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ALL Active

Social and coached sports programme

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ALL abilities. ALL welcome.

ALL Active is the umbrella programme for our social sports, coached sports, and over 55s social sessions at the University of Kent.

Every session is non-competitive and designed for people of all ability levels to develop new skills in different sports. 

The turn-up-and-play recreational sessions are ideal for anyone that wants to try new activities, meet new people, and discover a new passion.

All equipment is provided so you just need to book your session and turn up ready to play!

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Introducing ALL Active!

Social and coached sports for all abilities
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Get active with ALL Active!

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All equipment provided

Just wear comfy clothing and trainers (and don't forget your water bottle)!
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Friendly staff at every session

The Sports Development team will be available at every session to mix up teams, provide guidance, or jump in if you need a doubles partner.
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Loyalty card programme

Every session you attend earns you a stamp on your loyalty card - with prizes at 15, 50, and 100 stamps!
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Free or low-cost

Depending on your membership, every session is either free or as low as £3.50 per session.
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Loads of different sports

Basketball. Badminton. Pickleball. Football. Netball. Even some weightlifting. What are you waiting for?
tennis

All equipment provided

Just wear comfy clothing and trainers (and don't forget your water bottle)!
users

Friendly staff at every session

The Sports Development team will be available at every session to mix up teams, provide guidance, or jump in if you need a doubles partner.
star

Loyalty card programme

Every session you attend earns you a stamp on your loyalty card - with prizes at 15, 50, and 100 stamps!
coin-pound

Free or low-cost

Depending on your membership, every session is either free or as low as £3.50 per session.
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Loads of different sports

Basketball. Badminton. Pickleball. Football. Netball. Even some weightlifting. What are you waiting for?
Member story

Where I once lacked the energy to socialise or enjoy the outdoors, I am now actively training to run my first half-marathon, and have a much more active social life, while my academic performance has even increased during the last year.

Alejandro, ALL Active participant

ALL Active social sports for students and staff

Our social sports programme is ideal of you're new to sport or want to try something a bit different. Every session is relaxed with a focus on getting everyone involved, regardless of experience. This is a great way to meet new people!

Sports include (but not limited to):

  • Badminton
  • Boccia
  • Cricket
  • Netball
  • Pickleball
  • Ultimate Frisbee

Price for staff and students: £3.50 per session! 

Book ALL Active social sessions here

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ALL Active+ coached sports for everyone

Fancy something a bit more structured? If you're looking to develop more specific sports skills over a number of sessions, our ALL Active+ programme is for you. In every session, a qualified coach will work with your group to develop key aspects of the game in a fun, social way. Coached sessions include:

  • Football coaching
  • Tennis coaching
  • Weightlifting

Book ALL Active+ sessions here

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Get involved!

Throughout the year, we host a variety of unique sports and activities that are not typically offered as part of the regular ALL Active programme. From Nerf and bubble football to inflatable challenges and rounders tournaments, there is something for everyone.

These non-competitive, one-off sessions are ideal for students and staff who want to try new activities, meet new people and maintain a healthy lifestyle regardless of ability or age. Students, staff and alumni are are welcome.

So, escape the office or library and take part in our fun and social one-off ALL Active events!

Keep an eye out for the next event!

ALL Active Loyalty programme

Make sure you grab a loyalty card and get a stamp for each ALL Active and ALL Active+ session you attend. 

At 15, 50, and 100 stamps you can claim an ALL Active t-shirt! To claim your t-shirt, fill out the relevant form below:

Please note, ALL Active 55+ is not part of the Loyalty Card scheme.

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FAQs: ALL Active | ALL Active+ | General ALL Active

ALL Active sessions are currently only open to University of Kent students, staff, and alumni. 

Our Social Boccia session is open to members of the public.

You will need a Kent Sport membership to take part in any ALL Active session. Find out more about Kent Sport membership.

ALL Active sessions are free for all Kent Sport members with a Premium Plus or Plus membership.

If you have a Pay to Play membership, each session costs just £3.50.

Everyone! ALL Active+ coached sessions are open to all University of Kent students, staff, and alumni, as well as members of the public including juniors and over 55s (see below for over 55s information).

You will need a Kent Sport membership to take part in any ALL Active+ session. Find out more about Kent Sport membership.

ALL Active+ sessions are free for all Kent Sport members with a Premium Plus or Plus membership.

If you have a Pay to Play membership, each session is priced based on the following:

  • University of Kent Students and Public Juniors: £6.75
  • University of Kent Staff, Alumni: £7.75
  • Public Adults: £8.75

ALL Active and ALL Active+ sessions can be booked through your online account or by visiting the Sports Centre and Sports Pavilion receptions.

All sessions are all held at the University of Kent Canterbury campus: 

The loyalty programme is open for Kent staff, students and alumni, as well as public members. 

Each ALL Active or ALL Active+ session you attend entitles you to a stamp in your loyalty card. Ask a member of staff at the end of the session to get your stamp.

Once you have collected 15 stamps, you can claim your first t-shirt (blue). Once you reach 50 sessions, and then 100 sessions, you can claim your turquoise and then pink/gold t-shirt respectively. 

Once you've claimed a t-shirt, you don't have to start back at zero sessions attended.

Please note that the ALL Active 55+ sessions are not included in the loyalty programme.

We are more than happy for you to bring your own equipment if you wish. If not, don't worry, as we will supply all the equipment you will need for the session.

We do suggest you bring a water bottle and sweat towel to each session though.

You will also need to wear clean, non-marking shoes and comfortable exercise clothes.  

We have changing rooms at both the Sports Centre and the Sports Pavilion, including shower and toilet facilities. These are free to use for all Kent Sport members. 

There is parking available both at the Sports Centre and The Pavilion. 

Please contact the sports development office for details: SportsDevelopment@kent.ac.uk

ALL Active 55+ social sports

Our fantastic over 55s sessions are a great way to get some exercise while meeting new people, and have fun playing different sports! Sports include:

  • Badminton
  • Boccia
  • Pickleball
  • Table Tennis

If you prefer a slower pace we also offer walking football, walking cricket, and walking netball sessions each week.

Please contact us at SportsDevelopment@kent.ac.uk prior to booking or attending a session.  

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FAQs: ALL Active 55+

The programme is for anyone over the age of 55. You will need a Kent Sport membership to take part. 

If you have any queries please feel to contact SportsDevelopment@kent.ac.uk 

All participants will need a Kent Sport Over 55s membership to take part in our Active 55+ sessions. 

You have two options for joining the sessions:

  • Play for free with either a Premium Plus or Plus membership
  • Pay for each session you attend with a Pay to Play membership.
    • Most sessions cost £7.75 per session
    • Walking Football and Walking Netball sessions cost £6.50 each to attend.

Visit our membership webpage to see the benefits of Kent Sport membership.

ALL Active 55+ sessions should be booked by contacting our Sports Development team. Please use one of the following options to contact us:

Our Sports Development team will then be able to provide the booking details.

There is parking available both at the Sports Centre and The Pavilion.

ALL Active 55+ members can apply for Associate parking to access parking for only 70p per session.

Please contact the sports development office for details: SportsDevelopment@kent.ac.uk

Have another question?

If we haven't answered your question above, feel free to get in touch with the Sports Development team at SportsDevelopment@kent.ac.uk.