The first of two major student sporting events at the University of Bath during March saw teams from across the region contest the BUCS [British Universities & Colleges Sport] Western Conference Cup Finals this week. Students from 15 universities and colleges in Wales and the South West of England competed in 12 different sports during an action-packed day on campus, with finals taking place in the Sports Training Village, the Founders’ Hall and the outdoor...
A spirited recovery from Sitec-sponsored Team Bath Netball came up just short as they suffered a 47-41 home defeat to Loughborough Lightning in a gripping Vitality Netball Superleague contest on Monday. Welsh shooter Chelsea Lewis, who scored 22 goals during a fine performance, set up a grandstand finish for the Blue and Gold as they fought from a five-goal half-time deficit to level the score at 40-40 with five minutes to go. But Lightning managed...
Team Bath Netball provided a thrilling climax to the Vitality Netball Superleague Super Ten for a second successive year as they battled past Hertfordshire Mavericks in an epic encounter on Saturday. Roared on by a large army of travelling supporters at the Genting Arena in Birmingham, the Blue and Gold – sponsored by Sitec – went blow for blow with Mavericks during three evenly-matched and physical quarters before finally edging clear in the fourth to...
Head Coach Anna Stembridge is looking for more consistency from the Team Bath Netball squad as they look to build on an opening-day victory at Celtic Dragons during this weekend’s showpiece Super Ten event in Birmingham. The Blue and Gold – sponsored by Sitec – started their 2017 Vitality Netball Superleague campaign with a hard-fought 51-41 win in Cardiff on Saturday against a determined Dragons side. Team Bath trailed 11-10 at the end of a...
Dozens of young sportswomen from across the South West have received a training master-class from Team Bath Netball stars during inspirational school visits in conjunction with new Education Partner Mogers Drewett. Supported by funding from the West Country law firm, the fun and informative workshops have seen Blue and Gold players put the aspiring netballers through the attacking and defensive drills they use to prepare for Superleague and international competition. They have also taken part...
Team Bath Netball provided a sell-out home crowd with plenty to cheer as they came out on top in a well-contested tri-tournament against Loughborough Lightning and Wasps Netball at the University of Bath on Saturday. After beating Lightning 39-26 in the opening match, the Blue and Gold – sponsored by Sitec – then came from behind to overcome a battling Wasps outfit 36-27 in the decisive third fixture of an action-packed afternoon. Vitality Netball Superleague...
Outstanding success at the Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games plus the visit of sporting and actual royalty ensured that the University of Bath’s 50th anniversary was celebrated in fitting style during 2016. When the University received Royal Charter status on October 25, 1966, there were no sporting facilities on the Claverton Down campus. Five decades later, it has developed into what Director of Sport Stephen Baddeley believes is “the most vibrant, exciting and dynamic sporting...
Team Bath enjoyed a fine start to their pre-season campaign when they reached the final of the Mike Greenwood Trophy on Saturday (Dec. 10). It was the second final in two years for the Blue and Gold who won the Manchester-based competition last year, and the event allowed new players Shantal Slater, Vangelee Williams, Paige Reed and Layla Guscoth to make their first Team Bath appearances. En route to the final Team Bath defeated Celtic...
The depth of talent among student athletes at the University of Bath has been demonstrated once again after 22 potential stars of the future were awarded sporting scholarships for the 2016-17 academic year. Competing in sports as diverse as alpine skiing, clay pigeon shooting, modern pentathlon and rowing, all have demonstrated their potential to succeed both academically and on the national and international sporting stage. Among those selected are Team Bath Netball and England U21...
New Team Bath Netball recruit Vangelee Williams played an impressive role in an outstanding defensive display as Jamaica beat England 66-49 in the opening match of the tri-Test series. The Sunshine Girls were trailing 16-12 after the first quarter at the Copper Box Arena in London but staged a stunning comeback, inspired by Williams stealing possession from the centre pass at the start of the second period. Jhaniele Fowler-Reid produced a shooting masterclass for the...
