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Rules for Using Sports Facilities Without a Reservation

A reservation is not necessary for free sports. If you want to make use of a hall or sports field, bring your UnionCard or CampusCard to our Servicedesk.

• Always contact the service desk to request use of a facility.
• All participants must have a UnionCard or CampusCard.
• Free use is only allowed if the facility is not reserved.
• Permission grants up to 1 hour of use.
• Continuing beyond 1 hour requires approval from the service desk.
• A minimum of 2 participants is required in one sports hall.
• All participants must submit their card at the service desk.
• The access gate will be opened by the service desk for the participant.
• Not all facilities are suitable for every sport — ask the service desk for advice.
• The service desk employee has the final authority on access permission.
• Events such as workshops or competitions are not allowed during free sports times.
• All sports equipment must be returned to its proper place after use.
• Lighting (indoor and outdoor) is controlled by the service desk.
• Emergency exits may only be used in emergencies.

Beach Accommodation 

Our beach accommodation is open for use April 1st to October 1st. You can check the availability by viewing our free/busy schedule — click here for the schedule. To get access, please report to the Sports Centre servicedesk. There, you will receive the key and can also borrow a ball by handing in your student or staff card.

With your UnionCard and CampusCard, you can use the six smash court tennis courts.

To use the tennis courts, please follow these guidelines:

• Reservation required: You must book a court in advance via Sports and Culture UTwente or the Sports and Culture UTwente app.
• Access: UnionCard and CampusCard holders can enter by scanning their card at the gate or using the QR code in the app.
• Booking rules: One user makes a reservation and can invite up to three other participants, all of whom must also hold a UnionCard or CampusCard.
• Reservation validity: The reservation is active from 5 minutes before the start time. During the reserved period, access is available via the scanner or QR code.

Would you like to borrow a racket? You can borrow this at the service desk in the sports center when you leave your student card (one racket per person).  You can purchase your tube of tennis balls at the service desk of the sports centre.

If you want to go for a run on the U-Track, please be sure to bring your UnionCard/CampusCard when using the U-Track.

The University of Twente has both an indoor and an outdoor swimming pool. 

With your UnionCard, you can also use swimming pool Het Diekman for free. You can find more information on the StudentUnion website.

Discover the Cultural Studios in the Vrijhof

The Vrijhof offers a wide range of studios for music, dance, radio, and other creative activities. Whether you're rehearsing with your band, recording a radio show, or simply looking for a quiet space to play the piano — there's a suitable studio for your needs. The studios are available to students and staff withh UnionCard/CampusCard. 

Available studios:

• Pop studios – VR149 and VR150
• Small studio – VR153
• Drum studio – VR154
• Radio studio – VR155
• Piano studios – VR156, VR157, and VR158
• Carillon studio – VR159
• Ballet studio – VR160
• Doka

For more information on how to book the studios, please visit the Culture Facilities page.