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Active Staff
Stay fit, have fun and meet new people – with sports and fitness opportunities you can fit in and around work.
Monday 6th June - Sunday 3rd July
Newcastle University Sport & Fitness Centre is pleased to announce the return of our Active Staff month running Monday 6th June to Sunday 3rd July 2022. We have a great range of sport and fitness options, including unlimited access to our state of the art gym and fantastic range of exercise classes, a learn to lift programme, gym inductions, squash and badminton. What’s even better is all activities are completely free!
Make 3 or more bookings and you will automatically be entered into a prize draw to win a 12 month Sport & Fitness Centre membership worth £199.
Check out the details of each activity below.
We hope to see you soon!
Our state of the art gym provides a fantastic training environment with a combination of equipment, functional training space, design, technology and accessories to inspire your workout. The open plan gym is fitted with the latest high performance equipment, from cardio, functional rig, lifting platforms, sled track and dedicated strength training zones.
Staff are welcome to attend the gym free of charge, as many times as you wish during the Active Staff Month we simply ask you to book a place following the steps below.
How to book (bookable 14 days in advance):
Via our App - the easiestway to manage your bookings all in one place
Download the NCL Sport App > Pay as you Go Gym Bookings > Book your chosen day
Via our Website
Log in using your university credentials > Make a Booking > Active Staff Bookings > Gym Inductions > Book your chosen slot
Need a gym induction?
For those who are new to the gym and would like a familiarisation slot with one of our Sport & Recreation Officers. Note: this is not a personal trainer session, it is to simply introduce you to the gym, get you familiar with the equipment and how it works. Gym inductions take place on Mondays & Thursdays at 07:15, 12:15, 17:15 & 18:15 and last 10-15 minutes.
How to book (bookable 14 days in advance):
Via our App - the easiestway to manage your bookings all in one place
Download the NCL Sport App > Active Staff Bookings > Gym Inductions > Book your chosen slot
Via our Website
Log in using your university credentials > Make a Booking > Active Staff Bookings > Gym Inductions > Book your chosen slot
Taking place in one of 4 studios at Newcastle University Sport & Fitness Centre, our classes aim to work every major muscle group in your body, whatever your fitness level, creating lasting change you’ll start to notice after just a few weeks. Our fantastic instructors are on hand to motivate, challenge and guide you throughout the workout so don't be nervous – you'll do great.
Our group fitness studios are fitted with cutting-edge AV technology and innovative accessories including Les Mills Smart Tech equipment.
You can access an unlimited number of classes - for the latest timetable visit our website
How to book (bookable 5 days in advance):
Via the App - the easiest way to manage your bookings all in one place
Download the NCL Sport App > Class Bookings > Book your chosen class
Via our Website
Log in using your university credentials > Make a Booking > Choose your desired day > Book your chosen class
Aimed at beginners or those with little experience of weightlifting, this 4-week course delivered by our qualified Personal Trainers will introduce you to the correct techniques, movements and lifts targeting the whole body, to build strength and condition the body. Delivered in our state of the art Strength and Conditioning Suite with two options to choose from.
Note: you must sign up to all 4 dates included within your course.
Course 1 - 17:15 – 18:15 (max capacity: 6)
Monday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th June
Course 2 - 12:30 – 13:30 (max capacity: 6)
Tuesday 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th June
How to book (bookable 14 days in advance):
Via our Website
Log in using your university credentials > Make a Booking > Active Staff Bookings > Learn to Lift > Book your chosen course
With options available for beginners and improvers, join us on Wednesday evenings at Newcastle University Sport & Fitness Centre Squash Courts. All equipment included and coaching provided by our Head of Racket Sports, so all you need is your sports kit and trainers. You do not need to attend every week.
Beginners: 5pm-6pm (max capacity: 12)
Aimed at those who are new to the game or not picked up a squash racket in a while.
Improvers 6pm-7pm (max capacity: 12)
Aimed at those who play regular, whether that is casually or as part of a community club; and are looking to improve their skills.
How to book (bookable 14 days in advance):
Via our App - the easiest way to manage your bookings all in one place
Download the NCL Sport App > Active Staff Bookings > Squash Beginners or Improvers
Via our Website
Log in using your university credentials > Make a Booking > Active Staff Bookings >
Join us in Sports Hall 1 at the University Sport & Fitness Centre. This lunchtime badminton offer is a great way to get away from the desk and stay active during the workday. Aimed at all abilities with equipment provided.
Tuesdays 12pm – 1pm, excluding 7th June (max capacity: 16)
How to book (bookable 14 days in advance):
Via our App
Download the NCL Sport App > Active Staff Bookings > Badminton
Via our Website
Log in using your university credentials > Make a Booking > Active Staff Bookings > Badminton