Casual play

Outside of bookings, many of our spaces are available at no cost for casual use–a great way to make the most of downtime between classes at Kelburn.

Playing casual sport is a great way to connect with other students between classes at Kelburn.

You are welcome to use the court facilities at University Recreation’s main gym or you can play table tennis in the activities space at the Recreation Centre. If a space is available, you can play for free. You can also book a space and pay to use it.

Women's Only Casual Play

We are trialling 'Women's Only Casual Play' sessions for four weeks from Wednesday 28 October 2026. Sessions run every Wednesday from 4pm-5pm.

Indoor and outdoor turf

The Boyd-Wilson complex has an indoor and outdoor turf. You can use the outdoor field for casual play for free, or book it for a large group. The Boyd-Wilson Arena indoor turf is great on a rainy day—while it’s not available for casual use you can pay to book it.

Explore our venues and book a space, ensuring you follow our casual play guidelines.

You can borrow or hire equipment for a small charge from the Recreation Centre reception.

Just Play—drop-in sports sessions

Join a free Just Play session to stay active and meet like-minded people, without committing to a team or ongoing sessions.

We reserve spaces for a range of sports at regular times each week. Just  turn up and play – we provide the equipment for free.

Drop-in sports sessions

Please note, these sessions only run during trimesters 1 and 2.

It’s up to those who attend to manage how the time and space are used. Please ensure you follow our Just Play guidelines. You can always see one of our friendly staff members if you need any help.