Participation Sport

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JustPlay is Sheffield Hallam’s inclusive and relaxed sports programme designed for students who simply want to have fun, stay active, and meet new people — no commitment, no experience needed, and best of all, it’s completely FREE! 

Whether you're looking to try something new, unwind after lectures, or connect with others, Just PLAY offers easy-going sessions where everyone is welcome. Led by our student sport leaders, each session is designed to be sociable, supportive, and open to all abilities. Just turn up, get involved, and enjoy! 

International student activity 

Sport Hallam's International student sport sessions offer a vibrant and welcoming space for students from around the world to get active, make new friends, and connect through Sport & Physical Activity. These sessions celebrate diversity and encourage inclusion with no pressure to be super sporty, they’re perfect for building confidence, staying healthy, and feeling at home at Sheffield Hallam. 

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Our Social Sports

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Badminton

Play singles or doubles matches with as much court time as possible in a fun and relaxed environment.

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Basketball

Giving you as much court time as possible, these sessions include match play and small-sided games. Whatever your ability level, this session will give you an opportunity to improve you skills and make new friends along the way. 

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Bench Ball

Classic P.E game Bench Ball is a team game, where the primary aim is to work as a team to get the ball to your goalkeeper, without the other team intercepting. If you love working as a team and making new friends, this session is for you. 

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Cricket

The Cricket sessions are a mix of matches and activities. Whether you played at school, are a complete newbie andjust want to have some fun. Cricket is for you! All sessions take place inside, using Kwik Cricket sets 

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Pickleball

Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of Tennis, Badminton and Table Tennis. Come along to this session to have a go, with a choice of playing singles or doubles matches. 

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Football

If you want to play football in a fun, social, non-competitive environment, then this is the session for you. Gain new skills, improve your fitness levels and make new friends along the way. 

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Netball

If you are a complete newbie, not played since school, or just wanting to play for fun, this Netball session will be a great place for you to learn new Netball skills in a social environment. 

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Rounders

Rounders is a fun team game consisting of a fielding and a batting team. Hit the ball and get around all four bases to score a ‘rounder.’ Come along to this session to try a new sport or improve on your Rounders skills. Sessions are led by the Rounders Society.

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Table Tennis

Play table tennis in a fun and relaxed setting. You'll be introduced to others and will get the chance to play against numerous people during the session. 

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Tennis

Play Tennis in a fun and relaxed setting at the Hallamshire Tennis and Squash Centre. You'll be introduced to other participants and rotated on and off court. This session is hosted by Team Hallam’s Tennis Club.

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Events

The Sport Participation Team are always available to talk to about putting on sport events for your school, college, company, society, academic group, housemates, staff groups or departments. Please contact sport@shu.ac.uk and let us know what you would like to do. A member of our team will be in touch.

Volunteering 

Interesting in volunteering and gaining experience leading our Social Sport sessions? Check out the Sport Hallam Career Pathway on the 'Work with Sport Hallam' page.