Bath is one of the leading Universities sitting in 6th place in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2020. We are a campus University which was also ranked 4th overall out of 122 in the THE Student Experience Survey 2018. We run an integrated British Triathlon World Class Programme and University of Bath Triathlon Centre. Involving both a large recreational squad and two performance squads for full time athletes and students.
Facilities and Training Environment
Bath has a 50m swimming pool which also can be made into two 25m pools, there is also a swimming lake that we use during the summer months. There is a wide variety of riding both on and off road. For key bike sessions we use both a criterium circuit, along with off road trails and a BMX track. Running in Bath is also varied with trail running, canal running and paved bike tracks being used by the triathletes. For our key sessions we use an off road circuit along with an indoor and outdoor running track.
Squad Standards and Eligibility
We use an application process for selection to both the BUCS Performance Group and the High Performance Squad, where athletes will be selected based on their top three performances, along with their ability to enhance the Bath Triathlon Centre environment. The BUCS Performance Group is for students of the University of Bath and the High Performance Squad is for non-students of the university.
Squad Standards
| Swim | Run | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Female | Male | Female | |
| Performance | 4:40 | 5:00 | 9:15 | 10:15 |
| Development | 5:00 | 5:30 | 9:50 | 10:50 |
Training at Bath
There are 5 coached swim sessions, 1 bike session, 2 run sessions and 2 S&C sessions a week. Coached sessions run throughout the year. You can watch the videos below from Bath Triathlon Centre coaches and athletes to gain a greater insight into life as an athlete in Bath.
Lead Coach
Lead coach, Rhys Davey, tells us more about the programme.
Assistant Coach
Assistant coach and South West Academy Lead, Blair Cartmell, tells us more about the programme.
High Performance Squad Athlete
High Performance squad athlete, Leon Chevalier, tells us more about the programme
High Performance Squad Athlete
High Performance squad athlete, Sarah Jane Walker, tells us more about the programme
Athletic Union Club
The student union triathlon club has a large group of athletes (120) which is a fully integrated part of the Bath Triathlon Centre pathway, allowing for athletes to develop into performance athletes if appropriate. The club has 4 coached swim sessions, 2 coached bike sessions, 2 coached run sessions along with a number of group sessions. More information on the student union triathlon club can be found here.
Scholarships and Support
The University of Bath has a number of scholarships available to performance athletes, more information on scholarships can be found here. There is also S&C, lifestyle and physio support available to athletes in the BUCS performance group. Additionally, the university is a TASS recognised support centre.
Finding Out More
The university has several open days throughout the year with the opportunity to speak to triathlon representatives. Please visit the university website for more information on courses and living in Bath or the Team Bath website for more information on performance sport in Bath.
