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BUCS Sport

British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) is the national governing body for higher education sport in the UK. They facilitate and deliver cross-university competition, including national events, and campaigns with an aim to get students active more often, through traditional competitive sport and providing physical activity opportunities. 

At Winchester we have 27 teams entered into BUCS leagues across 11 sports. These sports are American Football, Badminton, Basketball, Dodgeball, Football, Futsal, Hockey, Netball, Rugby Union, Tennis and Volleyball. 

Outside of leagues, BUCs also hosts events for a variety of in other sports. Last year our Athletics, Swim, Climbing and Tennis teams competed in BUCS national competitions. Current upcoming BUCS events can be found here.  

 

    

 

All of our teams are open students that are beginners, immediate or experienced. For a full this of our teams both within BUCS leagues and outside: https://bit.ly/3aEy2rx  

We are always looking to expand the sports we offer at Winchester, and to increase the number of competitive teams. If there is a sport, we currently don’t offer that you would like to set up, please follow this link to propose a team.

General Sport Information and Opportunities

OUR KIT PROVIDER 

All team Winchester kit is provided by STC Teamwear. The link to our off-field kit can be found here. 

 

ACTIVITIES PARTICIPATION FUND 

Winchester Student Union recognises that some students encounter financial barriers to taking part in our activity groups (sports teams, societies, and representational networks). We believe that participating in our activities is an important part of extra-curricular life at Winchester, enhancing both wellbeing and learning while at university, and that no student should feel like they cannot take part or are at a disadvantage due to financial hardship. 

For more information about this fund please follow this link 

 

ELITE SPORT PROGRAMME

The Elite Sport Programme (ESP) is a University-led scheme which allows student-athletes to develop and compete in their sport while studying for a degree. We understand the motivations of the student-athlete and provide support to allow an individual to reach their full potential as an athlete while gaining a fantastic education. The ESP provides student-athletes with expert coaching, sport science support and academic support within an elite sport environment. The ESP is student centred to create a professional environment for individuals to excel. Eligible student-athletes have access to our strength and conditioning laboratory and coaches, access to our sport therapy clinic, frequent physiological performance testing, regular one-to-one support with academic staff, access to sport-specific facility and university gym, and lifestyle improvement workshops. Our exceptional programme ensures that all student-athletes receive high-level coaching and performance programming from a sport-specific Head Coach. 

For more information please head to the University of Winchesters information page: here

 

SPORTS EXCELLENCE AWARD 

The sports excellence award is for new full-time undergraduate students where they are invited to apply for one of two awards of £500 in each year of study. All sports are considered for this award. Recipients of the award will be expected to contribute to a University Sports Team or train, coach and advise University Sports Teams. 

Please find more information about The University of Winchester’s sports excellent award on their website 

Staff Area

EMILY ALDRIDGE-SNELL: VICE PRESIDENT, ACTIVITIES & SERVICES 

Email: emily.aldridge-snell@winchester.ac.uk​ 

Phone: 01962 827414 

Specific Areas for Sports 

  • Development of Sports and Clubs

  • Organises the promotion of Sports and Clubs

  • Lead on campaigning across the Activities Zone, including sport-specific campaigns. 

  • Celebrates success from Team of the Week and Awards

  • Student Voice and Celebration aspec of Winton & Varsity

For information about Emily’s manifesto and further work please see our Vice President, Activities page 

 

HOLLY CROWTHER: ACTIVITY GROUPS CO-ORDINATOR  

Email: holly.crowther@winchester.ac.uk​ 

Phone: 01962 826376 

  • BUCS institutional administrator for Winchester. 

  • Facilitates BUCS fixtures through venue booking, officials and travel. 

  • Administration of all activity groups, including sports teams 

  • Organises/Facilitates Intramural Sports, External Leagues, Fixtures, Competitions 

  • Assists the Vice President Activities & Services in managing and facilitating the development of Activity Groups, inclusive of sports teams 

  • Co-ordination of events such as Winton, Varsity and Team Photos 

  • Health and Safety of Activity Groups