Welcome Week 2025 is officially on! Sussex Sport has lined up loads of free events to help you get active, meet new people, and check out everything happening on campus.
Whether you're into competitive sports, casual games, or just want to try something new—there’s something for you.
All our Welcome Week events are free and will be ran as drop-in sessions, so pop along anytime between the hours listed.
Welcome Week 2025
Saturday 20 September
Sports Campus Tour
Explore our facilities and get to know the spaces where sport happens at Sussex.
Time: Tours depart at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm
Location: Active Arches (next to the Student Centre)
Active Arches: fun and games
Drop in and check out our brand-new Active Arches studio with games, challenges, and activities.
Time: 12pm to 4pm
Location: Active Arches (next to the Student Centre)
Sunday 21 September
Active Arches: fun and games
Drop in and check out our brand-new Active Arches studio with games, challenges, and activities.
Time: 12pm to 4pm
Location: Active Arches (next to the Student Centre)
Dodgeball taster
Fun, and easy to join – drop-in and show us your best Dodgeball tactics!
Time: 12pm to 4pm
Location: Sports Centre
Volleyball taster
Try out volleyball in a relaxed, friendly session.
Time: 4pm to 6pm
Location: Sports Centre
Monday 22 September
Active Arches: fun and games
Drop in and check out our brand-new Active Arches studio with games, challenges, and activities.
Time: 12pm to 4pm
Location: Active Arches (next to the Student Centre)
Table Tennis
Casual games, no pressure - just pick up a paddle and play.
Time: 12pm to 4pm
Location: Sports Centre
Meet the Team
Find out what Sussex Sport is all about - from wellness walks to team sports.
Time: 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Location: Student Centre
Tuesday 23 September
Active Arches: fun and games
Drop in and check out our brand-new Active Arches studio with games, challenges, and activities.
Time: 12pm to 4pm
Location: Active Arches (next to the Student Centre)
Football Drop-In
Fancy a kickabout? Come along and meet other football fans.
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Location: Falmer Sports Complex
Wednesday 24 September
Freshers Fair
We’ll be at the Freshers Fair. Come say hi and find out how to stay active this year.
Location: Sports Centre
More information
Find out more about Sussex Sport - www.sussex.ac.uk/sport
Want to know where to find us? Our key sporting locations are on the Campus Map or you can ask someone wearing an orange ‘Ask Me’ badge.