Description
The Winchester Bats are the University’s one and only mixed Rounders team. 
Training sessions take place twice a week. Students wanting to join should be aware that there are no trials to get in so everyone is welcome no matter the skill level and a taster session is available before committing to the team.
Training sessions are currently held on Wednesdays and Sundays. Wednesday sessions are relaxed and social, building relationships between all the members. Whereas Sunday sessions are focused more on skill-based training for those who would like to develop their skills and play competitively.
We also play matches throughout the year against other university teams and also take part in tournaments around the country that are run by England rounders. Last year we placed 2nd in a national tournament!
In addition to this, the team’s socials are an integral part of its identity, taking home the title of SOCIAL TEAM OF THE YEAR in 2020/21 and came runner up in 2021/22 and 2022/23.
BOP is a great event for this team taking great pride in their chants, costumes and friendly team rivalries. The team’s socials include nights out in Winchester, team meals, sports tour and water fights in the park; there’s never a dull moment for this team! We also went on Tour last year to Spain with the rest of the University’s sports teams and had an absolute blast being tourists and having a few drinks in some hilarious costumes.
The Bats also place high value in their charity events; with the team winning the title of FUNDRAISING TEAM OF THE YEAR last year 2022/23. We hold quizzes, bingo and even a karaoke night to raise money for a variety of charities!
Everyone and anyone is welcome to join the Winchester Bats, we are a great team whose friendships become like family and we can’t wait to have another brilliant year as a team!
Give us a follow on our social medias to see what more we get up to throughout the year! and feel free to give us a message on our instagram if you have any questions or queries!
Instagram - @winchesterbats
Tiktok - @winchesterbats
Terms and conditions
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MEMBERSHIP T&Cs
Where an activity group (sports team/society/representational network) has a competitive element or other external factors that affect the number of participants, your membership may be subject to criteria other than joining the group via this website. If this results in your membership not being able to be accepted, you will be informed (with any relevant details) and your membership will be refunded.
Membership will not normally be refunded if you cease being a student, if you voluntarily end your membership, or if you are subject to disciplinary action that removes your membership status.
CODE OF CONDUCT
By joining this activity group you are confirming your compliance with Student Union policies and bye-laws, particularly as it pertains to conduct, personal safety and acceptable behaviour.
Initiations: At no point should you feel pressured to drink and get involved in what others are doing, for example to join in with drinking games or ‘challenges’, if you don’t want to. If you are part of an activity group it is completely your choice whether or not you attend a social event. Activity groups are prohibited from carrying out initiation ceremonies, or any initiation-type behaviour, either on or off campus. If you ever feel pressured to take part in social activities as part of an activity group, we would strongly encourage you to report it to us here: https://www.winchesterstudents.co.uk/report It is our upmost priority that you feel safe engaging in Union activity, and there is support available for you if you have experienced or witnessed anything that made you feel uncomfortable or concerned you.
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