Free Play @ UWA
FREE Play @ UWA
At the University of Western Australia, sport plays a central role in the lives of students and promotes a healthy campus culture. Whether you’re training for a gold medal or looking for a spin, dance or yoga class, UWA Sport offers programs and membership options to suit everyone.
Come see what all the fuss is about. Try all the best of what’s on offer this O-Week with five days of Free Play @ UWA.
Take time out of our busy schedule with a lunch-time swim, or have a go at free Yoga on the Grass; the choice is up to you. You can grab a group of mates and test out your skills in squash or basketball on one of our many courts with free indoor and outdoor court hire across the week.
What's on Offer
There are a tonne of free sessions available across the week, from group fitness classes to free court hire, and our pop-up O-Day Splash. These sessions are open to all UWA Students, from freshers to current and returning students. Remember its first come first served so get in early to secure your place!
When: Monday 21–Friday 25 February 2022
Where: UWA Perth Campus
Free Yoga on the Grass
Perfect for yogis of all levels, enjoy the serenity of outdoor yoga and prepare yourself for the big day ahead.
Location: Great Court South (next to Reid Library)
Time: Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30-8:15am
O-Day Splash
Come and have a splash at the UWA Aquatic Centre for FREE this O-Day! Take a break from the hustle and bustle of James Oval and swim some laps, chill out on an inflatable peacock, or lounge by the pool. Don't forget to bring your bathers!
Location: UWA Aquatic Centre
Time: Friday, 12-2pm
- Save on your gym membership with UniPass
With unlimited flexible fitness classes and access to state of the art equipment, UniPass is the best value gym membership for UWA students. Valid from the first day of Semester 1 all the way through to the end of Semester 2 exams, UniPass provides the ultimate student access to the UWA gym. Sign up online or drop into the UWA Recreation and Fitness Centre to claim yours today. Find out more here.
- Free Basketball Court Hire for students
Practice your basketball skills on one of the courts at UWA Sport. No need to register, just sign up on the day at the Recreation and Fitness Centre reception.
Location: UWA Recreation and Fitness Centre
Time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 2-3pm- Free Boxing Fitness Classes for students
Learn basic boxing skills, increase your strength and improve your endurance through this fun and challenging class. Give this class a try for free this O-Week - No need to register, just sign up on the day at the Recreation and Fitness Centre reception.
Location: UWA Recreation and Fitness Centre
Time: Monday 8:15am-9:15am- Free Boxing Fitness Classes for students (Women Only)
Learn basic boxing skills, increase your strength and improve your endurance through this fun and challenging class. This women's only class provides a safe space for women to learn boxing, get fit and learn self-defence techniques. Give this class a try for free this O-Week - No need to register, just sign up on the day at the Recreation and Fitness Centre reception.
Location: UWA Recreation and Fitness Centre
Time: Wednesday 8:15am-9:15am- Free HIIT Functional Training Class for students
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is guaranteed to challenge you physically and mentally from start to finish! Give this class a try for free this O-Week - No need to register, just sign up on the day at the Recreation and Fitness Centre reception.
Location: UWA Recreation and Fitness Centre
Time: Thursday, 8:15-9:15am- Free Squash Court Hire for students
Practice your squash skills on one of the courts at UWA Sport. No need to register, just sign up on the day at the Recreation and Fitness Centre reception.
Location: UWA Squash Courts, located inside the UWA Recreation and Fitness Centre
Time: Daily 9-10am- Free Strength/Core Classes for students
This is the ultimate strength workout, designed specifically to improve your power using safe and correct lifting techniques. Give this class a try for free this O-Week - No need to register, just sign up on the day at the Recreation and Fitness Centre reception.
Location: UWA Recreation and Fitness Centre
Time: Friday, 8:15-9:15- Free Swimming at the UWA Aquatic Centre for students
UWA students can enjoy free public swimming every day during O-Week at the Aquatic Centre. Take a lunch time break and dive into the water! No need to register, just show your 2022 student sticker to the lifeguard on duty.
Location: UWA Aquatic Centre
Time: Monday-Thursday, 12-11pm- Free Tennis Court Hire for students - CANCELLED
Unfortunately our exciting tennis court renovations won't be ready for O-Week and we have had to cancel this event.
- Free Tour of the UWA Gym
Conveniently located on campus, the UWA Fitness Centre features friendly trainers and state-of-the-art equipment. Take a tour to find out what we have to offer and sign up for a free 7-day trial. No need to register, just sign up on the day at the Recreation and Fitness Centre reception
Location: UWA Recreation and Fitness Centre
Time: Monday, Thursday and Friday, 10-11am- Try our brand new Interactive Wall!
UWA Sport’s new MultiBall system combines sport and digital games to make getting active fun! Try this new experience for free in O-Week on the only system in WA. No need to register, just check-in on the day at the Recreation and Fitness Centre reception
Location: UWA Recreation and Fitness Centre
Time: Daily, 11am-12pm