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Bath graduate sets British record
University of Bath graduate Jamie Barrow is celebrating a British snowboard record after clocking a speed of 94.2 mph at Verbier in Switzerland. The Sports Performance graduate Barrow recorded 88.7 mph on his first run and followed that with the record of 94.2 mph on his second. The conditions on the 880m...
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Tackle the Corporate Charity Challenge
There’s a unique opportunity to have some sporting fun and raise money for a good cause at a world-leading sporting environment at Team Bath’s 2013 Corporate Charity Challenge, which takes place on Wednesday 12 June. Businesses can enter teams of between eight and 12 people to take part in the challenge,...
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New non-member credit card booking option
For the first time non-members will be able to book and pay for facilities at the Sports Training Village by credit card over the phone. As part of our continuing effort to improve customer service from the 28 January 2013 we will take card payments for bookings up to three days ahead of the...
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England v Australia netball international to go ahead as planned
The netball match between England and Australia at the Sports Training Village of the University of Bath will go ahead on Sunday 20 January as planned with doors opening at 16.30 and game due to start at 17:30pm. Because of the adverse weather conditions, we urge caution when travelling as snow...
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Sports Training Village to close at 13.00 today (Friday)
The Sports Training Village will close at 13.00 today due to adverse weather conditions and treacherous access routes particularly from the centre of Bath. We apologise to customers and members for any disappointment that this may cause. The weather situation is predicted to deteriorate through the day and predicted...
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New artwork provides added inspiration to athletes
A new piece of artwork is providing some extra inspiration for athletes training in the Performance Gym at the Sports Training Village. Artist Mark Crowther, founder and creative director of Soulful Creative, designed and painted the abstract piece on the wall of the gym, which is used by world-class athletes who...
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Your very good elf!
It was a case of your very good elf at the Sports Training Village as kind-hearted staff and customers contributed more than £120 to a charity collection. Ben Rushgrove, double Paralympic Games medal winning sprinter, joined members of staff at the Sports Training Village in donning an elf costume to collect...
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Tributes paid to Ivor Powell MBE
University of Bath staff and alumni joined friends and family in celebrating the life of Ivor Powell MBE at a tribute event at the Sports Training Village this afternoon (Tuesday). Ivor, whose illustrious footballing career saw him play for Wales, Queens Park Rangers, Blackpool and Aston Villa, passed away at the...
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Further details: Funeral service of Ivor Powell MBE
The funeral service of Ivor Powell MBE, long-serving football coach at the University of Bath, takes place at the Top Chapel at Haycombe Crematorium in Bath at midday on Tuesday 20 November. The funeral cortege will come on to the University campus en route to the crematorium. It is due to...
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University to host filming of BBC Olympic “Superstars”
The University of Bath has been chosen as the filming location for a one-off spectacular Olympic “Superstars” special to celebrate the successes of 2012. Sporting celebrities including Mo Farah, Katherine Grainger, triathlon’s Brownlee brothers and Christine Ohuruogu will be in Bath for the event which will screen on BBC One as...
