If you would like to play for one of our teams or represent the University in competition as an individual athlete, then the first step is to come along to a training session or make contact with the competitive sports office located on the ground floor of MDX House. Contact the team on 020 8411 4727 or email compsport@mdx.ac.uk
We enter our teams into a range of student leagues and competitions as well as open events and championships. All sports are open to both male and female participants (unless otherwise stated). If you're a sports star then let us know, you may be eligible for a scholarship or similar.
All levels of ability are welcome and no previous experience is necessary.
If you decide you would like to play for a University Sports team you will need to purchase a competitive sports membership. This will cover your training, competition entry fees, match fees, insurance and more. You can also play for more than one team, if you wish. this is all included in one fee. Check out our memberships page for more information.
Please also make sure you comply with the safe to play covid policy before attending a training session or games.
| Team | Day & Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics Sprint Middle Distance Sprint |
| StoneX | |
| Badminton Mixed | Monday 8.00 - 10.00pm | Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre | |
| Basketball Men | Tuesday 8.00 - 10.00pm Thursday 8.00 - 10.00pm | Crest Academy | |
| Basketball Ladies | Thursday 6.00 - 8.00pm | Saracens School | |
| Cheer Pom | Wednesday 6.30 - 8.00pm | Fitness Studio MDX House, lower ground floor | |
| Cheerleading | Friday 7.00 - 10.00pm | MDX House, Upper Dance Studio | |
| Cricket | Monday 6.00 - 8.00pm | Saracen's School | |
| Dance | Wednesday 8.00 - 10.00pm | Fitness Studio | |
| Football Men 1 | Monday 6.00 - 7.45pm | 3G campus | |
| Football Men 2 | Monday 7.45pm - 9.30pm | 3G campus | |
| Football Ladies | Monday 6.00 - 7.45pm | 3G campus | |
| Futsal Men | Monday 8.00 - 10.00pm | Saracens School | |
| Judo Mixed | Monday 6.00 - 8.00pm Thursday 7.30 - 9.30pm | Fitness Studio MDX House, lower ground floor | |
| Karate Mixed | Monday 7.30 - 9.30pm Tuesday 8.00 - 10.00pm Thursday 7.30 - 9.30pm | Upper Dance Studio, MDX House | |
| Netball | Monday 6.00 - 8.00pm | Crest Academy | |
| Real Tennis Mixed | Monday 1.00 - 2.00pm Thursday 1.00 - 2.00pm Friday 1.00 - 2.00pm | Real Tennis Court | |
| Rugby Union Men | Monday 7.45 - 9.30pm | 3G campus | |
| Taekwondo | Tuesday 7.00 - 9.00pm Wednesday 6.00 - 8.00pm | Fitness Studio MDX House, lower ground floor | |
| Tennis Mixed | Monday 6.30 - 8.30pm Thursday 7.30 - 9.30pm | MACs campus | |
| Volleyball Ladies | Thursday 6.00 - 8.00pm | Crest Academy | |
| Volleyball Men | Thursday 8.00 - 10.00pm | Crest Academy | |
| Volleyball Mixed | Monday 6.00 - 8.00pm Monday 8.00 - 10.00pm | Crest Academy | |
| Weightlifting Mixed | Monday 6.30 - 8.30pm Wednesday 6.30 - 8.30pm | StoneX |
A free minibus service will operate for training sessions running from Crest Academy NW2 7SN only. Please book your place on the minibus by visiting the sports office in MDX House. You will need to meet 30 minutes before the start of the training time outside MDX House on the terrace (by the Fitness Pod flags).
All other sessions are within a short walking distance of campus or on campus itself. Free cycle hire is also available from The Fitness Pod reception via our cycle loan scheme.
Most of our training takes place on the University campus. Some training however does take place at external locations where we do not have the facilities on campus, and in some instances we do offer free university minibus to weekly training. Most of the locations we use for training are within easy walking or cycle distances. If you have any queries regarding training or getting to a location please contact the sports office on the lower ground floor of MDX House.
If you attend the advertised training sessions please do let us know by contacting the sports office in MDX House. If you are interested in competing, then again please do contact us, and we can advise further about the competition dates and entry requirements. Please contact compsport@mdx.ac.uk
If you decide playing competitive sports isn't for you we also offer a range of recreational sports. These are a great way to simply dip in and out of activities when it suits you and your busy schedule.
We recognise that for some students in social gatherings, the consumption of alcohol is an expected and enjoyable element to proceedings, however we also appreciate that this is not the case for many students. We are also mindful of the harm and health damage that alcohol misuse can cause, and we are committed to providing sports captains with appropriate knowledge on the potential harm this may have. For more information please read our Sports Club Events Policy.
All drivers must be MiDAS qualified prior to driving one of our buses for university purposes. On occassiona we may loan our vehicles for alternate usage, and all drivers must hold the relevant driving qualification before embarking on any journey. Please fill out a Driver Checklist before using our vehicles. Vehicle checks must be carried out by the driver themselves, before all journeys are undertaken. Please complete the form prior to your journey and notify us of any issues which may have arisen during your usage. For more information please contact the sports office in MDX House or contact the Fitness Pod reception on 020 8411 6343.
Please read our minibus policy here.
