From Monday 25 November to Sunday 01 December it’s Women in Sport Week at SUSU! This week focuses on celebrating the women in our sports teams and encouraging anyone who might not already be involved in sports to try something new.

There are numerous sports taster sessions that you can get involved with throughout the week (open to all):

Multiple other events are also happening in and around campus. Here is a full schedule:

Monday 25 November

11:00-12:45 Coffee And Catch-Up Drop In Q&A with VP Sport Olivia Reed (The Bridge)

13:00 Student Feedback On Sports Development (Building 34/3001)… Read the rest

This week is Women in Sport Week, an annual week with free sports taster sessions, guest speakers and sport challenges to break down barriers, challenge gender stereotypes and celebrate our amazing women in sport. This is Laura’s story. 

Laura’s first taste of martial arts was in her local karate hall in rural Essex where there was just seven other members, three of them members of her own family and also two 80-year-old men. “I didn’t get the best experience of martial arts and defending myself ” smiles Laura. “Even though I felt capable, I don’t think I actually was.” … Read the rest

This week it’s Women in Sport week here at the Students’ Union. Celebrating by joining in with free taster sessions, guest speakers and sports challenges. Together we will challenge gender stereotypes around sports, break down barriers and show that #SotonGirlsCan!

All events for Women in Sport Week are completely free and open for everyone to attend!

MONDAY 03 December:

Canoe Polo – 10:30-11:30 // (dry session) Team Southampton Hall
Basketball – 11:00-13:00 // Jubilee Sports Hall
Ladies Football – 18:00- 20:00 // Wide Lane
Self-Defence Class – 18:00- 19:45 // The Redbrick
Group Run – 18:15-19:15 // The Redbrick… Read the rest