Thinking of Bath? Here’s what you need to know…

The University of Bath is one of the UK’s leading universities and all of its students have access to top-class sporting facilities on campus, offering a wealth of opportunity that can truly add to the student experience.

We know how important it is to have a balance between sport and academics – not just if you are pursuing both careers but in maintaining a healthy lifestyle too. Whether you are an elite athlete striving for excellence or someone who enjoys being active for your health and wellbeing, there is something for everyone.

Sports University of the Year 2026 We are The Times and The Sunday Times Sport University of the Year 2026, reflecting our commitment to offer sport at every level. Click here to find out more.

Tour our world-class facilities A 1,536 square metre Gym & Fitness Centre, Olympic-sized swimming pool, indoor and outdoor athletics tracks and tennis courts, 3G pitches and much more – click here to enjoy a virtual tour of what we have to offer on campus

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Student Performance Sport

The University of Bath aims to be the best environment for enabling student athletes to realise their academic and athletic potential. Our Student Performance Sport programmes are built on high-quality daily training environments, cross-campus collaborations and performance partnerships, enabling us to support student athletes along their athlete development journey while gaining a degree from one of the UK’s top Universities.

Download our brochure Find out more about our Student Performance Sport programme and how we can help you maximise your athletic and academic potential

Sporting Scholarships Sport Scholarships provide financial and training support to assist athletes in their ongoing development alongside their academic studies – see what we have to offer

Offer Scheme The Student Performance Sport Offer Scheme enables successful applicants to receive a reduced offer one grade below the typical offer – click here to find out more.

We have nine sport-specific Performance Programmes at the University of Bath where students have access to a full-time coach and receive a variety of sport science support, including Strength and Conditioning, physiotherapy and massage. Fill in the forms below to receive information relevant to that sport and studying at the University of Bath, plus opportunities to attend sport-specific trials.

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Athletics (men and women)

We have a range of athletes competing in track and field events within our athletics student performance programme. Team Bath athletes have enjoyed success nationally, at British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) Indoors and Outdoors, and internationally.

Lead coach: Colin Bovell
Key facilities: 400m international outdoor track; 120m indoor sprint track; indoor jumps areas; Team Bath Gym & Fitness Centre; Performance Hub; sports science and medicine support.
Brochure: Download here
Register your interest: Email Colin Bovell at cb267@bath.ac.uk.

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Football (men)

Competing in the BUCS Men’s Premier South Division, our University football programme continues the legacy of the inspirational Team Bath FC. Many of our players also compete for external clubs in the non-league pyramid.

Lead coach: Che Wilson
Key facilities: FIFA-standard 3G pitch; eight football pitches; 3G training strip; Team Bath Gym & Fitness Centre; Performance Hub; physio and sport science support.
Brochure: Download here
Register your interest: Click here to fill in the football form

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Hockey (men and women)

As well as competing at the highest level of BUCS competition, hockey performance programme athletes also benefit from strong links with Team Bath Buccaneers Hockey Club which provides further opportunities for National League hockey at weekends.

Lead coach: Ian Cordwell
Key facilities: Britain’s first ‘dry’ system pitch; sand-dressed pitch; Team Bath Gym & Fitness Centre; Performance Hub; physio and sport science support.
Video: Click here to watch
Register your interest: Click here to fill in the hockey form

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Judo (men and women)

Based in our Japanese-style dojo, student performance programme athletes train alongside high-performing external judoka who are part of the Team Bath family. Athletes participate in a number of events from BUCS Championships to the Olympic Games.

Lead coach: Adam Hall
Key facilities: Traditional Japanese-style dojo; Team Bath Gym & Fitness Centre; Performance Hub; physio and sport science support.
Brochure: Download here
Register your interest: Click here to fill in the judo form

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Netball (women)

We have a proud and rich history in netball. Our netball student performance programme provides a range of competition opportunities, including BUCS, and supports athletes to play in the Super League, NXT Gen League, Netball Performance League (NPL)
and internationally.

Lead coach: Anya Le Monnier
Key facilities: Three large sports halls; Team Bath Gym & Fitness Centre; Performance Hub; sports science and medicine support; links to Team Bath Netball performance programme.
Brochure: Download here
Register your interest: Click here to fill in the netball form

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Rugby Union (men)

Bath is one of just 10 universities competing in BUCS Super Rugby, the highest level of men’s university rugby union, and the men’s 1st XV are the reigning league and cup champions after a historic 2025-26 season. As well as a wellestablished partnership with Bath Rugby, there is a recognised development pathway to national club teams and for some, professional contracts and international opportunities.

Lead coach: Aaron James
Key facilities: World Rugby-standard 3G pitch; six dedicated rugby pitches; 3G training strip; Team Bath Gym & Fitness Centre; Performance Hub; physio and sport science; links to Bath Rugby Academy.
Brochure: Download here
Register your interest: Click here to fill in the rugby form

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Swimming (men and women)

Our swimming team is one of the University’s largest and most successful squads, with a programme providing a comprehensive
training set-up for student-athletes targeting national and international events all the way up to the Olympic Games.

Lead coach: Mark Skimming
Key facilities: Olympic-standard London 2012 Legacy Swimming Pool; Team Bath Gym & Fitness Centre; Performance Hub; physio and sport science support.
Brochure: Download here
Register your interest: Email Mark Skimming at adsmaas@bath.ac.uk.

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Tennis (men and women)

Our tennis student performance programme runs in tandem with the Team Bath International High-Performance Tennis Academy, offering student-athletes the chance to train and compete on the national and international stage.

Lead coach: Craig Procter
Key facilities: Eight indoor courts; four outdoor hard courts; four outdoor artificial clay courts; Team Bath Gym & Fitness Centre; Performance Hub; physio and sport science support.
Brochure: Download here
Register your interest: Click here to fill in the tennis form

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Triathlon (men and women)

The University of Bath is one of British Triathlon‘s National Pathway Centres and our student performance programme links into this set-up, providing student-athletes with the opportunity to train alongside elite athletes.

Lead coach: Jack Hall.
Key facilities: Olympic-standard London 2012 Legacy Swimming Pool; 400m international outdoor track; 120m indoor sprint track; Odd Down cycle track; Team Bath Gym & Fitness Centre; Performance Hub; sports science and medicine support.
Brochure: Download here
Register your interest: Click here to fill in the triathlon form

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Competitive sport

If you want to take your sport to the next level, you can put on the famous Blue & Gold kit and join the 1,500 students already representing our 65 SU Bath Sport teams in BUCS [British Universities & Colleges Sport] competition both regionally and nationally. We regularly finish in the top six in the annual national BUCS points rankings.

Student sport brochure We offer a wealth of sporting and fitness opportunities that will enrich your student experience – find out more here

Wear the Blue & Gold Find out more about representing the University of Bath in national and regional BUCS student sport competition

SU Sports Clubs There are more than 50 student sports clubs run by The SU Bath Sport, the majority of which field BUCS teams – see the list of clubs here

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Get active

Our state-of-the-art Sports Training Village on campus is open to all students and provides the opportunity for everyone to take part in sport here at the University of Bath.

Access to most of these facilities is included in our FREE Sports Pass, automatically included on all student library cards, while special student membership offers are also available for the gym.

Sports Training Village An inspirational centre on campus that is at the heart of our student sports offering – click here to view our wide range of facilities and take a virtual tour	Gym & Fitness Centre Nearly 200 workout stations and two studios offering around 60 group exercise classes each week – check out our great student membership offers	Student Sports Pass Access a host of our facilities for free with the Sports Pass, part of the sports experience for all University of Bath students – click here to find out more
Find a sport for you From ultimate frisbee to sailing, skydiving to lacrosse, rowing to horse riding, there is something for everyone – click here to see our student sport clubs	Recreational sport Bath Active is our thriving social sport and activity programme that you can get involved with for free, with activities throughout the week – find out more here

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Coaching and training opportunities

Learn such vocational skills as personal training, sports massage and pool lifeguard or develop your coaching by working with youngsters on our Team Bath Tribe camps – there are plenty of opportunities to broaden your horizons and expand your skills set right here on campus.

Vocational Courses Keen to work in the sport, health and fitness industry? Gain a qualification with us – discounts available to University of Bath students.

Coach with Tribe The perfect opportunity for students to get involved in coaching young athletes and develop their skills – click here to find out more.

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Study at Bath

Find out more about the courses available at the University of Bath by clicking here or create your personalised prospectus by clicking here.

And don’t forget you can visit campus, check out our facilities and meet our coaches during the annual University of Bath Open Days – click here to find out more. Alternatively, check out the undergraduate virtual experience by clicking here.

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Picture credits: Bradley Collyer (BUCS), Nic Delves-Broughton, Clare Green, Jade Lynch, Drew Smith (BUCS).