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Student Sport Trials
Want to represent Oxford Brookes University? Trials are your chance to show your skills and join one of our competitive teams. Most teams compete in the British University and College Sport (BUCS) Leagues or BUCS Championships. For sports not involved in BUCS, we support them through other inter-university competitions.
How trials work:
Dates and times vary by sport and gender, so please check the full trials schedule below.
Most trials require pre-registration and some have a small cost. Make sure to read all details carefully.
Come prepared wearing sports kit, appropriate footwear and with a water bottle.
Not sure if trials are right for you? Don’t worry, most sports are offering taster sessions, which are the perfect way to get a feel for the sport before stepping up to trials.
If you’re successful, you’ll be invited to pay your TEAMBrookes Membership Fee, then your team will provide all the details about training, competitions and what to expect next.
If you’re unsuccessful this year, don’t worry! Many clubs offer development squads, intramural leagues or Brookes Active opportunities. You can also try out again next year.
🎯 You can meet all our Student Sport Clubs at the 2025 Sports Fair (Thursday 18 September, 10 am – 4 pm in the JHB Forum, Headington Campus).
🤝 For any questions about trials or the club in general, please 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
Sports Without Trials
Sports Without Trials
Some sports don’t require trials, often due to the nature of the sport or their recruitment process. You can meet them at the 2025 Sports Fair or contact them directly via their club webpage. A lot of these sports will offer Taster Sessions.
Clubs without trials:
American Football, Athletics, Boxing, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Climbing, Fencing, Handball, Judo, Lacrosse (Men’s), Olympic Weightlifting, Polo, Powerlifting, Rugby League, Rugby Union (Women’s), Sailing, Softball, Taekwondo, Touch Rugby, Ultimate, Water Polo.
Badminton
Badminton
Women's Trial: Monday 22 September, 17:00 - 18:30 (Sports Hall, Brookes Sport, Headington)
Men's Trial: Thursday 25 September, 20:00 - 23:00 (Sports Hall, Brookes Sport, Headington)
Basketball
Basketball
Men's Trials:
Monday 22 September, 21:30 - 23:00 (Sports Hall, Brookes Sport, Headington)
Monday 29 September, 21:30 - 23:00 (Sports Hall, Brookes Sport, Headington)
Women's Trials:
Monday 22 September, 20:00 - 21:30 (Sports Hall, Brookes Sport, Headington)
Monday 29 September, 20:00 - 21:30 (Sports Hall, Brookes Sport, Headington)
Cheerleading
Cheerleading
Saturday 20 September, 13:00 - 17:00 (Sports Hall, Brookes Sport, Headington)
Price for trial: £5
Cricket
Cricket
If you are interested in our Men's High Performance programme, please complete the Expression of Interest form by the end of September. Successful applicants will be contacted directly regarding their trial, which will take place in October.
Trials for our two Men's BUCS teams are held in Semester 2.
Equestrian
Equestrian
Wednesday 24th September, afternoon (Hunterfield Equestrian Centre - transport provided)
Price for trial: £35
Football
Football
Men's Trials:
Saturday 20 September, TBC
Sunday 21 September, TBC
Register for trials➜
Women's Trials:
Saturday 20 September, 10:00 - 12:00 (Cheney Fields, Headington Campus)
Sunday 21 September, 10:00 - 12:00 (Cheney Fields, Headington Campus)
Futsal
Futsal
Men's Trial: Friday 26 September, 19:00 - 21:00 (Sports Hall, Brookes Sport, Headington)
Men's Trial: Friday 3 October, 19:00 - 21:00 (Sports Hall, Brookes Sport, Headington)
Golf
Golf
TBC
Hockey
Hockey
Men's Trials:
Sunday 21 September, 15:30 - 16:30 (Astro, Brookes Sport, Headington)
Women's Trials:
Sunday 21 September, 16:30 - 18 :30 (Astro, Brookes Sport, Headington)
Lacrosse
Lacrosse
Women's Trial: Wednesday 24 September, 13:00-15:00 (Astro, Brookes Sport, Headington)
Netball
Netball
Sunday 21 September, 12:00 - 18:00 (Sports Hall, Brookes Sport, Headington)
You will be allocated a slot within the timeframe above, so you must sign-up in advance, sign-up link will be live soon!
Price for trial: £2
Padel
Padel
Mixed Trial:
Sunday 21 September, 16:00 - 18:00 (Smash Padel, Hinksey Lane, OX2 0NA) - All equipment provided
Tuesday 23 September, 20:30 - 22:00 (Smash Padel, Hinksey Lane, OX2 0NA) - All equipment provided
Thursday 25 September, 20:30 - 22:00 (Smash Padel, Hinksey Lane, OX2 0NA) - All equipment provided
Price for trial: £3
Rowing
Rowing
If you are interested in joining our competitive Rowing programme, please complete the Oxford Brookes High Performance Rowing Programme: Expression of Interest form.
If you are interested in our Learn to Row programme, you can meet the Rowing Club at the 2025 Sports Fair on Thursday 18 September, 10 am – 4 pm in the JHB Forum, Headington Campus or you can contact the club directly via the contact details on their webpage.
Rugby Union
Rugby Union
Men's Trials: TBC
If you are interested in Women's Rugby, you can meet them at the 2025 Sports Fair on Thursday 18 September, 10 am – 4 pm in the JHB Forum, Headington Campus or you can contact them club directly via the contact details on their webpage. They are also running a Taster Session on Sunday 21 September, 15:00 - 17:00 on Cheney Fields, Headington Campus.
Swimming
Swimming
TBC
Table Tennis
Table Tennis
Mixed Trials: Tuesday 23 September, 17:00 - 19:00 (Sports Hall, Brookes Sport, Headington)
Tennis
Tennis
TBC
Volleyball
Volleyball
Men's Trials:
Saturday 20 September, 17:30 - 19:00 (Sports Hall, Brookes Sport, Headington)
Tuesday 23 September, 21:30 - 23:00 (Sports Hall, Brookes Sport, Headington)
Women's Trials:
Saturday 20 September, 16:00 - 17 :30 (Sports Hall, Brookes Sport, Headington)
Tuesday 23 September, 20:00 - 21:30 (Sports Hall, Brookes Sport, Headington)
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