Time to celebrate for University sports clubs!

Athletes and clubs recognised for outstanding performaces

The University of Manchester sports clubs have lots of reasons to be purple and proud, after an amazing season in the British Universities and Colleges Sports Leagues (BUCS). Manchester finished 8th in the overall points table, equalling their highest place finish since BUCS began.

Club members, from 42 University sports clubs, came together to celebrate at the Athletic Union Annual Awards Dinner last Friday. Awards were distributed to individuals and clubs who made a significant contribution to sport this year. The award winners were: 

Club of the Year - Swimming; Team of the Year -  Karate; Club Official of the Year - Michael Poynton (Swimming); Sportsman of the Year - Joshua Smith (Men’s Waterpolo); Sportswoman of the Year - Rebecca Guy (Swimming); Fresher of the Year - Sophie Crosley (Women’s Hockey); Purple Pride - Women’s Football; Most Improved Club of the Year - Squash; Coach of the Year - Stuart Leicester (Men’s Football); Laski Cup - Melanie Smith (Women’s Hockey) and RT Unsworth - Oliver Lancaster (Men’s Rugby Union).

Agi Duhig, AU Chair, said “Finishing 8^th in the overall points table is just the icing on the cake, after one of the most successful seasons for Sport at The University of Manchester. There has been many highlights including Rugby Varsity, BUCS Champs, building a ski slope outside university place and a particular favourite of mine, bringing the Christie Championship shield back home! I want to say a big thank you to all our club members, coaches and staff for their dedication and support!”

View photos from the AU Awards Dinner at www.flickr.com/photos/sportmanchester

Date confirmed for Two Cities Boat Race!

Saturday 19th May 2012, from 12:30pm at Salford Quays!

The much anticipated Two Cities Boat Race will take place on Saturday 19th May from 12:30pm at Salford Quays. The annual varsity event sees boat clubs from The University of Manchester and University of Salford go head to head in a series of races starting from the Salford Water Sports Centre and finishing at the Lowry bridge.

This year the boat race will form part of a bigger celebration to welcome the start of the London 2012 Games Time in the Northwest. ‘Looping the Loop’ is an Olympic inspired cultural journey featuring art, sport, theatrical performances, interactive experiences and community events around the impressive backdrop of MediaCityUK, Lowry and Imperial War Museum, The Quays and Old Trafford football ground.

More information go to www.twocitiesboatrace.co.uk

A night of awards for Campus Sport winners!

League and throphy winners ofcicially announced!

A jam packed Squirrels Bar was the venue for the Campus Sport awards evening 2011-12. Over 30 team arrived to witness league and trophy winners and runners up commended at the annual ceremony! 

Medics teams were the big winners of the evening, walking away with both the Premiership trophy and the Roy Little Cup in the 11-a-side league and also picked up the top tournament spot and Division 1 Cup in the Mixed Hockey. 

For a full honours list 2011-12 please go to www.sport.manchester.ac.uk/honours-list-2011-12  

Manchester bring home Christie Championship title!

A confident performance secures another win for Manchester!

The University of Manchester have regained their Christie Championship shield after a confident show, secured countless winning performances, across a spectrum of sports. 

Christie Championships, is the oldest inter-University competition after the Oxbridge boat race, and is a highlight on the sporting calendar of the 3 participating universities: Manchester, Leeds and this year’s hosts Liverpool.

Despite the treacherous weather conditions making play very difficult, more than 100 matches were played and 20 different sports represented on the day.

With wins from Cricket and Men’s volleyball already in the bag and a great start from Ski, Hockey and Lacrosse it wasn’t long before Manchester had the Championships firmly in their grasp.

The weather certainly hadn’t dampened spirits, as a lively crowd of anxious athletes waited to hear the final results.  But the hard work had paid off and a celebrations began as Manchester were crowed Champions once again!

Discounted offer at the Manchester Aquatics Centre!

Offer available for a limited time only to staff and students!

Get a 6 month gym and swim membership from the Manchester Aquatics Centre for just £99 with the option to include classes or spa for an extra £26. Offer is available for a limited period only. Please contact the Aquatics Centre on 0161 275 9450 for more information.