Sports Report 2012 - Issue 2

Sports Report

2012 Issue two

Contents Director’s Report

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The Greatest Show on Earth

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2011/12 Season Round-up

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Athletic Union President’s Report

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Building on our success

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FOCUS ON: University of Exeter Lacrosse Club

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Sport at the Cornwall Campus

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EURFC Look to the Future

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Alumni Golf Day

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Blast from the past

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Director’s Report

Welcome to the second Sports Report of 2012. The London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympics have drawn to a close, having been a huge success in just about every respect, and especially so for Team GB and Paralympics GB. In this issue we take a look back at what was also an incredibly successful 2011/12 season for Sport at Exeter and look forward to an extremely promising 2012/13.

We are delighted to announce that we finished in 7th position of 161 institutions in the 2011/12 BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) rankings. Our 2438 points were accumulated throughout the year from our student teams and individuals competing in leagues and knockout competitions against other UK Higher Education institutions across 45 sports. Our 7th place achievement represents our highest ever finish in BUCS competition and our congratulations go to everyone involved. We are already looking forward to next year and many student athletes returned to Exeter in August to start pre-season preparations before another term began on 24 September.

In this issue we are also pleased to give an update on the building works taking place in the Sports Park on Streatham Campus. £8.1m of development continues at a great pace as we strive to ensure that our sports facilities rank among the very best of any UK University. Off-campus facilities are also developing with the rebuilding of the University’s Boathouse on the Exeter Canal nearing completion and improvements at the Topsham playing fields also ongoing.

In July we were pleased to host the BUCS Conference in the newly-opened Forum building. After winning a competitive application process we welcomed over 350 professionals from the sports industry to campus for the conference which was themed ‘Enhancing the Student Experience through Sport’.

Finally, I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome the Class of 2012 to the Exeter Sport alumni community.

Many graduating students take with them fond memories of their involvement in Sport at Exeter, which continues to form a significant part of the student experience for many. The support of our alumni is essential in enabling us to provide such a high quality sporting experience to our students and as such we would like to sincerely thank all of our supporters for their ongoing assistance.

Phil Attwell Director of Sport and Student Activity

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Sarah Thomas (Exercise and Sports Science, 2002) Athlete and Medal Winner – Team GB Hockey

Mike Vaughan (Civil Engineering, 1994) Landscape Engineer at the Olympic Park

Chartered Civil Engineer Mike led a team charged with

This was Sarah’s second Olympics, having also competed at

designing wetlands and restoring the banks of the River Lee

Beijing in 2008. She was a pivotal member of the Women’s

which provided the backdrop to the Olympic Park. The project

Team GB Bronze medal winning hockey side. Sarah played

was the largest wetland planting scheme ever undertaken

in every game and scored twice, including during the crucial

in the UK. “Our team has transformed what was a declining

Bronze medal play off against New Zealand. The medal is the

and run-down part of east London into a stunning new

first won by the British women’s hockey side since 1992 and

landscape, creating a real legacy for people for many years

has raised the profile of the sport around the country. During

to come.”

her time at Exeter, Sarah played Hockey for the University’s 1st team and was a part of the prestigious Sport Scholarship Scheme, where she received specialist support and coaching.

University of Exeter Helps Host

THE GREATEST H T R A E N O W O SH

ms of the logistics of hosting the ter in th bo ss, cce su ge hu a s wa The London 2012 Olympics with Team GB achieving a ive ect rsp pe ce an rm rfo pe a m fro across a largest event in the world and alumni contributed towards this, ter Exe of ty rsi ive Un ny Ma ul. fantastic medal ha file a few here. diverse range of sectors and we pro

Robin Williams (Mathematics, 2010

and current PhD student)

Robin was part of the Paralympics GB 5-a-side Blind Football

Ashley Petrons (International

Team. He was an integral part of the squad that finished in

Relations, 2007) Torch Bearer

7th position. Robin regularly trains with other members of the squad using facilities at the Streatham Sports Park and has received support from the High Performance Unit to enable him to compete at the highest level.

Ashley was nominated to be one of the 8,000 Olympic torch bearers. She was selected due to her extensive charity work.

Whilst at Exeter, Ashley ran a project to provide elderly people with hearing and sight difficulties with regular social events. She has since gone on to become an ambassador for Cancer Research. She commented, “I feel really honoured to have had the opportunity to be part of history.”

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Sir Clive Woodward (Hon LLD Law, 2007)

Director of Elite Performance, Team GB

This role has seen Sir Clive working in partnership with UK Sport and the 35 Olympic disciplines and their athletes, coaches and performance directors in the run up to the

Nick Beasant (Geography, 1998)

Games in order to maximise success for Team GB. Sir Clive

Hockey Coach, Olympic Ambition Program

was awarded an Honorary LLD from Exeter in 2007 for his

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commitment to British Sport.

Assistant Director of Sport at Exeter, Nick visited the Olympic Park as a member of the Olympic Ambition Programme.

“The Ambition Programme focuses on preparing athletes and coaches to compete at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

The trip to the Olympic Park and Athletes’ Village gave me a real insight into the work which goes into making Team GB

Ian Haley (Exercise and Sports Science, 2005)

Athlete – South Africa, Hockey

successful.”

Experienced international Ian was an integral part of the South African hockey squad at London 2012. Ian plays club hockey for the University of Exeter in the English Hockey League and was a Sports Scholar whilst studying at the University. “It was an amazing experience and an honour to represent my country.”

Crystal Lane (Exercise and Sports Science,

2011) Athlete – Paralympics GB

Tanya Harris (Exercise and Sports Science, 1999) Head of Summer Sport Engagement and Deputy Chef De Mission, British Olympic Association

Tanya was tasked with the job of managing the relationship

Alumna and para-cyclist Crystal Lane competed in the 3km

between the BOA and the National Governing Bodies for the

pursuit, time-trial and road race. Crystal has previously been

sports. During the Games, Tanya was responsible for sports

honoured with a Special Recognition Award from the Jaguar

in Olympic Park to ensure British athletes were supported in

Academy of Sport and was also named as their ‘Star of the

and out of competition. “To be part of it was something quite

Future’ 2011, a title she is already living up to.

incredible. To see Team GB climbing up the medal table was extremely rewarding.”

Ben Ainslie (Hon LLD Law, 2005) Athlete and Medal Winner – Team GB Sailing (Finn Class)

Having learned to sail in Cornwall at the age of 8, Ben has gone on to make history at London 2012 by winning Gold at a fourth consecutive Olympics. Ben was awarded an honorary LLD in Law by the University in 2005 in recognition of his sporting achievements. The first Olympic Torch bearer and Team GB flag bearer at the Closing Ceremony, Ben is the most decorated Olympic Sailor ever. After a tough final race Ben commented “It was really nerve-racking. It was a really tense race. There was a lot at stake in difficult conditions and I was just glad to come through it. It’s an amazing feeling and big thanks to everyone who has supported me over the years”.

Kirsten Adams (MSc Aquatic Biology and Resource Management, 2012) Games Maker at Eton Dorney

Kirsten was a GamesMaker in the Venue Communication Centre at Eton Dorney. Her role involved monitoring and logging radio communications as well as relaying information to support the venue team. “It was an amazing experience. The public responded really well to the GamesMakers and I felt as though my efforts were really appreciated. I am so pleased to have been a part of it.”

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2011/12 Season Round-up

It has been another fantastic season for Sport at the University of Exeter. The 2438 points accumulated in BUCS competition represents our best ever return and the 7th place finish of 161 institutions is our highest ever ranking. In the last 3 years Exeter has finished 12th (2008/9), 10th (2009/10) and 8th (2010/11).

It has been another fantastic season for Sport at the University

BUCS Table 2011/12

of Exeter. The 2438 points accumulated in BUCS competition

1 Loughborough University

5353.4

2 Durham University

3503.5

3 University of Birmingham

2911.9

4 University of Bath

2813.6

5 Leeds Metropolitan University

6 University of Edinburgh

2758.6

2590.5

7 University of Exeter 2438.1 8 University of Manchester 9 University of Nottingham 10 Newcastle University

2221.8 2131.9 1952.8

11 University of Bristol

1808.6

represents our best ever return and the 7th place finish of 161 institutions is our highest ever ranking.

We have won a number of BUCS titles this year, including Conference Cup (competition between universities in the same region) Gold medals in Badminton, Basketball, Football, Hockey and Volleyball.

In BUCS Championship competition (the highest level of interuniversity competition, between all institutions in the UK), Exeter were crowned champions in Men’s Hockey, Women’s Rugby 7’s, Yachting, Windsurfing, Judo and Karate.

Silver and Bronze medals were won in sports including Rowing, Skiing, Track Cycling, Equestrian and Surfing.

The Class of 2012 include a number of athletes who were selected to represent English Universities and England Students: n Rob Hockedy, Sarah Brook, Poppy Davis and Charlotte Benjamin (Rugby 7’s) n Clare Jones and Hannah Leger (Netball) n Tom Sargeant and Matt Chambers (Rugby Union) n David Wiese and Tom Loake (Lacrosse) n The following members of the Class of 2012 were selected for

international representation:

Our rise in the BUCS rankings from 12 to 8 in just 3 years is testament not only to the efforts of our students but also to the hard work and determination of our coaches and support staff behind the scenes. th

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Nick Beasant, Assistant Director of Sport – Performance and Competitions

n Sarah George (England under– 20’s Rugby Union) n Sam Harley (GB U25 Rifle Team) n Amber Reed (Senior England Rugby Union)

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Athletic Union President’s Report

I studied Human Bioscience during my time at Exeter, whilst getting fully involved in sport and the AU. As I’m sure many of you found during your time here, balancing a degree with all the sport and committees commitments can be tricky, but well worth it.

I thoroughly enjoyed being a member of the Lacrosse Club

This year we face a big challenge to match our fantastic finish in

throughout my three years, which pushed me to run for election for

BUCS last year. However, once again we will have more teams

Club Captain in my third year. That, combined with my role as Treasurer

competing in more sports than ever before as student sport at

on the AU Executive Committee, meant that I got fully involved in

Exeter continues to go from strength to strength.

the AU and I couldn’t have asked for a better Sporting experience at Exeter. I wanted to take this further and so in February I ran for election for AU President and was delighted when I received the

I look forward to meeting many Exeter Sport Alumni at events

The support I received through my Sports Scholarship, combined with the excellent facilities at Exeter, enabled be to perform at the highest possible level.

throughout the year ahead.

most votes from the student body and was offered the post.

I’m very excited for the coming year and I’m enjoying the job immensely so far, having started in July. I’m looking forward to all the events such as the Varsities, Dodgeball and the AU Olympics which I’m sure many of you will remember fondly, but also to many of our recently created events such as International Sports Month, the Multi-Sports Varsity against Bath and the Interhalls Games. In addition to all the events and everything else we do here at the AU, I’m mostly looking forward to working with all of the Club Captains and students on a day to day basis. My aim is to ensure that they have as good a sporting experience as I, and I hope all of you did, during your time here.

Olly Deasy Joe Batten (Human Biosciences, 2012) AU President 2012–2013

(Exercise and Sports Science, 2011 and former Men’s Hockey 1st Team Captain)

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Building on our success

Facade materials Glazed curtain walling Recycled rainscreen cladding Aluminium solar shading Profiled metal roofing Profiled metal to rear wall facade Aluminium posts to roof overhang

Streatham Sports Park - Option B Sketch view

The £8.1m construction work in the Sports Park on Streatham Campus continues at a great pace. The first phase of development is progressing well with a number of facilities complete or nearing completion.

Developments in this phase include:

Sports Park entrance and reception area. Work is expected to be completed in time for the start of the 2013/14 academic year.

• Covering the 6 outdoor tennis courts and 6 netball courts, expanding capacity to 10 indoor tennis courts and 6

This new multi-use facility will be named the Russell Seal Health

indoor netball courts

and Fitness Centre in honour of Russell Seal, Chair of University

• Relocation and re-laying of the MUGA (Multi-Usage

Council from 2005 – 2012. Throughout this time Russell has been

Games Area)

a passionate supporter of Sport, Health and Wellness and we are

• Re-laying of the Olympic-standard water-based

delighted to name this landmark facility after him.

hockey pitch

• Construction of a new block of changing rooms and

Construction work on the Nicholas Bull Boathouse on the banks

viewing area for the water-based hockey pitch

of the Exeter Canal is nearing completion. The new home for the University’s Boat Club has been named after alumnus and former

Sport Park new development aerial view

Work has also started on the second phase of development, the

Rowing Captain Nicholas Bull (Chemistry, 1972). Nicholas’ vision

construction of a new 200-station gym that will be over twice the

and generosity has been instrumental in the development of

size of the existing facility, two new exercise studios and a new

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Men’s Hockey Alumni Committee Last year, the club earned 234 BUCS points which included a fantastic 4-3 victory for the 1st team over Durham to win the Championship. This made us not only the highest points-scoring club at the University last year but also one of the very highest achieving student sport clubs nationally.

We’re looking to engage with our alumni through a new Alumni Committee. Events in Exeter and London are planned to allow alumni to reconnect with former teammates and socialise with other Club Alumni.

If you’re interested in getting involved with this new venture or would like to help push our events and initiatives to other Club alumni, please get in touch with me at clubcaptain@eumhc.org

Andrew Miller Men’s Hockey Club Captain 2012/13

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FOCUS ON: University of Exeter Lacrosse Club

The Lacrosse Club had another tremendous year in 2011–2012, resulting in being awarded ‘ Athletic Union Club of Year’ at the annual AU Awards Dinner. This was down to the hard work and dedication of all 261 members.

My role as a Club Captain during my third year at Exeter helped me to refine many of the skills I now use on a daily basis in my job.

The teams hit the ground running and all had fantastic seasons.

Last season we started delivering weekly coaching sessions in local

The Ladies 1st team came third in the BUCS South Premiership

schools in association with the Athletic Union’s Sports Volunteering

league while the Men’s 1st team won the South Premier League

Scheme. We engaged with a number of schools who are now

for the second year running and did so finishing undefeated. The

interested in starting lacrosse programmes for their pupils.

Ladies 2nd team finished 3rd in a competitive Western 1A League.

We are looking to expand this side of the Club in the coming year

Both Ladies 1st and the Men’s 1st reached the semi finals of the

with the aim of perhaps setting up a Lacrosse Club in Exeter for

BUCS Knockout competition. This was a first for the Men’s 1st team

non-students. As a Club, we’re also very proud to have raised

and the second year running for the Ladies 1st team and included

over £3000 for our nominated charity last year: The Darlington

beating old rivals Loughborough in the Quarter Finals.

Foundation, which supports students in Higher Education in

The success of our teams in thanks in no small part to our coaching,

South Sudan.

delivered by our student coaches and our Sports Scholars. This

Our annual Alumni Game in March saw an alumni team return to

filtered down the club and all members benefited from their

Exeter to play against our current 1st team. It was a great success

expertise. Our Beginners Men’s Team won ‘Fresh Fest’ (a series of

and we would like to thank all of the alumni who came back to get

beginner’s lacrosse tournaments) in both Bath, and Exeter. The

involved.

tournaments saw eight universities come together and compete

This coming season, we are fortunate that the High Performance

Megan Russell

at our home pitches.

(Exercise and Sports Science, 2009)

We are extremely grateful to our two American Scholars who acted

which will be hugely beneficial to the Club. Combined with the

as Player Coaches for the whole Men’s side of the Club, and to the

addition of a Men’s second team in BUCS for the first time, we are

University’s High Performance Unit for enabling this. They both

looking to add to our BUCS success of last season and attain even

went above and beyond what was expected of them and were

more points for the University.

fantastic additions to the Club.

Unit has appointed a High Performance Manager for Lacrosse,

The Lacrosse Club continues to develop both on and off the field of play and we’re looking forward to another great year ahead.

Emily Zaborski and Rex Carter (Lacrosse Club Captains 2012-2013)

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Sport at the Cornwall Campus

The University of Exeter’s Cornwall Campus offers an excellent university experience in stunning surroundings. Sport forms a major part of this experience for students studying here as the sporting offering in Cornwall continues to go from strength to strength.

The FXU (Falmouth & Exeter Students’ Union) are proud to support

shown by students’ unions in creating an environment for

a wide range of student-led sport clubs which are open to all

Game-inspired activity and FXU were one of only 20 student

University of Exeter students studying in Cornwall. In 2011/12, 32

unions to achieve Silver Accreditation.

Sports Clubs contributed to our greatest membership ever with over 3000 students involved in a club or society.

29 University of Exeter students have been accepted onto the FXU Sports Scholarship Scheme, offering financial support to enable

To further aid our sporting provision and to ensure we keep the

students to continue towards their sporting aspirations and

interests of the student body central in all that we do, we have

represent the University in competition.

introduced a new Sabbatical position in the form of a Vice President, Participation and earlier this year Kasia Drinkwater was elected by the student body to take up this role.

The FXU Volunteering Scheme, in its first year of activity, gives FXU students the chance to volunteer in the local community. It is a flexible scheme which supports students in whatever capacity

We also held the FXU Awards for the first time in March. This is set

they wish to volunteer, be it to coach their favourite sport to school

to become an annual event with the slogan ‘Appreciate, Nominate,

children, help out with a local club, run a sports event for their

Celebrate’ and is an opportunity to recognise student activity and

fellow students or the community or get involved in the

achievements and includes awards for Sports Clubs, Committee

organisation of sport. The scheme provides students with essential

members and an overall Sportsman and Sportswoman of the year.

training and support to find a placement to suit their interests and

In the run-up to the London 2012 Olympic Games, FXU hosted ‘Tremough 2012’. We opened the campus for the local community to interact with students to enjoy a number of sporting and cultural

rewards students for volunteering. Every 10 hours of volunteering is converted into £100 of funding towards a sport related qualification. 34 students have taken part in the scheme in Year 1.

activities showcasing the fantastic opportunities on offer in

We look forward to introducing more students to the scheme

Cornwall and at the Tremough Campus. Throughout the day

next year.

members of the public and students were able to explore the campus and visit over 50 stalls showcasing various sports, activities, charities, voluntary organisations and local enterprises. FXU was awarded Silver Accreditation through the Be a Champion initiative for the Tremough 2012 project. This award recognises the effort

The last 3 years as a student studying on the Cornwall Campus have definitely been the best of my life and being an active member of a number of clubs and societies has played a huge part.

Kasia Drinkwater FXU Vice President Participation

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EURFC Look to the Future

The University of Exeter Men’s Rugby Union Club, or EURFC as it is more commonly known, continues to offer a fantastic experience for students both on and off the field of play.

I played Rugby during my time at Exeter and some of my best memories are because of my involvement with the Club, both on and off the pitch.

We work very closely with Exeter Chiefs who provide much of our

The big success story of last season was the 5th team, competing in

coaching to ensure that our squads receive the very best support.

BUCS competition for the very first time. Keith’s vision was for this

We regularly work with a number of their 1st team players and

team to be a Fresher’s XV and to act as the EURFC Nursery. The team

many students have gone on to join the Chiefs Academy in recent

exceeded all expectations and finished top of their league, having

years. Last season’s Chiefs squad, which finished 5th in the Aviva

won all 11 games against opposition including a number of other

Premiership, featured a number of Exeter alumni including 1st

university 1st and 2nd teams. The side also reached the final of the

team regulars Neil Clark, James Hanks and Haydn Thomas.

BUCS Western Conference Cup (a regional knockout competition)

The University’s High Performance Unit provides invaluable support to the Club and ensures the ongoing development of our many Rugby Scholars. Director of Men’s Rugby, Keith Fleming, oversees the Club’s development and much of our success is thanks to his

Ollie Cummings (Exercise and Sports Science, 2000)

and were unlucky to lose to Cardiff’s 2nd team in their only competitive loss of the season. Off the back of this success, we have entered a record 6th team into BUCS competition next year and we hope to see further success here in the season ahead.

tireless work. The infamous Duckes Meadows remains the spiritual

In another first for EURFC, we also entered a side into a regional

home of EURFC but the 1st XV now play at the University’s Topsham

league this year against non-student teams. We powered to the top

Sports Ground. Facility improvements are ongoing and it is rapidly

of the league, gaining promotion and giving many more members

becoming one of the very best homes of University Rugby in

a chance to play competitive rugby. We now plan to enter a second

the UK.

team into this league for the season ahead.

While the 2011/12 season was a disappointing one overall by the

The 2012/13 season looks set to be an extremely successful one for

high standards of EURFC, there were a number of both team and

EURFC as we seek to build on the successes of last year. A date for

individual achievements over the season. We continue to attract

all EURFC alumni diaries is Wednesday 13th February, when the 1st

huge numbers of students to the club and last season we fielded

XV take on Bath once more in the annual Varsity fixture at Sandy

five teams into various levels of BUCS (British Universities and

Park. It would be great to see as many Club Alumni there as

Colleges Sport) competition.

possible to lend their moral and vocal support!

In November the 1st XV were victorious against the University of

Rugby at Exeter has developed hugely in recent years and we

Bath in the annual Rugby Varsity fixture at Sandy Park, home of

attract many talented players to the University. Players at all levels

Exeter Chiefs. The game finished 16 - 14 and was a thrilling

in the Club receive quality coaching and benefit from our close links

encounter from start to finish.

with Exeter Chiefs.

The 2nd team ended the season in joint 3rd position in a

Rory Macrae

competitive BUCS Western 1A League, finishing with the second

EURFC Alumni Secretary

highest points difference and recording a resounding 29–0 victory over the eventual league winners.

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Alumni Golf Day

The seventh annual Alumni Golf Day took place on Friday 7 September at Worplesdon Golf Club, Surrey. 76 University of Exeter alumni from six decades took part. John Gilbert (Economics, 1972) reports on another enjoyable and successful event:

What a wonderful day! The sky was blue, the sun shone brightly

Following the speeches of thanks, the traditional Golf Day auction

and the immaculate course and excellent clubhouse provided many

took place, brilliantly organised by Rod Alexander. Over the past six

memories for the 18 teams.

years the alumni golf days have raised some £45,000 towards golf

This year’s Stableford competition winners, following a countback, were the 1990s team of Alex Lawton, Matt Heal, Mike Atkinson and Paul Atkinson, just edging out the mixed 1970s/1980s team of Danny Smith, Jon Whiteley, Dave Millard and Mark Taylor. Both teams scored 84 points.

Mike Berners-Price took the straightest drive prize, while former golf scholar Dave Corben was the nearest to the pin on the picturesque 10th hole, inches away from holing an ace.

This year five current golf scholars participated and Craig Townsend, Director of Golf, thanked the alumni for their tremendous support over the past six years which has enabled Exeter to climb to fourth in the British Universities Golf Rankings. Exeter now boasts 11 scholars with a handicap of scratch or better compared to just

scholarships. This year, nearly £11,000 was raised. £1,750 was contributed by the ‘Cutting Edge’ raffle, which was held in memory of Alumni Golf Day joint founder Chris Edge, who sadly died in late 2010.

Next year, the Alumni Golf Day will move to St George’s Hill Golf

It was great to meet so many people at the Alumni Golf Day. I’ll definitely come to this event as an alumnus in future years and support the University’s Golf Programme.

Club following four very successful years at Worplesdon. The date is fixed for Friday 16 August 2013. We hope to host a full house for the fourth successive year. Cost of the day will be £95.

Attendees were also informed of the annual Northcote Trophy Alumni v Students match. Last March the students just managed to hold onto the trophy for the second successive year. Next year’s challenge is to field a team of 10-12 alumni to give it a Ryder Cup

Laurie Potter

feel – and regain the trophy.

(current Golf Scholar)

three in 2008.

The Alumni Golf day was once again expertly organised by alumni John Gilbert and Rod Alexander (History, 1971).

The University of Exeter would like to extend our sincere thanks to both for their continued support of the High Performance Golf Programme.

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BLAST FROM THE PAST

Class of 1958 Reunion On Saturday 8 September, the PE Diploma Class of 1958 held a

In the afternoon, the reunion moved on to Streatham Campus

reunion on St Luke’s Campus which was attended by 19 of their

where Director of Sport Phil Attwell gave a tour of the sports

cohort. Geoff Gearing and Keith Mollard organised the event

facilities and talked through the £8.1m building programme

which was attended by alumni from as far away as Canada and

which was well underway. Alumni Officer Simon Tyson (Exercise

New Zealand. During the morning the group were treated to

and Sports Sciences, 2008) then led the group to the Forum to

presentations from Dr Richard Winsley, Director of Education and

look around the facilities there including the 400-seat Alumni

Associate Director of the Children’s Health and Exercise Research

Auditorium.

Centre, and Will Katene, Subject Leader for Exeter’s Physical Education PGCE.

In the evening a dinner was held in Cloisters Restaurant on St. Luke’s Campus. Guest speaker and fellow Luke’s Alumnus Julian Tagg (Education, 1978) spoke of his life from childhood to becoming Chief Executive at Exeter City FC.

Francis Angle We were extremely saddened to learn of the death of Francis (Fran) Angle (Education, 1958) in May. Fran had been Secretary of the St Luke’s Club and had remained extremely active in the role right up to his passing. He will be remembered fondly by many.

Fred Davies (Physics, 1954) has taken over as Secretary of the St Luke’s Club.

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For many people, involvement in sport is a defining factor in their enjoyment time spent at the University of Exeter. We had a fantastic response to our appeal for memories and photos of Exeter Sport in the last edition of the Sports Report.

As a result we are creating a dedicated Sports Alumni section on our website which will chart our history through the ages. From our early origins as a collection of schools and colleges established in the middle of the nineteenth century to the founding of the University of Exeter in 1955 and the incorporation of St Luke’s College of Education in 1978, sport has always played a significant role in our activities and our identity.

Andrew Beattie (Exercise and Sports Science, 2001) in action at the former County Ground in the annual Rugby Varsity fixture against Swansea in 2001. Andrew went on to win 238 caps for Bath and captained England A.

Chris (Jack) Pashley (Physics, 1958) shared this photo of the Boat Club in 1955. Chris rowed at number 7 for the University’s 2nd XIII.

David Bull (Sociology, 1961) sent in this image of the

The Women’s Hockey Team of 2002 reached the final of

Men’s Football 3rd team from 1959. David is pictured

the BUSA (British Universities Sports Association, now

on the far left of the front row and was also AU

BUCS) Championship held at the National Hockey

Secretary 1960-61. He suggests that perhaps the

Stadium, then based in Milton Keynes. Sarah Thomas

fact that only ten players are pictured explains

(front row, middle) has gone on to win 69 caps for

why they lost so often!

Wales and 65 caps for Great Britain and was part of the Bronze medal winning Team GB squad at the 2012 Olympic Games.

If you would like to share any sporting memories of your time at Exeter please get in touch with us at SportsAlumni@exeter.ac.uk

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