Be Active

Hi! If you're interested in attending a Be Active session here is Term 1's timetable. All sessions are beginner friendly, fun and social. We provide the equipment for you and there is no need to book a session. It's turn up and play!
Find out more on the My Southampton app which gives details on each of our sessions.

Be Active: Women In Sport, invites all female, female identifying and non binary students to enjoy an evening of fun and social activities this Saturday 4th March!

Scan the QR code or head straight to the MySouthampton app for more information and book.

There really is something for everyone to enjoy.

We now have Boccia on our timetable!

Every Tuesday 2-3pm, Jubilee Sports Centre, it's an accessible sport that can be played by all. The aim of the game is to get your ball as close to the target ball as you can, you have 6 attempts per game it's great fun!

Come along to the next session, no sports pass required or membership, just head to Jubilee reception and mention you're there for Be Active, Boccia.

Hi everyone!

A warm welcome to any new members to the Be Active community!

Download Playwaze to view and book onto our awesome free sessions, follow the steps in the infographic.

Any questions DM us.

Heads up Tuesday 1-2 badminton is off to allow for the Southampton Sport's kids camp.

Tuesday badminton will be back from Sept.

Thursday badminton is good to go as usual!

Don't forget Be Active has also added Friday Squash 13:20!

If you need kit for this please go to Jubilee reception just make sure you book in playwaze.

Be Active community has just reached over 600 members on Playwaze! 🥳

It's great to see so many students enjoying the free social sports and active events that Be Active offers... these sessions could not be possible without our student volunteers that led the sessions 🥰

It's been a wild summer as you can see in the pictures!

Now onto Sem 1, looking forward to having you back in September.

Enjoy the rest of your summers..

For those not on Playwaze...this is the app to book Be Active free sports sessions...head to the app store / playstore and download it then search for Be Active community.

Hi all!

Stand Up Paddleboarding sessions on 12th May and 14th May are now fully booked! …However Be Active is going to arrange more sessions!🤩 The best way for you to see when these are released and book yourself on to a session is to do the following:
Download Playwaze app
Follow Be Active community
Here you'll find all the free sessions on offer 👏

For those that are booked on already, I'll see you there! Remember to read the description on Playwaze so you know what to expect and bring with you.

WOW!

What a great evening UV table tennis was! Music was pumping and UV paint was glowing...

It was awesome to meet so many new students to Be Active! This event was a sell-out! .. first of its kind...Be Active will make it bigger and better 👀

Remember, for Be Actives' regular free sports download Playwaze app, and follow the Be Active community, here you'll find all our sessions and be able to book on.

Keep your eyes on communications through here and student comms for our next event... Be Active: Colour Fun Run!!

👏

UV table tennis! 🏓

Totally free... bats, balls, and glow paint are all provided...

Wear something white so you really glow under the UV lights..

5th May

SUSU, The Cube

45-minute slots between 4-8pm

If you've never played before don't worry! It's fun and social

Book now using the QR code or the link
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uv-table-tennis-tickets-319761193337

Have you tried Stand Up Paddle boarding?

Be Active has organised a free session!

You don't need any experience, there will be an instructor there to show you how to SUP and take you out on the river

All kit is provided too, buoyancy aid, wetsuit (if you wish), paddleboard

All you need is a swimming costume, towel, old shoes you don't mind getting wet...

There are changing facilities, parking etc.

May 12th, 9am -12

UoS Watersports Centre

Gabe will be there to welcome you

Book via playwaze
https://playwaze.com/be-active/368ul28u26dol/session-display?eventid=PhysicalEvents/23585-B&d=null

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New to the gym or never been before? Do you want to feel more confident in using the gym?

Be Active is launching FREE guided gym sessions starting tomorrow... aiming to equip you with the knowledge and confidence in using the gym

Details:
There are three categories over three weeks

Cardio
Weights
Bodyweight

Each session is 1 hour long, with a maximum of 6 people

Week 1 Cardio
Week 2 Weights
Week 3 Bodyweight

A fitness ambassador will go through the machines/exercises, then allow you to use the equipment, fitness ambassadors will show how to construct a workout with what you have just learnt.

Totally free, great for anyone new to the gym, or never used the gym before

Ideal attire, comfortable clothing and trainers / flat-soled, non-marking shoes will be fine to

Tuesdays 11:00-12:00
Wednesdays 14:15-15:15

This week is cardio!

Gabe will be there to welcome you to the session 🙂 Book on through playwaze

https://playwaze.com/be-active/368ul28u26dol/session-display?eventId=PhysicalEventSeries/53473-C

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All Social sessions are still on during the Easter break!

Loved seeing everyone at Social beginners tennis today 🎾

If you've never played before or haven't played in a while, everyone is welcome, these sessions are non-competitive and social.

All kit is provided for you. Warm-up and some technique drills to help you improve will be done, the rest of it is social and just really good fun!

The only rule is... if you hit a ball out the court... you have to get it 😆

To book, you need to sign up to Playwaze, search for the Be Active Community, then book your space for the sessions on offer.
Link to playwaze:
https://playwaze.com/be-active/368ul28u26dol/session-display?eventId=PhysicalEventSeries/46369-A

Totally free!

Be Active FREE VARSITY TICKETS!

This coming weekend it's Varsity, Southampton University vs Portsmouth University... Be Active has some tickets to attend on Sunday 13th, travel included and a supporter t-shirt.

Shuttles leave from Highfield to Portsmouth.

There's a shuttle leaving Highfield at 9am Sunday... returning, you can either return as a group or when you please, shuttles are returning start at 4pm.

There's badminton, rugby, tennis, loads!

Comment below if you want a ticket

First come first serve, a limited number of tickets.

Winners for the Be Active Scavenger Hunt £50 and £20 Amazon vouchers have been drawn and the winners contacted!!!!! 😁

Looking forward to meeting the winners today when collecting their prizes!

It was awesome to see the number of students participating in the scavenger hunt🥰 I spotted a few of you searching high and low for the stickers on campus!

I hope to see you all at social sports soon, thank you.

Best,
Gabe

Be Active logo sticker hunt is on today!
Prizes, £50 amazon voucher! You'll be entered into this prize draw if you snap a picture of all 5 stickers... You'll be entered into a £20 amazon voucher if you snap a picture of 1 sticker...

To be entered... you must evidence your findings onto Playwaze...

Download the Playwaze app on the App Store or Play Store
Create an account
Click on the ‘search’ button and type ‘ Be Active’
Click the ' Join' button to join the Be Active community
Scroll down and select the challenge(s) you want to be part of. Click ‘Join the Challenge’. In this case, the challenge name is ‘Be Active, Scavenger Hunt’
Note* You can only upload 1 picture... so if you find all 5, put them into a grouped picture and upload that.

Sign up now😁

Good luck!

Playwaze challenge here - https://playwaze.com/.../challenge.../ChallengeDocs/29377-A

This is a heads up for March 3rd!

There's a Be Active logo scavenger hunt...Highfield Campus...

Prizes… every person that enters the challenge will be put in for a prize draw to win a £20 amazon voucher!

Those that snap a picture of all 5 of the stickers will be entered to win £50 amazon voucher!


Download the Playwaze app on the App Store or Play Store

Create an account

Click on the ‘search’ button and type ‘ Be Active’

Click the ' Join' button to join the Be Active community

Scroll down and select the challenge(s) you want to be part of. Click ‘Join the Challenge’. In this case, the challenge name is ‘Be Active, Scavenger Hunt’

Sign up now😁

Keep an eye on here for some hints as to where the stickers are hidden.....

Playwaze - https://playwaze.com/be-active/368ul28u26dol/challenge-display/ChallengeDocs/29377-A

Hi Everyone,
We have now got Social Tennis Sessions at Avenue Campus!! 🌳

Starting 2nd March

As we move into the spring, this is a great way to enjoy being outdoors ☀️

Wednesdays, 11am-1pm, you can drop in and out when you like.

You can either meet at the courts or alternatively meet coach Gabe and any other students outside Jubilee Sports Centre to take the short 5-10mins walk to Avenue Campus together.

I will wait outside Jubilee at 10:30am on Wednesday, and be leaving to walk to Avenue at 10:45.

Really looking forward to seeing some familiar and new faces. As always mixed abilities are welcome, all kit provided and let's enjoy ourselves and Be Active.

https://playwaze.com/be-active/368ul28u26dol/session-display?eventId=PhysicalEventSeries/46369-A

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NEW!

Social Run 🏃

Join our safe, social, 3km run around Highfield campus green spaces

Mixed fitness levels are welcome, you will not be left behind, the group always runs together ❤

📍Meet outside Jubilee Sports Centre for the warm-up

Head to Playwaze to book on:

https://playwaze.com/be-active/368ul28u26dol/session-display?eventid=PhysicalEventSeries/45761-B&d=null

Hey team! Quick update,

Tuesdays 1-2pm social badminton sessions should now be up on Playwaze ready to book without issues - Let us know if there are still booking problems.

It was great to meet some new students at the sessions this week!🥰 really good fun and some awesome games played.

The last update, social run sessions are coming to campus soon! - another great way to meet new people and be active in a safe environment.

Give this a like if you're interested in the social run club❤️

See you next week!

Coach Gabe,

The BRIT challenge starts tomorrow!
1st Feb - 3rd March
We challenge you to accumulate 6,740 steps per day over the course of the 30-day challenge.

This equates to your target of 202,200 steps….

You can do this on your own or as a team

Track your progress using our handy app, link below, find BE ACTIVE in the join a community section then follow the BRIT Challenge.
Click here -
https://playwaze.com/be-active/368ul28u26dol/challenge-display/ChallengeDocs/29096-B

Donate here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/y6cyze-university-of-southampton-brit-2022?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1

Good luck! :)

A big Be Active welcome to our international exchange students! it was great having you at todays session 👌🏸

Next session is Thursday 5-6pm, totally free, kit provided!

Book here https://playwaze.com/be-active/368ul28u26dol/session-display?eventId=PhysicalEventSeries/43106-A

Hey team!

Be Active has some FREE sessions next week to help correct your posture from sitting hunched over a desk studying!

Located Hartley Library room 4075📍

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/be-active-stretch-and-unwind-tickets-242738827367

Hi all!

There are now regular social badminton slots on Tuesdays and Thursdays 🏸, please use the links below to book your space into the session.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Thursdays 5-6pm
https://playwaze.com/be-active/368ul28u26dol/session-display?eventId=PhysicalEventSeries/43106-A

Tuesdays 1-2pm
https://playwaze.com/be-active/368ul28u26dol/session-display?eventId=PhysicalEventSeries/43105-A

Playwaze - View Event

First Be Active social badminton session in 2022! 🏸🥳 It was great building friendships over some fun and competitive games. Regular sessions are going to be posted on Playwaze, please do book on so we can set up enough courts and be prepared. Looking forward to the next one!

Great social badminton session this evening🏸 it was nice to meet everyone!

That's the last session until the 29th - Be Active wishes you a lovely festive break.

Keep a look out on the Playwaze app for some more activities and challenges moving into the new year👏

See you soon,

- Gabe

Hi Team!

We have a free swim technique session on this morning at 11am Jubilee pool, as well as on the 4th and 5th January.

Here are some more details for you,

Swim clinic is a free offering during the festive break with our ex competitive swimmer and swim coach.
If you would like to attend, we have three categories based on your skill.

Sessions are for 20 minutes.
Dates for the sessions and times are:
December 22nd, January 4th and 5th
Times: Learn 11am, Refine, 11:20, Master 11:40.

Categories:
Learn
This is a class for beginners and non-swimmers a like. If you are not able to swim a length of the pool or are uncomfortable in water out of your depth this is the class for you.

Refine
This is a class for swimmers that can complete a length or more of the pool, that are happy swimming unaided out their depth. Perhaps you are looking to improve your technique or learn all of the strokes correctly?

Master
This class will focus on refining technique and swimming more efficiently whilst working on stamina and endurance in more of a training/workout setting. Perfect for budding triathlete's or anyone wanting to take their swimming to a higher level.

To book onto a session, as well as see what other activities we're running, download Playwaze and follow Be Active community 😃

Those of you booked onto social badminton tonight at 18:00, Jubilee, looking forward to meeting you. Coach Gabe will be at reception to meet you.

https://playwaze.com/be-active/368ul28u26dol/community-publicList?type=Signup

Playwaze -

Be Active is back! 👏

Those of you who are staying on campus over the festive break. We have put on some social badminton sessions at the Jubilee Sports Centre. These sessions are totally free and coach lead, with Coach Gabe.

This is a great way to keep moving during the festive break, have some fun and meet people!

Please click the links below to book your space onto a session, this is done through the Playwaze booking app.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

We recommend downloading Playwaze app, once downloaded, search and follow the Be Active community, this is where you will see all the sessions on offer and able to book onto them

Here is a link for the first session:

https://playwaze.com/be-active/368ul28u26dol/session-display?eventId=PhysicalEventSeries/41220-A

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Hello everyone,

Unfortunately, due to exams/deadlines/ assessments etc and unforeseen circumstances there will be NO Be Active sessions for the next 2 weeks.

There still will be challenges which you can take part in and the Be Active email ([email protected]) is always available to contact.
If you would like to continue your physical activity over the next 2 weeks, why don't you have a look at what the rest of Sport and Wellbeing are up to - https://www.southampton.ac.uk/sportandwellbeing/index.page
The sessions for the rest of the month (after our 2 week break) are now live and ready for you to book.

We hope to see you soon!

Below is your Be Active Newsletter for June. Here you will found out all things Be Active for the coming month, including the upcoming sessions.

This month sees Be Active going back up to 2 sessions a day, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. As well as the introduction of a new Monday morning 8am, virtual, session.

As always there is a new monthly challenge and of course lots of point up for grabs!

If you want to get involved with anything Be Active, download the Playwaze app and join the Be Active community, there is a new giveaway at 150 members!