About
Our recreational sport offer is entitled Sporticipate, and is the entry level programme for all students and staff at The University of Manchester.
Search for our list of activities via the Playwaze activity finder here
All sessions, programmes and events are open to all abilities, specifically people who are new to the activity or complete beginners. All sessions provide equipment and the sessions are facilitated by the UoM Sport Workforce.
Sportcipate runs a full weekly drop in timetable, structured blocks of ‘Learn To’ coached sessions and regular large scale events. All are either free or at very low cost, which helps you stay fit and active during your time on campus.
ALL our activities are managed and run through the Playwaze app/website. Please use this helpful video to see how to register.
Search for and join the ‘University of Manchester Sport’ from their we have lots of communities to join including Sporticipate.
Click here to join our Sporticipate community. You can register and take part in the range of activities on offer quickly and easily for free.
Weekly Drop in sessions
- Free accessible activities delivered on campus.
- Find all our sessions here
- Meet new people and find exciting new ways to socialise through sport and activity.
- No commitment! Just turn up and give it a go, try as many activities as you like.
- Variety of sports and activities ranging from Team Sports, Individual Sports, Dance, Martial arts, Fitness and more!
- Clear pathway of development if you find the sport you love!
- To take part you must download the Plawaze app (available via Android/App store). Once downloaded you can join the 'University of Manchester' then search for Sporticipate and all our intramural Sports Leagues!
- Join the Sporticipate community here once you have the Playwaze app.
Staff Sport
- Sporticipate is open to all staff.
- Specific staff only sessions and activities are also scheduled throughout the year.
- For more information and to see what else is available for staff please visit the Staff Sport Website or email staff.sport@manchester.ac.uk
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Volunteer with Sporticipate

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