Rhythmic group bids for Olympic standard

Britain’s rhythmic gymnastics group bid to achieve the London 2012 qualifying standard at the Visa International Gymnastics competition from Monday to Wednesday (16 to 18 January). The group have been finalising their preparations at the University of Bath to compete at test event at the North Greenwich Arena, which is the London 2012 gymnastics venue. The group have been training together at the University since January last year with the goal of achieving the 2012...

13 January 2012

Swimmers Jamieson and Dickons are our Athletes of the Month

Swimmers Michael Jamieson and Jess Dickons are Team Bath’s latest Athletes of the Month award winners following impressive performances at the European Short Course Championships. Team Bath’s Athlete of the Month award highlights the achievements of athletes training at the University of Bath and is sponsored jointly by Oakley UK and Ellis and Killpartrick Opticians of New Bond Street, Bath. Jamieson and Dickons are both University of Bath students who train at the British Swimming...

10 January 2012

Bath-based athletes secure awards

University of Bath-based athletes Jamie Cooke, Paula Walker and Rebekah Wilson are celebrating being named winners of the British Olympic Association athlete of the year awards for their sports. Modern pentathlete Jamie Cooke received his award at the end of a stunning year that saw him achieve the London 2012 qualifying standard by finishing fourth at the senior European Championships. He followed that up by winning the World Junior Championships in Argentina last month. The...

21 December 2011

Netball fans enjoy free preview opportunity as Team Bath face All Stars

Netball fans were treated to an early opportunity to see Team Bath’s 2012 Fiat Netball Superleague squad in action as they took on an All-Stars team in a charity match at the University of Bath. Sporting stars from the University of Bath joined England netball internationals and local media in the fun contest, which raised money for the Mayor of Bath’s Relief Fund. Around 400 netball fans took advantage of the opportunity to get an...

19 December 2011

Malcolm Arnold wins Sports Journalist Association “Outstanding Contribution to Sport” award

Athletics coach Malcolm Arnold has won the Sports Journalist Association "Outstanding Contribution to Sport" award today (Wednesday 7 December 2011). He was presented his award by World, European and Commonwealth champion hurdler Dai Greene at an award ceremony in London. More details will follow shortly. The University of Bath is The Sunday Times “University of the Year” 2011/2012. For further information about sport at the University of Bath please contact the Team Bath press office...

07 December 2011

Torvill and Dean serve up a masterclass for Bath-based rhythmic gymnastics group

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean dropped into the University of Bath's Sports Training Village on Saturday to provide a significant boost for The University of Bath-based senior rhythmic gymnastics group who are seeking London Games qualification. The ice dance stars, winners of Olympic gold in 1984 and bronze in 1994, came to Bath courtesy of a TeamGB scheme designed to inspire potential Olympians. Torvill and Dean's "Bolero" routine at the Sarajevo Games of 1984 attracted...

07 December 2011

Team Bath’s 2012 Fiat Netball Superleague team pre-season photoshoot

Team Bath's 2012 Fiat Netball Superleague team swapped their Sports Training Village base for one of Bath's iconic landmarks for their pre-season photoshoot. The squad assembled at the world-famous Roman Baths, posing on the 2000-year-old pavements beside the steaming pool for the early morning photoshoot at the heart of the city of Bath. "We're really grateful for Bath and North East Somerset Council for allowing us to have our photoshoot at the Roman Baths," said...

06 December 2011

Bath-based rhythmic gymnasts take step closer to 2012 dream

The University of Bath-based senior rhythmic gymnastics group have taken a step closer to qualifying for the London 2012 Olympic Games by securing a place at the test event in January. The seven-strong training group are aiming to become the first British team to compete in the group competition at an Olympic Games. They faced a key challenge at the weekend when they had to exceed a set mark in their two performances at the...

01 December 2011

Team Bath announce young and exciting 2012 Superleague squad

Team Bath has announced a young and exciting squad to contest the 2012 Fiat Netball Superleague. Half of the 16-strong squad are current University of Bath students and they are joined by three of the University’s graduates. The squad includes Sports Performance student Kadeen Corbin. The shooter made her England debut in the tour of New Zealand and Australia in October and was a member of the England squad that won the World Netball Series...

28 November 2011

Zambia 2012 Team Announced

The Zambia IDEALS Project has announced its 2012 team. The following students will representing the University of Bath contingent of the Wallace Group this year > Emily Nicholls Final Year BA Coach Education & Sports Development Student and Netball Specialist. Emily was on Placement with Team Bath Netball last year. Tom Browne Final Year BA Coach Education & Sports Development student and Football Specialist. Tom was also on placement with Team Bath last year working...

28 November 2011