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 Welcome 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 ➜
💡 Stay in the loop: Follow us on Instagram: @brookessportoxford
🎯 Meet the all our clubs in person: Come along to the 2025 Sports Fair on Thursday 18 September, 10 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 TEAMBrookes Membership. Club committees will share all joining and training details once the Welcome period ends.
Saturday 20 September, 13:00 - 15:00 (Cheney Fields, Headington Campus) Open Taster - No equipment needed, wear cleats if you have them.
Sunday 21 September, 13:00 - 15:00 (Cheney Fields, Headington Campus) Open Taster - No equipment needed, wear cleats if you have them.
Friday 19th September 17:00-18:00 (Meet at: Brookes Sports, Headington) Social Run - Social Run Club, open to all abilities,
Wednesday 24th September 16:30-18:00 (Horspath Athletics Track) Open Taster - No specific track shoe required. Open to all types of disciplines.
Monday 15 September, 17:00 - 18:30 (Sports Hall, Brookes Sport, Headington) Open Taster
Saturday 20 September, 19:00 - 22:00 (Sports Hall, Brookes Sport, Headington) Open Taster
Location: Fuller Building Dojo - please wear comfortable sports kit Gloves will be provided if unable to bring own pair.
Monday 22nd September, 15:00 - 16:00 – Women’s Only Session
Wednesday 24th September, 10:00 - 12:00 – Open Session
Thursday 25th September, 15:00 - 17:00 – Open Session
Friday 26th September, 15:00 - 16:00 – Open Session
Thursday 18 September, 20:00 - 22:00 (Sports Hall, Brookes Sport, Headington) Open Taster - Please wear sports attire, trainers, hair up and bring a water bottle. No denim or jewellery please.
Beginner Taster Sessions: These sessions are beginner-friendly and open to everyone — no experience needed. Please wear comfortable sportswear and bring a water bottle. Climbing shoes and chalk are provided.
Saturday 20 September, 17:00 - 19:30 (Climbing Wall, Brookes Sport, Headington)
Sunday 21 September, 17:00 - 19:30 (Climbing Wall, Brookes Sport, Headington)
Wednesday 24 September, 12:00 - 14:30 (Climbing Wall, Brookes Sport, Headington)
Sunday 28 September, 17:00 - 19:30 (Climbing Wall, Brookes Sport, Headington)
Wednesday 1 October, 12:00 - 14:30 (Climbing Wall, Brookes Sport, Headington)
Sunday 5 October, 17:00 - 19:30 (Climbing Wall, Brookes Sport, Headington)
Experienced Taster Sessions: These sessions are aimed at experienced climbers interested in joining the competition/training team. Please bring appropriate kit; climbing shoes and chalk are available if needed.
Saturday 27 September, 17:00 - 19:30 (Climbing Wall, Brookes Sport, Headington)
Saturday 4 October, 17:00 - 19:30 (Climbing Wall, Brookes Sport, Headington)
Wednesday 1 October, 11:00 - 12:30 (Sports Hall, Brookes Sport, Headington) Men's Taster - Own equipment must be used, this is an indoor nets session
Sunday 5 October, 18:00 - 20:00 (Sports Hall, Brookes Sport, Headington) Men's Taster - Own equipment must be used, this is an indoor nets session
Tuesday 23rd September, 17:00-19:00 (Sports Hall, Brookes Sport, Headington) Open Taster - Open to all, including complete beginners. Equipment provided, please wear appropriate sports shoes.
Saturday 27th September, 17:00-19:00 (Sports Hall, Brookes Sport, Headington) Open Taster - Open to all, including complete beginners. Equipment provided, please wear appropriate sports shoes.
Friday 19 September, 21:00 - 23:00 (Sports Hall, Brookes Sport, Headington) Mixed Taster - Open to everyone not matter your experience
Friday 26 September, 21:00 - 23:00 (Sports Hall, Brookes Sport, Headington) Mixed Taster - Open to everyone not matter your experience
Sunday 28 September, 15:30 - 18:30 (Astro, Brookes Sport, Headington) Mixed Taster - Open for anyone looking to play intramural or more casual hockey.
Tuesday 23 September, 20:30 - 22:30 (Dojo, Fuller Building, Main Headington Campus) Taster - Open to everyone not matter your experience
Tuesday 30 September, 20:30 - 22:30 (Dojo, Fuller Building) Taster - Open to everyone not matter your experience
Wednesday 24 September, 18:30 - 21:00 (Dojo, Fuller Building, Main Headington Campus) Open Taster - Open to all abilities, including beginners. Wear comportable sports clothing, hair tied up.
Wednesday 1 October, 18:30 - 21:00 (Dojo, Fuller Building, Main Headington Campus) Open Taster - Open to all abilities, including beginners. Wear comportable sports clothing, hair tied up.
Men's Taster: No equipment needed but feel free to bring your own if you have it
Thursday 25 September, 17:00 - 18:30 (Astro, Brookes Sport, Headington) - No equipment needed but feel free to bring your own if you have it.
Sign up for the Men's Taster Session➜
Women's Taster
Tuesday 23 September, 17:00 - 18:30 (Astro, Brookes Sport, Headington) - No equipment needed but feel free to bring your own if you have it.
Saturday 28 September, 14:00 - 16:00 (Sports Hall, Brookes Sport, Headington) Women's Taster - For those looking for more social or intramural netball. Indoor shoes or runners required.
Tuesday 23 September, 20:30 - 22:30 (Strength & Conditioning Suite, Brookes Sport, Headington) Open Taster - Open to all abilities, beginners welcome. No equipment needed, wear appropriate gym attire. Spaces are limited so please sign up.
Wednesday 24 September, 14:30 - 16:00 (Strength & Conditioning Suite, Brookes Sport, Headington) Womens Only Taster - Open for female identifying students only, complete beginners welcome. No equipment needed, wear appropriate gym attire. Spaces are limited so please sign up.
Tuesday 30 September, 20:30 - 22:30 (Strength & Conditioning Suite, Brookes Sport, Headington) Open Taster - Open to all abilities, beginners welcome. No equipment needed, wear appropriate gym attire. Spaces are limited so please sign up.
Wednesday 1 October, 14:30 - 16:00 (Strength & Conditioning Suite, Brookes Sport, Headington) Beginner Taster - Specifically for first time lifters looking to give it a go. No equipment needed, wear appropriate gym attire. Spaces are limited so please sign up.
Sunday 21 September, 16:00 - 18:00 (Smash Padel, Hinksey Lane, OX2 0NA) Mixed Taster - All equipment provided
Tuesday 23 September, 20:30 - 22:00 (Smash Padel, Hinksey Lane, OX2 0NA) Mixed Taster - All equipment provided
Thursday 25 September, 20:30 - 22:00 (Smash Padel, Hinksey Lane, OX2 0NA) Mixed Taster - All equipment provided
Sunday 21 September, 12:00 - 16:00 (Green Point Polo Academy, High Wycombe, HP14 3XB) Open Taster - Transport provided to the polo club, pick up from Brookes Sport, Headington. See sign up link for all the info for what to expect.
Wednesday 24 September, 12:00 - 16:00 (Green Point Polo Academy, High Wycombe, HP14 3XB) Open Taster - Transport provided to the polo club, pick up from Brookes Sport, Headington. See sign up link for all the info for what to expect.
Sign up for Open Taster Session➜
Price for Open Taster Session: £70
Saturday 20 September, 15:00 - 17:00 (Cheney Fields, Headington Campus) Men's Taster - Beginner-friendly. Open to all including seniors. Please wear standard sports gear and bring boots, gum shield and a water bottle.
Women's Taster: Beginner-friendly, Open to all, including seniors. Please wear standard sports gear.
Saturday 20 September, 11:30 - 13:00 (Cheney Fields, Headington Campus)
Wednesday 24 September, 15:00 onwards (Farmoor Reservoir, Cumnor Road, Oxford, OX2 9NS) Open Taster - Sign up to express your interest as we have limited spots available. If you have your own gear you are welcome to bring it but this is not required. Please wear leggings/ joggers, t shirts and jumpers you don’t mind getting wet. A waterproof coat too. For shoes if you don’t have sailing boots, crocs or trainers are fine. Please also bring a towel and a set of dry clothes for after the session.
Sign up for Open Taster Session➜
Price for Open Taster Session: £7
Sunday 21 September, 18:30 - 21:30 (Astro, Brookes Sport, Headington) Mixed Taster - Wear sports shoes (no studs). Gloves and other equipment provided.
Sunday 28 September, 18:30 - 21:30 (Astro, Brookes Sport, Headington) Mixed Taster - Wear sports shoes (no studs). Gloves and other equipment provided.
Sunday 21 September, 09:00 - 11:00 (Sports Hall, Brookes Sport, Headington) Mixed Taster - All equipment provided, can bring own bat if you have one.
Tuesday 23 September, 18:30 - 20:30 (Dojo, Fuller Building, Main Headington Campus) Beginner Taster - Ideal for those new to Taekwondo or below green belt.
Thursday 25 September, 18:30 - 20:30 (Dojo, Fuller Building, Main Headington Campus) Experienced Taster - Green belt and above.
Saturday 27 September, 15:30 - 18:30 (Dojo, Fuller Building, Main Headington Campus) Mixed Taster - Open to everyone no matter your experience.
Tuesday 30 September, 18:30 - 20:30 (Dojo, Fuller Building, Main Headington Campus) Women's Taster - Women only session for all experience levels.
Thursday 2 October, 18:30 - 20:30 (Dojo, Fuller Building, Main Headington Campus) Beginner Taster - Ideal for those new to Taekwondo or below green belt.
Saturday 4 October, 15:30 - 18:30 (Dojo, Fuller Building, Main Headington Campus) Mixed Taster - Open to everyone no matter your experience.
Saturday 20 September, 13:00 - 15:00 (Cheney Fields, Headington Campus) Mixed Taster - Open to everyone no matter your experience.
Sunday 21 September, 13:00 - 15:00 (Cheney Fields, Headington Campus) Women's Taster - Open to all female identifying students only. All experiences welcome.
Tuesday 23 September, 21:30 - 22:30 (Astro, Brookes Sport, Headington) Mixed Taster - Open to everyone no matter your experience.
Saturday 20 September, 15:00 - 17:00 (Cheney Fields, Headington Campus) Mixed Taster - Open to everyone no matter your experience.
Sunday 21 September, 15:00 - 17:00 (Cheney Fields, Headington Campus) Mixed Taster - Open to everyone no matter your experience.
Saturday 20 September, 14:30 - 16:00 (Brookes Sport, Headington) Mixed Taster - Open to everyone no matter your experience.
Sunday 27 September, 14:30 - 16:00 (Brookes Sport, Headington) Mixed Taster - Open to everyone no matter your experience.