Be Active Be Social

Social 5 a side

Social 5-a-side football is a fantastic way to play a friendly game of football with your mates. If you’re getting into football, want to start again or just can’t get enough of it, 5-a-side games are a fantastic way to do this. Not only is it casual and friendly, you can practice your skills, get more exercise and enjoy some social time with friends or team mates.

⚽ TU Dublin Social 5-a-Side Football – Grangegorman

📅 Starts: Monday, 6th October
📍 Location: Grangegorman Astro Pitch

⚽ TU Dublin Social 5-a-Side Football – Tallaght

📅 Starts: Monday, 6th October
📍 Location: Tallaght Main Sports Hall

💶 Cost: €40 per team
📆 Schedule: One game per week (Monday–Thursday)

• Open to TU Dublin students only.
• All players must register using their TU Dublin email (other emails will not be accepted).
• Student ID cards will be checked – please have your card with you.
• Matches will take place during dedicated 5-a-side time slots.
• Each team plays one game per week.
• If your team cannot play at the scheduled time, you will forfeit the game.
• Team captain will be added to a WhatsApp group to receive weekly fixtures.
• All teams must sign a Code of Conduct before participation.

Team rate is €40 (No max players per team)

Gragegorman Registration - Open in January

Tallaght Registration  - Open in January

Blanchardstown Registration - Open in January

You can email your team name and team list to Deirdre.mullen-mcguinness@tudublin.ie

Walktober

Walktober is a fun team Step Challenge which is taking  place from 1 October  to 31 October this year. It is open to staff and students of TU Dublin.

Staff and students can then get together to form teams of 3-6 people.

Registration is now open for all Smarter Travel Programme Partners 

A Team Name is chosen and a Team Captain is nominated. Each participant needs to have a working email address and have a registered and verified Active Travel Logger account. The Team Captain will be the main point of contact for a team and will set up the team on the Active Travel Logger website.

For more information on how to get started, creating a team, logging your steps and more, refer to the Resources and Frequently Asked Questions sections by clicking the relevant header at the top of this page.

The deadline to log your steps each week to place on the Weekly Leaderboard is 2pm every Monday. Participants can backlog their steps for a maximum of eight days during the Challenge.

My takeaway from this challenge is I can find time to walk more/do light physical activities during my day and it helps to clear my mind.

Walktober Step Challenge Participant, 2024

The organisation’s Internal Coordinator and the National Coordinators keep in touch with participants to let them know about competitions, prizes, Leaderboards and such once the Challenge is live.

During the Step Challenges participants can follow us on social media for regular updates and tips on the Challenge, and of course to see who’s in the lead!

Couch to 5k 

🏃‍♂️ Ready to get moving? Join TU Dublin’s Couch-to-5K! 

• Free weekly in-person meet up lunch time walk/run sessions
• Free nutritional fact sheets
• Free training plan

Learn to play GAA at TU Dublin

🦵🥊 Women's Only Kickboxing – TU Dublin Blanchardstown 🥊🦵 

Join us for a 4-week Women's Only Kickboxing course designed to build confidence, fitness, and self-defense skills in a fun and supportive environment! 

📅 Start Date:  
📍 Location: 
⏰ Time: 
🕓 Duration: 4 weeks 

No experience is needed – just bring your energy and be ready to have fun while learning new skills! 

Sign up now to secure your spot! 

⚽ 4-Week Social Soccer at TU Dublin Blanchardstown ⚽ 

Join us for Social Soccer, 

📍 Where? 
🕟 When?
📅 Duration? 4 weeks 
👥 Who can join? Open to all levels! 

Spread the word, bring your classmates, and get active in a fun and social way! ⚽💙 

Learn to Play Basketball – TU Dublin Blanchardstown 

🏀 Want to Try Basketball or Get Back in the Game? 🏀 

Join our Learn to Play Basketball sessions at TU Dublin Blanchardstown! 

📅 Start Date: 
📍 Location: 
⏰ Time: 
🙌 Who Can Join? Complete beginners & those returning to the game 

🔹 Drop-in session  
🔹 Followed by a 3-week course 

No experience needed—just come along, have fun, and give it a go! 

See you on the court! 🏀🎉 

Sports Activators Needed

the link to sign up as a Sports Activator - https://forms.office.com/e/HCks7QB7Qp

Become a Sports Activator: Inspire, Lead, and Get Active!

• Lead and assist in organising sports activities for different Student groups.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive environment for all participants.
• Encourage people of all fitness levels to join in and have fun.
• Help with equipment set-up and management.
• Be a role model for healthy living and community engagement.

• Passionate about sports and fitness.
• Positive, energetic, and great at motivating others.
• Enjoy working with diverse groups of people.
• No formal coaching experience required—we’ll provide training!

• Exclusive Sports Activator Merchandise
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Certificates of Recognition
• Discounted Campus Catering
• Basic First aid Qualification
• Free Sports Awards Ticket
   

• Make a Difference: Help people improve their physical and mental well-being.
• Gain Experience: Develop leadership and organizational skills while working with the community.
• Stay Active: You’ll be staying fit while encouraging others to do the same.
• Networking: Meet like-minded people who share your passion for sports.
• Flexible Commitment: Volunteer a few hours a week or more, depending on your availability.

• Email us Deirdre.mullen-mcguinness@tudublin.ie

🏉 TU Dublin Touch Rugby – Get Involved! 🏉 

🏉 TU Dublin Touch Rugby – Come & Try!

Join us for TU Dublin Touch Rugby, kicking off with a free drop-in taster session ……….! After that, you can sign up for our 4-week programme starting ……

📅 Programme Dates:
📍 Location:
⏰ Time:
🙌 Who Can Join? Everyone is welcome—especially beginners and international students!

No experience needed—just bring your energy, have fun, and give touch rugby a go! 🎉

What is Touch Rugby?
Touch Rugby is a minimal-contact version of rugby where, instead of tackling, a player is stopped by a simple touch from the opposition. It’s a fast, social, and inclusive game that’s easy to pick up and perfect for all fitness levels.

Got questions? Reach out—we’d love to see you on the pitch! 

For more information email: deirdre-mullen-mcguinness@tudublin.ie

🏑 4-Week "Learn to Play" GAA Camogie & Hurling 🏑 

Join our 4-week beginner-friendly GAA Camogie & Hurling programme at TU Dublin Grangegorman! Whether you're new to the sport or looking to develop your skills, this is a great opportunity to learn, play, and have fun in a supportive environment. 

✅ Fundamental skills & techniques 
✅ Drills & game-based learning 
✅ Open to all fitness levels 
✅ Equipment provided – just bring yourself! 

📍 Location: 
🕔 Time: 
📅 Dates:  

Come give it a go and experience the excitement of GAA! 💙🏑💛 

TU Dublin Striders

TU Dublin Striders is a social running and walking club.  This is for all TU Dublin Student and Staff Community of people to come together to run or walk for exercise, in a casual, non-competitive environment. This club emphasises the social aspect of physical activity, providing opportunities for participants to meet others with similar interests while maintaining a fitness routine.

Join a Walking Group

What is Be Active Be Social

Be Active Be Social is a program of fitness and sports sessions for staff and students at TU Dublin. It gives everyone, no matter their ability or experience, a chance to get active in a fun, friendly, and non-competitive setting.

Programmes and Events include: 

• Be Active: Social 5 a side-Grangegorman
• Be Active: Social 5 a side-Blanchardstown
• Be Active: Social 5 a side-Tallaght
• Be Active: Social Couch to 3k/5k
• Marchathon
• Be Active : Bolton Street Yoga Thursday
• Be Active: Social Flag Football
• Be Active: Social Tag Rugby
• Be Active: Learn to play GAA
• Be Active: Social Pickleball
• Be Active: Social 3 x 3 Basketball
• Be Active: Social Self Defence
• Be Active: Social Tennis
• Be Active: Social Roundnet
• Be Active: Social Couch to Gym Fit
• Be Active: Social Campus Runs
• Be Active: Social Women only Sessions
• Be Active: Active Summer ( registration LINK )

Where do sessions take place?

Be Active Be Social sessions take place on all Campuses.

If there is a programme you would like to see added please contact Deirdre Mullen-McGuinness,

Sports Participation Co-ordinator: Deirdre.mullen-mcguinness@tudublin.ie

The specific details will be confirmed at a later stage.)

Kickboxing for Beginners – TU Dublin Tallaght! 

Join our 4-week beginner kickboxing course starting this March at TU Dublin Tallaght! Led by Josh Riddell, each session will include: 
✅ Warm-up & Stretching 
✅ Basic Exercises to build strength & coordination 
✅ Kickboxing & Self-Defence Techniques 
✅ Live Movement Drills 

Sessions are designed to be light, fun, and engaging—perfect for beginners looking to learn new skills in a supportive environment. 

Stay active, build confidence, and give kickboxing a go! 🥊 

🏃‍♀️ Join Our Social Running Group at TU Dublin Blanchardstown! 🏃‍♂️ 

Looking for a fun and relaxed way to get active? Our Social Running Group is the perfect way to meet new people, improve your fitness, and enjoy running at your own pace! 

📅 When?  
📍 Where? 
🙌 Who Can Join? 

No pressure, no competition—just a great way to move, chat, and have fun! Whether you're a beginner or a regular runner, come along and be part of the community. 

See you there! 🎉🏃 

🥋 Come Try Aikido at TU Dublin Blanchardstown! 🥋 

Join us in the Activity Room for an introductory Aikido session – time and date TBC. 

Aikido is a non-striking martial art that focuses on movement, technique, and balance. It’s a fun way to stay fit, active, and social, and is suitable for all fitness levels. 

🛡️ Led by Darragh Conry 
📍 TU Dublin Blanchardstown – Activity Room 

Come along, give it a go, and experience the art of Aikido! 

🏈 Learn to Play Flag Football at TU Dublin Blanchardstown! 🏈 

A fun and exciting way for staff and students to get active on campus! 

📅 Start Date: 
⏰ Time: 
📍 Location: 
🙌 Who Can Join? Open to all – no experience needed! 

Come along, try something new, and have fun! See you on the field! 🎉 

Flag football is a non-contact variant of American football where, instead of tackling, players stop the ball carrier by removing a flag attached to their belt. This approach emphasizes agility and strategy over physical contact, making it accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of participants. 

🌞 ACTIVE SUMMER CHALLENGE – We’re Kicking Off in June! 🌞

Get ready for 8 weeks of activity, competition, and tons of fun!
We start in June – don’t miss out on this opportunity for an active summer!

What’s in store?

• Physical and sports challenges
• Prizes and surprises for participation
• Weekly inspiration and motivation to stay active!

How to join?
Fill out the registration form and be part of our summer adventure!

Ready for the challenge?
Join us, take on the challenges, and stay active all summer long!

👉 Click to participate Registration form