The Latest Sports News from the University of Gloucestershire
A new tubing slope at The Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre provides the perfect opportunity for thrill-seekers to experience a winter sport with a difference. Snow tubing involves hurtling down a steep slope inside a large inflatable ring. The ring can spin as you descend, at speed, further adding to the excitement. The sport is […]
Gloucestershire fitness enthusiast Kieran Bevan is using sport to encourage men to open up about their mental health, creating a community where exercise goes beyond physical fitness. Combining weightlifting, gymnastics and cardiovascular exercise, CrossFit is a demanding form of fitness that challenges athletes across a range of disciplines. “Men just need a space where they […]
Gloucester Rowing Club have big aspirations as the club has it sights set on the prestigious Thames Competition of Henley Royal Regatta, with 30 events and five categories on the historic water that’s been raced on since 1839. Izaak Jones, a Gloucester Rowing Club member has high hopes of qualifying for the competition. “The ultimate […]
“I was in an engineering career, which I wasn’t really happy with for one, so I was already contemplating, ‘What’s going to be my next step?’”. Fitness kick-boxing instructor, Matt Rudman, has described what influenced his decision to try a different career path. It wasn’t until Rudman decided to do a course as an assistant […]
Clay Piegon shooter Mitchell Brooker-Smith has set his sights on Olympic gold in Los Angeles, saying he can “absolutely” qualify for the coveted event. The 22-year-old has had a successful career on the circuit for his young age. Having competed all around the world in the likes of Morocco, Qatar and Greece, where he has […]
Skates scraping ice, pads bracing for impact and pucks hit the back of the net. It is fast, physical, and steadily gaining ground in the UK. Ice Hockey. The rink is cold, and it will get into your bones. Well, it is definitely in Douglas. “I played goalkeeper for 40 years. My father played before […]
It was a wholly victorious day of darts for University of Gloucestershire Darts on Wednesday, as the A and B teams both secured vital victories versus the University of Birmingham. The two sides were separated by just six legs difference at the top of the league going into the matches, with the hosts, Gloucestershire, the […]
“We’re trying to bring a new look to what snooker clubs should be like,” stated Maxi Lounge owner Matt Lancaster ahead of the venue’s opening on Saturday, October 25. The facility, in Yate Shopping Centre, boasts 17 billiards tables – including top-quality Star heated snooker tables, Mosconi Cup snooker tables and a Chinese eight-ball table […]
University of Gloucestershire (UOG) darts opened their season with two wins as both the As and Bs beat University of Leicester (UOL) 8-3 and 6-5 respectively. The UDUK Central West division got underway on Wednesday, 15 October as University of Gloucestershire hosted University of Leicester at the Dick Whittington in Gloucester. View this post on Instagram A […]
ADC Stroud member Paul Meyer believes “the format and organisation is really gaining a bit of momentum” as he describes the growth of darts in the local area. Currently, the Vault 11.0 series is well underway with events across the country. The Carlton Club in Stroud is beginning to boast sell-out tournaments every Wednesday and […]
We see it all the time, football players scoring against former teams. Factors such as heightened emotion like anger or determination, or the familiarity of tactics through knowing the team’s playing style and weaknesses from their time as a player. In most cases it comes down to motivation and a desire to prove themselves against a former side. […]