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Students prepare for Zambian IDEALS project
Students and staff from six universities involved in an innovative project to help tackle some of Africa’s problems through sport are taking part in the launch of this year’s programme at the University of Bath’s this weekend.
Thirty six students – six from each university – will spend six weeks …
Friday, April 13th, 2007
Ice hockey silver for Debbie
University of Bath postgraduate student Debbie Palmer emerged as one of the top players of the tournament at ice hockey’s Women’s World Championships - but she missed out on her aim of helping Great Britain secure promotion.
Great Britain finished runners-up to Australia in division 3 of the Women’s World …
Thursday, March 15th, 2007
Students prepare for Zambian challenge
Six University of Bath students have been chosen to participate in the second Sport in Action project in Zambia.
The team will travel to Zambia this summer to take part in the International Development Through Excellence and Leadership in Sport (IDEALS) project. Their aim is to help address some …
Wednesday, March 14th, 2007
Debbie nets three from three
University of Bath postgraduate student Debbie Palmer has netted three goals from Great Britain’s opening three games at ice hockey’s World Women’s Championships.
The 33-year-old is currently Great Britain’s joint top scorer in division 3 of the World Championships, which is taking place in Sheffield.
Debbie (pictured) was on the …
Thursday, March 8th, 2007
UK School Games coming to the West
Celebrations are going on in Bristol and Bath following the news that the Cities have won the right to stage the UK School Games in 2008 which will give both elite and community athletes a chance to show their skills.
The event will be held between August 28th and …
Wednesday, March 7th, 2007
Young athletes attend gifted and talented day
A group of young West Country athletes attended a ‘gifted and talented day’ at the University of Bath Sports Training Village. 
The 30-strong group of pupils from seven South Gloucestershire secondary schools were attending the first session of its kind run …
Wednesday, February 28th, 2007
Debbie prepares for World Champs
University of Bath postgraduate student Debbie Palmer is aiming to help Great Britain win promotion at ice hockey’s World Women’s Championships.
The 33-year-old, who also works part-time as an applied sports scientist at the Sports Training Village, has recently resumed her international career after a break from the sport. …
Wednesday, February 28th, 2007
Study for a new career in fitness online
People wanting to pursue careers as a gym instructor or personal trainer can now study to do so on line via the Team Bath National Fitness Academy.
Team Bath has been running its highly rated Diploma in Fitness Excellence for just over a year, with candidates studying to achieve fitness …
Tuesday, February 13th, 2007
National role for Ged Roddy
Sport England today announced the appointment of Ged Roddy, South West Regional Sports Board Chair, as the new Deputy Chairman of Sport England. Known locally for his work as Director of Sport at the University of Bath, Ged commences his national role immediately.
Ged’s drive has made the University …
Thursday, February 1st, 2007
University of Bath on GB’s London 2012 shortlist
The University of Bath is on a shortlist of three sites to host the Great Britain team’s preparation camps in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympic Games, it was revealed today (Wednesday).
The University of Bath Sports Training Village is already a permanent training home for a number of …
Wednesday, January 10th, 2007
