Edex and recreational sport

The EDex (Edinburgh Experience) programme provides students with the opportunity to experience a range of sports, on a commitment free basis.

From a club’s point-of view, these events allow you to target a particular demographic, show off your club to potential members, and drive up membership numbers throughout the year, at absolutely no cost to the club.

Recreational Sport is a fun and informal way to be active, try new things and meet friends in a relaxed environment. These sessions are for all students and staff, regardless of your previous relationship to sport. There is no pressure to compete and you can participate as and when suits you. Come along, get involved and fall in love with sport and physical activity, all whilst improving your physical, mental and social wellbeing.

Taster: A one-off session open to all, and to encourage beginners to take part in the sport.

SportsFest: A one-off (usually lasting a day or less) tournament targeted at non-club members.

LearnToPlay: This tends to be a specific offering for complete beginner to come in, take up your sport, and build up some experience over a set period of time (i.e. a 4 week block of coaching).

Stressbuster: usually held around exam time these are one-off sessions to give people an opportunity to de-stress and take part in some fun sport.

We also have our International Sports Club (ISC) for any international students looking to participate in regular activity and attend events as a group.

To host an EDex event for your club please download this information document and get in touch with Neil Rankin (Sports Coordinator).

Upcoming Events

Event Type Sport Date Time Location Registration Link
SportsFest Festive 5s [football] 19th December 12-5pm Peffermill  

GIVE IT A GO WEEK - 16-22 JANUARY 2023

Come along and try a new sport for the first time. These sessions are open to anyone, no matter your ability or experience in the sport. Please contact the club in advance to let them know of your intention to take part.

10th January

Touch Rugby Taster Session | 2-3.30pm | Meet at Meadows Cafe | Contact Touch Rugby

13th January

Touch Rugby Taster Session | 2-3.30pm | Meet at Meadows Cafe | Contact Touch Rugby

14th January

Badminton Club Trials/Re-trials | 9am-2pm | St Leonards Land | Contact Badminton Club

Gymnastics Display Taster Session | 12:30-2:30pm | St Leonards Land | Contact Gymnastics Club

Parkour Taster Session | 2-3pm | Meet at Scottish Parliament | Register to Attend

16th January

Handball Taster Session | 3-5pm | Pleasance Sports Hall | Register to Attend

Haries (Running Club) Monday Run | 6.15-8pm | Meet beside playpark at South East Meadows | Contact the Haries

Table Tennis Taster Session | 7-10pm | St Leonards Land | Contact Table Tennis Club

17th January

Shinty Taster Session | 2-3.30pm | Meet at Pavilion Cafe, Meadows | Contact Shinty Club

Kendo Taster Session | 3-5pm | Pleasance Sports Complex | Contact Kendo Club

Boxing Taster Session | 5-7pm | St Leonards Land | Contact Boxing Club

Touch Rugby Taster Session | 5.30-7pm | Peffermill Playing Fields | Contact Touch Rugby

Haries (Running Club) Track Interval Session | 6.30-8pm | Meadowbank Sports Centre | Contact the Haries

Karate Taster Session | 7-8.30pm | St Leonards Land | Contact Karate Club

Trampoline Taster Session | 8-10pm | Pleasance Sports Hall | Contact Trampoline Club

Taekwondo Taster Session | 8-10pm | St Leonards Land Dance Studio | Contact Taekwondo Club

Cricket Taster Session (Mens) | 8.30-10pm | St Leonards Land | Contact Cricket Club

Muay Thai Taster Session | 8.30-10pm | Pleasance Sports Complex | Contact Muay Thai Club

18th January

Ultimate Frisbee Taster Session | 1.30-3.30pm | The Meadows (West of Middle Meadow Walk) | Contact the Ultimate Club

Equestrian Taster Session | 2-3pm | Tower Farm Stables | Contact Equestrian Club

Jiu Jitsu Taster Session | 5.30-7pm | St Leonards Land | Contact Jiu Jitsu Club

Parkour Taster Session | 5:30-6:30pm | Meet at Scottish Parliament | Contact Parkour Club

Men's Hockey, Give it A Go! | 5:30-6:30pm | Peffermill Playing Fields | Sign Up Here

Badminton Taster Session | 6-10pm | Pleasance Sports Hall | Contact Badminton Club

Haries Thursday Interval Session | 6.30-8pm | Meet beside playpark at South East Meadows | Contact the Haries

Shotokan (Karate) Taster Session | 7-8.30pm | St Leonards | Contact Karate Club

Table Tennis Taster Session | 7-10pm | St Leonards Land | Contact Table Tennis Club

19th January

Shinty Taster Session | 2-3.30pm | Meet at Pavilion Cafe, Meadows | Contact Shinty Club

Orienteering Taster Session | 2.30-3.30pm | Meet at Commonwealth Pool | Contact Orienteering Club

Boxing Taster Session | 5-7pm | St Leonards Land | Contact Boxing Club

Roller Hockey Taster Session | 6-7.30pm | Jack Kane Sports Centre | Contact Roller Hockey Club

Cricket Taster Session (Womens) | 7-8.30pm | St Leonards Land | Contact Cricket Club

Shukokai and Kubodo (Karate) Taster Session | 7-9pm | St Leonards | Contact Karate Club

Gymnastics Taster Session | 7.30-9.30pm | St Leonards Land | Contact Gymnastics Club

Muay Thai Taster Session | 8-9pm | Pleasance Sports Complex | Contact Muay Thai Club

Muay Thai Taster Session | 9-10pm | Pleasance Sports Complex | Contact Muay Thai Club

20th January

Kendo Taster Session | 2-4pm | Pleasance Sports Complex | Contact Kendo Club

Curling Taster Session | 2:15-4:30pm | Murrayfield Ice Rink | Contact Curling Club

Touch Rugby Taster Session | 6.30-8pm | Peffermill Playing Fields | Contact Touch Rugby

Boxing Taster Session | 7-8.30pm | St Leonards Land | Contact Boxing Club

Trampoline Taster Session | 7-9pm | Pleasance Sports Hall | Contact Trampoline Club

Boxing Taster Session | 8.30-10pm | St Leonards Land | Contact Boxing Club

21st January

Badminton Taster Session | 9am-12pm | St Leonards Land | Contact Badminton Club

Boxing Taster Session | 10:30am-12:30pm | St Leonard's Land | Contact Boxing Club

22nd January

Men's Football Winter Trials | 1pm or 3pm | Peffermill Playing Fields | Sign Up Here

Ultimate Frisbee Taster Session | 1.30-3.30pm | The Meadows (West of Middle Meadow Walk) | Contact the Ultimate Club

Jiu Jitsu Taster Session | 1.30-3.30pm | St Leonards Land | Contact Jiu Jitsu Club

Gymnastics Taster Session | 1.45-3.45pm | St Leonards Land | Contact Gymnastics Club

Rounders Taster Session | 2-3.15pm | Meet at Pavilion Cafe, Meadows | Contact Rounders Club

Jiu Jitsu Taster Session | 3.30-5.30pm | St Leonards Land | Contact Jiu Jitsu Club

Trampoline Taster Session | 5-8pm | Pleasance Sports Hall | Contact Trampoline Club

25th January

Gymnastics Taster Session | 1.30-3.30pm | St Leonards Land | Contact Gymnastics Club

Underwater Hockey Taster Session | 7.30-9pm | Dalry Swimming Pool | Contact Unerwater Hockey Club

29th January

Gymnastics Taster Session | 1.45-3.45pm | St Leonards Land | Contact Gymnastics Club