YSJActive
Sport opportunities
Our sport opportunities give you the chance to take part in different sports.
Jorvik 6-a-side Football League
For various ages and abilities
Take part in a weekly football league.
The Jorvik 6-a-side Football League consists of male and female leagues for various ages and abilities. You'll play 1 match each week on a Sunday evening at the York St John University Sports Park.
For more information about the League and how to join, visit our dedicated page.
Friday Night Lights - Pitch up and Play Football
Fridays 8.00pm to 9.00pm
£1 per person
York St John University Sports Park, 3G2
Come along on a Friday to have an informal game of football and meet new people. Clean astro boots or football boots required.
You do not need to book. For more information please call 01904 876 340 or email ysjactive@yorksj.ac.uk.
Tennis Centre
Opened in January 2021, we have a 3 court acrylic indoor centre available to book from 8.00am to 10.00pm, 7 days a week. There are also 3 outdoor tarmac courts which are available to book.
Courts are available for anyone to book, making tennis a year round sport for York.
A 10% discount is available for:
- York St John students and staff
- NHS staff
- Down the Line Tennis Academy members. For more information please email info@downthelinetennis.co.uk.
Student sport
York St John students can get involved with a range of sports including swimming, basketball and Muay Thai. Visit the Students' Union website for more information.
Social Pickleball
Saturdays 5.30pm to 6.30pm
York St John University Sports Park, Sports Barn
General Public - £3 per session
YSJ Students & Staff - £2 per session
Come and try a new fun sport suitable for everyone whether you are a complete beginner or have been playing for a while. No experience required, no need to book and equipment is provided, just turn up!
If you would like more information, email ysjactive@yorksj.ac.uk
Padel
We have 3 Outdoor Padel Courts open 7 days a week between 8.00am to 10.00pm. All courts are floodlit making anytime a great time to play.
All Padel Courts can be booked on Download Playtomic and book a court now.
A 10% discount is available for:
- York St John students and staff
- NHS staff
- Down the Line Tennis Academy members.
For more information, please email: info@downthelinetennis.co.uk.