
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.
Performance sport
We are committed to helping student-athletes excel in both their sporting and academic careers as they combine a world-class education at the University of Bath with training and competing at the most vibrant sporting environment in the country.
We have nine priority sports 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 to receive information relevant to that sport and studying at the University of Bath, plus opportunities to attend sport-specific trials.
Athletics
Lead coach: Colin Bovell
Key facilities: 400m international outdoor track; 140m indoor sprint track; indoor throws and jumps areas; Team Bath Gym & Fitness Centre; Performance Hub; sports science and medicine support.
Video: Click here to watch
Brochure: Download here
Register your interest: Email Colin Bovell at cb267@bath.ac.uk.
Football
Lead coach: Che Wilson
Key facilities: Eight football pitches; 3G pitch and training strip; Team Bath Gym & Fitness Centre; Performance Hub; physio and sport science support.
Video: Click here to watch
Brochure: Download here
Register your interest: Click here to fill in the football form
Hockey
Lead coach: Ian Cordwell
Key facilities: Water-based pitch; sand-dressed pitch; Team Bath Gym & Fitness Centre; Performance Hub; physio and sport science support.
Video: Click here to watch
Brochure: Download here
Register your interest: Click here to fill in the hockey form
Judo
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
Netball
Lead coach (student): 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
Rugby union
Lead coach: Aaron James
Key facilities: Six dedicated rugby pitches; 3G pitch and training strip; Team Bath Gym & Fitness Centre; Performance Hub; physio and sport science; links to Bath Rugby Academy.
Video: Click here to watch
Brochure: Download here
Register your interest: Click here to fill in the rugby form
Swimming
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.
Video: Click here to watch
Brochure: Download here
Register your interest: Email Mark Skimming at adsmaas@bath.ac.uk.
Tennis
Lead coach: Craig Procter
Key facilities: Eight indoor courts, four outdoor hard courts and four outdoor artificial clay courts; Team Bath Gym & Fitness Centre; Performance Hub; physio and sport science support.
Video: Click here to watch
Brochure: Download here
Register your interest: Click here to fill in the tennis form
Triathlon
Lead coach: Jack Hall.
Key facilities: Olympic-standard London 2012 Legacy Swimming Pool; 400m international outdoor track; 140m 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
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 |
Wear the Blue & GoldFind out more about representing the University of Bath on the BUCS stage
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SU Sports Clubs |
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.
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 |
Coach with Tribe |
Study at Bath
Find out more about the courses available at the University of Bath by clicking here or order a 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.
Picture credits: Bradley Collyer (BUCS), Nic Delves-Broughton, Clare Green, Jade Lynch, Drew Smith (BUCS).