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Sporting life is great at Warwick.

Whatever your preference you will find excellent facilities, enthusiasm and encouragement from our dedicated sports team. Warwick has 60 acres of outdoor playing fields as well as three all-weather floodlit pitches. For tennis enthusiasts there is a 4 court indoor Tennis Centre, with 4 adjacent newly resurfaced synthetic clay courts with floodlights. There is also a ‘Mondo’ 400 metre all-weather running track, which is shared with Coventry Harriers.

The University Sports Centre includes a 25 metre 6 lane swimming pool, squash courts, a large refurbished lifestyle gym and strength and conditioning area, 2 sports halls, 2 studios, a functional training room and the challenging ‘Bear Rock’ indoor climbing centre with a specialist bouldering room.

For more information regarding the general sporting offer at the University of Warwick please visit www.warwicksport.warwick. ac.uk there is sure to be something for you.

“Hi, my name is Lisa Infantino, I am the Sports Development Co-ordinator for performance at the University of Warwick.

I have worked at the University for 10 years in a variety of roles within sport. Prior to coming to Warwick I worked for 3 years within Football Development for Coventry City FC. I have been working hard to perfect a programme for the talented athletes who attend the University. My main objectives are; to support sport scholarship holders,

Lisa Infantino Sports Development Co-ordinator (Performance) Email: sport@warwick.ac.uk Tel: 024 765 75112 Mobile: 07876 218147 Web: tbc Facebook: www.facebook.com/warwicksport Twitter: stick to Warwick Sport

to support and develop the focus teams and to support competitive sport. I am really excited about the programme for 2013/14 and I am really looking forward to working with all of the talented students who will be part of my programmes”.

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FOCUS TEAM PROGRAMME The Focus Team Programme was introduced to the University of Warwick 3 years ago. The aim of the programme is to develop the performance of a team through various support mechanisms such as: ● Preseason training

● Fitness testing

● Mentoring

● Fitness sessions

● Workshops

● Dedicated coaches

● Priority allocation of facilities

● Some extra financial support

● Physiotherapy We are particularly looking for clubs who have dedicated and committed members and who are respectful at all times.

We hope that by investing in the clubs’ development that they will reap the rewards by achieving their goals; to win matches and leagues and to gain promotion.

You can find out further information at the following web page www.warwicksport. warwick.ac.uk/performancesport/ sportsbursaries/focus_teams the club section for more information on how clubs are being supported during 2013/14.

Justine Buckmire 1st team Captain Women’s Football Sports@warwicksu.com “In my opinion, one of the best things about the Focus Team Programme is the Monday morning fitness sessions, you are surrounded by likeminded athletes who want to improve and this healthy competition means you are forced to push yourself to your physical limits. It is due to these training sessions that we’ve never come across a fitter team.”

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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME If you are currently competing for your county or country either at junior or senior level then you could be eligible to apply for a sports scholarship at the University of Warwick. The programme is designed to help elite athletes continue with their sporting careers whilst studying at the University. The scholarships are categorised as follows: GOLD - Senior International/National level e.g. senior GB or England squad SILVER - Junior International/National level e.g. U21 GB or England squad BRONZE - Senior County Level, representing British Universities or ranked top 3 in British

University Sport Benefits ● Weekly 1 hour 1-1 personal training session (gold scholarship holders only) ● Free gym membership (gold and silver scholarship holders only) ● Exclusive scholarship group strength and conditioning or fitness session ● Design of a personal training programme, with reviews throughout the year ● Fitness testing ● Free workshops; nutrition, sports psychology plus more ● Financial support to be used directly towards the cost of training and competing ● Sports scholarship kit The closing date is Friday week 2 of term 1, 11th October, and applications are available from www.warwicksport.warwick.ac.uk/performancesport/sportsbursaries/about If you miss the deadline or are selected to represent at county level or for your country throughout the academic year, please keep us informed of your achievements and progress.

Please note that decisions are at the discretion of the scholarship panel and not all eligible applicants will receive a scholarship.

Jonny May Taekwondo facilities for me to train for several “Being part of the scholarship additional hours per week, and program this year has helped their contributions towards me bring my sport to the expenses allowed me to travel to next level. The support which more competitions than I would I received both financially normally be be able to. As a and morally through the scholar you are made to feel part scholarship program this year of the wider Warwick team, who played a huge role in helping you are accountable to; and that, me reach the penultimate above all, spurred me on to train stage of the Olympic Trials harder and longer to achieve my and the quarter final of my first goals.” senior World Championships.

Warwick Sport provided

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We believe that simple is effective...

Strength & Conditioning for Warwick Sport Strength2Perform is a strength & conditioning (S&C) and sports performance consultancy. We have almost a decade of experience of working with elite and sub-elite, amateur and professional athletes from over 60 sports primarily within Higher Education.

Our simple objective at the University of Warwick is to work with clubs to establish a performance culture and to elevate performance.

Creating the environment for excellence.

Craig Gibbons, Team GB Swimming, London 2012 “Having Chris in charge of my strength and conditioning in the run up to the trails for the Olympics and the games themselves has given me peace of mind I have the best people in the business as part of my team!

The work Chris and I have done in the gym has really helped me to progress particularly my start but also my core balance of the stroke.”

Alison Leonard, UK Athletics European Junior Championships 800m "Chris has a huge knowledge of strength and conditioning as well as an enthusiasm which helps motivate those who he coaches. Giving training competitive or fun elements means that hard work feels that bit more enjoyable."

Chris Ross is Director of Strength & Conditioning for Strength2Perform and is an internationally recognised Strength & Conditioning Professional with extensive knowledge and experience of developing elite athletes across a spectrum of sports. He is UKSCA, NSCA, ISAK, NASM and BWLA accredited and is well-known for elite support delivery and injury rehabilitation to athletes from over sixty mainstream, disability, summer and winter sports. To support his professional practice delivery, Chris is a lecturer to a number of Universities in the Midlands with specialisms in postgraduate studies Strength & Conditioning and Corrective Exercise as well as undergraduate Sports Science. email: chris@strength2perform.co.uk Web: strength2perform.co.uk Mob: 07876 343242

Twitter: coachchrisross

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SPORTS & REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPY An individually tailored deep form of soft tissue massage that uses specific techniques to treat the stress, tension and fatigue that occurs through occupational, recreational or sporting activities.

Treatments are at the Tennis Centre and appointments can be made for the following times: Tuesdays 07:30 - 13:30.

Concessions for students, staff and members of the Sports Centre Schemes: £28.00 for 30 minutes, £45.00 for 60 minutes.

Please call Tudor Physiotherapy on 01789 200935 to make an appointment.

Gisela Payne BSC (HONS), LSSM, MISRM has been qualified as a sports and remedial massage therapist since 2000 and my clinical experience includes working with the Ferrari Team, Tour deBrittany Women’s Cycling Team 2004-2007 and GB World and European Triathlon Championships 2005-2009.

Alongside her clinical practice, she has been a tutor for many years at the London School of Sports Massage, both in London and Southampton.

Gisela is also qualified in Clinical Pilates and Exercise Rehabilitation and find that, where necessary, combing both manual release skills with stability/control through exercise, great results can be achieved.

Gisela Payne

SPORTS and REMEDIAL MASSAGE WILL IMPROVE SPORTS PERFORMANCE :● Helps relieve that stress and tension which hinders the achievement of

optimum performance ● Reduces the likelihood of injury during exercise ● Speeds up the recovery process and aids rehabilitation after injury ● Ensures full range of movement and increases muscle flexibility ● Improves postural and general body awareness.

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PHYSIOTHERAPY FREE assessment/advice slots are available to Performance Sport members these are bookable 6 days in advance on a first come first served basis and operate on Thursdays at the Tennis Centre. These appointments must be booked through the Sports Centre reception either in person or by calling 024 765 23011.

Physiotherapy assessments & treatments are also available for all staff, students and Warwick Sport members with our physiotherapy partner Tudor Physiotherapy. These appointments are available at the Tennis Centre and are booked directly through Tudor Physiotherapy : 01789 200935.

Concessionary rates apply for all selfpaying staff and students or alternatively private medical insurance can be used.

For further information on our physiotherapy partner refer to: www.tudorphysiotherapy.com

Dani Caverzaschi – London 2012 Paralympics Wheelchair Tennis

Nick Skelton OBE – London 2012 Olympics Gold Medalist – Team Showjumping

“Thanks to the Tudor Physiotherapy team at the University of Warwick for helping me on the road to London 2012”

“The Physiotherapists at Tudor Physiotherapy have demonstrated a very professional attitude and have been integral to my recovery from my operation”

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FOCUS TEAMS Sport: MEN’S CRICKET 1ST TEAM League: BUCS Premier B North Finishing Position 2012/13: 4th Team Captain: John Faal Email: cricket@uwmcc.co.uk Website: www.pitchero.com/clubs/ universityofwarwickmenscricketclub/ Highlights of 2012/13: Retaining position in BUCS Premier B North.

Aspirations for 2013/14: To improve team fitness and develop skill levels through a more intense training programme, helping us to be competitive again in the BUCS Premier North and push for a higher league finish.

Mission Statement: We want to be more prepared than ever for the 2014 BUCS season in every area of the game and attain the highest possible finishing position in the Premier B North table.

Sport: JUDO Team Captain: Yanjun Deng Email: judo.club@warwicksu.com Website: www.sunion.warwick.ac.uk/judo Highlights of 2012/13: Bronze medal at the University of Sheffield International Student Team Competition. 5th place in the BUCS Judo Championships medal table with 2 gold medals and 4 bronzes. Individual medals at the Southend International, London Universities Open, Rod Lane competition and the Tamworth open Aspirations for 2013/14: Maintain our ranking as highest performing English University in the University of Sheffield International Student Team Competition, remain in the top 5 of the BUCS Judo Championship medal table and increase the number of individual medals won across all competitions.

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Sport: WOMEN’S FOOTBALL 1ST TEAM League: BUCS Midlands Football 2a and BUCS Futsal Midlands 1A Finishing Position 2012/13: Football 3rd, Futsal 1st Team Captain: Justine Buckmire Email: su120@warwicksu.com Website: www.uwwfc.co.uk Highlights of 2012/13: Reaching the semifinals of the Midlands Conference Cup and finishing 3rd in a difficult league. The highlight of our Futsal season was beating Loughborough in the final match of the league stages to win the league taking maximum points and qualifying for the BUCS Futsal Championship.

Aspirations for 2013/14: Gain promotion to division 1A, win the Midlands Conference cup, win the futsal league again and progress further in the futsal championship.

Mission Statement: Aspire to provide quality training and a professional atmosphere so players can develop as individuals and as a team.

Sport: WOMEN’S LACROSSE 1ST TEAM League: Midlands 1A Finishing Position 2012/13: 2nd Team Captain: Tanika Morjaria Email: su131@warwicksu.com Website: www.warwicklacrosse.co.uk Highlights of 2012/13: 8-a-side national tournament at Warwick. After first day tiered in top group amongst Premiership teams, lost in the semi-finals to Birmingham (overall tournament winners). Best wins of the BUCS season 29-2, 33-3, 32-1.

Aspirations for 2013/14: Aim to emulate the success of this year and finish in 1st/2nd place in the Midlands 1A league.

Aim to win the BUCS Trophy, at least reaching the semi-finals.

Mission Statement: A commitment to excellence, integrity and quality in everything we do, through being proactive and accountable in carrying out our aims.

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Sport: WOMEN’S NETBALL 1ST TEAM League: Midlands 2A Finishing Position 2012/13: 4th Team Captain: Hannah Davies Email: netball@warwicksu.com Website: www.uwwnc.co.uk

Sport: MEN’S RUGBY UNION 1ST TEAM League: BUCS Midlands 1A Finishing Position 2012/13: 2nd Team Captain: Elliot Hodges Email: su144@warwicksu.com Website: www.uwrfc.co.uk/Home.html

Highlights of 2012/13: After being defeated earlier in the season by Coventry 1’s we went out all guns blazing for the Varsity which we won 34-31. This fuelled our determination to win game after game in the Midlands Conference Cup taking us through to the final. We were up against Oxford 1’s who had been undefeated all season but we managed to break their streak to become BUCS Midlands Conference Cup Champions.

Highlights of 2012/13: After finishing 2nd this year behind Loughborough, our season was therefore overall relatively successful but we still did not achieve what we set out. We won 10 games, but lost 3, these were to Loughborough, Worcester and Nottingham. All 3 teams we later went on to beat. We believe that we had the talent this year to finish 1st, but it was our consistency throughout the season which let us down.

Aspirations for 2013/14: To win the Conference Cup for two consecutive seasons and to win the BUCS Midlands 2A league gaining us promotion to the league above.

Mission Statement: To train, play and achieve to the best of our abilities.

Aspirations for 2013/14: After missing out on promotion for the last two years it’s our team’s primary focus for the 1st team to get promoted. We aim to become a better conditioned team who excel on the field, and adopt a professional attitude towards our performance and training.

Mission Statement: Win the league and get promoted.

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Sport: MEN’S SQUASH 1ST TEAM League: BUCS Midlands 2B Finishing Position 2012/13: 1st and gained promotion.

Team Captain: Mark Low Chun Kit Email: squash@warwicksu.com Website: www.warwicksquash.co.uk

Sport: SWIMMING – MIXED TEAM League: Northern Regional Division 1 Finishing Position 2012/13: 7th Team Captain: Andy Reay and Ruth Scanlon Email: wuff@warwicksu.com Website: www.uwswp.co.uk

Highlights of 2012/13: Finishing the league undefeated clinching promotion back into division 1 with ease. Runners up in the Conference Cup losing narrowly to Nottingham 2nds.

Highlights of 2012/13: BUCS short course – 6 finals BUCS long course – 5 finals Won Varsity 21-7 Broke 400m mixed medley relay British record at British National Masters Championship 2013.

Aspirations for 2013/14: The main aim is avoid relegation at any cost. However, considering that we are a focus team for the coming year, and hoping to fill the void left by a few of the students who have graduated, I believe we can achieve as high as 2nd in the table if not major contenders for the title.

Mission Statement: Quality squash played week in and week out.

Aspirations for 2013/14: Achieve promotion back to top division of BUCS league. Top 20 non ITC universities at both short and long course BUCS. More finalists in both BUCS competitions than last year.

Mission Statement: We aim to provide a top standard of coaching, in an appropriately competitive environment, to help our swimmers reach their full potential.

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Sport: MEN’S TENNIS 1ST TEAM League: BUCS Midlands 1A Finishing Position 2012/13: 4th Team Captain: Gordon Tveito-Duncan Email: su161@warwicksu.com Website: www.warwicktennis.co.uk

Sport: WOMEN’S TENNIS 1ST TEAM League: Midlands 1A Finishing Position 2012/13: 3rd Team Captain: Emily Walker Email: su161@warwicksu.com Website: www.warwicktennis.co.uk

Highlights of 2012/13: BUCS Individuals National Tournament: Two players qualified for the last 32 of the singles and two pairs of doubles. Beating Loughborough University Men’s 2nd 8-4 both in the league and in the BUCS Trophy to reach the quarter finals. Winning Varsity comfortably against Coventry: 1sts won 10-2, 2nds won 8-4 and 3rds won 10-2.

Highlights of 2012/13: We finished 3rd in a very competitive division Midlands 1A; had exemplary attendance at all training sessions and coaching sessions led by Matt Thomas, and completed all of our BUCS matches with some fantastic individual performances and cohesive team spirit.

Aspirations for 2013/14: Aiming to finish top 3 in Midlands 1A. We also strongly believe that at least 3 of our 1st team players can qualify into the last 32 in the BUCS Individuals Tournament 2014. With regards to the BUCS Trophy Tournament we would definitely look to better our performance this year by at least reaching the semi-final stage.

Mission Statement: With being selected as a focus team this season 2013-14 we aim to better our performance than the previous year by finishing in the top 3 in the Midlands 1A.

Aspirations for 2013/14: I believe that a top two finish in the Midlands 1A league would be a realistic goal for this squad. I am also confident that we can improve our BUCS Trophy Cup run, I believe that an attainable goal would be for our team to reach the round of 16 next year. We also want to commit fully to the Focus Team Programme and ensure high levels of attendance and the commitment of all of our players.

Mission Statement: Through exemplary attendance, dedication and enthusiasm the Women’s 1sts will strive to improve and achieve their highest ever end of season positions in both the league and the cup.

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Sport: MEN’S VOLLEYBALL 1ST TEAM League: Midlands 1A Finishing Position 2012/13: 3rd Team Captain: Manuele Leonelli Email: general@warwickvolleyball.co.uk Website: www.warwickvolleyball.co.uk Highlights of 2012/13: In the 2012-2013 season the team finished in third position in the Midlands 1A league, being undefeated in all the second leg rounds. After beating Imperial College London 3-0, the team qualified for the Championship Finals ending in 7th position. The team also got an excellent 5th position in the Volleyball England Student Cup, where the best UK universities play.

Aspirations for 2013/14: For next season the minimum goal is to maintain the results; to qualify for the student cup finals and make the final 8 of the BUCS Championship. However, we believe that an achievable target would also be to win the Midlands 1A league and to be top 4 in both the Student Cup and the BUCS Championships.

Mission Statement: Train and spike hard, and never dare to give up: that’s how we do it!

we “willBybe2015, a high performing department, recognised by the university for our contribution to the student and staff experience.

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COMPETITIVE SPORT at the University of Warwick

Alongside the Focus Teams and the Scholarships, there are also a number of teams who play competitively in BUCS (British University College Sport) Leagues, against other universities regionally and nationally. Warwick Sport support these teams by organising transport to matches, offering financial subsidies and employing coaches to attend training and in some cases matches.

The following sports have teams competing in weekly BUCS leagues: American Football (1 Men’s Team) (3 Men’s and 2 Women’s Teams) ● Basketball (1 Men’s and 1 Women’s Team) ● Cricket (4 Men’s and 1 Women’s Team) ● Fencing (1 Men’s and 1 Women’s Team) ● Football (4 Men’s and 2 Women’s Teams) ● Futsal (1 Men’s and 1 Women’s Team) ● Golf (2 Mixed Teams) ● Hockey (4 men’s and 3 Women’s Teams) ● Lacrosse (2 Men’s and 2 Women’s Teams) ● Netball (3 Women’s Teams) ● Rugby League (1 Men’s Team) ● Rugby Union (3 Men’s and 1 Women’s Team) ● Squash (3 Men’s and 1 Women’s Team) ● Table Tennis (2 Men’s and 1 Woman’s Team) ● Tennis (3 Men’s and 2 Women’s Teams) ● Waterpolo (1 Men’s and 1 Women’s Team) ● Volleyball (1 Men’s Team and 1 Women’s Team) You can find more information regarding the BUCS competition at www.bucs.org.uk/homepage.asp ●

● Badminton

There are also numerous other sports who compete in various leagues and competitions throughout the year, you can find out more about these by visiting the club section on the Warwick Sport website www.warwicksport.warwick.ac.uk

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