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Here at Mixed Netball we LOVE our socials (and that is an understatement). What’s the use in making friends without the opportunity to get dressed up in silly costumes and spend the night partying!
Even if you haven’t had a chance to come to training (or you just don't want to), feel free to come along to any of our socials and say hello. We usually have two socials a week including a circle and try to vary it up as much as possible with where we are and what we choose to do. To keep up to date with what's going on, keep an eye on our social calendar, or join our Facebook page and groupchat! |
Mixed Netball socials
Wednesday nights at POP! Every Wednesday at 7pm it is time to head to the Copper Rooms in the Student’s Union for a few hours of circling before the POP! club night begins at 10pm. Wondering what on earth circling is? Don’t worry, most people have no idea before they arrive here at Warwick. Most sports clubs (and occasionally other societies) choose to book out a spot in the Copper Rooms before the night begins for their club to pre-drink together. These aren’t your standard pre-drinks though… expect to be sat literally in a giant circle with several pints of purple (Beer, Cider and Blackcurrant squash) or cider black (without the beer) in front of you as your two Social Secs take charge of the group games, the catch is the games are never explained so you have to pick up the rules as you go! Every week has a different fancy dress theme and those who choose to make a creative effort with their costume may even reap some rewards! If you are a non-drinker and yet still want to experience the great atmosphere of circling, that’s not a problem in the slightest, we will never force you to drink or do anything you're uncomfortable with (this applies to any of our socials) many people circle sober, including some of our exec! To attend one of these socials, just log in to your account on the SU website (https://tickets.warwicksu.com/regular-events/pop/) and add a POP! circling ticket to your basket. Just one more piece of advice, learn your 7 times tables. And most importantly, prepare to feel THIRSTY!!! |
Awards Dinner
As a club we also have a few events in our MN calendar that are not solely organised by the social secs. The main one is our Awards Dinner, which this year will be run by our new Charity and Events officer, Emily. This one-off social is a fantastic opportunity to raise money for charity, get properly dolled up, eat some proper good food (one of our favourite hobbies) and get recognition for what you've achieved throughout the year. The awards include most improved player, most iconic duo, MN ray of sunshine, and many more! |
Skool Dayz
Once a term, on Saturday of week 2, we squeeze ourselves back into our old school uniforms (or a cheap shirt and tie) and hit up Skool Dayz to relive the 90s and noughties. We often have a circle before Skool Dayz (just like we do on Wednesday's) in Kelsey's or the Copper Rooms so that we are suitably prepared for the night's antics and old school music. Skool Dayz tickets can be bought on the SU website (https://tickets.warwicksu.com/regular-events/skooldays/). |
Sober Socials
Despite what people may think, we do enjoy giving our livers a rest sometimes and want to make sure there’s social options that everyone can enjoy! We are especially fond a post-training meal, other past sober events have included bowling, movie nights, ice skating and mini golf out to name a few. This year we’re hoping to include even more exciting events ( I heard a laser tag rumour so keep your eyes and ears peeled). Additionally at all of our socials drinking is completely optional and we hope they’re just as fun either way. |
Nights out in Leamington Spa and Coventry
Every so often the club fancies a bit of a change from our usual Wednesday POP! sessions and so we decide to venture out into the wider world (getting as far as Leamington and occasionally even Coventry). Some of these nights are just casual socials that begin in Kelsey’s and end up in one of the clubs in Leamington (Neon on a Friday or Smack on a Tuesday) or Coventry (Kasbah on a Monday) and others are themed, such as Valentine's day bar walk or Pub Golf. |
Sports Ball
After exams are finished and the stress and deadlines are all but a distant memory, we have our classiest event of the year - Sports Ball. It takes place in the Birmingham Hilton Metropole Hotel, with all the other sports clubs and gives us an opportunity to dress up and get some super nice pictures. There is a 3-course meal and at the end of the night the sports awards are presented to the different sports teams within the university. This year, we won most improved club of the year - who knows where we could be next year!! |
Tour
Twice a year we go on tour (!!!) where we take part in activities, go out at night, have a laugh and sometimes even take part in some netball. On tour you are guaranteed to have one of the best times of your university life! We have a domestic tour to another part of the UK and an international tour during the Easter break. For more information, check out the Tour page of the website! |
Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates on our socials throughout the year!