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Active 55+ Sports Programme

Active 55+ timetable FAQs

Active 55+ Session

Join one of our weekly Active 55+ sessions (Pickleball, Tennis, Walking Netball, Badminton, and Table Tennis) and have fun and get active!

Each session costs just £5 with our free Pay to Play membership. Or access our Active 55+ sessions free of charge with an annual membership.

There is no commitment to join us every week, just turn up and play! All equipment is provided during each session.

Email sportsdevelopment@kent.ac.uk for more information.  

Active 55+ sports

Stay active at 55 with our diverse range of sports tailored for you! Enjoy the low-impact thrill of pickleball, the quick reflexes of table tennis, the camaraderie of netball, and the agility of badminton and tennis. Embrace a healthier, happier lifestyle through active play and social connection!  

Active 55+ Pickleball

  • Monday and Wednesdays 10am to 12pm, Tuesdays, Thursdays 9am to 11am and Fridays 9am to 12pm
  • Courts all set up and equipment available to use 
  • Location: Sports Centre

Active 55+ Tennis

Active 55+ Walking Netball

  • Friday 9am to 11am    
  • Court all set up and equipment available to use    
  • Location: Sports Centre

Active 55+ Badminton

  • Tuesdays 9am to 11am and Fridays 9am to 12pm
  • Courts all set up and equipment available to use
  • Location: Sports Centre

Active 55+ Table Tennis

  • Tuesdays 9am to 11am and Fridays 9am to 12pm
  • Table all set up and equipment available to use 
  • Location: Sports Centre

Active 55+ timetable

Frequently asked questions

All participants will need a Kent Sport 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 £5 per session with our Pay to Play membership.

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

All our memberships can be purchased at the Sports Centre or The Pavilion receptions. Alternatively, you can purchase your membership online. See our range of Public membership options:

  • Over 55 Pay to Play membership - £5 per Active 55+ session (no joining fee). Provides access to all Kent Sport facilities and services on a pay-as-you-go basis.
  • Over 55 Plus membership - £178 annual membership. Provides free access for Active 55+ sessions and recreational sports bookings.
  • Over 55 Premium Plus membership - £273 annual membership. Provides free access for Active 55+ sessions, recreational sports bookings, gym and class access, and much more.

Please check our Public membership page for further information on our pricing and membership benefits.  

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 

You can book our Active 55+ sessions 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.

Our Active 55+ sessions are held at the University of Kent Canterbury campus: 

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 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. 

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