Campus
Sports facilities
We have a range of sports facilities which are available to hire.

How to book
Bookings should be made a minimum of 3 working days before the date and time required. Please note that booking forms do not guarantee the use of the facilities and we will contact you to discuss your booking.
- Sports Facilities Booking Enquiry Form (DOC, 67.3kB)
- YSJActive Booking Policy
- YSJActive Haxby Road Terms and Conditions (PDF, 272KB)
Completed forms should be emailed to ysjactive@yorksj.ac.uk.
Sports Hall
Foss Building, York St John University, Lord Mayors Walk, York YO31 7EX
Telephone: 01904 876 200
Our Sports Hall can accommodate a variety of different sports within the university campus, including indoor cricket, badminton, netball and basketball.
Hire fees
All bookings are for 55 minutes hire.
Facility |
Student |
Staff |
External |
Full Sports Hall |
£40 |
£40 |
£50 |
Half Sports Hall |
£25 |
£25 |
£30 |
Badminton Court |
£8 |
£8 |
£10 |
We regret that there is no daytime parking available on our Lord Mayors Walk site except for visitors who hold a disabled badge. After 5pm, visitors to Foss sports hall may park on site in marked bays.
There is a turning area provided for coaches (to allow drop-offs) adjacent to the Skell building, but no parking provision.
We recommend that visitors to Foss sports hall use the pay and display car/coach park at Union Terrace on Clarence Street or the pay and display car park at Monk Bar on St John Street.
Sports Park and Theatre Facility
York St John University Sports Park, Haxby Road, York, YO31 8TA
Telephone: 01904 876 340
Our Sports Park incorporates two 3G pitches, 3 outdoor tennis courts and 2 outdoor netball courts. There are also 2 grass rugby pitches and 3 grass football pitches. The building also consists of a Sports Hall, Strength and Conditioning Suite, Human Performance Lab, Sports Therapy Room, 2 classrooms, changing rooms, cafe and social space.
Opening Times
Our Sports Park will be closed in alignment with University closure dates. The facility will also be closed all Bank Holidays throughout the year.
Day |
Opening Times |
Monday to Friday |
8:30am to 10:00pm |
Saturday |
9:00am to 7:00pm |
Sunday |
9:00am to 9:00pm |
Hire fees
All bookings are for 55 minutes hire.
Facility |
Student |
Staff |
External |
Full Sports Hall |
£40 |
£40 |
£50 |
3G Pitch: Full |
£70 |
£70 |
£85 |
3G Pitch: 1/3 |
£32 |
£32 |
£38 |
Grass Pitch |
£60 |
£60 |
£70 |
Tennis Court |
£11 |
£11 |
£11 |
Netball Court |
£11 |
£11 |
£11 |
Parking is available on site. A parking permit system is in place 07:30 - 17:00 on weekdays.