tuesday 22 September: 18:00 - 20:00
Thursday 24 September: 18:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 29 September: 18:00 - 20:00
Location: Roger Bannister Athletics Track (Iffley Sports Centre)
This taster session is open to all. Please bring/wear active clothes.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@brookesathletics) for more information.
Schedule:
Thursday 17 September: 20:10-23:00
Saturday 19 September: 19:00-20:00
Saturday 26 September: 19:00-20:00
Location: Sports Hall, Headington Sports Centre
These taster sessions are open to all.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@obu_badminton) for more information.
Schedule:
Monday 14 September: 20:00-23:00
Location: Sports Hall, Headington Sports Centre
These sessions are open to all abilities. Please bring suitable basketball or sports shoes, active kit and a water bottle.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@brookesbasketball) for more information.
Schedule:
Monday 21 September: 15:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 22 September: 11:00 - 13:00
Wednesday 23 September: 10:00 - 12:00
Thursday 24 September: 15:00 - 17:00
Friday 25 September: 15:00 - 17:00
Saturday 26 September: 18:30 - 20:30
Location: Dojo, Fuller Building (route to Dojo)
These sessions are open to all abilities. Please bring/wear active clothes.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@brookesboxing_) for more information.
Schedule:
Refresher Session (Returning Athletes Only): Tuesday 15 September: 20:10-22:30
Fresher Give it a Go Session (New Athletes Only): Thursday 17 September: 20:10-22:30
Prep Sessions (New & Returning Athletes):
Tuesday 22 September 20:10-22:30
Thursday 24 September 20:00-22:30
Location for all Taster Sessions: Sports Hall, Headington Sports Centre
Please ensure you wear comfortable clothing suitable for exercise, along with cheer or dance shoes if you have them.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@oxfordbrookescheerdance) for more information.
Schedule:
Saturday 19 September: 17:00-20:00
Sunday 20 September: 18:00 - 20:00 (Bouldering only)
Wednesday 23 September: 12:00-15:00
Saturday 26 September: 17:00-20:00
Sunday 27 September: 18:00 - 20:00 (Bouldering only)
Location: Climbing Wall, Headington Sports Centre
These sessions are open to all. You must complete the Climbing Participation Agreement before attending.
Entry is free. Climbing shoe hire is available; however, participants are encouraged to bring their own climbing shoes where possible. Harnesses, ropes, and belay devices will be provided.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@brookesclimbing) for more information.
Schedule:
Thursday 24 September: 17:30 - 18:30
Location: South Park, meet at the Headington Sports Centre/Cheney barrier at 17:30
This event is open to all. Meet the whole Equestrian Committee for a friendly chat. To learn more about the teams we have on offer and the other activities we have going on in our club.
No need to bring riding gear as there will be no horses; this is to meet everyone excited to join our club! Please also come if you are interested in just being a part of our club, as we also offer Social Riding and host weekly socials!
Please fill in the Google Form to express your interest so we have an idea of numbers.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@brookesequestrian_) for more information.
Schedule:
Tuesday 15 September, 17:00 -18:50
Saturday 19 September, 17:00 - 19:00
Location: Sports Hall
Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@brookesfencing) for more information.
Schedule:
Friday 18 September – 19:00-21:00
Friday 25 September – 19:00-21:00
Friday 2 October – 19:00-21:00
Location: Sports Hall, Headington Sports Centre
These sessions are men's only but are open to all abilities. Participants should wear suitable indoor non-marking football/futsal trainers, astro turf shoes, or general sports trainers. Shin pads are not required.
Sign up for the sessions using this Google Form.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@brookesfutsal) for more information.
Schedule:
Friday 18 September: 17:00 - 20:00
Location: Studley Wood Golf Course
Multiple Taster Sessions during this time. Golf clubs are not required; however, as equipment is limited, participants are encouraged to bring their own clubs if possible. There is no dress code.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@brookesgolf_) for more information.
Schedule:
Sunday 27 September 15:30 - 18:30
Location: STP Astro, outside Headington Sports Centre
This is a mixed-gender, beginner-friendly session for those new to hockey, returning after a break, or not intending to play BUCS but interested in competitive mixed hockey. This is a coach-led, structured session rather than a trial.
Please bring: a gumshield, shin pads, and a hockey stick. Spare sticks will be available if required.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@brookeshockey_) for more information.
Schedule:
Open to all: Tuesday 22 September: 20:30 - 22:30
Beginner-Friendly: Thursday 24 September: 13:00 - 14:30
Open to all: Tuesday 29 September: 20:30 - 22:30
Beginner-Friendly: Thursday 1 October: 13:00 - 14:30
Location: Dojo, Fuller Building (route to Dojo)
Recommended to bring sports clothing and water. We will be training barefoot on a mat; if you want, you can bring flip-flops to move around when we are off the mat. Do NOT wear any jewellery; if piercings are removable, please remove them to prevent any harm. But if they cannot be removed, please cover them with a plaster or tape.
Please sign up for the Taster Sessions via this Google Form, so we know who to expect.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@brookesjiujitsu) for more information.
Schedule:
Wednesday 16 September: 18:30 - 21:00
Friday 18 September: 18:30 - 21:00
Saturday 19 September: 13:30 - 15:30
Wednesday 23 September: 18:30 - 21:00
Friday 25 September: 18:30 - 21:00
Saturday 26 September: 13:30 - 15:30
Wednesday 30 September: 18:30 - 21:00
Friday 2 October: 18:30 - 21:00
Saturday 3 October: 13:30 - 15:30
Location: Dojo, Fuller Building (route to Dojo)
These sessions are open to all.
Please sign up to sessions via the Google Form.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@brookesjudo) for more information.
Schedule:
Tuesday 22 September: 17;00 - 18:30
Location: STP Astro, outside Headington Sports Centre
Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@obuwlc and @brookeslacrosse) for more information.
Schedule:
Wednesday 23 September - 15:00 - 16:30
Monday 28 September - 15:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 30 September - 15:00 - 16:30
Monday 3 October - 15:00 - 16:30
Location: Dojo, Fuller Building (route to Dojo)
These sessions are open to all.
Please sign up for sessions via the Google Form.
There are no formal Taster Sessions for students looking to play for one of our competitive BUCS Netball teams, as the club goes straight into Trials. However, students interested in trialling are welcome to attend the club’s pre-season session on Sunday 13 September (16:00 - 18:00), which is a great opportunity to get involved, meet the club and get a feel for the sessions ahead of Trials.
Find out more about the Netball Trials.
The club also offers development/intramural netball on Sundays for students looking for a different way to get involved. There will be a Taster Session for this on:
Sunday 27 September: 14:00–16:00
Location: Sports Hall, Headington Sports Centre
Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@brookesnetball) for more information.
Schedule:
Wednesday 16 September: 16:00-17:30
Friday 18 September: 20:30-22:00
Wednesday 23 September: 16:00-17:30
Friday 25 September: 20:30-22:00
Location: Strength & Conditioning Suite, Headington Sports Centre
These sessions are open to all, please wear something you can comfortably do a deep squat in.
Please sign up for sessions via the Google Form.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@brookesolympicweightlifting) for more information.
Schedule:
Wednesday 25 September: 12:00
Saturday 26 September: 12:00
Location: Greenpoint Polo; travel will be provided, with a meeting point at the Headington Sports Centre
Kit to bring: boots and helmet if you have them; can be provided if you don't.
Taster sessions cost £55.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@brookespolo) for more information and details on how to sign up.
Schedule:
Saturday 19 September: 10:30 - 12:00
Location: Cheney School Field (Grass Pitches next to Astro outside the Headington Sports Centre)
All skill levels are welcome. This session is a great opportunity to try rugby league, meet the team, and get involved. Please bring boots if you have them, if not, please wear trainers and suitable sportswear.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@brookesrugbyleague) for more information.
Schedule:
Saturday 19 September: 13:30 - 15:00
Location: Cheney School Field (Grass Pitches next to Astro outside the Headington Sports Centre)
This session is open to all abilities and is beginner-friendly.
Please bring water and wear clothing suitable for physical activity. Rugby boots are recommended but not required.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@brookesrugbyunionwomen) for more information.
Schedule:
Wednesday 23 September
Wednesday 30 September
Location: Farnmoor Reservoir
This session is open to all abilities. Transport will be available; however, if you're able to make your own way, that would be greatly appreciated.
Please make sure to bring a towel, a set of clothes or swimwear that you are happy to get wet and a spare change of clothes for after.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@brookessailing) for more information.
Schedule:
Sunday 20 September: 20:00 -21:30
Sunday 27 September: 20:00 -21:30
Sunday 4 October: 20:00 -21:30
Location: Sports Hall, Headington Sports Centre
Taster sessions will include: an introduction to Softball, learning how to throw and catch, and basic batting and base running.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@obusoftball) for more information.
Schedule:
Sunday 27 September: 09:00 -11:00
Location: Sports Hall, Headington Sports Centre
All are welcome! Please bring a table tennis bat if you have one, but some can be provided.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@brookestabletennis) for more information.
Schedule:
Beginners only: Tuesday 22 September: 18:30-20:30
Senior grades only (Green belts+): Thursday 24 September: 18:30-20:30
Open to all: Sunday 27 September: 15:30-18:30
Women's only: Tuesday 29 September: 18:30-20:30
Beginners only: Thursday 1 October: 18:30-20:30
Open to all: Sunday 4 October: 15:30-18:30
Location: Dojo, Fuller Building (route to Dojo)
Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@brookestaekwondo) for more information.
Schedule:
Mixed Session: Saturday 19 September: 16:30 -18:00
Women's Only: Sunday 20 September: 14:00 - 15:30
Location: Cheney School Field (Grass Pitches next to Astro outside the Headington Sports Centre)
Come in sports attire; bring boots if you have them, but they aren't necessary. Trainers are fine.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@brookestouchrugby) for more information.
Schedule:
Saturday 19 September: 15:00 - 16:30
Location: Cheney School Field (Grass Pitches next to Astro outside the Headington Sports Centre)
Wear simple trainers and sportswear/comfortable clothes.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@brookesultimatefrisbee) for more information.
Schedule:
Men's & Women's: Saturday 19 September: 16:00 - 17:30
Location: Sports Hall, Headington Sports Centre
This session is open to all. WhatsApp group for new members.
Please ensure you wear comfortable exercise clothing and, if you have them, indoor volleyball shoes, but trainers are fine. Kneepads and sleeves are optional.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@brookesvolleyball_) for more information.