UOB XTRA x SPORT & FITNESS
3 - 25 June 2026
With the pressure of the exam period behind you, we’re here to help you to release the tension and prepare for summer!
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We’ve got lots of activities ongoing on throughout UoB Xtra in June, so take a look at everything you can get involved in!
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You can book onto all of our events via the Social Sport icon on the Sport & Fitness app or simply drop in on the day.
Campus 3K
Location: Green Heart
Date: 10 June
Time: 1.00pm start
Entries are now open! You can find further details at the link below.
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Paddle your way to 3K
Location: Green Heart
Date: 10 June
Time: Various sessions times starting 9.30, 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 1.30pm, 2.30pm.
It’s Campus 3k – but on the water! Join our friends from the Raymond Priestley Centre, our very own outdoor education centre, for a brand new adventure on Birmingham’s iconic canals.
After a short safety briefing, staff will guide and support you to paddle 3k in a canoe, seeing campus and surroundings from a whole new angle. Whether you’re aiming for the fastest time of the day, or just want a gentle float and paddle, these hour-long sessions are suitable for absolute beginners. All equipment is provided.
Meet: Great Heart, for 30 min safety briefing and walk to canal. Bookings open on Monday 25 May via the Sport & Fitness app!
Campus 3K
Location: Green Heart Date: 10 June Time: 1.00pm start Entries are now open! You can find further details at the link below.
Paddle Your Way to 3K
Location: Green Heart Date: 10 June Time: Various sessions times starting 9.30, 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 1.30pm, 2.30pm. It's Campus 3k - but on the water! Join our friends from the Raymond Priestley Centre, our very own outdoor education centre, for a brand new adventure on Birmingham's iconic canals. After a short safety briefing, staff will guide and support you to paddle 3k in a canoe, seeing campus and surroundings from a whole new angle. Whether you're aiming for the fastest time of the day, or just want a gentle float and paddle, these hour-long sessions are suitable for absolute beginners. All equipment is provided. Meet: Great Heart, for 30 min safety briefing and walk to canal. Bookings open on Monday 25 May via the Sport & Fitness app!
Save a Life Workshop
Location: Sport & Fitness Date: 3 June, 11 June, 16 June Time: TBC The ‘Save a Life’ Workshop will cover essential skills such as CPR and how to respond effectively in choking emergencies, giving you the confidence to act and help protect those around you. You can book onto the workshop by using our UBSport&Fitness app.
Pop Up Activities
Location: Chancellors Court Time: from 11.00am - 3.00pm Informal and fun drop-in activities across Chancellors Court including pop-up badminton, spike ball and disc golf.
Social Tennis
Location: Tennis Courts Date: 10 June Time: 5.30pm, 6.30pm, 7.30pm Drop in sessions for all to enjoy some tennis. Equipment will be provided.
Social Badminton
Location: Munrow Arena Date: 10 June 2026 Time: 3.00pm, 4.00pm, 5.00pm Drop in sessions for all to enjoy some badminton. Equipment will be provided.
Campus Challenges
Location: Green Heart Time: from 1.00pm A series of challenges (e.g. strength and accuracy based activities) such as netball and strength holds
Social Football
Location: Waterbased pitches Time: 3.00pm, 4.00pm, 5.00pm Drop in sessions for all to enjoy some football. Equipment will be provided.
Social Basketball
Location: Munrow Arena Time: 3.00pm, 4.00pm, 5.00pm Drop in sessions for all to enjoy some basketball. Equipment will be provided.
Social Badminton
Location: Munrow Arena Date: 10 June 2026 Time: 3.00pm, 4.00pm, 5.00pm Drop in sessions for all to enjoy some badminton. Equipment will be provided.
Wheelchair Basketball
Location: Munrow Arena 1 Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm Join us at our outdoor court allowing anyone to have a go at this wonderfully inclusive and fun sport.
Athletics Meet
Location: Athletics Track Time: from 5.00pm Chance to watch some top level athletics on your doorstep as we host a track and field meet at the track.
Rounders Tournament
Location: Water Synthetic Pitches Date: Thursday 6 June Time: 12.00pm - 3.00pm Join us in UoB Xtra for the last sporting event of the academic year, a FREE Rounders Tournament on Thursday 6 June! Join with your friends or come along by yourself and we’ll match you with others, so you can get involved no matter what! Whether you’re brand new to Rounders, or have been playing since your school days, come along and get involved and compete for amazing prizes! Don't miss out on the last event before summer—sign up now and be part of the action!’