This Girl Can Week is back, and we can’t wait for you to see what we have in store. During This Girl Can week we will be celebrating our female students, recognising achievements and encouraging women to get active and try new sports and activities.
There are plenty of ways to get involved!
Girls Night In
Tuesday 15 November
City Students’ Union, 7 pm – 9 pm,
We’re kicking off This Girl Can week with a Girls Night In. We want to celebrate our female students, so grab all your friends and get involved, we’ve got lots in store for you! How to book: more information can be found here
UV Classes – Free Ultraviolet edition!
21 November – 27 November
In the name of This Girl Can we’re encouraging female students to throw on some comfy whites and work up a sweat in our This Girl Can UV Spin classes.
Free fitness classes – Ultraviolet edition!
Monday 21 November 17:05 – 17:50
Tuesday 22 November 12:15 – 13:00
Wednesday 23 November 18:15 – 19:00
Friday 25 November 13:15 – 14:00
Sunday 27 November 11:00 – 11:45 How to book: Classes are completely free, book your space via the NTU Sport app.
Play for Fun
21 November – 27 November
This Girl Can Week is all about encouraging female students to try new activities in a friendly and super fun environment. From 21 November – 27 November all Play for Fun sessions will be free. Female-only Play for Fun classes include: Women’s Basketball and Netball. See full timetable here
How to book: Go to the NTU Sport app and click on the Play for Fun tile and select your session.
Fitness Classes
21 November – 27 November
Whatever your motivation and no matter how busy your schedule is, you’ll find a fitness class that suits you. For This Girl Can Week, all of our Fitness and Blast classes are FREE, so come along and try something new. View our timetable here
How to book: Classes are completely free, book your space on the NTU Sport app.
Female-only Self Defence
Wednesday 23 November, 8 pm – 9 pm, City Sports Centre
Experience our female-only self-defence class at the city campus. This session will cover the basics of self-defence, as you learn some top tips to look after yourself in potentially vulnerable situations, this class is free.
How to book: Go to the NTU Sport app and click on the Play for Fun tile.
Sport Club Sessions
Still thinking of joining a sports club? During This Girl Can Week a number of our sports clubs are giving you the opportunity to come along and try something new.
Available Sessions:
– Boxing (Women’s only session) – Monday 21st November 7pm – 8pm City Sports Hall
– Tennis (Women’s only session) – Tuesday 22nd November 6pm- 7pm Lee Westwood sports Centre Clifton campus
– Handball – Tuesday 22nd November 6pm – 7:30pm Lee Westwood sports Centre Clifton campus
– Athletics (Circuit training) – Wednesday 23rd November 1 pm – 2 pm City Sports hall
– Jiu Jitsu – Friday 25th November 5pm – 8pm City Sports hall
– Cheerleading – Friday 25th November 6 – 8 pm, City Sports Hall
– Women’s Cricket – Friday 25th November 5pm – 6pm Lee Westwood sports Centre Clifton campus
– Touch Rugby – Saturday 26th November 1 pm – 3 pm Lee Westwood sports Centre Clifton campus – Clifton 3G
– Equestrian: Learn to ride, beginner lessons and intermediate lessons – Wednesday 23rd November 11:30am – 12:30pm, Trent Valley Equestrian Centre Syndre Farm/Occupation La, Southwell NG25 0TR
How to book: Go to the NTU Sport app and book your session under the Sports Club Trips & Bookings tile
Fixture of the Week
In honour of This Girl Can week the NTU Sport Instagram page will be covering women’s Hockey as its featured game of the week! On Wednesday the 23rd November make sure to keep an eye on their Instagram stories for video updates, a behind the scenes look at a female focused BUCS Wednesday game night, as well as a list of all the women’s home games for that day.
NTU Moves Challenge
Take part in our special Moves challenge, for your chance to win a £20 Amazon voucher!
To celebrate This Girl Can, take part in our walking challenge and walk 50,000 steps from 21 November – 27 November to be entered into our free prize draw.
For more information about NTU Moves including information how to download the app please visit our dedicated webpage.
All activities are open to students who identify as female.
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