Elite sport
UWE Bristol provides financial, medical and training support to national and international athletes in a wide range of sports, all of whom are studying at UWE. Through membership of the Advanced Athletes Group athletes receive a personally designed support programme that runs throughout the year and draws on the wide range of expertise available within the University. Members of the Advanced Athletes Group are eligible to apply for a sports bursary, valued at up to £1000 per year, which can be spent on any training or competition related expense
Advanced Athlete Group
The Advanced Athletes Group provides members with a variety of services ranging from physiotherapy to nutritional consultations and strength training. Keynote seminar sessions are also held with experts in the fields of coaching, sports science and elite performance. Each athlete undergoes an individual evaluation and develops an action plan fo their period of study at UWE.
Athletes on the programme have represented a variety of sports including Athletics, Hockey, Water Polo, Ice Hockey, Triathlon, Canoeing, Equestrian, Rowing and Karate. All have represented their country or Great Britain at major championships.
Advanced Athlete Group further information
Sports Bursaries
The University makes available several Sports Bursaries each year, to a maximum of £3000. Applicants would normally be athletes performing at National/International Level, in an Olympic Sport. At the discretion of the Head of Sport, bursaries may be awarded to performers in other sports. All bursary recipients must initially join Advanced Athletes Group.
Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme;
UWE Bristol is a full member of TASS, the government funded support scheme for athletes in higher and further education.
Current Members of the Advanced Athletes Group
| Olly Barrett | American Football |
| David Border | Rowing |
| Ellie Brown | Dressage |
| Jon Codling | Hockey |
| Jonathon Crawford | Table Tennis |
| Luke Dunbar | Cycling |
| Andy Edwards | Hockey |
| Grant Fullerton | Rowing |
| Rachel Greener | Table Tennis |
| James Hall | Rowing |
| Michael Harris | Squash |
| Toby Honey | Badminton |
| Julia Hussey | Eventing |
| Olivia Hyman | Powerlifting |
| Lauren Love | Trampolining |
| Alex Miller | Rowing |
| Ed Miller | Hockey |
| Olly Miller | Rowing |
| Adam Morgan | Eventing |
| Kesav Nair | American Football |
| Eden Ormerod | Polo |
| Matt Pierce | Volleyball |
| Sam Quinette-Hayes | Rowing |
| Jonathon Smith-Willis | Rowing |
| Richard Springham | Hockey |
| Ben Thomas | Mountain Bike |
| Natalie Trinder | Rowing |
| Dan West | Squash |
