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Leagues and tournaments

Composite image of four photos of students playing basketball, volleyball, badminton and netball

Our leagues and tournaments are a great way for students and staff to play fun and competitive sport without having to travel off-campus.

You can come on your own and join a team, or bring your friends, housemates or classmates.

From September, we'll be holding FREE monthly tournaments each month – the perfect opportunity for you to come along to take part in some fun competitions.

If there is a specific tournament you would like us to host, email [email protected]

September tournament: Badminton doubles

Date: Friday 27 September 2024
Time: 3-4pm
Venue: Kelsey Kerridge Sports Hall
Entry fee: Free
Enter online, via the Helmore Gym app or at Helmore Gym reception.

October tournament: Futsal

Date: Friday 18 October 2024
Time: 3-4pm
Venue: Kelsey Kerridge Sports Hall
Entry fee: Free
Enter online, via the Helmore Gym app or at Helmore Gym reception.

November tournament: Dodgeball

Date: Friday 15 November 2024
Time: 3-4pm
Venue: Kelsey Kerridge Sports Hall
Entry fee: Free
Enter online, via the Helmore Gym app or at Helmore Gym reception.

December tournament: Volleyball

Date: Friday 6 December 2024
Time: 3-4pm
Venue: Kelsey Kerridge Sports Hall
Entry fee: Free
Enter online, via the Helmore Gym app or at Helmore Gym reception.

January tournament: Badminton

Date: Friday 31 January 2025
Time: 3-4pm
Venue: Kelsey Kerridge Sports Hall
Entry fee: Free
Enter online, via the Helmore Gym app or at Helmore Gym reception.

February tournament: Futsal

Date: Friday 21 February 2025
Time: 3-4pm
Venue: Kelsey Kerridge Sports Hall
Entry fee: Free
Enter online, via the Helmore Gym app or at Helmore Gym reception.

March tournament: Dodgeball

Date: Friday 21 March 2025
Time: 3-4pm
Venue: Kelsey Kerridge Sports Hall
Entry fee: Free
Enter online, via the Helmore Gym app or at Helmore Gym reception.

April tournament: Table tennis

Date: Friday 23 April 2025
Time: 3-4pm
Venue: TBC
Entry fee: Free
Enter online, via the Helmore Gym app or at Helmore Gym reception.

September tournament: Badminton doubles

Date: Friday 27 September 2024
Time: 5-7pm
Venue: Mildmay Sports Centre
Entry fee: Free
Enter online, via The Old Factory app or at Mildmay Sports Centre reception.

October tournament: 5-a-side football

Date: Friday 18 October 2024
Time: 6-7pm
Venue: Astroturf pitch
Entry fee: Free
Enter online, via The Old Factory app or at Mildmay Sports Centre reception.

November tournament: Dodgeball

Date: Friday 15 November 2024
Time: 6-7pm
Venue: Mildmay Sports Centre
Entry fee: Free
Enter online, via The Old Factory app or at Mildmay Sports Centre reception.

December tournament: Volleyball

Date: Friday 6 December 2024
Time: 6-7pm
Venue: Mildmay Sports Centre
Entry fee: Free
Enter online, via The Old Factory app or at Mildmay Sports Centre reception.

January tournament: Badminton doubles

Date: Friday 31 January 2025
Time: 5-7pm
Venue: Mildmay Sports Centre
Entry fee: Free
Enter online, via The Old Factory app or at Mildmay Sports Centre reception.

February tournament: Basketball

Date: Friday 21 February 2025
Time: 6-9pm
Venue: Mildmay Sports Centre
Entry fee: Free
Enter online, via The Old Factory app or at Mildmay Sports Centre reception.

March tournament: Dodgeball

Date: Friday 21 March 2025
Time: 6-7pm
Venue: Mildmay Sports Centre
Entry fee: Free
Enter online, via The Old Factory app or at Mildmay Sports Centre reception.

April tournament: Table tennis

Date: Friday 4 April 2025
Time: TBC
Venue: Mildmay Sports Centre
Entry fee: Free
Enter online, via The Old Factory app or at Mildmay Sports Centre reception.

September tournament: Badminton doubles

Date: Friday 27 September 2024
Time: 5-7pm
Venue: University House
Entry fee: Free
Booking details TBC.

April tournament: Table tennis

Date: Friday 4 April 2025
Time: TBC
Venue: University House
Entry fee: Free
Booking details TBC.

September tournament: Badminton doubles

Date: Friday 27 September 2024
Time: 2-4pm
Venue: Sports Hall (Rec Centre)
Entry fee: Free
Booking details TBC.

October tournament: Futsal

Date: Friday 18 October 2024
Time: 2-4pm
Venue: Sports Hall (Rec Centre)
Entry fee: Free
Booking details TBC.

November tournament: Dodgeball

Date: Friday 15 November 2024
Time: 2-4pm
Venue: Sports Hall (Rec Centre)
Entry fee: Free
Booking details TBC.

December tournament: Volleyball

Date: Friday 6 December 2024
Time: 2-4pm
Venue: Sports Hall (Rec Centre)
Entry fee: Free
Booking details TBC.

January tournament: Badminton doubles

Date: Friday 31 January 2025
Time: 2-4pm
Venue: Sports Hall (Rec Centre)
Entry fee: Free
Booking details TBC.

February tournament: Softball cricket

Date: Friday 21 February 2025
Time: 2-4pm
Venue: Sports Hall (Rec Centre)
Entry fee: Free
Booking details TBC.

March tournament: Dodgeball

Date: Friday 21 March 2025
Time: 2-4pm
Venue: Sports Hall (Rec Centre)
Entry fee: Free
Booking details TBC.

April tournament: Rave pong

Date: Friday 4 April 2025
Time: 2-4pm
Venue: Sports Hall (Rec Centre)
Entry fee: Free
Booking details TBC.