Sport and Games, Excursions, Activities and Entertainment

The sports facilities available at University Hall of Residence are first class. There is an excellent indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, sports hall, gymnasium and astro sports pitches.

A sports and social programme, organised by the Social Organiser, is on offer during afternoons and evenings for students. Some of the sports and activities on offer include the following: Swimming, Table Tennis, Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, Trampolining, Rounders (Baseball), Cricket, Volleyball, Water Polo, Badminton, Pier and Beach Walk, Barbeque, Downland Walk, Cinema Trip, Ten Pin Bowling, Cycling/Mountain Biking.

On some occasions these activities are optional - and students, if they prefer, may enjoy unsupervised visits in pairs or small groups to local towns. Eastbourne and Brighton offer excellent shopping, restaurants, cinemas and discos. There are also various local museums and cultural events.

Any unsupervised evening excursion has a non-negotiable curfew of midnight. NB Parents of students aged 16 and 17 years will be asked to give their consent if they wish their son/daughter to participate in unsupervised excursions. A space on the booking form is provided for this purpose.

Excursions take place every Wednesday to London and on Sundays to nearby towns on the South Coast of England. Our staff always accompany students on these trips. Trips proposed for Summer 2010 include:

London: Art galleries and museums. Students will have the choice of a number of art galleries and museums to visit including the Tate Galleries, Science Museum and Natural History Museum.
City of Brighton: Trip to the City of Brighton, including pier, beach and famous shopping lanes.
London: Covent Garden followed by a trip to the theatre to see a musical.
Thorpe Park: Trip to Thorpe Park - one of the largest theme parks in the UK.
London: A sightseeing tour of Westminster including Big Ben, Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey followed by a River Thames cruise to Greenwich. In Greenwich there is the Royal Observatory/Museum, Greenwich market and the Planetarium.
Portsmouth: Tour of HMS Victory (Admiral Nelson's flagship) followed by a trip up the Spinnaker Tower and shopping in Gunwharf Quays.
London: Buckingham Palace followed by Green Park (home to the Canada Gate and memorial) sightseeing and shopping.
Seven Sisters: Cycling along the beautiful Seven Sisters area down to Cuckmere Haven and the beach followed by time in the City of Brighton.
London: Students choose where they wish to visit, e.g.: Madame Tussauds, London Zoo, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Art Galleries or Museums.

Internet access is provided at certain times throughout the week.

Optional Sports Tuition

It is possible to book specialist coaching in certain sports. This tuition takes place in small groups and is available to students of all abilities. This is an optional extra and not compulsory. All tuition is done by professional and qualified specialist teachers/coaches. All equipment is provided, but some students prefer to bring their own.

• Sailing - 2 hours on 3 afternoons per week (6 hours). At Spray Sports Sailing Club on Eastbourne seafront.
• Windsurfing - 2 hours on 3 afternoons per week (6 hours). At Spray Sports Sailing Club on Eastbourne seafront.
• Tennis - 2 hours on 3 afternoons per week (6 hours). Courts at University Hall of Residence.
• Swimming - Lessons for beginners only. 1 hour on 3 afternoons per week (3 hours).
• Golf - 2 hours on 3 afternoons per week (6 hours). With resident Golf Professional at local Golf Club.
• Horse Riding - 1 hour sessions are available once, twice or three times per week. At local Equestrian Centre.
• Cycling/Mountain Biking - 2 hour sessions available once a week. At the Cuckmere Valley - local beauty spot.

Optional Excursion

University students will also have the opportunity to visit either Wembley or a Premier League football ground during our course. Students will get to see the players' changing rooms, pitch side, dug outs and more!!

This amazing opportunity will involve a small contribution of £45.00, which includes entry to the stadium and transport. Our staff will accompany students.

A fantastic opportunity for students to enjoy snowboarding and skiing

Snowboarding and Skiing activities are on the dry ski slopes located around 25 minutes from the University campus, approved by the British Association of Snowsports Instructors.

All abilities catered for. Beginners are welcomed.

The Snow Sports Instructors are well qualified, safety conscious and patient!

Our staff will accompany you.

This will be lots of fun!

This is normally a very expensive activity but we are able to offer it to you at just £30.00 for a 1 hour 30 minutes session!