• 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 20:10-22:30

• 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: 13:00 - 14:30

  • Saturday 26 September: 15:30 - 17:00

  • Wednesday 30 September: 13:00 - 14:30

  • Saturday 3 October: 15:30: 17:00

• 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:

  • Saturday 19 September: 18:00-19:00 

  • Wednesday 23 September: 16:00-17:00 

  • Sunset Party Taster Session, Saturday 26 September: 17:30-19:30 

• Location:  Smash Padel Oxford, North Hinksey Village, Oxford, OX2 0NA

Casual tester session open to all levels. Rackets and balls will be provided. Participants should complete the sign-up form available through our Instagram page.

Our Sunset Party Taster Session is open to all levels, combining padel with a fun and social atmosphere. Join us for two hours of padel with a live DJ, and feel free to bring your own drinks. Rackets and balls will be provided.

Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@brookespadel) 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:

  • 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:

  • Thursday 17 September: 18:30 start 

• Location: Headington Rye School Swimming Pool, meet at the Coop at 18:00 and then walkover to the school 

Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@brookesswimming) 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.

• Schedule:

  • Mixed session: Thursday 24 September: 20:30 - 21:30 

  • Women's session: Thursday 24 September: 21:30 - 22:30 

• Location: Headington Rye School Swimming Pool; meet at the Clerici car park. 

The Taster Session is a relaxed, fun way to try a new sport or continue your love for Water Polo.

Please sign up for the sessions via this Google Form. 

You will need to bring a swimsuit, towel, swim cap and water bottle. Anyone is welcome to attend; you do not need to have played Water Polo before, but you must be able to swim.

Keep an eye on their Instagram page (@brookeswaterpolo) for more information.