The first athletes to graduate from the Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE) programme at TeamBath have received their certificates at a graduation evening.

Judo players Louise Little, Frank Goldsmith and Daniel Cryer, hockey player Lewis Prosser and beach volleyball player Jake Sheaf were the five graduating athletes.

Each of the apprentices completed a two-year Advanced Apprenticeship framework consisting of a National Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Achieving Excellence in Sports Performance, a technical certificate BTEC National Certificate in Sport (Performance and Excellence) and key skills in literacy and numeracy.

The presentations were made by University of Bath student Ben Rushgrove, silver medal winner at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, and England netball player and University of Bath graduate Pamela Cookey.

The event was organised by AASE manager Sarah Hale and held at Coombe Grove Manor. Guests included member of the teaching and coaching staff from TeamBath and Wiltshire College, our partner for the AASE programme.

For further information about the AASE programme at TeamBath, please click here.

The University of Bath has one of the leading university sports departments in the UK. Under its TeamBath brand, its success is based on the expertise and dedication of staff, and its excellent facilities, used by the community and Olympic medal winners alike.

Members of the media who require further information can contact the TeamBath Press Office at Matchtight Ltd on (01225) 383518 or 01225 443998 or see the TeamBath website at www.teambath.com

Posted: Tuesday 14th October 2008