Fitter, Healthier, Happier
Active Staff offers a range of free sports and activities on both campuses. Sessions are relaxed and suitable for all levels of fitness. Lunch-break friendly sessions are long enough to get you moving and short enough to fit around your daily commitments.
To find out more about Active Staff please visit our Frequently Asked Questions.
If you need to get in contact with the Active Staff Team please either email activestaff@herts.ac.uk or call us on 01707 281198
Weekly Timetable
This Girl Can Strength Training
All Abilities
12:00 - 12:45
(All Levels Welcome)
Gym (Performance Herts Gym)
HSV de Havilland
Do you want to become more confident in the weights are at the gym? Then this session is perfect for you. Learn the foundations of weight training in a small, friendly and female only environment. Please note: due to the nature of the session and the importance of warm up, you will not be granted access more than 5 minutes after the start time so please ensure you arrive in plenty of time.
Table Tennis
All Abilities
12:00 - 13:00
(All Levels Welcome)
Sports Hall 2
HSV de Havilland
If you have never played table tennis before or want to learn more about the rules, come along to our Active Beginner table tennis session. Based on drills to improve your skills, it is a fun, safe session, to learn the basics of Table Tennis. All equipment is provided!
Archery
All Abilities
12:00 - 13:00
(All Levels Welcome)
Sports Hall 2
HSV de Havilland
Come and give archery a go, all in a safe, relaxed and sociable environment! Drop in and drop out to suit you!
Cricket
All Abilities
18:00 - 19:00
(All Levels Welcome)
Oval MUGA
College Lane
Yoga
All Abilities
19:00 - 20:00
Clarity Yoga (All Levels Welcome)
Oval Flexible Space
College Lane
Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing. If you have never tried yoga before or you are a regular on the mat, this session is for you! A fun, safe environment with a qualified yoga instructor. All equipment is provided!
All Abilities Boxing
All Abilities
12:00 - 13:00
(All Levels Welcome)
Cricket Hall
HSV de Havilland
Come and learn the skills of boxing! With a qualified coach from Hemel Warriors ABC begin your journey to become the next Anthony Joshua or Tyson Fury! A great fitness workout - No experience necessary. All equipment provided.
Pilates
All Abilities
12:30 - 13:15
Rhian Hollyer (All Levels Welcome)
Studio 1
HSV de Havilland
Slow controlled flowing movements, primarily to strengthen the core muscles that stabilise & support the spine. It brings the mind & body together, focusing on breathing & balance, whilst realigning the body & correcting posture.
All Abilities Pure Stretch
All Abilities
13:00 - 13:45
Rachel Bravo (All Levels Welcome)
Oval Flexible Space
College Lane
A great class to unwind and stretch your body out. Pure stretch incorporates both Yoga and Pilates to help stretch out your body and improved flexibility.
All Abilities Badminton
All Abilities
13:00 - 14:00
(All Levels Welcome)
Sports Hall 2
HSV de Havilland
Whether you have never played Badminton before or you are a regular on the court, come along to our Active All Abilities session. It is a fun, safe session, to learn the basics of Badminton or further develop your skills. All Equipment Provided!
All Abilities RollerSkating
All Abilities
18:45 - 20:45
(All Levels Welcome)
Oval MUGA
College Lane
Whether you have never tried on rollerskates before or whether you are an accomplished skater, everyone is welcome to Active Rollerskating! If you wish to develop your skills, our Activators are on hand to teach you how to roll on around with confidence! One of the most popular Active sessions on the programme so make sure you are early to guarantee entry! If the weather forecast is poor or the courts are wet, unfortunately Rollerskating will be unable to go ahead. Please keep an eye on @Hertsquadactive on instagram for upto date information on the session.
Pilates
All Abilities
12:15 - 13:00
Rhian Hollyer (All Abilities)
Oval Flexible Space
College Lane
Slow controlled flowing movements, primarily to strengthen the core muscles that stabilise & support the spine. It brings the mind & body together, focusing on breathing & balance, whilst realigning the body & correcting posture.
Zumba
All Abilities
12:15 - 13:00
Anne Haberfield (All Abilities)
Studio 1
HSV de Havilland
Dance to great music and burn loads of calories without even realising. Mixing low and high intensity rhythm moves to Latin infused dance routines. Amazing fun!
Basketball
All Abilities
17:00 - 18:00
Student Activator (All Abilities)
Oval MUGA
College Lane
Dribble the hour away with our Active Basketball Session. Beginners- Learn the rules of this popular team sport and be taught basic skills and drills Intermediate- Practice your lay ups and 3 pointers in this fun and safe environment. All equipment is provided, drop in anytime and give it a go but you must have your ID card!
Cricket
All Abilities
18:00 - 19:00
Student Activator (All Abilities)
Oval MUGA
College Lane
Volleyball
All Abilities
21:30 - 22:30
Student Activator (All Abilities)
Sports Hall 2
HSV de Havilland
If you have never played volleyball before or you are a regular on the court, come along to our Active All Abilities session. It is a fun, safe session, to learn the basics or develop your skills of volleyball. All Equipment Provided.
Pickleball
All Abilities
12:00 - 13:00
Student Activator (All Abilities)
Sports Hall 2
HSV de Havilland
Similar to table tennis, it is played on a badminton court with paddles and a light ball with holes in it! If you are keen to play for the first time, our activators will be on hand to help you to learn the rules - everyone is welcome!
This Girl Can Strength Training
All Abilities
12:30 - 13:15
Performance Herts (All Abilities)
Oval Flexible Space
College Lane
Do you want to become more confident in the weights are at the gym? Then this session is perfect for you. Learn the foundations of weight training in a small, friendly and female only environment. Please note: due to the nature of the session and the importance of warm up, you will not be granted access more than 5 minutes after the start time so please ensure you arrive in plenty of time.
Yoga
All Abilities
13:15 - 14:00
Clarity Yoga (All Abilities)
Studio 1
HSV de Havilland
Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing. If you have never tried yoga before or you are a regular on the mat, this session is for you! A fun, safe environment with a qualified yoga instructor. All equipment is provided!
Tennis
All Abilities
16:00 - 17:00
Student Activator (All Abilities)
Oval MUGA
College Lane
Whether you have never played Tennis before or you are a regular on the court, come along to our Active All Abilities session. It is a fun, safe session, to learn the basics of Tennis or further develop your skills. All Equipment Provided!
Pilates
All Abilities
13:15 - 14:00
Laura (All Abilities)
Studio 1
HSV de Havilland
Slow controlled flowing movements, primarily to strengthen the core muscles that stabilise & support the spine. It brings the mind & body together, focusing on breathing & balance, whilst realigning the body & correcting posture.
Squash
All Abilities
14:30 - 15:30
Student Activator (All Abilities)
Squash Courts
HSV de Havilland
If you have never played squash before or want to learn more about the rules, come along to our Active Beginner session. Based on drills to improve your skills, it is a fun, safe session, to learn the basics of Squash. All equipment is provided, drop in anytime and give it a go
Volleyball
All Abilities
16:00 - 17:00
Student Activator (All Abilities)
Oval 3G
College Lane
If you have never played volleyball before or you are a regular on the court, come along to our Active All Abilities session. It is a fun, safe session, to learn the basics or develop your skills of volleyball. All Equipment Provided.