Freshers Festival

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YSJ FRESHERS FESTIVAL 16

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DAYTIME - MOVING IN!

DAYTIME - MOVING IN!

It’s time to make your accommodation a home away from home! Grab your keys, get settled in your new pad and stock your fridge! Welcome Helpers and Staff will be dotted all over the halls and campus to help you get moved in.

It’s time for the second batch of YSJ Freshers to move in. Again, make sure you grab one of our Welcome Helpers throughout the day to help you get settled in and get to know your new flatmates!

DAYTIME - SELFIE HUNT & ZORB FOOTBALL

DAYTIME - SPORTS & SOCIETIES ROADSHOW

DAYTIME - FRESHERS FAIR

DAYTIME - FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL

DAYTIME - THE WELLFAIR

DAYTIME - CHARITY SPORTS DAY

DAYTIME - QUIDDITCH MATCH

From 12-4pm our sports clubs & societies will be showing off what they do best all over campus. Join in and have a go to see what you want to be part of! There will be a mobile climbing wall on campus for those who can brave the heights.

Head to the sports hall for the busiest day of Freshers Festival: the legendary YSJ Freshers’ Fair.

York is famous for its food and drink festival and YSJ is joining in this year! All around the SU area will be a variety of food and drink stalls with student offers and yummy grub.

This Friday, relaxation is coming to you with a host of dogs, reptiles and birds for you to meet and cuddle up to! There will also be bean bags and chill out zones dotted inside and out to help you re-charge for the weekend.

Our Mountaineering club have got on board with a traditional Charity Sports Day. Grab your housemates and team up for egg & spoon, sack and three legged races. A fun day out for everyone!

Get down to the Quad for a magical day playing Quidditch in the historic setting of one of our oldest buildings. Compete as a team to win a limited edition YSJ Quidditch jersey courtesy of YSJSU!

EVENING - DISNEY KARAOKE & £1 A PINT

EVENING - THE DEATHLY HALLOWS

Just keep swimming… Sing along with Dori and the Disney characters at the first YSJSU Karaoke night of the year. It’s by far our most popular night of the week with £1 a pint - it is not to be missed!

Come down to Temple Hall from 7pm to carry on the magic and watch The Deathly Hallows part I & II. There is popcorn, slushies and onesies on offer to create the perfect cinematic experience.

EVENING - WELCOME TALKS & YSJ FRESHERS FESTIVAL LAUNCH From 5pm we have welcome talks from our President & Vice Presidents to officially kick of YSJ Fresher’s Festival! After the talk join us all over campus for a big BBQ and games galore, including Table Football, Giant Jenga and much more!

EVENING - WELCOME TALKS & SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE YSJ Freshers Fest continues with more welcome talks from our President & Vice Presidents from 5pm. After this we carry on the party with a host of live musical acts on the main stage, and Dominos on campus delivering fresh pizza all night!

LATE NIGHT - YSJ OFFICIAL UV PAINT VS FOAM BLOCK PARTY! The first official YSJ club night of the week sees the Big Block Party! For a single entry fee you will get access to Society Bar & Salvation Nightclub! Walking buses leave campus at 10.30 & 10.45pm!

Get ready to tweet with our Selfie Hunt across York. Find all the handy locations around town and post to our twitter hashtag #YSJFreshers16 for a chance to win an awesome prize. To top it off, we have Zorb Football in the Sports Hall from 12.30 until 16.30.

EVENING - KUDA MONDAY LAUNCH WHERE’S WALLY Get ready for your first official YSJ weekly club night at the Students’ Union and Kuda. Make sure you don your stripes and search for Wally and his clues. A guest DJ and tempting drinks deals are sure to make for an amazing night!

EVENING - THE COMEDY CLUB The Comedy Club are visiting York St John with three brilliant comedic acts to entertain you from 7.30pm in Temple Hall, as well as the party tent open for drinks. Make sure you book in advance to avoid disappointment - you can find the link on our Facebook & Website event

Local & national businesses, volunteering opportunities, the sports & societies and your SU will all be around in the sports hall from 10am-4pm with freebies galore!

EVENING - FRATHOUSE WEDNESDAY LAUNCH The infamous FRAT Party at Fibbers starts at the SU with Beer Pong and red cups! Get in the spirit with an American themed outfit and start your night out right!

EVENING - THE BIG PUB QUIZ! The SU will host the first Pub Quiz of the year in a traditional English style pub setting. Grab your newly made friends and enter to win a fantastic prize for your team.

EVENING - YSJSU UNPLUGGED Hosted and recorded by Radio YSJ, our open mic night will also have guest judges to pick a winner to perform on the main stage at YorFest! If you are a singer/songwriter, budding comedian or spoken word artist then come on down, every performee gets a free drink on us!

LATE NIGHT KOH SAMUI FRIDAY LAUNCH After unplugged our third official YSJ club night hosted by Salvation is getting launched! Grab your glowsticks and get ready for the first Full Moon Party!

LATE NIGHT BATTLE OF THE HALLS It’s the infamous Battle of the Halls! The official invasion of York by YSJ students and our last Freshers Fest night out, with a crawl through the pubs of York and a final stop at Kuda! Make sure to buy your T-shirt prior to the night!

SW5 FRESHERS FITNESS TASTERS - ALL WEEK MONDAY Thai Boxing | QN001 | 6-7pm TUESDAY Insanity| QN001 | 6-7pm THURSDAY Street Dance | QN001 | 6-7pm FRIDAY Circuits| Sports Hall | 6-7pm