A team of football-playing students from the University of Bath will be presented with a trophy on the pitch at Wembley on FA Cup Final day after winning a national small-sided competition. Team Best were undefeated in 20 matches as they came out on top in the Men’s University category of the FA People’s Cup, an inclusive competition run in partnership with BBC Get Inspired and designed to encourage more people to enjoy the game....
University of Bath students Phoebe Charnley, Amelie Green and Flo Fyfe represented England Universities Sport during the 2019 Home Nations fixtures against Wales and Scotland in Cardiff. Phoebe and Amelie, who study Architecture and Sports Performance respectively, helped the England women's hockey team beat Wales 4-3 on penalties after an exciting 3-3 draw before narrowly losing out 1-0 to Scotland. [caption id="attachment_61513" align="alignright" width="292"] Flo Fyfe on English Universities duty in Cardiff[/caption] Sports Performance student...
Sporting students from the University of Bath are celebrating after winning their annual Varsity fixture against Cardiff Met for the fourth year running. It was a tightly-fought contest in the Welsh capital but, after 21 matches across 15 sports, the Blue & Gold finally took the honours by 59 points to 52. The SU Bath Sports Officer Andy Galloway said: “It was yet another fantastic Varsity over at Cardiff this year, with a record number...
Sky Bet League Two side Bury became the latest football club to train at the University of Bath when they visited today. The Shakers used the outdoor playing pitches to prepare for their league visit to nearby Yeovil Town on Saturday. Several football clubs have taken the opportunity to train at the University in recent years including Barnsley, Bristol City, Crystal Palace, Oldham Athletic, Aldershot Town and Partick Thistle. The FA Premier League also use...
With 2019 on the horizon, many people's thoughts are turning to New Year's Resolutions - one of the most popular being doing more exercise and getting active. If you have never been to a gym before, are getting back into exercise after a break or are already active but looking to step things up in the new year, our Team Bath athletes and experts have some top tips to help you on your fitness journey....
University of Bath student Emily Donovan has signed a new contract with Yeovil Town Ladies ahead of the 2018-19 FA Women’s Super League season, which begins this weekend. Midfielder Donovan, who studies Sport & Social Sciences, was the recipient of the Glovers’ first-ever club scholarship in 2016 and has progressed through the youth and development squads into the first team. "This is an exciting time to be a part of Yeovil Town Ladies and I...
The National Vintage Games, the UK's first competitive and recreational sports event for the over-50s, is returning to the University of Bath Sports Training Village this weekend. Established in 2017, this year's event - taking place on Sunday, September 2 - is set to be bigger and better with the inclusion of new team events like walking rugby and walking netball alongside returning sports walking football, athletics, swimming, tennis and badminton. All sports will have official adjudication...
A good nutritional plan is essential to getting the most out of your training and competition. In the latest of our series of Team Bath health and lifestyle videos, our nutritionists look at three facts you should know that can help you train harder, recover faster and improve your overall performance. We also look at the 'three Rs' of post-exercise nutrition - rehydrate, replenish and rebuild. Watch the videos below and check out the series...
Applications are now being taken for the 2018-19 Team Bath Futures Athlete Development programme, with a screening day for young sportspeople looking to maximise their potential taking place in September. The successful talent development scheme is open to sportspeople aged between ten and 18 who already compete at regional level or above in their chosen sport or who show great athletic potential. They can access bespoke coaching sessions in the world-class University of Bath Sports...
Former Team Bath performance analyst Mike Baker has been playing a key role in England’s bid to win the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1966. Baker is one of the backroom staff who has been working with manager Gareth Southgate in Russia. A Coach Education & Sports Development graduate from the University of Bath, Baker’s first professional experience as a performance analyst came at the Sports Training Village from 2005 to 2007...
