Empower x Raveminton

Empower x Raveminton is at the Jubilee Sports Centre on Thursday 22 October, from 5pm to 6pm. It's a one-hour session of glow-in-the-dark badminton, and it's part of the Empower programme — a week of sports, exercise and fun aimed at women, trans and non-binary UoN students.

The format takes a standard badminton game and turns it on its head. They swap the usual bright lights for glow-in-the-dark ones and neon tape, add rave vibes and a playlist, and throw in UV-style glow-in-the-dark shuttlecocks and face paint. It's pitched as beginner-friendly, a safe, inclusive and judgement-free space to try something new, so you don't need to have played before to get involved.

Entry is via Eventbrite and the session is open to all women, trans and non-binary identifying UoN students. There's a bit of a thank-you for those who stick around and fill in a feedback form: you'll get a free Empower tote bag for attending one event, and a free Empower T-shirt if you make it to three. It's free entry, and it runs from 5pm to 6pm at Jubilee Sports Centre, Sports Hall 2, 7301 Wollaton Road, Lenton, NG8 1BB, Nottingham.