Events

We're record breakersPiggy back race

Thanks to all who participated in our attempt to break the world record of the biggest piggy race at the Hendon campus today- we did it. (Pending verification by a Guinness world records official) 310 of you took part, beating the previous record of 296. Well done everyone.

New Give it a Go sports sessions

Get fit, take a class, join a team, coach. Give it a Go.

Middlesex University has been awarded Sports Lottery funding through the Active Universities programme to develop a new range of sports activities aimed at the beginner. So if you fancy trying something new like Muay Thai boxing or Fencing then Give it a Go is an ideal way to try something new. Some of the activities are free to participate in, but for some we need to make a small charge to help cover some of the costs.

Three ways to get involved in Give it a Go. For more information visit the unihub website

  1. Come to a Give it a Go taster session. Come and play for free during induction week. We have a wide variety of sports on offer.
  2. Try something new. No experience needed. Full instruction provided. Choose from a wide range of activities.
  3. Weekly come and play sessions. Simply turn up on your own or with friends. Pay just £1 and play. 
     

For more information on Give it a Go activities contact s.budd@mdx.ac.uk
 

Ski Trip skitrip

Tignes- France, 16- 24 December

The trip is open to all including staff, students and friends and family. All levels of ability from complete novice to experienced off pister. We also offer two sessions to the Milton Keynes snowdome where you can generally just have fun, meet like minded people and brush up on your skills in the safety of the indoor dome.

How to get involved
The first step is attending one of our Milton Keynes evenings. We are holding two evenings at the indoor snow dome to help you brush up on your skills.

Milton Keynes Snowdome Nights

  • Wednesday 26 October
  • Wednesday 16 November

The evening includes three hours skiing or snowboarding for just £25. All equipment provided and transport to Milton Keynes return (you need to be able to get down the slope safely so a basic level of skiing is required. Lessons can be booked at additional cost). To book a place on the Milton Keynes snowdome evening contact t.hannan@mdx.ac.uk to reserve you place.

Booking your place on the ski trip to France 

This years trip will travel to Tignes in France. We depart by coach on Friday 16 December and arrive back in the UK on Saturday 24 December.

The skiing in Tignes will appeal to every level of skier and snowboarder. Beginners will find gentle slopes, intermediates have extensive terrain to explore, experts will find some challenging  as its considered one of the best resorts in the French alps. 

The price is £439 per person and includes a limited edition ski top, travel, self catering shared accommodation, ski pass and insurance. Some people prefer to take their own equipment, but equipment can be hired in resort. Lessons are also available ranging from beginner to advanced.

Booking can be done online here. Link to booking portal is yet to be set up, but will be shortly. Contact t.hannan@mdx.ac.uk to secure your place.

Kid's activity camps

Middlesex University runs children's holiday activity camps during school holidays in Easter, Whitsun and Summer. The programmes encourage kidscampchildren from ages 5 to 11 years to participate in a range of both sporting and craft activities. All activities are facilitated by qualified and experienced instructors and coaches. The camps adhere to national regulations on child safety and good practice and are Ofsted registered.

Activities we offer include:

Tennis, table tennis, trampolining, rounders, fitness trail, golf, archery, quick cricket, football, mini olympics, cheerleading, fishing, gymnastics, hockey, bike riding, talent show, face painting, cake decorating, dance, wrestling, boxing, and swimming.

Camps take place at our Trent Park campus, and run from 9:00am to 4:30pm. Early drop-offs at 8.30am and late pick-ups at 5.00pm can be arranged, but you must notify staff in advance. Bookings will not be accepted without full payment. 

Easter 2012 booking

2-5 April &  10- 13 April 2012
£20 per day, or £72 per full 4 day (BH weeks) 

Camps will be closed on bank holidays.
Please note prices are £90 for a full 5 day week or £20 per day. Discount for 4 days only applies on a bank holiday week:

Summer Booking:
Please use one booking form per child and return it with a cheque payable to ‘Middlesex University’. Please also read our terms and conditions

Please make out individual cheques for each child attending and each camp (eg whitsun camp, summer camp). Return booking forms with full payment to Stella Sipple, Sports Office, Middlesex University, The Fitness Pod, Hendon London NW4 4BT

For further information please email coached@mdx.ac.uk  telephone 020 8411 4651

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