Learn more about the annual FREE taster sport sessions open to all University of Strathclyde students.
What is come & try?
During Freshers Week Strathclyde Sports Union Clubs put on FREE taster sport sessions to all University of Strathclyde students. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or complete beginner, we have something for you! What better way to get into University life, than getting involved in student sport at Strathclyde.
Club come & try sessions will prodominantly be on Thursday 17th and Friday 18th September 2026 but please check the timetables below per sport. For sessions which are at our outdoor facilitiies at Stepps Playing Fields, and other external facilities, free transport will be provided to and from the facility. See the timetable below for details. All activities are led by students clubs so check out their individual social media pages for further details.
Sign up
To attend any of the club sessions, participants are required to sign up either at Sports Fair or contact the club directly. Club contacts and social media details can be found in the club directory section of the website.
Timetables
Strathclyde Sport Centre
Club
|
Day
|
Time
|
AREA
|
|
Archery
|
Saturday 19th September
|
4-6pm
|
Sports Hall 1
|
|
Badminton
|
Friday 18th September
|
4-6pm
|
Sports Hall 1 & 2
|
|
Basketball M
|
Friday 18th September
|
8-10pm
|
Sports Hall 1 & 2
|
|
Basketball W
|
Thursday 17th September
|
2-4pm
|
Sports Hall 1
|
|
Cheerleading
|
Friday 18th September
|
10am-2pm
|
SSPE Rooms
|
|
Dance
|
Thursday 17th September
|
2-5pm
|
Dance Studio
|
|
Fencing
|
Thursday 17th September
|
6-8pm
|
Sports Hall 1
|
|
Futsal M
|
Thursday 17th September
|
7-9pm
|
Sports Hall 2
|
|
Futsal W
|
Thursday 17th September
|
12-2pm
|
Sports Hall 2
|
|
Handball
|
Friday 18th September
|
12-2pm
|
Sports Hall 2
|
|
Judo
|
Thursday 17th September
|
7-9pm
|
SSPE Rooms
|
|
Karate
|
Friday 18th September
|
7:30-9:30pm
|
SSPE Rooms
|
|
Kendo
|
Friday 18th September
|
7:15-9:15pm
|
Dance Studio
|
|
Korfball
|
Thursday 17th September
|
2-4pm
|
Sports Hall 2
|
|
MMA
|
Thursday 17th September
|
5-6pm
|
SSPE Rooms
|
|
Muay Thai
|
Friday 18th September
|
5:30-7:30pm
|
SSPE Rooms
|
|
Netball
|
Thursday 17th September
|
4-6pm
|
Sports Hall 1 & 2
|
|
Pickleball
|
Thursday 17th September
|
12-2pm
|
Sports Hall 1
|
|
Powerlifting
|
Friday 18th September
|
2-4pm
|
Racks 6-10
|
|
Road Cycling
|
Friday 18th September
|
3-4pm
|
Spin Studio
|
|
Squash
|
Thursday 17th September
|
5:30-8:30pm
|
Courts 1&2
|
|
Swimming
|
Thursday 17th September
|
2-4pm
|
Swimming Pool
|
|
Table Tennis
|
Thursday 17th September
|
8-10pm
|
Sports Hall 1
|
|
Trampoline
|
Friday 18th September
|
11am-2pm
|
Sports Hall 1
|
|
Triathlon
|
Thursday 17th September
|
5-6pm
|
Spin Studio
|
|
Triathlon
|
Friday 18th September
|
5:15-6:15pm
|
Swimming Pool
|
|
Ultimate
|
Friday 18th September
|
2-4pm
|
Sports Hall 1 & 2
|
|
Volleyball
|
Friday 18th September
|
6-8pm
|
Sports Hall 1 & 2
|
|
Water Polo M
|
Friday 18th September
|
8:45-10pm
|
Swimming Pool
|
|
Water Polo W
|
Friday 18th September
|
7:30-8:45pm
|
Swimming Pool
|
Stepps playing fields
Because our outdoor playing fields are not in the city centre, we provide free shuttle busses to and from the venue and sessions will only be held on Thursday 17th Septebmer. The buses will leave from Collins Street (just along the road from Strathclyde Sport Centre) and will take participants back after the come & try session has finished. Club committee memebers will be there to meet and greet you.
Club
|
Time
|
Area
|
Pick Up Time
(Collins Street)
|
Collection
|
|
Football (M)
|
10:30-3pm
|
Grass
|
10am
|
3:15pm
|
|
Lacrosse
|
12-2pm
|
Artificial Pitch
|
11:45am
|
2:15pm
|
|
Rugby (M)
|
12-2pm
|
Grass
|
11:45am
|
2:15pm
|
|
Hockey (W)
|
2-4pm
|
Artificial Pitch
|
1:45pm
|
4:15pm
|
|
Rugby (W)
|
2-3:30pm
|
Grass
|
1:45pm
|
3:45pm
|
|
Hockey (M)
|
4-6pm
|
Artificial Pitch
|
3:45pm
|
6:15pm
|
|
Tennis
|
2-4pm
|
Newlands
|
1:30pm
|
4:15pm
|
|
GAA
|
3:30-5:30pm
|
Grass
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
|
Football (W)
|
3-5pm
|
Grass
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
If a club is not listed on the above timetable, then please contact them directly to find out information about their come & try session as they will have one, just at a different venue. Details for clubs can be found on the club directory page.
Contact
For more information on each session check out sports club social media channels, or contact the Sport Programme Coordinator at
ann.taylor@strath.ac.uk