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<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>Sport</strong><br />
ANNUAL REVIEW 2005 – 2006
Steve Forrest Insight Visual<br />
I am delighted to welcome you to this compendium <strong>of</strong> sporting activity<br />
and achievements during the last academic year across the <strong>University</strong>.<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> is proud <strong>of</strong> its scholar sportsmen and women whose<br />
excellence in the sporting arena so <strong>of</strong>ten goes hand in hand with success<br />
in academia. We are keen to improve the quality and range <strong>of</strong> athletic<br />
facilities available to our students, and the new <strong>Sport</strong>s Centre proposed<br />
for West <strong>Cambridge</strong> features prominently in the <strong>Cambridge</strong> 800th<br />
Anniversary Campaign. You can find out more about this ambitious<br />
proposal in these pages.<br />
I wish you a successful sporting year ahead.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Alison Richard<br />
Vice-Chancellor
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE SPORT<br />
ANNUAL REVIEW 2005 – 2006<br />
Contents<br />
Community sports report 4<br />
Groundsman award 4<br />
A new sports centre for <strong>Cambridge</strong> 5<br />
Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme 11<br />
The Hawks 12<br />
The Ospreys 13<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Amateur Boxing Club 16<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Association Football Club 16<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Women's Association Football Club 18<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Athletics Club 21<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Cockerels Badminton Club 22<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Basketball Club 23<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Women's Basketball Club 23<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Boat Club 26<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Women's Boat Club 27<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Bowmen 29<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Canoe Club 30<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Cricket Club 30<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Women's Cricket Club 31<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Cruising Club 33<br />
Cruising Club: Windsurfing 34<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Cycling Club 36<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Eton Fives Club 36<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Fencing Club 38<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Fives Club 40<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Gliding Club 41<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Golf Club 41<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Gymnastics Club 42<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Hare and Hounds (Cross Country) 44<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Hockey Club 45<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Women's Hockey Club 47<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Ice Hockey Club 49<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Women's Ice Hockey Club 50<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Judo Club 51<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Karate Club 52<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Lacrosse Club 54<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Women’s Lacrosse Club 55<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Lawn Tennis Club 56<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Lightweight Rowing Club 59<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Modern Pentathlon Club 60<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Ladies Netball Club 62<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Orienteering Club 64<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Polo Club 65<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Powerlifting Club 65<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Real Tennis Club 66<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Revolver & Pistol Club 68<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Riding Club 69<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Rifle Association 70<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Rugby Union Football Club 71<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Women's Rugby Union Football Club 73<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Amateur Rugby League Football Club 75<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Ski and Snowboarding Club 76<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Small Bore Club 77<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Squash Rackets Club 78<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Swimming & Waterpolo Club 79<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Table Tennis Club 82<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Trampoline Club 84<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Volleyball Club 85<br />
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A WORD FROM THE CHAIRMAN<br />
As Chairman <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>Sport</strong>s Syndicate I am delighted<br />
to introduce this first Annual Review <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sport</strong> at <strong>Cambridge</strong>.<br />
The diversity, range and achievements <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cambridge</strong> students in<br />
the sporting arena during the last academic year were<br />
significant in many areas.<br />
Academic excellence was matched by some outstanding<br />
performances and the same hunger for pre-eminence which is<br />
so characteristic <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cambridge</strong> students.<br />
The <strong>Sport</strong>s Syndicate has been pleased to see many<br />
developments and improvements over the year and our thanks<br />
must go to Tony Lemons, Director <strong>of</strong> Physical Education, for<br />
overseeing these with his team based at Fenner’s.<br />
We have reports from nearly all sports clubs registered with the<br />
<strong>Sport</strong>s Syndicate, as well as news <strong>of</strong> plans for the<br />
much-anticipated <strong>Sport</strong>s Centre at West <strong>Cambridge</strong>.<br />
Dr Jeremy Fairbrother<br />
Trinity College<br />
Chairman<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>Sport</strong>s Syndicate<br />
www.sport.cam.ac.uk
A WORD FROM THE DIRECTOR<br />
What is so special about <strong>Cambridge</strong><br />
that you would want to spend 22 years<br />
working to develop sport at that<br />
<strong>University</strong>? I am frequently asked this<br />
question by colleagues working in<br />
national centres <strong>of</strong> excellence or<br />
governing bodies <strong>of</strong> sport. This is<br />
currently followed by a polite enquiry<br />
as to whether I'm joining the 2012<br />
Olympic Organising Team? I have<br />
answered these questions in different<br />
ways at different times but I'm still<br />
perplexed as to why people ask the<br />
question… Why wouldn't one enjoy<br />
working at <strong>Cambridge</strong>?<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> is exciting. A<br />
combination <strong>of</strong> bright multi-talented<br />
students and academics at the cutting<br />
edge. <strong>University</strong> politics, a daily<br />
challenge for anyone with a cause<br />
they believe in. Sustaining<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong>'s reputation for <strong>of</strong>fering an<br />
all-round education extending beyond<br />
the pure discipline <strong>of</strong> academic study<br />
and embracing such a variety <strong>of</strong><br />
cultural and sporting activities, this is a<br />
cause worth standing up for, even in a<br />
small way.<br />
The <strong>University</strong>'s Mission Statement<br />
acknowledges that these cultural and<br />
sporting activities must play an integral<br />
part in <strong>University</strong> life, but with higher<br />
education becoming a global market<br />
place, <strong>Cambridge</strong> must move in order<br />
to remain competitive, both in its<br />
academic disciplines and in other areas<br />
in order to attract the best available<br />
students. At first sight, <strong>Cambridge</strong><br />
appears to be well catered for in terms<br />
<strong>of</strong> its sports provision. The national<br />
publicity attracted by the Varsity<br />
Matches, in particular, the Boat Race<br />
and the Varsity Rugby match, coupled<br />
with the wonderful College playing<br />
fields, shields major deficiencies in the<br />
provision for sport as compared with<br />
many other universities. A number <strong>of</strong><br />
sports are relatively well catered for at<br />
elite <strong>University</strong> team level: cricket,<br />
rowing, rugby and athletics have made<br />
significant progress through investment<br />
in their facilities in recent years,<br />
although all <strong>University</strong> sports clubs<br />
struggle for funds. Most other sports,<br />
especially indoor sports, have poor or<br />
non-existent facilities at <strong>University</strong><br />
representative level. Individual Colleges,<br />
<strong>of</strong> course, provide their own students<br />
with a range <strong>of</strong> facilities for College<br />
level sport but not all Colleges have<br />
the means or the land to do this, so<br />
provision at this level is variable.<br />
Indoor sports have consistently missed<br />
out on <strong>University</strong> and College funding.<br />
The absence <strong>of</strong> a <strong>University</strong> sports hall<br />
and a swimming pool are two glaring<br />
examples <strong>of</strong> facilities that are found in<br />
almost all universities who would<br />
consider themselves world leaders.<br />
Almost 80% <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>'s sports<br />
clubs have no training or competition<br />
venues and compete for expensive and<br />
frequently congested City facilities.<br />
Individual students who wish to train<br />
for fitness for health-related reasons<br />
have to use the cramped Fitness Suite<br />
and out <strong>of</strong> date Circuit Room and<br />
gymnasium at Fenner's, all <strong>of</strong> which<br />
are permanently in use and massively<br />
over-subscribed.<br />
The competitive structure provided by<br />
the Colleges, combined with the<br />
strong historic base <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> clubs,<br />
remains <strong>Cambridge</strong>'s strength. We<br />
now have a great opportunity with the<br />
inclusion <strong>of</strong> the West <strong>Cambridge</strong><br />
<strong>Sport</strong>s Centre in the <strong>Cambridge</strong> 800th<br />
Anniversary Campaign to take sport a<br />
quantum step forward. But as many<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> captains will be saying to<br />
their players, the time for talking is<br />
over; we must now go out and do the<br />
job. We must now raise the funds;<br />
nothing else remains in our path. Now<br />
that is an exciting challenge for all<br />
sporting alumni but one that we have<br />
to achieve if sport is to retain its<br />
important and valued place in<br />
<strong>University</strong> life.<br />
Tony Lemons, Director <strong>of</strong> Physical<br />
Education: (A version <strong>of</strong> this article<br />
appreared previously in Varsity)<br />
Tony Lemons (left) with Sir David Trippier,<br />
Chair <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cambridge</strong>shire Horizons, and<br />
The Rt Hon Richard Caborn MP, Minister<br />
for <strong>Sport</strong>, launching a <strong>Sport</strong>s Strategy for<br />
the East <strong>of</strong> England.<br />
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COMMUNITY SPORTS REPORT<br />
The Community <strong>Sport</strong> Project was<br />
launched by the Physical Education<br />
Department in 2003. By engaging<br />
<strong>University</strong> staff and students as<br />
volunteers, the scheme aims to assist<br />
local groups and organisations to<br />
maintain existing levels <strong>of</strong> sports<br />
provision, improve accessibility and to<br />
develop innovative, new opportunities<br />
for participation sport, exercise and<br />
health-related activities. A key element<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Community <strong>Sport</strong>s Project is the<br />
Volunteer Coaching Scheme (VCS).<br />
Staff and students from the <strong>University</strong><br />
are recruited to help run sports<br />
activities run by schools, clubs,<br />
charities and the City Council. In<br />
return for a commitment <strong>of</strong> 10 hours,<br />
the volunteer is <strong>of</strong>fered the<br />
opportunity <strong>of</strong> free training to either<br />
develop their coaching skills, or to<br />
qualify them as a coach. To date, 102<br />
volunteers have completed 1,249<br />
hours <strong>of</strong> voluntary work in regular<br />
coaching placements or at community<br />
events.<br />
Groundsman award<br />
The man responsible for preparing<br />
cricket pitches at Fenners for the past<br />
26 years has been awarded UCCE<br />
(<strong>University</strong> Centre <strong>of</strong> Cricketing<br />
Excellence) Groundsman <strong>of</strong> the Year<br />
2006.<br />
The annual award from the England<br />
and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)<br />
recognizes outstanding pitch<br />
preparation and maintenance across a<br />
number <strong>of</strong> categories. It was presented<br />
at a dinner in February attended by<br />
groundsmen from around the country.<br />
John Moden started work at Fenner's in<br />
1981 aged just 16. His first job had<br />
been as a gardener at Corpus Christi<br />
College but he soon found that he was<br />
more interested in looking after the<br />
The biggest community event <strong>of</strong> 2006<br />
was the Science <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sport</strong> weekend<br />
held in March as part <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cambridge</strong><br />
Science Festival. Our events began on<br />
Friday 17th when we invited school<br />
parties <strong>of</strong> children to test their<br />
sporting attributes on our interactive<br />
displays and activities. Eighty nine<br />
participants tried to out-do each other<br />
(and especially their teachers) on the<br />
activities, which included batak wall,<br />
sprint test, electronic goal, stationary<br />
bike test and vertical jump. The<br />
children were also able to see how<br />
their muscles work in 3D when<br />
rowing, thanks to new technology<br />
developed by the Signal Processing<br />
Group <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Engineering Department. On Saturday<br />
18th March the event was opened up<br />
to the public and was attended by 363<br />
people in the space <strong>of</strong> 4 hours. To<br />
complete the weekend, Chris Scott,<br />
Head Cricket Coach for the <strong>University</strong>,<br />
bravely invited 60 young people into<br />
the Indoor Cricket School at Fenner's<br />
on the Sunday and gave them some<br />
fun and energetic coaching to improve<br />
batting and bowling techniques.<br />
grass in First Court than planting, so<br />
the Head Gardener recommended he<br />
might be more suited to a<br />
groundsman's role.<br />
The biggest challenge he has is battling<br />
with the elements, trying to keep the<br />
pitch dry through summer showers.<br />
“All groundsmen spend their time<br />
fighting nature to produce the best<br />
playing surface possible. On the day <strong>of</strong><br />
a match we have to stay alert the<br />
whole time, ready to pull on the covers<br />
should it rain or carry out repairs.”<br />
“This award is excellent. It is very nice<br />
to get to the end <strong>of</strong> a season and know<br />
that you have been recognised for all<br />
the hard work you have put in.”<br />
Another successful community event<br />
in 2006 was the <strong>Cambridge</strong> Evening<br />
Mile, organised by the Community<br />
<strong>Sport</strong>s Scheme for <strong>Sport</strong> Relief. The<br />
event, which was held on Saturday<br />
15th July, saw over 160 “Milers”<br />
completing the mile. The weather was<br />
perfect for the runners, joggers and<br />
walkers who had to complete four<br />
laps <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> running track at<br />
Wilberforce Road. Some came in fancy<br />
dress, three wheelchair-users<br />
completed the course and many<br />
parents were seen jogging round with<br />
their children. There was a lovely<br />
atmosphere and most importantly, lots<br />
<strong>of</strong> money was raised for <strong>Sport</strong> Relief.<br />
Plans for the Community <strong>Sport</strong>s<br />
Scheme in 2007 include the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> sports sessions for the<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> Refugee Support Group<br />
and Cam Sight (support for people<br />
with visual impairments), and specific<br />
targeting <strong>of</strong> support for groups in the<br />
most deprived areas <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cambridge</strong>.
A New <strong>Sport</strong>s Centre<br />
for <strong>Cambridge</strong><br />
First-class sports facilities for<br />
a world-class university
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An all-round education<br />
When a prospective student applies to <strong>Cambridge</strong> they do so in the<br />
expectation <strong>of</strong> receiving a first-class education. And that means an allround<br />
education, one that extends beyond the purely academic to<br />
embrace a wide range <strong>of</strong> sporting and cultural activities.<br />
The <strong>University</strong>’s mission statement acknowledges that these activities must<br />
play an integral part in the education it provides:<br />
“The opportunities for broadening the<br />
experience <strong>of</strong> students and staff through<br />
participation in sport, music, drama, the<br />
visual arts, and other cultural activities.”<br />
With many schools finding it increasingly difficult to incorporate sport into<br />
their curricula, and to provide (or retain) adequate sports facilities, many<br />
students arrive at <strong>Cambridge</strong> without having had the opportunity to<br />
experience a wide range <strong>of</strong> sporting activities, either recreationally or<br />
competitively. If the <strong>University</strong>’s mission is to broaden the experience <strong>of</strong><br />
students then providing them with sporting opportunities <strong>of</strong> all kinds must<br />
be an important part <strong>of</strong> its remit.<br />
A competitive marketplace<br />
With higher education becoming a global marketplace and some <strong>of</strong><br />
Britain’s brightest students choosing to apply to US universities, <strong>Cambridge</strong><br />
must be able to compete. It is doing so by measurable academic criteria,<br />
coming third behind Harvard and Stanford in a recent survey <strong>of</strong> the<br />
world’s top 500 universities, but the standard <strong>of</strong> its sports facilities lags far<br />
behind. <strong>Cambridge</strong> does not even compare well with its main UK rival.<br />
Oxford has consistently invested in sport – it has had an indoor sports hall<br />
for many years, recently opened a new swimming pool and is now<br />
planning to build an indoor tennis centre. <strong>Cambridge</strong> is in danger <strong>of</strong><br />
deterring those students who perceive sport to be a non-negotiable part<br />
<strong>of</strong> their higher education.<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>Sport</strong>s Syndicate fully endorses the building <strong>of</strong> the much-needed new <strong>University</strong> <strong>Sport</strong>s Centre<br />
in West <strong>Cambridge</strong>. The Centre will provide competition facilities for nineteen <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>’s sports clubs<br />
and essential integrated training facilities and services for all <strong>University</strong> and College teams. It will make an<br />
enormous contribution to student life and to employees <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>. The world–class facilities will be the<br />
focus <strong>of</strong> sports development in the Region and will be at the cutting edge <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>’s interaction with<br />
the community. The Centre equally will meet the needs <strong>of</strong> all those individuals who choose to exercise<br />
casually at times and at levels that suit tight academic schedules.<br />
Dr Jeremy Fairbrother, Chairman <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>Sport</strong>s Syndicate
Mens sana in corpore sano<br />
More than that, access to sport should be<br />
promoted as part and parcel <strong>of</strong> daily life for all<br />
members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>. For the majority,<br />
regular exercise helps to keep the pressures <strong>of</strong><br />
academic life at bay and, research suggests, to<br />
improve their cognitive abilities. The opportunity<br />
to join a team brings with it social benefits while<br />
developing the skills <strong>of</strong> co-operation and<br />
leadership which employers are always looking<br />
for. For the gifted few, the <strong>University</strong> has an<br />
obligation to nurture their talent, and by doing<br />
so, should justifiably be able to promote itself as<br />
a centre <strong>of</strong> sporting excellence.<br />
Current facilities<br />
A few sports are well catered for at élite<br />
<strong>University</strong> team level. Cricket, rugby, rowing, and<br />
athletics have made significant investments in<br />
their facilities in recent years. Most other sports,<br />
especially indoor sports, have poor or nonexistent<br />
facilities at <strong>University</strong> representative<br />
level. Individual Colleges, <strong>of</strong> course, provide their<br />
own students with a range <strong>of</strong> facilities for<br />
College-level sport, but not all Colleges have the<br />
means or the land to do this, so provision even at<br />
this level is patchy. For the majority <strong>of</strong> staff, who<br />
do not belong to a College, it is non-existent.<br />
Indoor sports as a whole have consistently missed<br />
out on <strong>University</strong> funding. The most glaring<br />
lacunae are the absence in the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> a<br />
sports hall and a swimming pool. This deprives<br />
the swimming and water polo teams and around<br />
80% <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>’s sports clubs <strong>of</strong> a training<br />
base and competition venue. It also means<br />
students and staff who merely wish to exercise<br />
recreationally are forced to use expensive,<br />
frequently-congested City facilities.<br />
The cramped fitness suite and out-<strong>of</strong>-date<br />
circuit room and gymnasium at Fenner’s are<br />
permanently in use and massively oversubscribed.<br />
There are no full-sized basketball,<br />
netball or volleyball courts anywhere in the<br />
<strong>University</strong> and only a couple <strong>of</strong> badminton<br />
courts. Virtually all indoor Blues matches have<br />
to take place in rented venues. This state <strong>of</strong><br />
affairs is particularly disadvantageous to the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> women’s sport in the <strong>University</strong>.<br />
The story so far<br />
Back in 1998, it was agreed that the <strong>University</strong><br />
should commission a feasibility study for a new<br />
sports centre at the West <strong>Cambridge</strong> site. Not<br />
only would this address the <strong>University</strong>’s need for<br />
improved sports facilities, the sports centre was<br />
also intended to play an important part in<br />
integrating the <strong>University</strong>’s West <strong>Cambridge</strong><br />
site into the <strong>University</strong> as a whole.<br />
The architects, Arup Associates were appointed<br />
in 1999 to oversee the project, along with<br />
quantity surveyors Davis Langdon & Everest. By<br />
the end <strong>of</strong> 2000 a draft feasibility study had been<br />
approved by the <strong>University</strong> <strong>Sport</strong>s Syndicate and<br />
the West <strong>Cambridge</strong> Development Group, both<br />
<strong>of</strong> whom agreed that the plans would meet the<br />
<strong>University</strong>’s sporting requirements in the short<br />
and medium term. Arup Associates then<br />
delivered their striking conceptual design in 2001<br />
which was well received by both the local<br />
community and by the planning authority and<br />
full planning approval was granted.<br />
Plans for the new <strong>Sport</strong>s Centre<br />
The brief for the new <strong>Sport</strong>s Centre was agreed<br />
after extensive consultation with Clubs and user<br />
representatives.<br />
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The West <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>Sport</strong>s Centre will provide opportunities for all undergraduates, graduates, members <strong>of</strong><br />
staff and their families to access the most up-to-date exercise and sporting facilities in the country. Designed to<br />
meet the needs <strong>of</strong> the individual, the Centre’s fully integrated facilities and services will <strong>of</strong>fer comprehensive<br />
health-related lifestyle support, providing a focal resource for the academic community and that essential<br />
balance necessary for a healthy and progressive world-class university.<br />
Tony Lemons, Director <strong>of</strong> Physical Education.<br />
50 metre Olympic<br />
swimming pool<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the main features <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Sport</strong>s Centre<br />
will be a 50-metre Olympic swimming pool. It<br />
has been designed with a variable level floor so<br />
that different activities, such as water polo and<br />
lane swimming, can take place concurrently. The<br />
variable level floor also means that one part <strong>of</strong><br />
the pool can be raised to create a shallow area<br />
for children or disabled access. There will be<br />
seating for 500 spectators.<br />
The swimming pool will be the training and<br />
competition venue for the <strong>University</strong>’s swimming<br />
club but it will also have sufficient flexibility and<br />
capacity to accommodate recreational swimmers<br />
at all times (except during competitions).<br />
The swimming pool will also be <strong>of</strong> considerable<br />
benefit to swimming clubs outside the <strong>University</strong>,<br />
which, given the national shortage <strong>of</strong> Olympic<br />
swimming pools, will be <strong>of</strong> immense value in<br />
supporting the development <strong>of</strong> British swimming<br />
as a whole.<br />
<strong>Sport</strong>s hall, accommodating:<br />
• Two five-aside football pitches<br />
• Two basketball courts<br />
• Eight badminton courts<br />
• Two netball courts<br />
• Two volleyball courts<br />
• Space for training large groups in all the<br />
martial arts.<br />
• Seating for 1000 spectators<br />
Health club<br />
• Aerobics studio<br />
• Weight machines, free weights and<br />
aerobic machines<br />
Fencing salle<br />
• 2 fencing pistes<br />
Multi-purpose rooms<br />
Two separate rooms overlooking the foyer, which<br />
can be used for a range <strong>of</strong> activities including:<br />
• Yoga<br />
• Fitness classes<br />
• Children’s activities<br />
• Archery<br />
• Table tennis<br />
• Martial arts<br />
• Exhibitions<br />
Racket sports<br />
Separate purpose-built facilities including:<br />
• Four indoor tennis courts<br />
• Six outdoor tennis courts<br />
• Six glass-backed squash courts<br />
• Six fives courts
<strong>Sport</strong>s Science and <strong>Sport</strong>s<br />
Medicine Centre<br />
The Physical Education Centre at Fenner’s<br />
currently <strong>of</strong>fers sports science support, and in<br />
spite <strong>of</strong> limited resources does take GP referrals<br />
for staff and students suffering from depression,<br />
requiring rehabilitation after injury or help with<br />
tackling obesity. The new <strong>Sport</strong>s Centre will<br />
significantly increase the numbers that could be<br />
referred by GPs and, it is hoped, provide an<br />
open-access physiotherapy service for members.<br />
It will also support the élite sportsmen and<br />
women with state-<strong>of</strong>-the art equipment that will<br />
measure their capabilities and help to enhance<br />
their performance.<br />
Social amenities<br />
Plans include a first-floor restaurant and groundfloor<br />
café/bar, both with lakeside views. These<br />
will be open to all members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> and<br />
other users <strong>of</strong> the Centre, and will provide a<br />
valuable social facility for staff on the West<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> Site.<br />
The Centre will also be able to host exhibitions<br />
and receptions as part <strong>of</strong> lecture and conference<br />
programmes.<br />
Members will be able to book courts and sign up<br />
to classes online.<br />
Current Position<br />
We already have a site, a complete architectural<br />
design, and full planning permission.<br />
A self-sustaining business model<br />
The business model is predicated on a<br />
membership scheme for which undergraduates,<br />
postgraduates, <strong>University</strong> and College staff will<br />
all be eligible. Other people and organizations<br />
closely connected to the <strong>University</strong> (such as<br />
alumni, UCLES, <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Press) as<br />
well as clearly identifiable external groups (such<br />
as local sports clubs) will also be able to join.<br />
A sliding scale <strong>of</strong> membership charges will reflect<br />
the <strong>Sport</strong>s Centre’s primary purpose – to provide<br />
sports facilities for the <strong>University</strong>. It is intended<br />
that the <strong>Sport</strong>s Centre will be financially selfsustaining<br />
without significantly increasing the<br />
financial burden on the <strong>University</strong>.<br />
However, it should be noted that this will only be<br />
the case if all the facilities are built at once. If,<br />
for example, it was decided just to build the<br />
swimming pool, the income would not be<br />
sufficient to cover the ongoing maintenance<br />
costs.<br />
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<strong>Sport</strong> for all<br />
The new <strong>Sport</strong>s Centre will ensure that all members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> can have<br />
affordable access to first-class sports facilities, whether for an occasional game <strong>of</strong><br />
badminton, a weekly aerobics class or a daily swim.<br />
<strong>Sport</strong>ing excellence<br />
For the sporting élite at the <strong>University</strong> (and in the country as a whole) the <strong>Sport</strong>s Centre<br />
will provide the facilities they need to be able to compete at county, national and<br />
international level. A world-class training centre supported by pr<strong>of</strong>essional staff and a<br />
team <strong>of</strong> sports scientists will mean <strong>Cambridge</strong> can play an important part in nurturing<br />
the sports stars <strong>of</strong> the future.<br />
What next?<br />
£50 million needs to be found. This represents a major fundraising exercise which is<br />
being considered as one <strong>of</strong> the potential candidates for the <strong>University</strong>’s forthcoming<br />
800th anniversary appeal.<br />
A committee chaired by Sir Ge<strong>of</strong>frey Cass has been established to raise the pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> the<br />
project within the <strong>University</strong> and to canvass support for it from alumni and supporters<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>.<br />
For more information about the <strong>University</strong> <strong>Sport</strong>s Centre, please contact:<br />
Tony Lemons Jonathan Badger<br />
Director, Fenner’s Physical Education Centre <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cambridge</strong> Development Office<br />
01223 336596 01223 766200<br />
director@sport.cam.ac.uk jmhb3@cam.ac.uk<br />
Arup Associates’ conceptual designs for the sports centre are online at www.sport.cam.ac.uk<br />
(follow the links to New Facilities and Fundraising)
TALENTED ATHLETE<br />
SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME<br />
Ever heard <strong>of</strong> Chris Greensides? How<br />
about Mary Cohen or Samantha<br />
Cutts? There's little reason you should<br />
have, but in a few years (six to be<br />
precise), their names may well grace<br />
the front pages <strong>of</strong> our National<br />
Broadsheets as heroes <strong>of</strong> the London<br />
Olympics. They are just three <strong>of</strong> the<br />
nine sportsmen and women at<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> awarded places on the<br />
much prized ‘Talented Athlete<br />
Scholarship Scheme’, or TASS as it is<br />
better known, a government funded<br />
initiative which aims to bridge the<br />
gaping hole in funding for elite<br />
athletes while they are students.<br />
The programme represents a unique<br />
partnership between sport and higher<br />
and further education. Bursaries and<br />
scholarships are awarded to athletes<br />
committed to combining their sport<br />
and education. It aims to reduce the<br />
drop-out rate <strong>of</strong> talented athletes from<br />
sport by supporting and developing<br />
the talent <strong>of</strong> today for the sporting<br />
success <strong>of</strong> tomorrow.<br />
Each athlete receives £3000 worth <strong>of</strong><br />
services sourced through the <strong>University</strong><br />
to help cover the cost <strong>of</strong> coaching,<br />
training and competition expenses,<br />
sports science support, medical<br />
insurance, and treatment and lifestyle<br />
support.<br />
The list <strong>of</strong> achievements to date by<br />
TASS athletes at <strong>Cambridge</strong> is truly<br />
impressive. The majority have<br />
represented either England or Great<br />
Britain in their chosen sport, and some<br />
have already had considerable success<br />
at International level. TASS graduates<br />
Rachel Howe and Gemma Farrell are<br />
now training full-time with the British<br />
sailing team and Olympic development<br />
squad. Their primary goal is to win<br />
Gold at the 2012 Olympics.<br />
Karen Pearce, Assistant Director <strong>of</strong><br />
Physical Education and manager <strong>of</strong> the<br />
scheme in <strong>Cambridge</strong>, stresses that the<br />
main goal <strong>of</strong> TASS is “to give athletes<br />
the chance to go to <strong>University</strong>, whilst<br />
not jeopardising their sporting chances<br />
by doing so. Maintaining their dual<br />
lives is a constant struggle, requiring<br />
them to be very determined and<br />
focused.”<br />
The material benefits <strong>of</strong> TASS are one<br />
<strong>of</strong> its greatest strengths, the aim being<br />
that financial concerns won't impede<br />
athletes' progress. Mary Cohen, a<br />
fencer with a British ranking <strong>of</strong> 6th in<br />
2005, emphasised how the money<br />
helps reduce a significant amount <strong>of</strong><br />
stress for student athletes. The money<br />
also helps provide kit: Bethan Carden,<br />
a sailor who has just been selected for<br />
the Southern Volvo Keelboat Squad,<br />
has benefited from top <strong>of</strong> the range kit<br />
which will enable her to keep warm<br />
whilst sailing <strong>of</strong>fshore. She is also able<br />
to attend events without the need to<br />
have time out <strong>of</strong> sailing to earn the<br />
money back. Other benefits <strong>of</strong> the<br />
scheme are less tangible but just as<br />
important such as the provision <strong>of</strong><br />
mentoring for each chosen athlete and<br />
the peer support from other TASS<br />
athletes.<br />
The 2012 Olympics is a goal spurring<br />
on the athletes under the scheme.<br />
Although the future <strong>of</strong> TASS is<br />
ultimately in the hands <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Government, with the continued<br />
support <strong>of</strong> the scheme, there is no<br />
knowing the heights <strong>of</strong> achievement<br />
student athletes at <strong>Cambridge</strong> could<br />
reach. Perhaps we'll find out in 2012.<br />
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THE HAWKS<br />
The Hawks Club enjoyed another<br />
successful year. As a traditional<br />
English gentleman's club, the Hawks<br />
continues to provide a fellowship in<br />
sport and life for the <strong>University</strong>'s<br />
Olympians, Internationals and Varsity<br />
representatives. President Steffen<br />
Bushbacher (CUBC), assisted by<br />
Secretary Carl Bradshaw (CURUFC)<br />
and the junior committee, organised<br />
events and resources which were well<br />
received by the 150 plus Hawks-inresidence.<br />
Many new members were<br />
warmly welcomed into the club and<br />
while the ethos remained<br />
unashamedly elite, a concerted effort<br />
was made to further integrate the<br />
minority sports in the Club's activities.<br />
The Club's members continue to excel<br />
in their individual sports and the most<br />
notable achievements won<br />
recognition when BBC <strong>Sport</strong>'s Iain<br />
Robertson presented the annual<br />
awards at the Residents' Dinner.<br />
Triple-Blue Nicolaas Alberts won<br />
“Hawk <strong>of</strong> the year” to mark his<br />
outstanding achievements at Varsity.<br />
His shot-put throws which won him<br />
“best Varsity Athletics performance”<br />
were capped by a try-scoring<br />
appearance at Twickenham and a<br />
wicket-taking feat at Lords. The<br />
Rugby Union Blues XV was crowned<br />
“Team <strong>of</strong> the Year” for their 31–16<br />
demolition <strong>of</strong> Oxford, narrowly<br />
winning the vote over the Goldie<br />
Crew who had triumphed by 5<br />
lengths in their Boat Race.<br />
There has always been a strong social<br />
side to the Hawks and the<br />
“clubbability” <strong>of</strong> the members was<br />
demonstrated throughout the year.<br />
An adventurous Hawks XV<br />
(comprising members from a diverse<br />
range <strong>of</strong> sports) delighted the crowd<br />
with champagne rugby in overcoming<br />
The Kew Occassionals side 29–28. The<br />
result was not quite as favourable in<br />
the annual Dodge-ball game against<br />
their Oxford equivalent, The Vincent's<br />
Club. However, that had more to do<br />
with a traffic jam on the M25 than<br />
any sporting prowess on the part <strong>of</strong><br />
the opposition!<br />
Off the pitch, the Hawks convened for<br />
several successful fundraising events.<br />
The Charity Dinner in aid <strong>of</strong> the Sir<br />
Steve Redgrave Trust and the May<br />
Week Event held were two highlights<br />
which showed that Hawks know how<br />
to throw a party. The clubhouse,<br />
under the care <strong>of</strong> new steward<br />
Brendan Kelly, played host to speeddating,<br />
poker and scores <strong>of</strong> formal<br />
dinners for college societies. Despite<br />
the popularity <strong>of</strong> this facility, its<br />
financial sustainability remains a<br />
concern. However, the partnership<br />
with <strong>Cambridge</strong>'s Ballare nightclub,<br />
particularly the thriving Rumboogie<br />
event, has made a substantial<br />
contribution to this cause.<br />
Membership to the Hawks is for life<br />
and the non-resident members are an<br />
integral and active part <strong>of</strong> the club.<br />
The Annual Dinner held on the eve <strong>of</strong><br />
Twickenham was another grand affair<br />
and saw many “old faces” reunited.<br />
The Hawks' Charitable Trust is a<br />
tribute to this wonderful network <strong>of</strong><br />
generous alumni. Once again, the<br />
Trust was able to award several<br />
thousand pounds to help support the<br />
most promising performers in both<br />
male and female <strong>University</strong> sport.<br />
The year's achievements have given<br />
the Hawks much to celebrate. The<br />
Club's prominent maroon and gold<br />
colours have decorated the<br />
<strong>University</strong>'s sporting landscape and<br />
remain a coveted prize for those men<br />
who shine in their athletic<br />
endeavours.
THE OSPREYS<br />
This year has again seen The Ospreys<br />
Society, for women Blues, go from<br />
strength to strength. As well as<br />
receiving full <strong>University</strong> Society status,<br />
membership has grown significantly,<br />
with current members up to 161 and<br />
alumni now reaching just over 1600<br />
in number.<br />
These members are now served by a<br />
new clubhouse on Jesus Lane which<br />
was opened on 22 February 2006 by<br />
the Vice-Chancellor, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Alison<br />
Richard.<br />
Both Junior and Senior Committees<br />
have worked hard to improve the<br />
opportunities available to members.<br />
The Ospreys provide bursaries to help<br />
relieve some <strong>of</strong> the financial burden<br />
felt by teams and individuals, runs<br />
networking and educational events to<br />
assist members with career<br />
development and provides a range <strong>of</strong><br />
support services to assist members in<br />
the pursuit <strong>of</strong> sporting and<br />
educational excellence.<br />
For this we must thank our sponsors<br />
IBM, Citigroup, McKinsey & Company,<br />
Merrill Lynch, RBS, GlaxoSmithKline<br />
and MMP, who without their<br />
generous support we would not be<br />
able to continue to develop and raise<br />
the pr<strong>of</strong>ile and standard <strong>of</strong> women's<br />
sport in <strong>Cambridge</strong>.<br />
Vice-Chancellor, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Alison Richard,<br />
formally opening the new clubhouse.<br />
Members <strong>of</strong> the Junior and Senior Committees at the clubhouse opening.<br />
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<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>Sport</strong><br />
Annual Review 2005 – 2006<br />
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<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Amateur Boxing Club<br />
www.cam.ac.uk/societies/cuabc<br />
President: Catherine Tubb, Churchill<br />
Captain: Neil Grimster, Gonville & Caius<br />
Boxing is one <strong>of</strong> the oldest sports at <strong>Cambridge</strong> for which a Full Blue is awarded. The first match was held in 1897 and the<br />
contest has continued without interruption (except for the wars) since then.<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> boxing is coached by ABA registered coaches with all relevant medical tests, safeguards and supervision. The boxers<br />
train very hard to achieve the required level <strong>of</strong> fitness before even stepping into the ring to box carefully selected opponents<br />
with similar levels <strong>of</strong> experience. Most boxers awarded Blues have not boxed before coming up to <strong>Cambridge</strong>, but boxers with<br />
any amount <strong>of</strong> experience are welcome.<br />
Training is conducted at Fenners three evenings a week in term with additional roadwork and exercises on other days, in<br />
addition to the matches and sparring fixtures.<br />
Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Mike O’Docherty, Trinity College<br />
Neil Grimster, Gonville and Caius<br />
Tom Bennett-Britton, Peterhouse<br />
George Vardulakis, Trinity Hall<br />
Richard Spandl, Darwin<br />
Seb Lambert, Peterhouse<br />
Konrad Andrezjchuk, Sidney Sussex<br />
Richard Macaulay, Magdalene<br />
Edward Andrews, St John’s<br />
Varsity Match<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> tasted defeat in the 99th Varsity Boxing Match after making history with a 9 – 0 whitewash victory 12<br />
months ago. The Light Blues lost 5 – 4 at Oxford Town Hall, with the hosts taking the Truelove Bowl for the first time in five<br />
years. But it was a tale <strong>of</strong> just how much <strong>Cambridge</strong> forced Oxford to step up their game in terms <strong>of</strong> skill and fitness after the<br />
humiliation <strong>of</strong> last year. <strong>Cambridge</strong> spokesman Peter Joy said: “I think we underestimated Oxford slightly. We kept a careful eye<br />
on them during the season, but they put together a formidable team. The damage was done early on, but we finished with a<br />
flourish by winning the last two fights.”<br />
Honours were even in the un<strong>of</strong>ficial women’s Varsity clash with <strong>Cambridge</strong> and Oxford having a win apiece. Light Blues lightwelterweight<br />
Emma Hagen was far too strong for Joanna Morgan, but the referee surprisingly did not stop it until the final<br />
round, while President Catherine Tubb lost on a split verdict after twice receiving a standing count in her light-middleweight<br />
clash with Kate Stinson.<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Association Football Club<br />
www.cuafc.org<br />
President: Dr John Little, St Catharine’s<br />
Captain: Alex Mugan, Girton<br />
Vice Captain: Richard Payne, Downing<br />
Secretary: Alex Coleman, Queens’<br />
Blues Awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Tom Savill, Homerton<br />
Will Stevenson, Jesus<br />
Anthony Murphy, Sidney Sussex<br />
Nick Pantelides, St John’s<br />
Chris Turnbull, Christ’s<br />
Brendan Threlfall, Fitzwilliam
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James Lockwood, Robinson<br />
Alex Coleman, Queens’<br />
Mike Dankis, Girton<br />
Mike Adams, St John’s<br />
Alex Mugan, Girton<br />
Rich Payne, Downing<br />
Matt Ellis, Trinity<br />
Dave Mills, St Catharine’s<br />
Varsity Match<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 1 – 0 Oxford<br />
Richard Payne scored the only goal <strong>of</strong> the game to give <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> their first win against Oxford <strong>University</strong> in five<br />
years. Nearly 3,000 supporters turned out at Fulham’s Craven Cottage to see Payne strike in the 72nd minute.<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> AFC president Dr John Little said: “With Ray Kiddell, the vice-president <strong>of</strong> the FA, and Jimmy Hill as<br />
guests, nearly 3,000 spectators and Fulham FC doing us really proud at Craven Cottage, the staging <strong>of</strong> the Varsity Match<br />
immediately before the Boat Race was a great success.<br />
“A <strong>Cambridge</strong> victory after an evenly-matched encounter was an added gloss.”<br />
A film company who work for the Premier League spent some time in <strong>Cambridge</strong> filming the Varsity preparations and<br />
conducting interviews before filming highlights <strong>of</strong> the match. A five minute piece then went out on FIFA TV on the Friday<br />
following the match and attracted e-mails from alumni from all over the world.<br />
Other news<br />
In its 150th anniversary year the Club toured the USA in April playing Harvard, Yale and Columbia <strong>University</strong>.<br />
PricewaterhouseCoopers continue to sponsor the Club with kit sponsorship from Umbro and grants from the FA as well as the<br />
<strong>University</strong>.<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Women’s<br />
Association Football Club<br />
www.srcf.ucam.org/cuwafc<br />
Captain: Claire Hollingsworth, Newnham<br />
Secretary: Georgie Acons, Girton<br />
Football is one <strong>of</strong> the most popular sports for women at <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong>, at present there are two university teams and 30<br />
college teams. The Blues (1st XI) currently play in the Eastern Regional Premier Division and compete in matches, every Sunday,<br />
from the start <strong>of</strong> September to the middle <strong>of</strong> April. The Blues also compete in the FA Cup, League Cup and County Cup. The 2nd<br />
team (The Eagles) currently play in Midlands Conference BUSA league and have matches every Wednesday during term time.<br />
The Blues and the 2nds take on Oxford each year in the Varsity Match. The contest has now been going for over 20 years with<br />
the Blues winning the cup on 15 occasions.<br />
Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Georgie Acons, Girton<br />
Carin Johansson, St John’s<br />
Andrea Staid, Sidney Sussex<br />
Kate Robson, Girton<br />
Claire Hollingsworth, Newnham<br />
Clare Rustad, Homerton<br />
Hilary Soderland, Pembroke<br />
Laura Hancock, Sidney Sussex<br />
Becks Fisher, St Johns<br />
Lisa Grimes, Jesus<br />
Emma Hagen, Hughes Hall
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Fiona Ratcliffe, Newnham<br />
Colours awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Gemma Hardy, Fitzwilliam<br />
Varsity Match<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 3 – 2 Oxford<br />
Buoyed by fantastic support from the sidelines the game kicked <strong>of</strong>f at the frantic pace so characteristic <strong>of</strong> these occasions.<br />
Although all the early pressure was in <strong>Cambridge</strong>’s favour it was clear from the <strong>of</strong>f that this would be a close match between<br />
two physically fit, highly skilful football teams. Having absorbed the early <strong>Cambridge</strong> surge, Oxford had a period <strong>of</strong> sustained<br />
pressure culminating in a good attempt from outside the box, which hit the bar. However play was soon down the other end<br />
and <strong>Cambridge</strong> won a corner, Rustad swung it in and Hagen headed home (1 – 0). Once again the balance <strong>of</strong> play swung<br />
quickly and it was soon level, after Hagen was judged to have handballed in the area. Acons made the save from the penalty,<br />
but Oxford’s Hostetler reacted first to slot home the loose ball (1 – 1).<br />
After half time <strong>Cambridge</strong> came out looking strong, and another Rustad corner found the head <strong>of</strong> centre back and captain<br />
Hollingsworth. However soon after an Oxford cross was bizarrely blown back into the goal on an extremely open and windy<br />
pitch and in a cruel twist, the two teams were level once again (2 – 2).<br />
10 minutes to go and both teams were giving everything. A brave run from full back Johansson gave <strong>Cambridge</strong> a free kick on<br />
the edge <strong>of</strong> the Oxford penalty area. Rustad stepped up to take it, having so perfectly delivered the corners for the first two<br />
goals. She struck it well and it cleared the wall and evaded the goalkeeper to make the score 3 – 2. <strong>Cambridge</strong> held out for the<br />
final minutes and thus for the 13th time in 21 matches the Varsity trophy remained in <strong>Cambridge</strong>.<br />
Outstanding Performance<br />
Clare Rustad got player <strong>of</strong> the match, scoring the winning goal with a free kick and playing a part in the other two. Andrea<br />
Staid was voted Player’s Player <strong>of</strong> the match.<br />
2nd Team Varsity Match.<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> looked the stronger <strong>of</strong> the two teams throughout the first half, with the entire team piling on the pressure and<br />
surging forwards. However Oxford had a few periods <strong>of</strong> good play and used their chances well. Their first goal was a scrambled<br />
effort that <strong>Cambridge</strong> keeper O’Dea could do little about (1 – 0). <strong>Cambridge</strong> responded by attacking rather than sitting deep and<br />
good link up play in the midfield, followed by good running by the strikers lead to an equalizer (1 – 1). In the second half, Oxford<br />
came out hard and the game got more physical. The Light Blue defence were putting in quality last ditch tackles and the keeper<br />
made some excellent saves. At the other end, <strong>Cambridge</strong> had a couple <strong>of</strong> good chances and kept pressurising the Oxford back<br />
four but unfortunately it wasn’t to be and once again Oxford got a lucky break and put the ball in the back <strong>of</strong> the net (2 – 1). All<br />
in all it was an extremely competitive game that really could have gone either way, but Oxford clinched it on the day.<br />
Other Team Highlights<br />
1st team finished 7th out <strong>of</strong> 12 in the competitive Eastern Region Premier Division<br />
The first team play in the Eastern Region Premier Division competing against teams like Norwich, Peterborough, <strong>Cambridge</strong> City<br />
and <strong>Cambridge</strong> United. Despite a shaky start (our first games <strong>of</strong> the season are before university term starts so we are short <strong>of</strong><br />
players) the team did well. Once term started and we had a full squad we beat some <strong>of</strong> the top teams, notably <strong>Cambridge</strong> City,<br />
winning 4 – 1. Over the season there were outstanding performances by Clare Rustad, Andrea Staid and Claire Hollingsworth.<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong>shire County Cup Final<br />
27th April 2006 Location: <strong>Cambridge</strong> City Stadium<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> lost 2 – 1 to <strong>Cambridge</strong> City<br />
BUSA<br />
The 2nd team finished 5th out <strong>of</strong> 7 in the BUSA midlands conference 3a league with<br />
outstanding performances by Lisa O’Dea, Ine Steenmans and Katy Lutley.<br />
Representative Honours<br />
Clare Rustad is a Canadian International who has represented her country at both youth and senior level. She plays in central<br />
midfield and has been named player <strong>of</strong> the match by the opposition in nearly every game we’ve played this season, including<br />
the Varsity Match.<br />
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<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Athletic Club<br />
www.cam.ac.uk/societies/athletic<br />
President: Andy Owen, Selwyn<br />
Men’s Captain: Dan Bray, Robinson<br />
Women’s Captain: Clare Palmer, Downing<br />
Secretary: Kieran Miller, Gonville & Caius<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Athletic Club (CUAC) was the first university-wide athletic club to be established in the UK in 1857,<br />
followed by Oxford <strong>University</strong> in 1863. This perhaps makes CUAC the oldest university athletics club in the world.<br />
The first Inter-Varsity Athletics match between the two Universities took place in 1864, 32 years before the birth <strong>of</strong> the modern<br />
Olympics. Today the Varsity Match holds great importance to CUAC, for while there is a distinguished history <strong>of</strong> rivalry through<br />
the decades, the match also provides a sporting platform to demonstrate the superiority <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cambridge</strong> over Oxford on a<br />
universal level.<br />
In 3 out <strong>of</strong> every 4 years, CUAC and OUAC will come together to compete against American Universities in the oldest<br />
international athletic series in the world. The Harvard-Yale matches date back to 1894 and the Penn-Cornell series has roots in<br />
1921. Every 4 years, the English Universities will tour the US over Easter to compete against all 4 <strong>of</strong> the US institutions, the next<br />
tour being in 2005.<br />
Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Ben Carne, Churchill<br />
Dan Bray, Robinson<br />
Andy Owen, Selwyn<br />
Ben Richardson, Churchill<br />
Richard Ward, Pembroke<br />
Kieran Millar, Gonville & Caius<br />
Phyllis Agbo, Trinity<br />
Alison Hackney, Jesus<br />
Clare Palmer, Downing<br />
Matthew Haslett, Churchill<br />
Varsity Match<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> Men lost to Oxford by 112.5 points to 99.5 points. Ben Carne gave an outstanding performance with three<br />
individual wins in the 400m, 200m and the 400m hurdles, and two relay victories in the 4 x 100m and 4 x 400m.<br />
The Women also lost by 102 points to 88, but Phyllis Agbo (pictured left) had a stunning six individual wins in the 100m, 200m,<br />
Triple Jump, Long Jump, Javelin, Shot Put, and she won in the 4 x 100m relay.<br />
Other News<br />
On Valentine’s Day at the Birmingham National Indoor Arena, The CUAC men’s team put on an astonishing performance in<br />
their first fixture <strong>of</strong> 2006, to beat Loughborough, UWIC, Birmingham, Brunel, The Army, Navy and RAF! Nothing should be<br />
taken away from the women’s team either, who scored a fantastic 3rd place.<br />
25/26th Feb, Sheffield, British Indoor Championships. The men placed 9th overall from 35 Universities, whilst the women<br />
finished in 27th.<br />
Notable performances on the Men’s side include:<br />
• Ben Carne’s 48.99 400m and 5th place in the final<br />
• Paolo Natali’s 5th place finish in the 3000m final with 8:36.86<br />
• The 4x200m Relay Team <strong>of</strong> Ben Richardson, Ben Carne, Kieran Millar and Dan Bray. Also placing 5th overall with 1:30.3.<br />
• Steve Benson’s fantastic controlling victory <strong>of</strong> his 800m semi-final to stake a final spot. (1:58.02 – 6th overall)<br />
• Also: Dan Bray (7.18: 60m, 22.71: 200m), Ben Richardson (8.53: 60mH) & Tom Wolf (1.90m: High Jump)<br />
• Richard Ward unfortunately fell in the 3000m final whilst in a good position.<br />
• On the Women’s side, Claire Day ran herself into the final <strong>of</strong> the 1500m with a massive PB <strong>of</strong> 4:40.35. Catherine Wood<br />
claimed a semi-final spot in the 800m after a 2:22.60 heat run, and Clare Palmer launched the Shot to 10.56m.<br />
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<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Cockerels Badminton Club<br />
www.cam.ac.uk/societies/badmin<br />
President: Mr John Bray<br />
Men’s Captain: Sam Lees, Jesus<br />
Women’s Captain: Emily Manuel, St John’s<br />
Secretary: Owen Ingram, Pembroke<br />
Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Lars Boyd, Trinity<br />
Sam Lees, Jesus<br />
Rob Pace, St. Catharine’s<br />
Kat Young, Jesus<br />
Emily Manuel, St John’s<br />
Lauren Winter, Emmanuel<br />
Katie Scotter, Girton<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
John Booth, Jesus<br />
Roger Collbeck, Trinity<br />
Owen Ingram, Pembroke<br />
Helen Wear, St Catherine’s<br />
Flora MacLeod, Sidney Sussex<br />
Varsity Match<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 4 – 11 Oxford<br />
The Men came up against a strengthened Oxford side and did not perform as well as their promising league performances<br />
would have implied. Nonetheless the defeat certainly flatters Oxford as the individual games were all tight. The Ladies produced<br />
a fine performance with the First Team winning 11 – 4 and the Second Team winning 8 – 7.<br />
Other News<br />
BUSA Individual Tournament<br />
18 – 20 November 2005<br />
This event was a big success for the <strong>Cambridge</strong> players. Lars Boyde performed best in the singles event, reaching the last 16<br />
before being beaten in a close game by a player who represents the British Universities. John Booth also performed well, losing<br />
to the third seed in the third round. In the men’s doubles Lars and Sam Lees were unlucky to meet the number one seeds in the<br />
Second Round, putting up a good fight before losing 15 – 10, 15 – 8.<br />
BUSA Premier South Division<br />
After a gruelling year in this division to which we had only just been promoted and which had included away trips to Bristol,<br />
Cardiff and Bath, we faced Bristol in a home game on 25th January. If we lost we would have faced relegation, but the whole<br />
team produced a fine performance, beating the strong Bristol team convincingly 6 – 2, winning both the doubles and the<br />
singles rounds 3 – 1. This left us on eight points which was enough to secure our place in the Premier Division for another<br />
season.<br />
BUSA Cup<br />
The Club reached the last 16 <strong>of</strong> the cup and only narrowly missed out on a last eight place, a superb effort.<br />
Representative Honours<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> County 1st Team Players:<br />
John Booth<br />
Lars Boyde<br />
Rob Pace<br />
Team Colours awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Chris Sea, Trinity<br />
Spiros Adams-Florou, Trinity Hall<br />
James Frost, Trinity<br />
Qi Pan, Fitzwilliam<br />
Andy Ashcr<strong>of</strong>t, St John’s<br />
Yee Yeng, Robinson<br />
Amanda Sears, Newhall<br />
Fiona Lymburn, Clare<br />
Susan Little, Girton<br />
Emily Yeung, Girton<br />
Yee Yung, Robinson<br />
Melanie Zhang, Newnham
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Basketball Club<br />
www.cam.ac.uk/societies/cubbc<br />
President: Yannan Wang, Peterhouse<br />
Secretary: James Edwards, Christ’s<br />
Captain 2nd Team: Takuma Goto, Robinson<br />
Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
James Edwards, Christ’s<br />
Nicholas Love, Churchill<br />
Damjan Pfajfar, Trinity Hall<br />
Tjard-Niklas Truemper, Gonville and Caius<br />
Yannan Wang, Peterhouse<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Nikos Bamiedakis, Downing<br />
Stelios Elia, St John’s<br />
Jack Hodd, Queens’<br />
Anthony Hylick, Churchill<br />
Naaman Tammuz, St Edmund’s<br />
BUSA Midland Competition<br />
2nd in Group.<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Women’s Basketball Club<br />
www.cam.ac.uk/societies/cuwbc<br />
President/Captain: Vanessa Waite, New Hall<br />
Secretary: Teresa Dennis, Christ’s<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Vanessa Waite, New Hall<br />
Melanie Van Der Lam, New Hall<br />
Fran Bowen Day, Jesus<br />
Freya Cobbin, Magdalene<br />
Emily Schwarz, Churchill<br />
Frieda Mansfeld, Downing<br />
Lisa Jeschke, Newnham<br />
Victoria Lister, Downing<br />
Priya Shah, Queens’<br />
Jurate Karciauskaite, Downing<br />
Teresa Dennis, Christ’s<br />
Sarah Lain, Clare<br />
Varsity Match<br />
February 19th 2006, Oxford<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 68 – 82 Oxford<br />
The <strong>Cambridge</strong> basketball teams headed down to Oxford for their Varsity matches, full <strong>of</strong> confidence after strong performances<br />
in the regular season from all three squads.<br />
The Women’s Blues played second, with <strong>Cambridge</strong> breaking Oxford’s opening press well but struggling to hit jump shots and<br />
free throws on Oxford’s unfamiliar rings. As the first half unfolded, Oxford pulled out a strong lead due to some impressive<br />
outside shooting and excellent boxing out on rebounds. The final shot <strong>of</strong> the half summed up Oxford’s form, as their shooting<br />
guard sank a buzzer beater from 2 metres beyond the 3 point arc to end the half an incredible 40 – 17 to Oxford. It was clear<br />
that drastic action was needed and the <strong>Cambridge</strong> Coach made changes to the line up and strategy to try to pull the game<br />
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ack. <strong>Cambridge</strong> went back in with a tight full court man press with guard Frances Bowen Day pressuring Oxford’s star point<br />
guard brilliantly, forcing bad passes and steals which resulted in numerous fast break scores. <strong>Cambridge</strong> substituted every few<br />
minutes to keep fast fresh legs on court, and the strategy paid <strong>of</strong>f with <strong>Cambridge</strong> outscoring Oxford 25 – 14 in the 3rd<br />
quarter. The 4th quarter was a flurry <strong>of</strong> activity with <strong>Cambridge</strong> continuing to pull the game back, but Point Guard Frieda<br />
Mansfeld fouled out along with post players Emily Schwartz and Vanessa Waite, leaving <strong>Cambridge</strong> suddenly weakened and<br />
Oxford began to take control again. The 82 – 68 final score was devastating to a <strong>Cambridge</strong> side that had performed so<br />
strongly in the second half and had begun such an impressive comeback. Special note has to go to highest scorers Emily<br />
Schwartz and Vicky Lister, who scored 19 points each and played great defence. MVP was shared between Emily and Lisa, with<br />
both playing tireless and solid defence, Emily playing an impressively calm and controlled game and making a number <strong>of</strong><br />
rejections and steals, and Lisa hitting three 3-pointers under strong pressure, plus making all 7 <strong>of</strong> her free throws.<br />
Winning the BUSA Final was a very fitting end to a fantastic season for CUWBbC. The girls have all put in a fantastic effort and<br />
every player has contributed to that win, whether it was in the game itself, in the key games leading up to it, or in training. The<br />
Season MVP award went to Vicky Lister for a fantastic and consistent season. A true all round player she is capable <strong>of</strong> both<br />
dominant post play and bringing the ball up court as confidently as any guard, she averaged 22 points per game, scored over<br />
50 points in a single game, battled on through injuries, and always gives 120% in games and training. The most improved<br />
player over the season was Jurate Karciauskaite, who came into the team as a guard, but due to her relative height in the<br />
squad was moved to the post position. As the season progressed her ability, understanding and confidence in the position grew<br />
and she played a vital role in the one point victory over Kent in the BUSA semi final. The team as a whole improved steadily<br />
over the season and we finished up with a healthy play book, a number <strong>of</strong> presses and a fit squad capable <strong>of</strong> running just as<br />
hard in the fourth quarter as the first. The target for next season is to build individual skills over the break, maintain the same<br />
squad as much as possible, and aim for a clean sweep <strong>of</strong> the League, Cup and Varsity.<br />
Other Team Highlights<br />
March 11th 2006, Sheffield<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cambridge</strong> 45 <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Cardiff 37<br />
Having come second in the league with only two defeats, the Women’s Basketball team went through to the Trophy, where<br />
they took on teams placed 2nd, 3rd and 4th from all over the country. In the knockout stages, <strong>Cambridge</strong> beat both Liverpool<br />
and Kent universities. In the final they beat Cardiff.<br />
Vanessa Waite was both MVP and top scorer in the final.<br />
Individual Achievements/Representative Honours<br />
Melanie Van Der Lam<br />
Regional: Voorburg Basketball club since age 15<br />
Promotion division: West <strong>of</strong> Holland, ‘Rayon West’ league (league under the national league) until aged 17. Won the national<br />
championships<br />
National: Under 21’s<br />
Premier: Under 21’s<br />
Vanessa Waite<br />
District Rhondda rebels: Won the national championships<br />
National: U16’s<br />
Lisa Jeschke<br />
Youth national level: Bavarian Championships, under-18’s and under 20’s<br />
National level: first-national-league and second-national-league teams<br />
Victoria Lister<br />
National at Cadette Level.<br />
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<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Boat Club<br />
www.cubc.org.uk<br />
President: Tom Edwards, Gonville & Caius<br />
Secretary: Sam Farmer, Homerton<br />
Since our inception 178 years ago, the <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Boat Club has endeavoured to reflect and promote the Corinthian<br />
ideals and competitive spirit <strong>of</strong> our great <strong>University</strong>. In this respect, not much has changed after 152 Boat Races; eight oarsmen<br />
and their coxswain train all winter, through the dark, cold mornings and through the windswept, barren evenings at Ely, in<br />
preparation for one chance to bring glory to their <strong>University</strong>. Now, as ever, those nine men do it for the love <strong>of</strong> the sport.<br />
It was the strength <strong>of</strong> this passion that helped steer our Club through a year <strong>of</strong> considerable change and development. With<br />
last year’s departure <strong>of</strong> Robin Williams and Mark Fagan-Hall, we set in place a fresh coaching line up consisting <strong>of</strong> new head<br />
coach, Duncan Holland, new Goldie coach, Rob Baker and our new assistant coach Grant Craies. All three have been very<br />
involved not only in producing fast crews for the Boat Race, but in strengthening and uniting the <strong>Cambridge</strong> rowing<br />
community.<br />
The single most important objective <strong>of</strong> the CUBC is to win the Boat Race; a yearly short-term objective that requires long-term<br />
planning and investment. To promote the progression <strong>of</strong> talented young oarsmen, and to improve their chances <strong>of</strong> trialling for<br />
the CUBC and earning their Blue, the development squad system was expanded this year to provide a greater opportunity for<br />
our college oarsmen to train and race at a high level. The development squad raced at the VIIIs’ Head <strong>of</strong> the River, and also<br />
competed at Henley Royal Regatta. Giving our best college oarsmen the opportunity to mix with the more experienced Blues<br />
and Goldies, whilst not infringing on their own college boat club commitments, provides an excellent starting point from which<br />
to launch their own campaigns to win a seat in the Blue Boat next year.<br />
In addition to developing our own talent, we have attempted to provide more support for the women’s and lightweight men’s<br />
Clubs. We opened up our land training facilities at the Goldie Boathouse for use by the CUWBC and the CULBC, with whom<br />
we share a common ultimate objective: defeating the other side.<br />
Rowing in <strong>Cambridge</strong> is in a strong position, but the continued and coordinated efforts from all the boat clubs along the Cam<br />
will be required to guarantee a healthy future for our sport in <strong>Cambridge</strong>.<br />
Blues Awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Pete Rudge, Hughes Hall,<br />
Kip McDaniel, St Edmund’s<br />
Tom James, Trinity Hall<br />
Kieran West, Pembroke<br />
Sebastian Schulte, Gonville and Caius<br />
Thorsten Engelman, St Edmund’s<br />
Sebastian Thormann, Peterhouse<br />
Tom Edwards, Gonville and Caius<br />
Luke Walton, St Edmund’s<br />
The Varsity Boat Race 2006<br />
2 April 2006 The Tideway, London<br />
The <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Boat Club suffered a devastating loss on the Tideway in this year’s Boat Race. After making significant<br />
improvements throughout the weeks leading up to the Race, the Blue Boat was feeling prepared and ready to take on the old<br />
enemy. Conditions during the warm-up were terrible, with rough water caused by wind against tide, which disrupted both<br />
crews’ final preparations. Oxford jumped us <strong>of</strong>f the start and pulled out to three quarters <strong>of</strong> a length by the black buoy. Down<br />
the Crabtree stretch towards Hammersmith Bridge we settled into a great rhythm and pulled back level, and then started to<br />
move in front. I could hear Oxford’s coxswain calling for efforts while we moved back on them with some <strong>of</strong> the best rowing<br />
we’d done all season. Suddenly everything changed up river <strong>of</strong> Hammersmith Bridge. Both crews were hit by a squall <strong>of</strong><br />
extremely rough water on the exposed Surrey bend. We handled it poorly and took on water in the stern which filled around<br />
Pete and up over Kip’s feet. On the inside <strong>of</strong> the bend Oxford moved ahead and rowed away to cross the line ahead.<br />
The Goldie boys dominated from start to finish in the Goldie/Isis Race, and never looked threatened by their opponent. The<br />
Glod, led by Vice-President and five man, Kyle Coveny, saved the day for the CUBC and produced the stand out performance <strong>of</strong><br />
the season. Next year’s Boat Race on The Tideway is on Saturday 7 April 2007.
Other News<br />
E.ON Hanse Cup, Rendsburg, Germany<br />
3 October 2005<br />
Racing against the national VIIIs from the USA (world and Olympic champions), the Netherlands, Great Britain and Germany, the<br />
CUBC was clearly facing a monumental challenge. The course was 12.7 km long and the racing was side-by-side for the entire<br />
distance. After a clean start all crews were very level, but it was Germany, the USA and CUBC who pulled clear after 1km. After<br />
an aggressive battle with the USA, we rowed away and held our lead, becoming the first crew other than Germany to win the<br />
event in its five year history.<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> the Charles Senior A Division<br />
23 October 2005<br />
Returning to defend the title won the previous year, we battled hard all the way down the course at the head <strong>of</strong> the field.<br />
Despite recording a faster time than Leander Club, who were also racing, we were eventually beaten by a very experienced<br />
crew from Princeton <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Individual Achievements/Honours<br />
• Peter Rudge, Double Blue, World Championships’ medallist<br />
• Kip McDaniel, Blue, World Championships’ medallist<br />
• Tom James, Triple Blue, World Championships’ medallist, Athens Olympian<br />
• Kieran West, Triple Blue, World and Olympic champion (Sydney), Athens Olympian<br />
• Sebastian Schulte, Double Blue, Athens Olympian, World Championships’ medallist, Henley Royal Regatta winner<br />
• Thorsten Engelmann, Blue, Athens Olympian, World Championships’ medallist, Henley Royal Regatta winner<br />
• Sebastian Thormann, Blue, World champion and record holder, Athens Olympian, Henley Royal Regatta winner<br />
• Tom Edwards, Double Blue, Junior and U23 national team, Henley Royal Regatta winner, Double Caius May Headship winner<br />
• Luke Walton, Double Blue, Athens Olympian<br />
Sponsor<br />
• The Maltings, Ely<br />
• For Goodness Shakes<br />
• Maxim<br />
• TM Lewin<br />
• Tourism Massachusetts<br />
• Samuel Adams<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Women’s Boat Club<br />
President: Lorna Collins, Girton<br />
Lightweight President: Sarah Farquhar, Emmanuel<br />
Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Rebecca Dowbiggin, Emmanuel<br />
Elizabeth Woolley, Emmanuel<br />
Elselijn Kingma, Trinity Hall<br />
Lucy Wordley, Gonville and Caius<br />
Jenny Reid, Newnham<br />
Jennifer Hawton, Jesus<br />
Janine Lumley, Downing<br />
Gillian MacFarland, Gonville and Caius<br />
Hannah Bill, Pembroke<br />
Varsity Boat Races<br />
1 April 2006 Henley-on-Thames<br />
Lost by 1 second Margin<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Kathryn C<strong>of</strong>fin, Jesus<br />
Katie Smith, Pembroke<br />
Constanza Panbianco, St Edmund’s<br />
Sarah Farquhar, Emmanuel<br />
Lucy Rackley, Pembroke<br />
Lillie Weaver, Trinity<br />
Hayley Palmer, Trinity Hall<br />
Emma Mitchell, St Catharine’s<br />
Kristina Marshall, Jesus<br />
Heavy rain and hail at the start <strong>of</strong> the Blue Boat Race meant that both crews had to rely not only on raw strength but also good<br />
rowing technique to battle through the rough water. Oxford began the race as firm favourites, being the heavier crew which had<br />
shown good racing form. Both boats flew <strong>of</strong>f the stakeboats neck and neck. Oxford began to push their lead and by half way were<br />
up by a length. Determined not to surrender, the <strong>Cambridge</strong> crew, spurred on by Cox Rebecca Dowbiggin, hung on to their<br />
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opponents. A solid push in the last 400m saw the Light Blues regain lost ground and narrow the gap to half a length. They crossed<br />
the finish line in a time <strong>of</strong> 5 minutes and 45 seconds, 15 seconds inside the course record yet one second behind Oxford – a very<br />
close and exciting race.<br />
The Second Boat, the Lightweights, had a bad start due to conditions and were half a length down, but fought back to win the race<br />
by a canvas, setting a new course record <strong>of</strong> six minutes. Blondie, the third boat, lost to Osiris by eight seconds. Again both crews<br />
achieved record times.<br />
Other News<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> the Trent, Nottingham<br />
19 February 2006<br />
The provisional Blue Boat raced the 6km course in an impressive time <strong>of</strong> 19 mins, 51 seconds, into a very strong headwind and<br />
despite being impeded by slower crews ahead. This meant that they won the inaugural Robert Haslam Trophy for the fastest<br />
women’s crew <strong>of</strong> the day. Blondie finished second in Women’s eights senior 3 category behind the Blue Boat, with a time <strong>of</strong> 20<br />
minutes, 16 seconds.<br />
Women’s Eights Head <strong>of</strong> the River Race, Tideway, London<br />
11 March 2006<br />
The Blue Boat started in the demanding position <strong>of</strong> 4th, behind top clubs Leander and Thames, and a Dutch international crew<br />
racing as Nereus BC. They attacked the race with determination, and during the first half maintained the same pace as Nereus.<br />
Through the middle section, however, the crew’s lack <strong>of</strong> experience began to show, and both rating and acceleration dropped. A<br />
storming final two kilometres however, managed to make up some <strong>of</strong> this deficit and they finished 8th, claiming the Senior 3<br />
pennant. Blondie’s start was not as powerful as they had achieved in training and as a result it took a while to settle into a solid race<br />
rhythm. Nevertheless, throughout the race they overtook a number <strong>of</strong> crews and finished 27th having started 47th.<br />
BUSA Rowing Championships, Nottingham<br />
1 May 2006<br />
The Blue Boat won their Championship Eights heat in an impressive race, which saw them move ahead <strong>of</strong> the other crews in the first<br />
500m and row over the course at a very comfortable rate 22, still pulling away from their competitors and allowing themselves to<br />
conserve energy for the final later that day. In the final they once again met their rivals Oxford, who proved not to be a problem,<br />
finishing only 5th. The <strong>Cambridge</strong> crew were however up against strong crews from Durham and Nottingham, both <strong>of</strong> which they<br />
had beaten in the Head races during the winter. The crew’s fitness was slightly diminished compared to Boat Race day and was<br />
unable to put up the fight it was capable <strong>of</strong>. The result was a very respectable bronze medal, but the crew had been hungry for gold<br />
and there was disappointment that the power the boat is capable <strong>of</strong> was not there on the day. Five members <strong>of</strong> Blondie entered<br />
BUSA Women’s Championship Coxed IV. Having trained hard after the Boat Race they got through two rounds to reach the final. In<br />
an extremely close and well rowed race they came away with a well deserved Gold.<br />
Other Notable Competitions/Achievements:<br />
Rebecca Dowbiggin was selected to Cox the England VIII in the Commonwealth Rowing Championships in Strathclyde in August<br />
2006.<br />
Successful CUWBC Alumni<br />
Many CUWBC oarswomen go on to be successful on the international rowing scene. Previous CUWBC athletes include Cath Bishop,<br />
Alison Mowbray, Sarah Winckless and Jo Hammond. Of particular note this year, has been the success <strong>of</strong> Annie Vernon, who<br />
competed for the Blue Boat in the 2003 Boat Race. With Women’s Double Scull partner Anna Bebington, also an ex-<strong>Cambridge</strong><br />
student, Annie received gold at the Munich World Cup. It is a credit to the coaching team that this progression from <strong>University</strong> to<br />
International level occurs and an inspiration for present CUWBC athletes to see previous <strong>Cambridge</strong> rowers achieve this international<br />
success.<br />
Sponsor<br />
• Deloitte<br />
• Accenture<br />
• Ashurst
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Bowmen<br />
www.cam.ac.uk/societies/cub<br />
Captain: Matthew Johnson, Trinity Hall<br />
Secretary: Robin Bacon, Trinity Hall<br />
The CUB use three facilities on a regular basis – Fenner’s Gallery at the Kelsey Kerridge sports centre, the Elizabeth Way rifle<br />
range, and the Christ’s and Sidney Sussex sports ground.<br />
Hire <strong>of</strong> facilities in Kelsey Kerridge is the club’s largest expense. These sessions are open to all members, and provide a safe<br />
environment for beginners to practise without damaging the club’s equipment. Kelsey Kerridge is used as a venue for the highly<br />
over-subscribed beginners course. The club is always looking for options to replace Kelsey Kerridge, as it is extremely expensive.<br />
The indoor cricket school has <strong>of</strong>ten been suggested as a perfect venue, but permission for the club to use these facilities has<br />
been refused in the past.<br />
Squad members have the option <strong>of</strong> joining the <strong>Cambridge</strong> Shooting Association (CSA) in order to use the rifle range at<br />
Elizabeth Way. CSA membership is rising significantly in the coming years. The sessions at Elizabeth Way provide core training<br />
for squad members during the indoor season, particularly the senior squad. Recently some work was undertaken by the<br />
committee to improve the facility, which should allow more people to use the rifle range next year. However, this facility is not<br />
suitable for beginners, as there is no netting behind the targets to catch stray arrows.<br />
During the Easter break, archery moved outdoors to the Christ’s and Sidney Sussex sports ground. The CUB have used this<br />
facility, free <strong>of</strong> charge for at least 16 years. Late last year the club heard that the colleges would be selling this ground for<br />
housing development. This has recently been confirmed. Finding a new outdoor venue will be the focus <strong>of</strong> the committee over<br />
the coming year, and is a matter <strong>of</strong> serious concern. This season we had unrestricted access to the ground between 0700 and<br />
2000 – a critical factor in the club’s success in winning the outdoor BUSA championship, and the Varsity Match, held this year<br />
on John’s Backs.<br />
The club has a very good relationship with Clickers Archery ltd – a supplier <strong>of</strong> archery equipment based in Norwich. Whilst they<br />
are not an <strong>of</strong>ficial sponsor, they do provide equipment at a reduced rate for members, and also provide the club with stock to<br />
sell to members, at a significant discount.<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Helen Markland, Jesus<br />
Matt Johnson, Trinity Hall<br />
Ric Whalley, Emmanuel<br />
Robert Dunn, Sidney Sussex<br />
Ian Caulfield, Queens’<br />
57th Varsity Match<br />
13 May 2006 on The Backs <strong>of</strong> St John’s College<br />
The match was tightly fought on a day <strong>of</strong> variable conditions. <strong>Cambridge</strong> eventually won with a score <strong>of</strong> 3299 to Oxford’s<br />
3233. Helen Markland was top scorer with 846.<br />
Other News<br />
BUSA Championships<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> won the Outdoor Team Competition, Ian Caulfield winning the Individual Men’s Silver, Ric Whalley 4th in the<br />
Individual Men’s and Helen Markland 6th in the Individual ladies’. They won Silver in the Indoor Competition with Matt Johnson<br />
winning Individual Men’s Silver.<br />
National Indoor Championships<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> came third.<br />
Colours awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Rob Bacon, Trinity Hall<br />
Andrew Davison, Sidney Sussex<br />
Steve Pettitt, Girton<br />
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<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Canoe Club<br />
www.srcf.ucam.org/cucanoe<br />
Commodore: Rob Cook Sidney Sussex<br />
Captain: Patrick Rainey, Clare College<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Cricket Club<br />
www.sport.cam.ac.uk/cucc<br />
Captain: Tom Savill, Homerton<br />
Vice-Captain: James Chervak, Jesus<br />
Treasurer: James Heywood, Pembroke<br />
Secretary: Ben Jacklin, Magdalene<br />
Crusaders Captain: Miles Tuft, Fitzwilliam<br />
CUCC is the <strong>of</strong>ficial cricket club for male students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong>. It has a famous and proud history dating back to<br />
1820, producing many <strong>of</strong> the great cricketers, captains and administrators. These include: Michael Atherton, Mike Brearley,<br />
John Crawley, John Dewes, Ted Dexter, Hubert Doggart, Gammi Goonesena, Doug Insole, Majid Khan, Peter May, Derek Pringle<br />
and K.S. Ranjitsinhji.<br />
Club Report<br />
The 2006 season promised much. With the likes <strong>of</strong> Grant Celliers, Richard Timms, Tom Savill, Vikram Bannerjee and James<br />
Heywood, there was a wealth <strong>of</strong> experience and talent in the squad. Varsity aside, the season was successful. The Blues’ began<br />
with convincing victories against the London sides, Hampstead and Hornsey and later put on pleasing displays against Free<br />
Forresters, the London Cricket Academy, and in the high-pr<strong>of</strong>ile fixture against the Duke <strong>of</strong> Norfolk’s XI.<br />
Despite some good passages <strong>of</strong> play, in particular in the field, the one day and the four day Varsity matches both ended in<br />
disappointment. Fielding first at Lord’s, <strong>Cambridge</strong> restricted the dark blues to 201 – 8, which seemed a reachable target on a<br />
good wicket. The loss <strong>of</strong> wickets at regular intervals meant the <strong>Cambridge</strong> run chase faltered.<br />
The loss <strong>of</strong> early wickets in the Four Day game at the Parks proved the undoing <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cambridge</strong>. Four down at lunch, the result<br />
<strong>of</strong> some ill-advised stroke-play and some tight bowling, it looked like Messers Savill and Kemp would have to open the bowling<br />
before the day was out. Savill, who always led from the front, forged a strong partnership with James Chervak to regain the<br />
initiative. A composed hundred from Oberoi and some dogged batting down the order gave Oxford a first innings lead, and<br />
allowed them to apply pressure in the final innings.<br />
Congratulations must go to Vikram Bannerjee who spent much <strong>of</strong> his summer playing for Gloucestershire and has recently been<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered a contract.<br />
With seven returning Blues, and some promising players newly arrived, we hope to build on the 2006 season and seek revenge<br />
in the Varsity matches in July.<br />
Varsity Match<br />
Saturday 1st July 2006 at Lord’s<br />
Blues Lost by 52 runs<br />
Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Matt Austin, Emmanuel<br />
Ian Bartholomew, Christ’s<br />
Grant Celliers, Jesus<br />
Ian Massey, Queens’<br />
Freddie Owen, Corpus Christi
UCCE<br />
With many key players leaving, it was a new look <strong>Cambridge</strong> UCCE that began their 2006 campaign with three first class<br />
games against Warwickshire, Northamptonshire and Kent. Despite the setback <strong>of</strong> captain Richard Timms being ruled out for the<br />
season, stand-in skipper Zoheb Sharif lead <strong>Cambridge</strong> by example, scoring two centuries against Northants and Kent as<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> put in strong performances against all 3 sides, to set up an excellent season.<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong>’s BUSA campaign kicked <strong>of</strong>f with a strong win against Durham UCCE but was then affected by rain, with only 17<br />
overs being possible against Oxford and only one day against Loughborough. In that day, an excellent team performance saw<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> beating favourites Loughborough in a hard fought contest.<br />
In two entertaining games, <strong>Cambridge</strong> only managed to draw against Leeds-Bradford and Cardiff, both times coming close to<br />
chasing down over 400. At Cardiff, James Heywood was forced to battle it out for over 2 hours to secure our place at Lords.<br />
Runs were shared around the <strong>Cambridge</strong>’s top 6 this season. Both the opening pair <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cambridge</strong> veteran Gareth James and<br />
debutant Chris “Bruno” Huntington had scores. Kunal Joggia smashed his with a highly entertaining 149 against Leeds-<br />
Bradford. Captain Zoheb Sharif scored freely against the strong first class attacks and Ronald Weasley (Nick Lee) took time <strong>of</strong>f<br />
shooting the next Harry Potter movie to top the <strong>Cambridge</strong> batting averages.<br />
The same can be said with the bowling attack, disciplined seam from Matthew Friedlander, Phil “Swingers” Edwards, Subway<br />
king Mo Amin and Brendan Smith saw wickets being generously shared around. Also, Apu abandoned the Quickie-mart,<br />
changed his name to Vikram Banerjee to bowl some left arm twirlers and burgle some wickets later on in the season.<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Women’s Cricket Club<br />
www.cam.ac.uk/societies/cuwcc<br />
Captain: Charly Lester, St Catharine’s<br />
Secretary: Sarah Walker, Girton<br />
Women’s cricket is one <strong>of</strong> the fastest-growing sports, and is gaining in recognition all <strong>of</strong> the time. Our club exists in order both<br />
to promote the sport and provide an opportunity for beginners to try it out, whilst providing top-class coaching to a squad <strong>of</strong><br />
more experienced players who compete in the British Universities <strong>Sport</strong>s Association (BUSA) national competition, and play in<br />
the annual Varsity match against Oxford at Lord’s cricket ground!<br />
Club Development<br />
This year CUWCC received discretionary full blue status in recognition <strong>of</strong> our consistently strong BUSA performances. Those<br />
players from the Varsity team (including twelfth man) not awarded Full Blues, retain their Half Blue status.<br />
Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Jane Allison, Trinity<br />
Laura Hancock, Sidney Sussex<br />
Charly Lester, St Catharine’s<br />
Lizzie Peto, St Catharine’s<br />
Sarah Walker, Girton<br />
Varsity Match (1st Team)<br />
1st July 2006, Lord’s Cricket Ground<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 201/10 (47.2 overs) Oxford 218/10 (47.2 overs)<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Sophia Davis, Darwin<br />
Tanya Glanville-Wallis, Jesus<br />
Rachel Hooper, Selwyn<br />
Susan Little, Girton<br />
Amy Perkins, Selwyn<br />
Anna Prowse, Girton<br />
Kim Roach (12th man), Emmanuel<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> won the toss and elected to field first. In hot sunny conditions, a wicket to opening bowler T. Glanville-Wallis<br />
followed by two to A. Prowse (3/23), and the key wicket <strong>of</strong> E. Wild (42) to E. Peto (3/34) gave us hope <strong>of</strong> containing Oxford to<br />
a fairly low total. A solid knock by Y Young (84), however, meant that Oxford kept scoring at a steady rate throughout their<br />
innings, and despite a late flurry <strong>of</strong> wickets, they went to lunch having been bowled out for a respectable 218.<br />
After the break, <strong>Cambridge</strong> number three J. Allison (40) anchored the scoring, with sound support from A. Prowse (27). The<br />
scoring rate slowed a little throughout the middle <strong>of</strong> the innings, but L. Hancock and R. Hooper set a solid base from which<br />
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Hancock eventually let loose, scoring a career-best 46, ably supported in the dying moments by A. Perkins, to bring <strong>Cambridge</strong><br />
agonisingly close to what would have been a stunning victory. Unfortunately however it wasn’t to be, and the <strong>Cambridge</strong><br />
innings was concluded with the wicket <strong>of</strong> Hancock in the 47th over.<br />
Other Team Highlights<br />
BUSA<br />
April – June 2006<br />
Result: 2nd BUSA Premier Northern division; 3rd nationally.<br />
After winning the Southern division <strong>of</strong> the premier league last year, we were transferred to the Northern division this year<br />
because additional teams situated further south than us were promoted. This meant playing against Loughborough, by far the<br />
strongest university women’s cricket team, due to the large number <strong>of</strong> England squad players. We came second in the division<br />
(unsurprisingly, Loughborough came first), but unfortunately lost our national semi-final against the southern division winners,<br />
Oxford, due to over half our regular team having exams on that day. Clashes between exams and the semi-finals and finals are<br />
a consistent occurrence. Additionally, all <strong>of</strong> our matches are played in exam term, thus the fact that we have been placed in the<br />
top three teams <strong>of</strong> the premier league for the last four years, reflects the talent and commitment <strong>of</strong> our team members.<br />
November 2005 – March 2006<br />
3rd place, BUSA Indoor Cricket Tournament<br />
Sponsor<br />
• Slug and Lettuce<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Cruising Club<br />
www.cucrc.org<br />
President: Edward Clay, St John’s<br />
Captain: Ben Lister, Christ’s<br />
The Cruising Club is the university sailing club with four sections organising sailing on Windsurfers, Yachts and Dinghies (further<br />
divided into Team racing and Casual sailing).<br />
Sailors <strong>of</strong> all abilities are welcome, from people used to competing at the highest levels <strong>of</strong> the sport to those who are more<br />
than happy with a short sail followed by a trip to the pub. Our four sections <strong>of</strong>fer a huge variety <strong>of</strong> opportunities – there will<br />
definitely be something for you!<br />
Blues/ Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
(Half, awaiting discretionary full)<br />
Jonathan Pinner, Trinity Hall<br />
Rob Style, St Catherine’s<br />
Tom Heywood, John’s<br />
Ben Lister, Christ’s<br />
Megan Burrough, Pembroke<br />
Amy Gunning, Magdalene<br />
Varsity Match<br />
Mixed first team: Won 2 – 1<br />
Mixed second team: Won 2 – 1<br />
Women’s first team: Lost 1 – 4<br />
BUSA<br />
Mixed first team: 1st<br />
Mixed second team: 5th<br />
Women’s first team: 5th<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Ed Clay, St John’s<br />
Rachel Wigmore, New Hall<br />
Tom Smedley, St John’s<br />
Rosie Thornton, Sidney Sussex<br />
Sarah Chapman, Gonville & Caius<br />
Cat Gerrard, Downing<br />
Kat Ward, New Hall<br />
Eddie Glennie, Gonville & Caius<br />
Marta Lapsley, Sidney Sussex<br />
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Local Regional and National Competitions<br />
Mixed 1st team came 2nd at UK Team Racing National Championships (losing out to GBR1 (world#3) on tie break. They also<br />
came 11th in the Wilson Trophy, the World’s most prestigious and highest standard team racing event. 8 team members from<br />
across the squad came 2nd in the BUSA yachting championships, and will represent England in the student Yachting worlds in<br />
Lorient, France in October.<br />
Club developments<br />
Hosted BUSA Team Racing<br />
Cruising Club: Windsurfing<br />
www.cuwc.org<br />
President: Michael Crisp, Downing<br />
Secretary: R Francis, Newnham<br />
No Half-Blues awarded for 2005 – 06<br />
BUSA<br />
The annual BUSA event at Calshot was a hard weekend! Faced with unusually cold temperatures on the first day just staying warm<br />
was hard enough! Due to an inexperienced race team and challenging conditions including a fierce tidal pull along the race course,<br />
CUW struggled but in the end managed to take 5th place. Having trained hard since we hope to return to number 1 in ‘07!<br />
Varsity Match<br />
Dedicated light wind training paid <strong>of</strong>f in spades for the Varsity match – we beat them so convincingly they had to abandon the<br />
last race <strong>of</strong> 6 since there was no way they could recover! We have close ties with the Oxford windsurfers and they didn’t take<br />
the thrashing too badly, especially when we got to the pub.<br />
Varsity team members<br />
Rosemary Francis, Darwin<br />
Joanna Walsh, Trinity<br />
Tim Stanley, Churchill<br />
Michael Crisp, Downing<br />
Tom Smedley, John’s<br />
Ge<strong>of</strong>frey Wright, John’s<br />
BUSA team members<br />
Michael Crisp, Downing<br />
Tim Stanley, Churchill<br />
Tom Smedley, John’s<br />
BUSA<br />
A new team this year meant that a lack <strong>of</strong> experience affected the results. Overall we came 6th.<br />
External Success<br />
Cardiff: Rosemary Francis, came 1st for the women’s team<br />
SWA Speed: Michael Crisp came second.<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> Speed: Michael Crisp 1st, Joanna Walsh 3rd.<br />
Other News<br />
This year the club travelled to Ireland and Dhab, Egypt. Next year the <strong>Cambridge</strong> event is in November with Nationally<br />
accredited SEA racing. This is following a successful bid at the Bristol training weekend.
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<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Cycling Club<br />
www.cam.ac.uk/societies/cycling<br />
President: Chis Pedder, Trinity<br />
Captain/Secretary: Mark Holt, Gonville & Caius<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Cycling Club is one the oldest and most active cycling clubs in the country. We have a packed weekly<br />
riding schedule both on and <strong>of</strong>f road, ranging from social touring style rides to full-on racing, as well as trips away both in and<br />
outside the UK. All levels <strong>of</strong> cycling are catered for in the club, from complete beginners and casual riders to serious racers.<br />
We are proud to be supported by our main sponsors, Alpine-Rootz. The company provide supported cycle tours in and around<br />
the French Alps, including entry and support at many <strong>of</strong> the ‘cyclosportives’ in the region. We are also sponsored by<br />
solidlights.co.uk, a local company producing some <strong>of</strong> the lightest high power bike lights around, utilising the latest in LED<br />
technology.<br />
On the racing front, we are proud to consistently produce good results in many disciplines. We have a great record at BUSA<br />
(student nationals), winning over 20 medals over the last 3 years, and have also had riders competing at national level. We<br />
pride ourselves on providing a great foundation for people who want to get started in racing, so if you want to have a go – this<br />
is the place to start. A number <strong>of</strong> our top riders over recent years have been those who have started out riding whilst at<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong>. a great demonstration to those starting out today that anything is possible with a little training. And no, you don’t<br />
need an expensive bike to be good!<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Simon Brereton, Jesus<br />
Chris Pedder, Trinity<br />
Sarah Street, Wolfson<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Eton Fives Club<br />
www.sport.cam.ac.uk/etonfives<br />
Captain: James O’Callaghan, Christ’s<br />
Secretary: Jamie Potts, Emmanuel<br />
The season suffered a severe set back due to the closure <strong>of</strong> the Leys School courts. These had previously been our main courts<br />
on which to practise, but unfortunately the school has decided that the courts would be better used as a climbing wall or a<br />
storage facility. Fortunately there is a single court at Magdalene College, which the college kindly allows us to use for training,<br />
allowing us to at least keep working on our fives. However, this does still mean that we have only one court in the entire<br />
<strong>University</strong> on which we can play. This caused difficulties for training sessions and the organisation <strong>of</strong> home fixtures. Particularly<br />
disappointing was the late decision <strong>of</strong> Shrewsbury School to cancel their fixture with <strong>Cambridge</strong> due to our lack <strong>of</strong> facilities.<br />
Unfortunately, lack <strong>of</strong> facilities meant that a ‘Cuppers’ competition would never be feasible. Nevertheless, we still managed to<br />
train regularly in six sessions per week at Magdalene.<br />
Thus, despite the unhappy situation that we only have one court in the entire university on which to train, we have managed to<br />
maintain a high level <strong>of</strong> enthusiasm for the game.<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Aly Patel, Trinity<br />
Jamie Potts, Emmanuel<br />
James O’Callaghan, Christ’s<br />
Nicholas Gill, Magdalene<br />
Robert Friedman, Emmanuel<br />
Paul Jefferys, Trinity<br />
Varsity Match<br />
26th February 2006, Eton College<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 2 – 1 Oxford
The blues match is a three-pair fixture, and is always hard to predict. Nevertheless, we approached this year’s match expecting<br />
to secure a result, and confident in the strength <strong>of</strong> our team.<br />
Although Oxford’s first pair, containing a player who has won several national tournaments, were strongly fancied, some fine<br />
shots from Aly Patel suggested that <strong>Cambridge</strong> might well upset the form book as they surged into an early lead in the first<br />
game. Unfortunately <strong>Cambridge</strong> were unable to maintain the same level <strong>of</strong> play, the pair’s lack <strong>of</strong> stamina reflecting the fact<br />
that they had both recently recovered from nasty bouts <strong>of</strong> ‘flu, and Oxford took the rubber in three games.<br />
A third pair Robert Friedman and Paul Jefferys, took a tight first game, and then destroyed the Oxford resistance by raising their<br />
game and improving their cuts returns, storming through the second game in ten minutes. Their determination and consistency<br />
was too much for the Oxford pair who ceded the rubber in three straight games.<br />
As last year, this left the result <strong>of</strong> the match to be decided by the second pair, a match which contained three present or former<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> Captains. Nick Gill and James O’Callaghan, last year’s third pair, played very well together as a pair, and their<br />
consistency wore away the Oxford second pair. Although the match was tight, they always maintained control and won in three<br />
straight games.<br />
Thus, <strong>Cambridge</strong> won the match 2 – 1. Whilst the score sounds close, we were clearly the better side at second and third pairs,<br />
and it was just a pity that the first pair were still feeling the after-effects <strong>of</strong> ‘flu. This was our second victory in a row, and we<br />
have every chance <strong>of</strong> repeating the achievement next year!<br />
Second team report<br />
The Second Team, <strong>Cambridge</strong> Penguins, beat Oxford Peppers 3 – 0. Unfortunately, due to some last-minute illnesses, Oxford<br />
were unable to field a third pair, so ceding the third rubber. In the first two pairs, <strong>Cambridge</strong>’s strength in depth was evident.<br />
The athletic Bartholomew brothers were simply too strong for their opponents, who were unused to such an aggressive style <strong>of</strong><br />
Fives, and Julian Black and Robin Chatterjee (playing in his sixth second team match!) played with great levels <strong>of</strong> consistency to<br />
overcome their Oxford counterparts. Thus, <strong>Cambridge</strong> won the second team Varsity match 3 – 0, for the second year running, a<br />
testament to the strength and depth in our squad.<br />
Other News<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Eton Fives Club recorded wins against Old Ipswichians (2 – 0) and Eton College (5 – 1) and defeats<br />
against Highgate School (1 – 2) and Old Cholmelians (0 – 3). In the County Championship, <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> accounted for<br />
the entire <strong>Cambridge</strong>shire team and were unlucky to lose to Middlesex, the eventual winners <strong>of</strong> the tournament. In the London<br />
Tournament, Aly Patel and James O’Callaghan narrowly missed qualification to the quarter finals on points difference in a three<br />
way tie. One men’s and one women’s pair were entered into the Festival competition.<br />
BUSA<br />
Cancelled this year.<br />
Representative Honours<br />
Charlotta Cooley reached the semi-finals <strong>of</strong> the women’s national Eton Fives competition.<br />
Sponsors<br />
• Pol Roger sponsored the Varsity match<br />
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<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Fencing Club<br />
www.srcf.ucam.org/cufence/<br />
President: Robin Allen, Gonville & Caius<br />
Men’s 1st Captain: Danny Ryan, Gonville & Caius<br />
Women’s 1st Captain: Anna Robinson, Queens’<br />
Men’s 2nd Captain: Stuart Clark, Girton<br />
Secretary: Jenn Semon, Gonville & Caius<br />
The club provides members <strong>of</strong> the university with the opportunity and facilities to fence while here. We cater for all ability<br />
ranges, from absolute beginners to internationally ranked fencers.<br />
Club Report<br />
The start <strong>of</strong> this academic year has seen the club increase in size, with over 100 freshers joining Beginner and Intermediate<br />
training sessions, thanks to the enthusiasm <strong>of</strong> our Beginner’s secretary.<br />
Sadly, in terms <strong>of</strong> squads, the 2005 – 06 season has seen CUFC’s lowest trophy haul in the last 6 years. With the coach leaving<br />
early in 2004, the club has been unable to find a replacement, which has sorely affected team performances (we are hoping to<br />
rectify this situation for next season, as a number <strong>of</strong> coaches have shown interest in the club). A run <strong>of</strong> 5 consecutive BUSA<br />
championships for the Men’s 1sts was brought to an end this year in the semi-finals <strong>of</strong> the competition, whilst the Women lost<br />
out in both their Varsity match and the BUSA championships final. The Men’s 2nds fared little better. The only victory came in<br />
the form <strong>of</strong> the Men’s 1sts Varsity match, where they edged out Oxford in the closest match ever to win 111 – 110 in the last<br />
fight. This extended the Men’s 1st Team’s run to 8 consecutive Varsity victories, and followed an extremely successful training<br />
camp in Club Honved in Budapest, Hungary, which was attended by 20 members <strong>of</strong> the club.<br />
On an individual basis, the club has produced some excellent results, a testimony to the ability and talent that is attracted to<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong>. Two epeeists, Chris Greensides (Clare) and Mary Cohen (Fitzwilliam), represented Great Britain in the Junior (under-<br />
20) European Championships in 2005, but narrowly missed World Championship selection owing to some controversial<br />
selection criteria. Both are on the TASS scheme (Talented Athlete Sponsorship Scheme).<br />
In June 2006, Danny Ryan (sabre – Gonville and Caius) won the London International Universities Fencing Sabre Championship,<br />
and was selected to represent England in the first ever Student 5 Nations competition, along with fellow team members Robin<br />
Allen (sabre – Gonville and Caius) and Dominic O’Mahony (foil – Trinity). The competition, comprising the home nations, was<br />
held in Dublin, and England were the runaway victors, with all three <strong>Cambridge</strong> representatives winning all their matches.<br />
Danny Ryan has also been selected to represent Britain in the World Medical and Health Games which will be held in Italy at the<br />
beginning <strong>of</strong> July.<br />
However, despite the club’s past successes and present individual results, CUFC is still yet to find any sponsors.<br />
Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Matt O’Connell, St John’s<br />
Daniel Ryan, Gonville and Caius<br />
Robin Allen, Gonville and Caius<br />
Dominic O’Mahony, Trinity<br />
Rob Shaw, Robinson<br />
Chris Greensides, Clare<br />
Andy Culling, Emmanuel<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Nick Rumney, Trinity Hall<br />
Ewan Galloway, King’s<br />
Colours awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Richard Broughton, Sidney Sussex<br />
Chris Aylet, Corpus Christi<br />
Stuart Clark, Girton<br />
Chris Jones, Corpus Christi<br />
Ruari Hamlin, Gonville & Caius<br />
Hakkon Pedersen-Mjannes, Trinity Hall<br />
Tim Willott, Jesus<br />
Jason Yuen, Churchill<br />
Varsity Match<br />
The Men’s First Team won 111 points to 110 while the Second Team lost 135 to 90. The Women’s First Team lost 119 to 115<br />
and the Women’s Second Team lost 90 to 52.<br />
Last year saw the biggest winning margin for <strong>Cambridge</strong> that has ever been seen in a Varsity match. This year’s victory,<br />
however, was the tightest Varsity match ever, with <strong>Cambridge</strong> behind all the way until the last 10 seconds <strong>of</strong> the final fight.
The Blues have been hit hard this season through the loss <strong>of</strong> some key members <strong>of</strong> the team, especially former British<br />
Champion and Captain Matt O’Connell. Oxford on the other hand have gained no less than 4 GB junior internationals this year,<br />
and the stage was set for a tight match with both teams having beaten each other in BUSA this season. The Light Blue foil<br />
team <strong>of</strong> O’Mahony, Shaw and Galloway fought hard, but were shocked to be 40 – 14 down going into their final fight, but<br />
Dom O’Mahony showed that he was worth every penny, clawing back 7 hits against the British Foil Champion to make the final<br />
score 45 – 21. This was still not an ideal deficit, however, so up stepped the ex-international Sabre trio <strong>of</strong> Ryan, Allen and<br />
Rumney, intent on reducing Oxford’s lead. The score was 30 – 28 going into the last round <strong>of</strong> fights but all three showed the<br />
grit, integrity and sheer speed needed to close down the round with a winning margin <strong>of</strong> 45 – 32.<br />
Going into the epee <strong>Cambridge</strong> were 11 hits down, but still confident <strong>of</strong> victory. Some fantastic fights from the ever-solid<br />
Culling and rampant Shaw meant that going into the last fight the Light Blues were only trailing by 2 hits, setting the stage for<br />
a nail-biting finale. So, onto the piste stepped TASS athlete Chris Greensides to face the Oxford captain. Chris raced to a 10 hit<br />
lead, leaving victory for either team to the last hit. In a fitting display <strong>of</strong> malcoordination the Oxford captain tripped on the side<br />
<strong>of</strong> the piste, allowing Chris to nail him in the chest and hand <strong>Cambridge</strong> the victory.<br />
Other News<br />
At the BUSA Games the Men’s First Team reached the semi-finals <strong>of</strong> the Men’s Championship and the Second Team won the L8<br />
Men’s Trophy, while the Women’s First Team won Second Place in the Women’s Championship.<br />
Individual Achievements and Representative Honours<br />
Danny Ryan, London International Universities Fencing Sabre Champion 2006; England Sabre Team (Student 5 Nations); Silver<br />
Medal at British Team Championships 2005 (with home club); selected to represent Britain at World Medical Games 2006.<br />
(Former British and English U20 and Senior Teams). Daniel Ryan was the 2006 London International Universities Fencing<br />
Champion (Sabre) and the 2006 World Medical Games Champion.<br />
Robin Allen, England Sabre Team (Student 5 Nations); Quarter Finals <strong>of</strong> Birmingham International 2006. (Former British U20).<br />
Dominic O’Mahony, England Foil Team (Student 5 Nations). (Former British U20).<br />
Chris Greensides, Current British U20 Epee Team; competed at U20 European Championships 2005. Selected for England<br />
Students, but did not travel due to exams.<br />
Chris Greensides and Mary Cohen represented Great Britain in the Junior European Championships.<br />
Women’s first team report<br />
Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Anna Robinson, Queens’<br />
Carmen Pinto-Ward, Girton<br />
India Martin, Queens’<br />
Kyle Treiber, Fitzwilliam<br />
Anna Scaife, St Edmunds<br />
Alina Sartogo, Homerton<br />
Mary Cohen, Fitzwilliam<br />
Ailsa Keating, Clare<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Alina Sartogo, Homerton<br />
Varsity Match<br />
18/2/06, Oxford<br />
Oxford Won 119 – 115<br />
Colours awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Nicky Brooks, St Catharine’s<br />
Emma Foster, Gonville & Caius<br />
Anna Scaife, St Edmund’s<br />
Emily Sylvester, Fitzwilliam<br />
Kyle Treiber, Fitzwilliam<br />
Vicky Rennie, Selwyn<br />
Alison Nimmo, Newnham<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> women faced a tough challenge at this years Varsity match, arriving on the back <strong>of</strong> a winning streak <strong>of</strong> several years<br />
but knowing that Oxford had gained three international fencers this year. We had previously beaten them twice at BUSA level<br />
this season, but neither team had been able to field a full strength side.<br />
First up was foil, and facing an Oxford team that included two internationals and an ex-<strong>Cambridge</strong> captain the <strong>Cambridge</strong><br />
team <strong>of</strong> India Martin, Carmen Pinto-Ward and Anna Robinson fought fantastically to lose narrowly 43 – 37 on time. The sabre<br />
team <strong>of</strong> Alina Sartogo, Anna Scaife and Kyle Treiber were unbeaten coming into the match, but unfortunately technical<br />
difficulties and a considerably strengthened Oxford side meant they also lost their weapon, 45 – 33. Finally it was left to our<br />
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Epeeists, India Martin, Ailsa Keating and British international Mary Cohen, to stage a superb victory 45 – 31 in a weapon<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> has not won in many years. However despite every fencer giving their all, it was not enough and we narrowly lost<br />
overall 119 – 115.<br />
The close score and continuous influx <strong>of</strong> new talent means that next year’s Varsity match to be held on home soil in <strong>Cambridge</strong>,<br />
should be an equally thrilling affair.<br />
Other Team Highlights<br />
25/3/06, EIS Sheffield<br />
Result: 2nd place BUSA team event<br />
Individual Achievements and Representative Honours<br />
Mary Cohen – Representing Britain at both under 20 and senior level throughout this season. Has consistently been selected for<br />
under 20 European and World Championships.<br />
Anna Robinson – Represented Britain at senior level and at under 20 level in previous seasons.<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Fives Club<br />
www.cu-sparrows.org.uk<br />
Captain: Charlie Brookes, Gonville & Caius<br />
Secretary: Anish Bhuva, St John’s<br />
Fives has been played on courts at <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> for over 100 years.<br />
There is only one existing court left in <strong>Cambridge</strong>, at The Perse School, by kind permission <strong>of</strong> the Headmaster. They have played<br />
‘home’ matches at Bedford Modern School. The annual Past versus Present match has been played at Oundle School. Both<br />
these schools are a considerable distance away from <strong>Cambridge</strong>. Oxford <strong>University</strong>, on the other hand, now enjoys the use <strong>of</strong><br />
two modern, glass-backed Rugby Fives courts on the Iffley Road site. It is no coincidence that the last eight <strong>of</strong> Oxford’s<br />
comparatively rare victories, from 1993 to 2000, have occurred since the provision <strong>of</strong> these courts, to which many ex-<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> players gladly contributed, five <strong>of</strong> them since the closure <strong>of</strong> Portugal Place.<br />
The players, past and present, have already raised a considerable sum <strong>of</strong> money in memory <strong>of</strong> Jock Burnet, for forty years the<br />
President <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Cambridge</strong> Fives Club, for the purpose <strong>of</strong> building Fives courts worthy <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>. If the standard <strong>of</strong> play<br />
that has been achieved for seventy-five years at <strong>Cambridge</strong> is to be maintained, it is vital that the <strong>University</strong> find a site on which<br />
at least two modern courts can be built. Plans are now afoot to develop a sports site at West <strong>Cambridge</strong>, where it is hoped to<br />
build fives courts to replace those lost in the town centre.<br />
Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Alan Beverly, Girton, Extraordinary Full Blue<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Charlie Brooks, Gonville & Caius<br />
Anish Bhuva, St. John’s<br />
Simon Beal, Homerton<br />
Mark Belassie, Gonville & Caius<br />
Richard Lebon, Trinity<br />
Chris Jones, Emmanuel<br />
Jono Abecassis, St. John’s<br />
Varsity Match<br />
25 February 2006<br />
St. Paul’s School, Richmond<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 219 – 215 Oxford
In the closest Varsity Match since 1928, <strong>Cambridge</strong> claimed their 50th win. The game was extremely close throughout, with the<br />
largest gap at any time being just 5 points. In the end the first pair <strong>of</strong> Brooks and Beverly pulled the team through, winning all<br />
their games, with Bhuva and Abecassis showing their experience lower down the order. Our thanks must go to Brit Insurance<br />
for sponsoring us again this year.<br />
Other Team Highlights<br />
25 to 27 November 2005, Sherbourne School<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> won BUSA doubles<br />
11 to 12 February 2006, Durham<br />
Alan Beverly dominated the U25’s singles tournament, and never looked like losing, winning the final 15 – 11, 15 – 4. In the<br />
doubles, he reached the final, with partner Brooks, only to go down to the Durham first pair in 3 sets in worsening conditions.<br />
Individual Achievements an Representative Honours<br />
Alan Beverly: Represented British Universities. Won BUSA doubles and Under 25’s singles.<br />
Charlie Brooks: Represented British Universities. Won BUSA doubles<br />
Sponsors<br />
• Brit Insurance<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Gliding Club<br />
www.cam.ac.uk/societies/gliding<br />
President: Emily Todd, New Hall<br />
Captain: Michael Pye, Selwyn<br />
Gliding is the sport <strong>of</strong> unpowered flight. Like birds <strong>of</strong> prey, gliders can stay al<strong>of</strong>t by riding currents <strong>of</strong> rising air caused by local<br />
terrain or by solar thermals. Soaring in this way, gliders can fly hundreds <strong>of</strong> miles and climb thousands <strong>of</strong> metres into the air.<br />
CUGC exists for all students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong>. In particular, we give a large number <strong>of</strong> students their first ever taste <strong>of</strong><br />
gliding. With the facilities <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cambridge</strong> Gliding Club, we have access to a number <strong>of</strong> 2-seater planes and many experienced<br />
instructors who can teach you how to fly. If you’re interested, check out our beginner’s introduction to gliding – the learning<br />
section has more info and details <strong>of</strong> upcoming trial flight days.<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Golf Club<br />
www.cam.ac.uk/societies/cugc<br />
Captain: Duncan Reid, Fitzwilliam<br />
Secretary: James Nierinck, Sidney Sussex<br />
The <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Golf Club (CUGC) was founded in 1875. The first <strong>University</strong> Golf Match against Oxford took place<br />
three years later in 1878. It is therefore one <strong>of</strong> the longest running team match play fixtures in golf. Any undergraduate or<br />
postgraduate student <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> with an interest in golf is invited to join the <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Golf Club,<br />
regardless <strong>of</strong> whether they are an absolute beginner or a scratch player. The club’s objective is to encourage the pursuit <strong>of</strong> golf<br />
within the university by making it easier and cheaper to play, and by encouraging student golfers to meet one another.<br />
In the first two terms <strong>of</strong> each year, the blues team play an extensive fixture list against some <strong>of</strong> the top clubs in England and<br />
Wales including Royal St George’s, Sunningdale, and Walton Heath. The culmination <strong>of</strong> this is the Varsity match against Oxford<br />
which is held at Easter, the venue changing every year. Recent venues have included Walton Heath, Rye and Ganton. In addition<br />
to our matches, the squad play regularly in the week at Royal Worlington and Newmarket Golf Club and attend coaching there<br />
with our coach, Steve Barker.<br />
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Last season handicaps in the first team (Blues) ranged from 2 to 6, whilst they ranged from 5 to 10 in the second team<br />
(Stymies). Both Men’s Teams play a full fixture list in the first two terms, which take place at some <strong>of</strong> the finest courses in<br />
England and at the expense <strong>of</strong> the clubs. The usual format is scratch matchplay, foursomes (alternate shots) in the morning,<br />
followed by singles in the afternoon. There are 12 players in both teams. The 10 players picked for the Varsity match against<br />
Oxford in March obtain their Full Blue whilst the two Blues reserves play their Oxford counterparts in the Dinner match. The<br />
Stymies team picked play their Oxford counterparts, the Divots, obtaining <strong>University</strong> Colours. Since 1997 there has also been a<br />
Ladies Team. They have a rapidly expanding fixture list along the lines <strong>of</strong> the other two teams, culminating in their Varsity match<br />
at Easter.<br />
The Club holds several formal dinners throughout the year and CUGC members meet regularly in the week.<br />
There is also the university in-laws golf society which caters for higher handicap golfers.<br />
Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Duncan Reid, Fitzwilliam<br />
James Nierinck, Sidney Sussex<br />
Chris Bellingham, Christ’s<br />
Gerald Powell, Churchill<br />
Edward Zaayman, Magdalene<br />
Amir Habibi, Queens’<br />
Thomas Woolsey, Queens’<br />
Ruaraidh Stewart, Peterhouse<br />
Thomas Clougherty, Churchill<br />
Johannes Smit, Darwin<br />
Varsity Match<br />
The Men’s First Team drew with Oxford 7.5 points apiece while the Second Men lost 4 – 11 and the First Women 1 – 8.<br />
Other News<br />
Amir Habibi came 4th in the Boyd Quaich Memorial Match on the Old and New Courses at St Andrew’s.<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Gymnastics Club<br />
www.cam.ac.uk/societies/gymclub<br />
President: Claire Nixon, Homerton and Lydia Cole, Trinity<br />
Secretary: Vera Wichers, Clare<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Ashley Tran, New Hall – applying for Extraordinary Blue<br />
Claire Nixon, Homerton<br />
Laura Gardner, Trinity Hall<br />
Helen Chambers, Churchill<br />
Alex Hedges, Fitzwiliam – applying for Blue.<br />
Varsity Match<br />
Alex Hedges came first in the Individual Men’s Competition. The Women’s Team beat Oxford with Ashley Tran coming 1st in the<br />
Individual Women’s and Claire Nixon 3rd.<br />
Other News<br />
Built up numbers in club from 6 to about 15 committed members.<br />
Attended 4 competitions (Varsity, BUSA, Birmingham and Loughborough friendly).<br />
Women took part in BUSA for the first time.<br />
The women’s team came 7th out <strong>of</strong> 13 teams in the BUSA Championships, beating Oxford.
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<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Hare and Hounds<br />
(Cross Country)<br />
www.srcf.ucam.org/cuhh<br />
President: Dr Mike Turner (retired at the end <strong>of</strong> the season after forty years as President)<br />
Captain: Simon Rutherford, Girton<br />
Ladies Captain: Catherine Wood, Queens’<br />
Secretary: Matt Simms, Robinson<br />
The Hare and Hounds is the <strong>University</strong>’s Running Club. Dating back to pre-1870, CUH&H is one <strong>of</strong> the oldest running clubs in<br />
the world. It is also one <strong>of</strong> only 12 full-Blue sports clubs in the <strong>University</strong> and yet in no way is it elitist: it gives all <strong>of</strong> its members<br />
the opportunity to compete for the <strong>University</strong> throughout the year. From committed, serious athletes to beginners and funrunners,<br />
everyone is welcome and a valued member <strong>of</strong> the team.<br />
Though primarily a cross-country running club (especially in the winter months), we cater for all aspects <strong>of</strong> running. In the<br />
spring and summer, many <strong>of</strong> our athletes focus on the track and compete for <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Athletics Club (CUAC), in<br />
middle and long distance track events. Our members also take part in many other disciplines such as road running (including<br />
the London Marathon), fell running, orienteering, and triathlon.<br />
Club Report<br />
Running in <strong>Cambridge</strong> continued to prosper in 2005/06. The club-organised College League races, including the highly<br />
successful Fresher’s Fun Run, once again attracted large numbers <strong>of</strong> competitors and the <strong>University</strong> also enjoyed some good<br />
performances in national level competitions.<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> the season, Dr. Mike Turner, a former international athlete, stepped down as President after forty years in the<br />
position. The new Club President, Joan Lasenby, is the first female to hold the position in the club’s one hundred and twenty<br />
five year history. She is joined in this respect by this year’s Club Captain, Claire Day.<br />
2005 – 06 was the first season in which the College Cross Country league, under the new name <strong>of</strong> the Chris Brasher College<br />
League, received support from the <strong>Cambridge</strong> based branch <strong>of</strong> The Sweatshop. This partnership was very successful, with an<br />
increased race attendance <strong>of</strong> almost fifty percent over the previous year. Particularly encouraging was the rise in numbers in the<br />
women’s races. The College Cross Country league is now one <strong>of</strong> the most successful winter series <strong>of</strong> intercollegiate<br />
competitions.<br />
The 2005 – 06 season also saw the continuation <strong>of</strong> the “EZ Runner” scheme, which aims to introduce endurance running to<br />
novices through short steady runs and beginners track sessions. In order to implement this scheme a new committee position<br />
was created, the elected member’s role being to attend “EZ “runs and provide encouragement to those new to the sport.<br />
In March 2006, the <strong>Cambridge</strong> Boundary Run, a race <strong>of</strong> near marathon length and open to members <strong>of</strong> the public, was revived.<br />
The Sweatshop again provided much-valued assistance, helping with the organisation and logistics. The event was very<br />
successful with almost forty runners completing the full distance. The Club plans to stage the race again in 2007 under the<br />
billing <strong>of</strong> worthwhile preparation in the build-up to the London Marathon in April.<br />
Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Paolo Natali, Christ’s<br />
Will George, Jesus<br />
Matt Armstrong, Trinity Hall<br />
Ben Hope, St. John’s<br />
Pat Ward, Churchill<br />
Tricia Peters, Darwin<br />
Varsity Match<br />
3 December, 2005 Wimbledon Common<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Owain Bristow, Churchill<br />
Andy Bell, Queens’<br />
Richard Ward, Pembroke<br />
Charlotte Forbes, Girton<br />
Claire Day, Queens’<br />
Catharine Wood, Queens’<br />
Kyla Bowen-la Grange, Pembroke<br />
Sarah Kummerfeld, Trinity<br />
The course (4 miles women, 7.5 miles men) is surprisingly challenging, incorporating several climbs, a water ‘jump’ (more<br />
accurately a swim) and the infamous ‘butts’, which combine muddy trails with swift, stomach-churning variations in slope.<br />
Facing these obstacles, runners tempted into overly fast starts over the initial fields soon regret their aggression.
In the women’s race, a <strong>Cambridge</strong> team comprised primarily <strong>of</strong> first-time Blues runners hoped to upset a strong Dark Blue<br />
squad. However, Oxford’s experience produced a decisive victory, as they took 7 <strong>of</strong> the top 8 spots. The brightest spot for<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> was the 4th place finish <strong>of</strong> American grad student Tricia Peters, who ran well to split the Oxford runners and<br />
prevented a whitewash.<br />
The men’s race promised to be a closer affair, with <strong>Cambridge</strong>’s desire for vengeance fuelled by last year’s agonizing 38 – 42<br />
defeat. Several <strong>of</strong> the strongest Light Blues were returning, and though a few were battling injuries, improvements by Will<br />
George and Owain Bristow, the year-long dominance <strong>of</strong> international Paolo Natali, and the emergence <strong>of</strong> Matt Armstrong and<br />
Andy Bell provided ample hope. However, Oxford fielded an equally formidable squad, particularly in the return <strong>of</strong> three runners<br />
(Fraser Thompson, Ben Moreau, and Jonathan Blackledge) who monopolized the medal positions in the 2004 contest.<br />
The race began as anticipated, as the top five-Natali (eventually 2nd in an impressive finish), George (5th, a dramatic<br />
improvement over last year) and the Oxford trio-charged ahead, leaving the remaining runners to duel for the middle positions.<br />
This central pack shattered as a handful <strong>of</strong> Oxford runners pushed ahead in middle <strong>of</strong> the race, passing Cantabs struggling<br />
through injury-induced lack <strong>of</strong> mileage or suffering the effects <strong>of</strong> aggressive starts. Despite the painfully apparent determination<br />
<strong>of</strong> the injured Ben Hope (10th), last year’s top <strong>Cambridge</strong> finisher, and American import Pat Ward (12th), struggling to<br />
overcome a hip injury and adapt to real cross-country running, Oxford snagged the 6th, 7th, and 9th places, split only by Matt<br />
Armstrong (8th). The final score <strong>of</strong> 30 – 51 in Oxford’s favour reflected the vagaries <strong>of</strong> the day, as several Oxford runners had<br />
excellent races but only Natali, George, and Armstrong raced near their potential. Historical circumstance made this loss<br />
particular poignant, as each team entered this context with 57 Blues match victories.<br />
BUSA<br />
BUSA Cross Country Championships 2006: Stirling <strong>University</strong><br />
The final <strong>Cambridge</strong> Men’s position <strong>of</strong> 6th reflected both an impressive legacy <strong>of</strong> talent and training, but solid rather than<br />
stunning performances.<br />
In the Women’s Race <strong>Cambridge</strong> finished in 15th place in a very competitive field, led by Birmingham and Loughborough<br />
respectively.<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Hockey Club<br />
www.cuhc.org<br />
President: Lydia Tong, St John’s<br />
Captain: Andrew Middleton, Girton<br />
The <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Hockey Club was founded in 1890. Recently, the traditionally separate men’s and women’s clubs<br />
merged to form a single club. We are now recognised as the biggest and most successful amalgamated university sports club at<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong>.<br />
Our teams<br />
We run 3 men’s and 3 women’s teams. The Men’s 1st XI is one <strong>of</strong> the ‘blue riband’ sports teams <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> along with<br />
the rugby, rowing and cricket sides, and has enjoyed ‘full blue’ status since 1908. They compete at national league standard,<br />
one <strong>of</strong> only three men’s <strong>University</strong> sides to do so in England. The Women’s 1st XI compete at the highest level <strong>of</strong> regional<br />
hockey, and have an equally high status amongst <strong>Cambridge</strong>’s female sports teams, along with the rowing and netball sides.<br />
Unlike the men, the women compete in the BUSA inter-university competition each year. They have competed amongst the best<br />
sides in the country in recent years, reaching the semi-finals in 2000. The ultimate goal <strong>of</strong> every <strong>Cambridge</strong> sports team is to<br />
defeat their Oxford counterparts in the Varsity Match at the end <strong>of</strong> each season.<br />
Our members<br />
Each year 90 players are selected to represent the club from the intercollegiate pool. Our members’ hockey experience ranges<br />
from those who have represented their country, to the competent ex-school or club player.<br />
Although results may not have reflected it this season, CUHC continues to thrive, especially with the generous support <strong>of</strong> our<br />
two principal sponsors, Merrill Lynch and Deloitte. Doubtless without them the club would not be able to continue to run in its<br />
current format with three men’s and three women’s teams playing at least once every week in BUSA and regional leagues as<br />
well as national and local cup competitions.<br />
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We are hopefully getting closer to obtaining planning permission for much-needed floodlights on the existing sand-based<br />
Astroturf and hopefully for the planned water-based Astroturf to be built adjacent to it. The floodlights would be a huge boost<br />
not only to the university teams (in financial terms) but also to college sides, enabling them to play in evenings avoiding the<br />
inevitable clashes with lectures, supervisions etc which currently occurs.<br />
Mens first team report<br />
Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Andrew Middleton, Girton<br />
Alun Rees, Downing<br />
James Waters, Jesus<br />
Dave Barclay, Robinson<br />
Jez Hansell, Girton<br />
Al Kemp, Homerton<br />
Blue Nick McLaren, St Catharine’s<br />
Stuart Penman, Gonville & Caius<br />
Mike Palmer, St John’s<br />
Mark Rushton, Sidney Sussex<br />
Seb Henbest, Clare Hall<br />
Other team members<br />
Mikey Williamson, St Catharine’s<br />
Simon Thompson, Homerton<br />
Rich MacKenney, St John’s<br />
Simon Ashton, Gonville & Caius<br />
Sam Grimshaw, Jesus<br />
Varsity Match<br />
7th March 2006, Southgate H.C.<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 0 – 2 Oxford<br />
The men’s Blues season was unfortunately one <strong>of</strong> disappointment. It was always going to be a difficult season playing in<br />
National League (one <strong>of</strong> only 3 university sides in the country to do so), having lost the majority <strong>of</strong> the squad from last year. A<br />
poor start to the season could have been avoided if a few late goals hadn’t been scored against us, robbing us <strong>of</strong> vital points. A<br />
highlight in the first half <strong>of</strong> the season was reaching the fourth round <strong>of</strong> the HA cup to come up against Guildford who had<br />
finished fourth in the National Premier League last season. We deservedly went ahead in the first half and were unlucky to<br />
concede on the stroke <strong>of</strong> half-time and eventually went on to lose 2 – 1 – a very decent performance against one <strong>of</strong> the best<br />
sides in the country. League form continued to be disappointing with Varsity a chance to rectify the season. Alas, it wasn’t to<br />
be; the Oxford keeper having been promoted from the thirds gave an outstanding performance on the day and won the match<br />
for them on a wet and windy day in Southgate.<br />
The team was outstandingly led in a difficult year by Captain Andrew Middleton who was player-<strong>of</strong>-the-year, leading by<br />
example in goal and rightfully earning a call-up to the Scotland U21’s squad to play in the European Championships. Next<br />
season we are looking to bounce straight back up to the National League and have every chance – losing only a few players<br />
and therefore for once being able to count on continuity in a university sporting side.<br />
Individual Achievements and Representative Honours<br />
Andrew Middleton played for Scotland Under 21’s at the European Championships.<br />
BUSA<br />
The club finished 6 out <strong>of</strong> 6 in BUSA this year.
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Women’s Hockey Club<br />
Blues Captain: Jennifer Lees, Robinson<br />
Secretary: Ellie Coen, Newnham<br />
Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Lizzie Ballentine, Magdalene<br />
Claire Rushe, Christ’s<br />
Liz Gregory, Trinity<br />
Sophie Lynch, St John’s<br />
Jenny Drewitt, Sidney Sussex<br />
Natasha Fowlie, New Hall<br />
Natasha Barnes, Newnham<br />
Jennifer Lees, Robinson<br />
Jenny Malicka, Peterhouse<br />
Varsity Match<br />
07/03/06, Southgate Hockey Club, North London<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 2 – 6 Oxford<br />
The game started fairly evenly matched, though <strong>Cambridge</strong> had more chances on goal than Oxford to begin with. Late in the<br />
first half, Oxford put themselves 2 goals up. After half time, Liz Gregory scored the first goal for <strong>Cambridge</strong>, but Oxford<br />
capitalised on their chances much better than we did and took the score to 6 – 1. Tash Barnes brought one back for <strong>Cambridge</strong><br />
to bring the final score to 6 – 2.<br />
Club Report<br />
It was all change in the women’s club this season. Minus an <strong>of</strong>ficial coach, boys Captain Mids did a sterling job <strong>of</strong> whipping us into<br />
shape in September. Reinforcements arrived midway through pre-season in the form <strong>of</strong> Kali Takher, setting up our youth-experience<br />
coaching combo.<br />
An abundance <strong>of</strong> fresh talent helped to s<strong>of</strong>ten the blow <strong>of</strong> losing 10 <strong>of</strong> last year’s Varsity squad, with four Freshers slotting straight<br />
into the Blues, and Pippa Woodrow working on earning herself an England cap as well. Jenny Malicka made the leap from the<br />
Beds to the Blues, with Tash Fowlie and Emily Argyle making smaller jumps up from the Nomads. The talent and dedication <strong>of</strong><br />
CUHC veterans Fish Gregory and Claire Rushe has finally paid <strong>of</strong>f, rewarding them with consistent starting Blues places this season.<br />
After welcoming back 3 Blues to the squad, we found ourselves with ticks in all the right boxes for a successful season.<br />
After some exciting wins early on, and confident performances throughout, the Blues were left disappointed in a streak <strong>of</strong> matches<br />
in October and November. With 2 draws and 6 losses on our record, it would be fair to say we’ve had a tough time <strong>of</strong> it in the<br />
BUSA Premier league. As in our East Premier matches, we have produced some notable performances, but failed to capitalise on<br />
early leads.<br />
The New Year was met with another week <strong>of</strong> pre-season, testing the extent <strong>of</strong> our holiday training with pyramids and push-ups<br />
galore. The combined effect <strong>of</strong> a month’s rest and a week <strong>of</strong> hardcore ‘bonding’ incited a tremendous sense <strong>of</strong> team spirit, leading<br />
to our first away win <strong>of</strong> the season at Gravesend. A promising start to the term made our 6 – 2 loss to Oxford in the Varsity match<br />
all the more disappointing. The last few matches <strong>of</strong> the season again left us with disappointing results, but we fought hard and<br />
retained our position in the East league for next season. Finishing 6th <strong>of</strong> 6, we weren’t quite so lucky in the BUSA premier league,<br />
dropping the Blues into division 1 next year.<br />
Other Team Highlights<br />
Not a hugely successful season in the leagues: We finished 8th in East Premier League and 6th in BUSA (<strong>of</strong> 6), so next year the<br />
Blues will be playing in Midlands 1N BUSA league.<br />
Individual Achievements<br />
Pippa Woodrow represented the England under 21 squad.<br />
Sponsor<br />
• Merrill Lynch<br />
• Deloitte<br />
Rosie Sherman, New Hall<br />
Pippa Woodrow, St Catharine’s<br />
Rachel Wheeler, Gonville and Caius<br />
Emily Argyle, St Catharine’s<br />
Other team members:<br />
Tash Close, Downing<br />
Lydia Tong, Jesus<br />
Nicky Peart, Girton<br />
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<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Ice Hockey Club<br />
www.cam.ac.uk/societies/cuihc<br />
President: Jonathan Wortelboer, Fitzwilliam<br />
Captain: Tim James, Downing<br />
Secretary: Ionut Lazar, Trinity<br />
Ice hockey at <strong>Cambridge</strong> is a tradition that stretches as far back as 1885 and is recognised, by the Hockey Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame, as the<br />
oldest ongoing rivalry in the sport <strong>of</strong> hockey. So come lace up with our international squad and join us in our annual Varsity<br />
Match against Oxford, our winter tour to Switzerland, and the mayhem we enjoy as part <strong>of</strong> our social calendar.<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Jonathan Wortelboer, Fitzwilliam<br />
Tom Pope, St Edmund’s<br />
Adrian Pring, St Edmund’s<br />
Tim James, Downing<br />
Shane Woods, Hughes Hall<br />
Sean Jeffries, Darwin<br />
Chris Hurn, Pembroke<br />
Mathias Noreen, Trinity<br />
Jonas Rooze, Girton<br />
Hank Liao, Sidney Sussex<br />
Calum Nicolson, Trinity<br />
Varsity Match<br />
Saturday 4 March 2005, Oxford Ice Rink<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 1 – 6 Oxford<br />
The 87th Varsity Match was held at Oxford this year in front <strong>of</strong> a large crowd. With a relatively young team against an experienced<br />
Oxford side, it was always going to be a difficult game and in the end the Dark Blues proved too strong, winning 6 – 1.<br />
The match got <strong>of</strong>f to a great start, played at high tempo. Good scoring chances were created and there was good physical play<br />
on both sides which entertained the crowd. Oxford got the first goal 14 minutes into the first period. <strong>Cambridge</strong> pulled the<br />
game back in the second period with an equaliser from Tom Pope, only to be frustrated by letting Oxford regain the lead within<br />
20 seconds. In the third period, <strong>Cambridge</strong> tried hard to equalise but Oxford outplayed them to win.<br />
Tom Pope was <strong>Cambridge</strong> Man <strong>of</strong> the Match and Calum Nicholson, the <strong>Cambridge</strong> goalie, received the most valuable player<br />
award.<br />
Representative Honours<br />
Tom Pope was selected by the British Ice Hockey Team to play in the <strong>University</strong> Olympiad.<br />
Other News<br />
CUIHC has benefited greatly from sponsorship given by <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Press over the last 2 years and is going into the<br />
3rd year <strong>of</strong> its partnership with them. The support has allowed <strong>Cambridge</strong> to field a competitive team in the British <strong>University</strong><br />
Ice Hockey Association cup (BUIHA), which has been beneficial given the rapid expansion <strong>of</strong> Ice Hockey across UK universities.<br />
CUIHC has continued its yearly tour to Switzerland in early January for an extensive training week to compensate for a lack <strong>of</strong><br />
an ice rink in <strong>Cambridge</strong>. The club continues to investigate different avenues for creating an ice rink in <strong>Cambridge</strong>.<br />
Sponsor<br />
• <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Press<br />
Other team members<br />
Sean Jeffries, Darwin<br />
Francois Cote, St Edmund’s<br />
Jonathan de Rocher, King’s<br />
Ben Lees, St Catharine’s.<br />
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<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Women’s Ice Hockey Club<br />
www.cam.ac.uk/societies/cuwihc<br />
President: Zoe Michlig, Trinity<br />
Captain: Barbara Richter, Peterhouse<br />
Secretary: Jacqueline Clover, Fitzwilliam<br />
Whether it’s playing against Oxford in the famous Varsity Match, joining our training camp in Finland, or taking part in social<br />
events, women’s ice hockey at <strong>Cambridge</strong> is a unique and rewarding experience. As well as our Sunday evening ice sessions, we<br />
also enjoy roller-hockey and indoor floor hockey each week. Across all these activities, the club fosters a great sense <strong>of</strong> fun,<br />
teamwork and encouragement.<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Ariane de Hoog, St John’s<br />
Sarah Johnson, Emmanuel<br />
Barbara Richter, Peterhouse<br />
Ildiko Somorjai, Clare<br />
Nana Masada, Lucy Cavendish<br />
Clare Watkinson, Wolfson<br />
Zoe Michlig, Trinity<br />
Sarah Cartwright, Jesus<br />
Robin Stein, Churchill<br />
Varsity Match<br />
5 March 2006, Oxford<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 4 – 13 Oxford<br />
The <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Women’s Blues faced <strong>of</strong>f against the Dark Blues in front <strong>of</strong> around 300 fans. The <strong>Cambridge</strong> captain,<br />
Barbara Richter, scored the first goal <strong>of</strong> the match. However, the Dark Blues soon retaliated, taking a 3 – 1 lead after the first<br />
period. A very strong Oxford team dominated the second period, but <strong>Cambridge</strong> centre Sarah Johnson was able to add another<br />
goal for <strong>Cambridge</strong>. The third period saw a stronger <strong>Cambridge</strong> performance, but the Oxford lead was too great. Barbara<br />
Richter’s hat-trick earned her the <strong>Cambridge</strong> Most Valuable Player trophy while rookie Clare Watkinson’s strong effort was<br />
rewarded with the Spirit <strong>of</strong> the Match trophy.<br />
Other News<br />
We finished the season with as many losses as victories, beating women’s club teams that we have lost to in the past, including<br />
Chelmsford and Coventry.<br />
Club Development<br />
The ice hockey team usually enters the Varsity match as underdog. Since there is no ice rink in <strong>Cambridge</strong>, we train in<br />
Peterborough. Due to the excessive ice and transport costs and the very limited ice time available, the team trains only an hour<br />
a week, very late on Sunday nights. The Oxford team, on the other hand, has a rink and hence gets over twice or three times<br />
the amount <strong>of</strong> ice time we do.<br />
The last two years we have been very fortunate to receive generous sponsorship from <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Press. This has<br />
enabled us to set up a weekly training camp at the <strong>Sport</strong>s Institute in Vierumaki, Finland. For six days, we train 4 hours a day on<br />
the ice under the supervision <strong>of</strong> students studying in the coaching degree program at the institute.<br />
Although the Finland trip doubles our yearly ice time and provides excellent coaching, the team suffers greatly by not having an<br />
ice rink in <strong>Cambridge</strong>. Although ice training is supplemented by <strong>of</strong>f-ice fitness and floor hockey sessions, these will never fully<br />
compensate for the lack <strong>of</strong> ice time.<br />
Sponsor<br />
• <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Press<br />
Team Colours awarded 2006 – 06<br />
Abbie Aikens, Trinity<br />
Abi Routledge, Emmanuel<br />
Berney Hall, Queens’<br />
Chloe Revill, New Hall<br />
Rachel Sidda, St. Catharine’s<br />
Victoria Harris, Selwyn<br />
Other team members<br />
Eva Pantazaka, Churchill
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Judo Club<br />
www.cam.ac.uk/societies/judo<br />
President: Gary Chandler, Emmanuel<br />
Captain: Archie Reid, Magdalene<br />
Secretary: Aaron Pascovitch, Jesus<br />
A Team report:<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
A.S. Reid, Magdalene<br />
J. Lister, Churchill<br />
A.M. Pascovitch, Jesus<br />
G. Chandler, Emmanuel (Old Full Blue)<br />
G. Robinson, Selwyn<br />
S. Inoue, Churchill<br />
D.P. Heller, Trinity Hall<br />
M. Henckel, Homerton<br />
Varsity Match<br />
18 February 2006, Leys School <strong>Cambridge</strong><br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 6 – 2 Oxford<br />
We won the 76th Varsity Match retaining the cup for the fourth year. We also won the B Team shield and narrowly lost the<br />
women’s trophy to a heavier Oxford side.<br />
Oxford tried to stop the three-year winning streak for <strong>Cambridge</strong> by fielding its heaviest and most highly graded team for many<br />
years. However this did not work as the <strong>Cambridge</strong> team were well trained and motivated by strong support from the home<br />
crowd. In the end only 2 players conceded defeat and the result was a comfortable 6 – 2 win for the home team. The match<br />
was closer than the score would indicate. Many <strong>of</strong> the matches themselves went close to time, including Aaron Pascovitch’s and<br />
Gary Chandler’s edge-<strong>of</strong>-seat fights. Though his fight lasted less than a minute, Archie Reid was forced to reverse a pin before<br />
winning. Both sides fought well but <strong>Cambridge</strong> dominance showed through for the fourth time.<br />
B Team report:<br />
Colours awarded 2005 – 06<br />
T Huang, Selwyn<br />
R Oren, Chemistry PhD Student<br />
J Kolodynski, St John’s<br />
R Villar, Gonville & Caius<br />
A Campbel, Robinson<br />
M Jayne, Gonville & Caius<br />
P Owladi, Trinity<br />
T Deacon, King’s<br />
Varsity Match<br />
18th February 2006, Leys School, <strong>Cambridge</strong><br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 5 – 3 Oxford<br />
There was a lot <strong>of</strong> expectation ahead <strong>of</strong> the B team match. Last year <strong>Cambridge</strong> had won 6 – 0 and it was clear Oxford wanted<br />
revenge. The team this year had seen a few changes with injuries and promotions to the A team, but with promising new talent<br />
cultivated in the club, we still had high hopes. As it turned out we had nothing to fear, Oxford only got one clear victory, from a<br />
black belt demoted from their A Team. The other wins could have been regarded as controversial, including one Ippon called<br />
after the fight had been stopped for leaving the area. However the referee’s decision is final and Olympic medals have been<br />
decided under similar circumstances. The result was confirmed by Tom Deacon (B team Captain) winning his fight as the last<br />
man up. Janek Kolodynski showed a good pick up throw in his fight, winning in style.<br />
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Women’s Team<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Sarah Scott, Newnham<br />
Easlyn Kirupairajah, New Hall<br />
Alexie Frize-Williams, St John’s<br />
Colours awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Rachael Carr, St Catharine’s<br />
Emma Gilroy, Christ’s<br />
Varsity Match<br />
18th February 2006, Leys School, <strong>Cambridge</strong><br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 2 – 3 Oxford<br />
The Women fielded a far stronger team than in previous years. The match got <strong>of</strong>f to a flying start with Alexie pinning her<br />
opponent to win. Sarah fought Sarah Taylor, an opponent far bigger than herself Oxford Rugby blue (Captain) and ex British<br />
Cadet judo player. Unsurprisingly she was thrown quickly. Rachael put <strong>Cambridge</strong> back in the lead with a savage attack on her<br />
player. Emma lost to a pin leaving Easlyn to decide the match. Easlyn fought well against her Brown Belt opponent appearing to<br />
be ahead most <strong>of</strong> the way, and certainly doing most <strong>of</strong> the work. She was caught on the ground late on in the match and was<br />
unable to break free. But a brave showing from a lighter less experienced team that took the match right to the last minute,<br />
ending with a 3 – 2 win for Oxford.<br />
Other News<br />
This year saw the hundredth anniversary <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Judo Club. Founded in 1906 as the Trinity Judo/Jujitsu<br />
club, it is the oldest club in Europe and the second oldest outside Japan.<br />
At BUSA the girls showed the boys the way getting three medals. Terry Huang also got a medal and Gary Chandler narrowly<br />
missed being placed in the Under 81kg Dan grade contest.<br />
The Hundred Year Celebrations took place on 10 June with alumni stretching well over 50 years <strong>of</strong> the clubs history coming to<br />
visit. We had coaching from Neil Adams and an Old Boys match against the current students which the latter won by one fight.<br />
We went on to have a wonderful dinner at Trinity Old Kitchens, a fitting return to the clubs roots. A great time was had by all<br />
and we hope to build on the alumni links we have made.<br />
Representative Honours<br />
G Chandler, Clacton international Gold medal under 81kg<br />
T. C. Huang Bronze, BUSA over 100 Kyu grade.<br />
Easlyn Kirupairajah, BUSA Gold under 53 kg kyu<br />
Alexie Frize-Williams, BUSA Gold under 68kg kyu<br />
Sarah Scott, BUSA Bronze under 63kg kyu<br />
Rachael Carr, Silver under 63kg Clacton International Bronze open weight in the same contest<br />
Rebecca Brewer, Silver under 53kg Clacton International Bronze open weight in the same contest.<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Karate Club<br />
www.cam.ac.uk/societies/cukc<br />
President: Charlie Gray, Trinity Hall<br />
Men’s Captain: Simon Picot, Pembroke<br />
Women’s Captain: Lianne Walsh, Queens’<br />
Secretary: Richard Morrisby, Robinson<br />
Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Konrad Rajab, Trinity
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Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Simon Picot, Pembroke<br />
Ian MacLeod, St John’s<br />
Thomas Auld, Darwin<br />
Paul Smith, Trinity<br />
William Sprunt, Girton<br />
Sarah Owen, Downing<br />
Charlotte Gray, Trinity Hall<br />
Madeleine Wood, Emmanuel<br />
Su-Yin Tan, Wolfson<br />
Varsity Match<br />
Simon Picot won the individual kata section, with Ian McLeod and Tom Auld making it a 1, 2, 3 in individual kata. Overall,<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> lost 56 points to 71. In the Second team match, Richard Morrisby won the individual kata section but the team lost<br />
48.5 to 78.5. While the Women also lost, it was by a narrow margin (41.5 to 46.5). Su-Yin Tan defeated opponents four grades<br />
above her in the individual kata section.<br />
BUSA<br />
Men’s first team<br />
Team Kata Silver Medal lost 3 – 2 in the final.<br />
Ian Macleod was defeated in the Bronze medal play-<strong>of</strong>f for kumite (fighting).<br />
Women’s first team<br />
The team was defeated in the Bronze medal play-<strong>of</strong>f for Kumite.<br />
Other News<br />
The Club celebrated its 30th anniversary with an end-<strong>of</strong>-year dinner, with members from throughout the club’s history, from<br />
founder to present members.<br />
Konrad Rajab achieved an individual Silver medal at BUSA 2004 – 5. The Men’s Blues Committee ratified an Extraordinary Full<br />
Blue for him this year which is why he features in this year’s list.<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Lacrosse Club<br />
www.cam.ac.uk/societies/lacrosse<br />
Men’s Captain: Will Hoult, Queens’<br />
Secretary: James Dods, Corpus Christi<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Andrew Hacquoil, Queens’<br />
Ben McNamee, St John’s<br />
James Dods, Corpus Christi<br />
Chris Jones, Jesus<br />
Chris Smith, St John’s<br />
Will Hoult, Queens’<br />
David Knowles, St John’s<br />
Meng Wang, Selwyn<br />
Andy Martin, Queens’<br />
Tim Sabey, Magdalene<br />
Other team members<br />
Andy Jones, Fitzwilliam<br />
Alan Bowe, Emmanuel<br />
Nick Walrath, Christ’s
Men’s Varsity Match<br />
4 March 2006, Oxford<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 9 – 6 Oxford<br />
Having watched the Second Team fight a close game, only to lose 11 – 8 through some carelessness in the closing minutes, the<br />
Men’s Blues team took the field. From the opening seconds when Captain Will Hoult lost the face for practically the first time all<br />
season, it was clear this was going to be a tough fight. <strong>Cambridge</strong> were forced onto the back foot and defended well through<br />
a pressurised 20 minutes. What possession they gained was quickly squandered in the rush to head up the field and Oxford<br />
ended the first quarter 2 – 0 up. <strong>Cambridge</strong> came back in the second quarter with goals from Andy Jones and Hoult but a<br />
couple <strong>of</strong> Oxford goals kept the Dark Blues in the lead at half time. After a spirited and competitive final two quarters,<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> failed to catch Oxford and the final score <strong>of</strong> 9 – 6 was more than <strong>Cambridge</strong> might have hoped given the standard<br />
<strong>of</strong> the opposition.<br />
Other News<br />
The team came top <strong>of</strong> SEMLA East Division and reached the semi-finals <strong>of</strong> SEMLA Flags<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> were also runners up in Centurion’s 6’s Tournament<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Women’s Lacrosse Club<br />
www.cam.ac.uk/societies/lacrosse<br />
Captain: Charlotte Hill, Downing<br />
Vice Captain: Charlotte Smith, Downing<br />
Secretary: Kelly O’ Keeffe, Queens’<br />
Blues Team<br />
Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Charlotte Hill, Downing<br />
Charlotte Smith, Downing<br />
Lizzie Maughan, Gonville & Caius<br />
Claire Nance, Selwyn<br />
Emily Clarke, Trinity<br />
Fiona MacPherson, Pembroke<br />
Tanya Glanville-Wallis, Jesus<br />
Sarah Outram, Queens’<br />
Rosalind Lloyd, Lucy Cavendish<br />
Claire Davis, Queens’<br />
Anastasia Selezneva, Trinity<br />
Liz Morris, Jesus<br />
Women’s Varsity Match<br />
March 4th 2006, <strong>University</strong> Parks, Oxford<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 10 – 7 Oxford<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Lily Milligan, Emmanuel<br />
Dilly Nock, St John’s<br />
Emma Pack, New Hall<br />
Helen Leppard, Girton<br />
Oxford appeared quietly confident whilst warming up and indeed on paper seemed to have a very strong team. However our<br />
warm-up was completed in a focused manner with every player quietly concentrating on her personal game plan. All <strong>of</strong> us<br />
knew what was to be done and how to achieve it.<br />
We went out hard from the first whistle and it seemed as if Oxford did not know what had hit them. The defence was cohesive<br />
and solid and the attack was inspired. After 15 minutes, <strong>Cambridge</strong> were 6 – 0 up and relaxed slightly. This turned out to be a<br />
mistake and Oxford scored some quick goals. The opposition never really felt like a threat and an extremely motivational halftime<br />
talk allowed us to dominate the game and control the pace despite some Oxford goals.<br />
Most Valuable Player went to Welsh International Ros Lloyd. The Kingfishers (second team) won 9 – 7 after an exciting match<br />
with Most Valuable Player going to Lea Michaels.<br />
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BUSA<br />
We finished 2nd in the BUSA South Premiership<br />
Second Team (Kingfishers)<br />
Midlands Conference League winners<br />
The Kingfishers dominated this league from start to finish and won every single match. Highlights include a 20 – 0 win<br />
over Northampton and a 14 – 0 win against Oxford 2nd team. They finished top with an impressive goal difference <strong>of</strong> 73<br />
over six matches. Unfortunately they cannot be promoted as this would result in both our university’s teams in one league,<br />
but it is clear that their achievements were outstanding.<br />
Representative Honours<br />
Rosalind Lloyd played for the Welsh national First Team, Charlotte Smith the Scottish national First Team and Charlotte Hill<br />
played in the England B Team.<br />
Claire Nance played for England in the Under 21’s Home Internationals.<br />
Other News<br />
Morgan Stanley continues to sponsor the club. There is a strong possibility that an ex-England player and well-known<br />
coach is to become our coach next season.<br />
The committee positions have been modified. The role <strong>of</strong> secretary has been abolished and replaced by “Club Captain”.<br />
The Club Captain is also responsible for some <strong>of</strong> the administrative tasks previously carried out by the team captain such as<br />
organising pitches and liaising with opposing teams. The team captain is now responsible only for coaching the squad and<br />
team selection.<br />
Sponsor<br />
• Morgan Stanley<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Lawn Tennis Club<br />
www.sport.cam.ac.uk/lawntennis<br />
President: Sir Ge<strong>of</strong>frey Cass<br />
Captain: Paddy May, Selwyn<br />
Secretary: Tim Murray, Pembroke<br />
Women’s Captain: Amani Khalifa, Downing<br />
Women’s Secretary: Marsali Grant, Trinity Hall<br />
Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Amani Khalifa, Downing<br />
Catherine Gunn, Trinity Hall<br />
Lucy Turner, Homerton<br />
Marsali Grant, Trinity Hall<br />
Georgina Hamilton, Jesus<br />
Victoria Mackay, Newnham<br />
Fiona Ball, Fitzwilliam
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Individual Achievements and Representative Honours<br />
Catherine Gunn, Finalist BUSA individuals Competition 2005<br />
Marsali Grant, Represented County<br />
Catherine Gunn, Represented County<br />
Lucy Turner, Represented County<br />
Men’s Blues<br />
Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Jon Tassell, Girton<br />
Paddy May, Selwyn<br />
Ben Cole, Robinson<br />
Rutger-Jan Lange, King’s<br />
Tim Murray, Pembroke<br />
Kirill Zavadov, St Edmund’s<br />
Blaise Goswami, Pembroke<br />
Team Colours awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Laurent Pouret, Wolfson<br />
The Varsity Match<br />
29th – 30th June 2006, The Queen’s Club London,<br />
The women repeated their 2005 success with victory over Oxford by fourteen matches to seven.<br />
The men’s Varsity Match turned into a real classic with a nail biting finale. As they began the final set <strong>of</strong> three doubles matches<br />
on the Friday evening the scores were level at nine matches apiece. <strong>Cambridge</strong> took the nineteenth match <strong>of</strong> the series<br />
meaning Oxford needed to make sure <strong>of</strong> both <strong>of</strong> the others to claim victory.<br />
The Dark Blues first doubles pair held the lead over the first <strong>Cambridge</strong> pair for the opening games. Then the tide turned and<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> began to dominate, finally running out winners 5 – 7, 6 – 4, 7 – 5.<br />
The second <strong>Cambridge</strong> pair lost to Oxford but the title was decided 11 – 10 in the Light Blues’ favour.<br />
Chairman <strong>of</strong> the CULTC Sir Ge<strong>of</strong>frey Cass, who has been involved with <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> tennis for the past 34 years, said:<br />
“It was the most exciting match I can remember seeing at this level, a superb testament to the quality <strong>of</strong> Varsity tennis at the<br />
moment and the dedication and excellence <strong>of</strong> our scholar sportsmen and women.” .<br />
Other Team Highlights<br />
5th March 2006, The All England Lawn Tennis Club<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 5 – 3 AELTC<br />
A team <strong>of</strong> six first team players travelled down to the most prestigious tennis club in the world – The All England Lawn Tennis<br />
Club. Following strong singles performances from Jon Tassell <strong>of</strong> Girton, Paddy May <strong>of</strong> Selwyn, RJ Lange <strong>of</strong> Kings and Ben Cole<br />
<strong>of</strong> Robinson, the team went into the doubles with a 4 – 0 lead. Bringing in Tim Murray and Blaise Goswami, both <strong>of</strong> Pembroke<br />
College, the team converted their lead to take one necessary doubles win and come home 5 – 3 winners.<br />
Individual Achievements<br />
Ben Cole & Paddy May: BUSA individuals, Championships Semi-Finalists<br />
Jon Tassell: Blues no. 1 player. Undefeated in singles 2005/06<br />
Seabright and Prentice Cups<br />
A joint <strong>Cambridge</strong> and Oxford women’s team enjoyed their first victory for six years against opponents from Harvard and Yale.<br />
The British team emerged triumphant in the battle for the Seabright Cup winning by eight matches to four.<br />
The Americans continued to dominate the men’s version <strong>of</strong> the event, winning the Prentice Cup for the third time in a row by<br />
15 matches to six. Now in its 85th year, the Prentice Cup is the oldest international, inter-collegiate amateur tennis competition<br />
in the world.
Both matches were played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.<br />
Prentice Cup Team 2006<br />
Jon Tassell, <strong>Cambridge</strong><br />
Paddy May, <strong>Cambridge</strong>, Captain<br />
Ben Cole, <strong>Cambridge</strong><br />
Jan Dorr, Oxford<br />
Mark Carpenter, Oxford<br />
James Spooner, Oxford<br />
Seabright Cup Team 2006<br />
Catherine Gunn, <strong>Cambridge</strong><br />
Amani Khalifa, <strong>Cambridge</strong>, Captain<br />
Carina Dalton, Oxford<br />
Helen Turnbull, Oxford<br />
Sponsorship<br />
Sir Ge<strong>of</strong>frey Cass, President <strong>of</strong> the club, has recently procured generous sponsorship from Barclays Bank. Mr. P. Itzik <strong>of</strong> Barclays<br />
is now an Honorary Vice-President <strong>of</strong> the club<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Lightweight Rowing Club<br />
www.culrc.org<br />
President: John Winny, St Catharine’s<br />
Secretary: Alex Summers, Trinity<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Emmanuel Moll, Peterhouse<br />
Jonathon Winny, St. Catharine’s<br />
William Buttinger, Emmanuel<br />
Jonathon Davey, St. John’s<br />
Rafael Mora, Queens’<br />
Edward Pain, Pembroke<br />
Callum Stewart, Churchill<br />
Ian Sealy, Downing<br />
Helen Hodges, Selwyn<br />
Varsity Race<br />
1st April 2006, Henley<br />
Lost to Oxford by 2 1/4<br />
Granta Colours awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Gareth Hughes, Corpus Christi<br />
James Williams, Corpus Christi<br />
Guy Matmon, St. Edmund’s<br />
Che Meakins, Homerton<br />
Christopher Kerr, St. Catharine’s<br />
Sebastian, Trinity<br />
Dimitri Reading-Picopoulos, Clare<br />
Alastair Hegarty, Jesus<br />
Hannah Logan, Sidney Sussex<br />
Other team members<br />
Richard Harrington, Homerton<br />
Robin Hellen, Selwyn<br />
In probably the fastest ever conditions seen on the Henley Reach for Boat Race day the Lightweight VIII went down fighting to a<br />
course record breaking Oxford crew. Up against a crew with far more experience and evidently a lot more ‘grunt’ we knew we had<br />
to make a fast start to try and rattle Oxford. A great start saw us edge ahead <strong>of</strong>f the stake-boats but by the end <strong>of</strong> the Enclosures<br />
the sheer power <strong>of</strong> the Oxford crew meant they had gained a half length advantage. With a heavily front loaded race plan we<br />
continued pushing hard, holding Oxford at about a length past Fawley. In the latter stages <strong>of</strong> the race however they pulled away as<br />
we began to run out <strong>of</strong> steam. I am exceptionally proud <strong>of</strong> the way that the crew raced. Whilst undoubtedly nervous this was by<br />
far the best that we had ever rowed, setting up a great rhythm and carrying the fight to Oxford.<br />
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BUSA Head<br />
26 February 2006<br />
National Watersports Centre, Nottingham<br />
BUSA Head was held on a 5km stretch <strong>of</strong> the river Trent in Nottingham, finishing at the National Watersports Centre at Holme<br />
Pierrepont. Due to some extremely close seat racing results, the final Boat Race crews had still not been completely selected,<br />
and so the crews racing were not exactly the same as those for later races. While, in the middle <strong>of</strong> February, we couldn’t exactly<br />
have expected perfect weather, the conditions in Nottingham were more than unpleasant. A strong headwind, always a<br />
disadvantage to lightweights, meant that times were considerably slower than in 2005, when favourable conditions meant that<br />
several records were broken. However, when viewed in relation to other crews, our times were placed in a better light, with<br />
Granta a full 20 seconds faster relative to the times <strong>of</strong> other crews competing.<br />
Club report<br />
The last year has been a year <strong>of</strong> changes for CULRC. Under the guidance <strong>of</strong> this year’s President Jon Winny, the club has made<br />
great progress. Beginning with our Development Squad in summer 2005, we brought in a range <strong>of</strong> new talent into the squad<br />
to replace rowers who had been lost to other activities. After some initial summer success for both Dev Squad rowers at<br />
Molesey Regatta and senior rowers at the Boston Marathon and at the international Taiwan regatta, CULRC looked forward to<br />
a strong year.<br />
Over the course <strong>of</strong> the trialling year, the September intake <strong>of</strong> 25 rowers was reduced to 18 for the boat race. This was achieved<br />
though the hard work and dedication <strong>of</strong> the coaches who were willing to give up their time and expertise for the improvement<br />
<strong>of</strong> the squad. They, along with the rowers, put in over 30 hours a week to rowing-related activities to see the strongest crews<br />
possible turn out to race Oxford on April 1st.<br />
Sponsors<br />
• WAGN<br />
• Back on Track Physiotherapy<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Modern Pentathlon Club<br />
www.cam.ac.uk/societies/cumpc<br />
President: Nicky Brooks, St Catharine’s<br />
Captain: Jon Wright, Girton<br />
Women’s Captain: Sabrina Verjee, St Edmund’s<br />
Men’s Blues<br />
Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Daniel James, St Edmund’s<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Jonathon Wright, Girton<br />
Men’s Varsity Match<br />
30 March 2006<br />
Tonbridge School<br />
Oxford won by 26036 points to 20696<br />
Team Colours awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Nick England, St Catharine’s<br />
Noel Cochrane, St Catharine’s<br />
Simon Lamb, St Edmunds<br />
Jonty Oliff-Cooper<br />
With four new recruits to this year’s team, there was certainly a lack <strong>of</strong> Varsity experience for the <strong>Cambridge</strong> lads. However, the<br />
guys had trained consistently for the previous two terms and were determined to make an impact on the experienced and very<br />
talented Oxford team. <strong>Cambridge</strong> made a fantastic start in the shooting phase; all six men produced personal best<br />
performances and Captain Jon Wright led the way with the second highest score <strong>of</strong> all competitors. These impressive scores<br />
enabled <strong>Cambridge</strong> to take an early lead in the overall competition. Fencing was the next event and <strong>Cambridge</strong> fought well but<br />
struggled to overcome the experience <strong>of</strong> Oxford. Jon again produced a fantastic performance claiming another second place in<br />
this event to establish a lead in the individual competition. It was soon on to the pool for the 200 metre swim. Some hard<br />
fought personal bests were obtained by Jon, Nick and Jonty, but Oxford dominated this event with some incredibly fast and<br />
varsity record-breaking times.
Saturday morning saw a move away from Tonbridge School for the riding phase. Despite the limited riding experience <strong>of</strong> Nick,<br />
Jonty, Jon and Simon, they all demonstrated a tremendous amount <strong>of</strong> bravery and managed to get some points on the board<br />
without too many mishaps! Daniel and Noel showed <strong>of</strong>f their pony club skills riding their unknown horses in great style to score<br />
highly.<br />
The running event completed the Pentathlon, and <strong>Cambridge</strong> worked hard in this phase. However, Oxford had already<br />
developed a winning margin to claim the 49th Varsity Match. Daniel James performed highly for <strong>Cambridge</strong> in all five events to<br />
gain a well deserved Full Blue score and individual third place. Jon Wright gained a Half Blue score with an impressive total<br />
considering his misfortunes in the ride. Overall <strong>Cambridge</strong> performed admirably and there were many individual personal bests<br />
gained throughout the five events.<br />
Ladies Blues<br />
Half blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Nicki Brooks, St Catharine’s<br />
Sabrina Verjee, St Edmund’s<br />
Ailanore Harper, Trinity<br />
Women’s Varsity Match<br />
30 March 2006, Tonbridge School<br />
Oxford won by 23548 points to 22460 points<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> Ladies arrived at Tonbridge with confidence having trained hard and produced some strong results at the recent<br />
BUSA championships. Varsity kicked <strong>of</strong>f with the shooting phase; Ailanore demonstrated her experience <strong>of</strong> three Varsity<br />
matches and held her nerve to produce the highest Ladies shoot score. However, a combination <strong>of</strong> nerves and an unfortunate<br />
gun problem overwhelmed the other <strong>Cambridge</strong> members as below average scores were produced allowing Oxford to take a<br />
small advantage in the overall competition. Fencing was the second event, where <strong>Cambridge</strong> coaches, Rob Shaw, Andy Culling<br />
and Mark Adair, trained the team superbly. There were strong individual performances from Sabrina and Jo and the competition<br />
was tight but Oxford ended with a one hit advantage.<br />
The third event saw the Ladies move to the Tonbridge pool for the 200 metre swim. Nicky and Emma produced two fantastic<br />
and high scoring swims, knocking over 5 seconds <strong>of</strong>f their personal best times. However, Oxford demonstrated overall<br />
superiority in the pool extending their lead a little further. It was soon on to the riding phase at Duckhurst Equestrian centre<br />
where <strong>Cambridge</strong> were determined to dominate, having proved themselves in this phase in previous years. Sabrina, Ailanore<br />
and Emma showed <strong>of</strong>f their pony club skills riding well to score highly. Nicky produced one <strong>of</strong> only two clear rounds in the<br />
whole competition but an unfortunate penalty in the practice ring prevented her gaining maximum points whilst Jo and Cat<br />
struggled with their horses.<br />
A gruelling run in high winds concluded the pentathlon competition. <strong>Cambridge</strong> fought all the way round the course and<br />
dominated this event, beating their Oxford counterparts. Unfortunately this was not enough in the overall competition as<br />
Oxford won the 49th Varsity Match. Sabrina Verjee performed consistently over the five events to take the individual title for<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong>. <strong>Cambridge</strong> were disappointed with the results having had high hopes and a realistic chance <strong>of</strong> a victory. However,<br />
with five out <strong>of</strong> six competitors remaining for next season, <strong>Cambridge</strong> look forward to next year’s Varsity.<br />
BUSA Championships<br />
4th – 5th March 2006<br />
Iffley Road <strong>Sport</strong>s Centre, Oxford<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> A Team (Nicky Brooks, Daniel James, Jonathon Wright): 5th place<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> B Team (Jo Urwin, Ailanore Harper, Emma Kenny Herbert): 9th place<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> C Team (Nick England, Cat Wilson, Noel Cochrane): 11th place<br />
Team Colours awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Jo Urwin, Christ’s<br />
Cat Wilson, Girton<br />
Emma Kenny Herbert, Emmanuel<br />
Club Developments<br />
A fundraising event was held on February 11th – “Wizard Balloons”. CUMPC released about 300 tickets attached to balloons.<br />
On Saturday 4th March, the closing date for tickets to be posted back to <strong>Cambridge</strong> passed. 21 balloons made it all the way to<br />
Belgium and from these a winner was drawn. As well as raising money for essential club kit, we shared the money raised with<br />
<strong>Sport</strong>s Aid, the charity sponsoring many <strong>of</strong> our Olympic athletes. <strong>Sport</strong>s Aid received over £250 from the event.<br />
2007 will see the 50th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> the Modern Pentathlon Varsity Match. The event is being run by the <strong>Cambridge</strong> Modern<br />
Pentathlon Old Blues Club and will take place at Bradfield College, Berkshire from 31st March – 1st April 2007. As well as the<br />
main Blues matches, plans are under way for a competition involving many old Blues from the past fifty years.<br />
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Other competitions:<br />
Sea lions pentathlon competition Oct 2005: Nick England open Men’s Tetrathlon winner. Ailanore Harper open Ladies Tetrathlon<br />
winner.<br />
Millfield open Tetrathlon February 2006: Sabrina Verjee individual winner.<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Ladies Netball Club<br />
President: Victoria Gillam (Homerton)<br />
Captain: Rebecca Gwilliam (Trinity)<br />
Vice-Captain: Claire Leonard (Clare)<br />
Coach: Rachel Folley<br />
Netballers have fun. So if you love playing netball and are partial to Wednesday night frolics around town then we are the team<br />
for you! The season's results reflect the constant progress <strong>of</strong> a very talented and versatile squad. Thanks to all the women for<br />
training and playing so hard and supporting each other. You are a credit to yourselves and the university.<br />
Varsity Match<br />
14th February 2006 Oxford<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 29 – 40 Oxford<br />
The prestigious showcase <strong>of</strong> all our hard work took place in Oxford on 14th February. Huge numbers <strong>of</strong> light blue fans made<br />
the journey to scream encouragement from the balcony, and the squad would like to thank you all for your support. The<br />
seconds played catch up from the first whistle, but heads never dropped and they dug deep for inspiration. It arrived, and every<br />
light blue played with their heart on their sleeve to clinch the win in the dying seconds – 30 – 29. Incredible! Player <strong>of</strong> the<br />
match was awarded to Eimear Neeson (Jesus College).<br />
The Blues match was a story <strong>of</strong> what could have been. Despite winning the final three quarters we couldn't pull back the deficit <strong>of</strong> a<br />
nightmarish first 15 minutes. It ended 40 – 29. The player <strong>of</strong> the match was Rebecca Gwilliam <strong>of</strong> Trinity College and squad captain.<br />
This year’s honours are awarded to the following:<br />
Blues:<br />
Kate Yateman-Smith, St Catharine’s<br />
Rebecca Gwilliam (C), Trinity<br />
Sian Folley, Pembroke<br />
Claire Leonard, Clare<br />
Katie Tween, St Catharine’s<br />
Sarah Warren, Homerton<br />
Georgina Powell, Jesus<br />
Half Blues:<br />
Kate Wright, Newnham<br />
Catherine Cucknell, Downing<br />
<strong>University</strong> Colours<br />
Laura McIntyre, Downing<br />
Penny Anderson, New Hall<br />
Eimear Neeson (C), Jesus<br />
Laragh Widdess, Downing<br />
Ammie Brewer, St John’s<br />
Victoria Gillam, Homerton<br />
Alex Godlee, St John’s<br />
Katharine Cook, Emmanuel<br />
Helen Peterkin, Magdalene<br />
Hannah Kaye, Trinity<br />
Club Sponsors: KPMG<br />
Most improved player:<br />
Laura McIntyre<br />
Players <strong>of</strong> the season:<br />
Sian Folley<br />
Rebecca Gwilliam<br />
Clubwoman <strong>of</strong> the Year:<br />
Victoria Gillam
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<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Orienteering Club<br />
http://www.srcf.ucam.org/~cuoc/<br />
President: Nicola Roberson, Downing<br />
Captain: Edward Ward, Fitzwilliam<br />
Secretary: Rosemary Dyer, Girton<br />
Membership ranges from complete beginners to British Champions. The club subsidises transport to events, providing a great<br />
way <strong>of</strong> exploring some <strong>of</strong> the more interesting parts <strong>of</strong> the English countryside.<br />
Our training <strong>of</strong>ficer organises training sessions every week during term, including tea runs, reps and whatever else people are<br />
inclined to do throughout the year<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Alan Elder, Emmanuel<br />
Chris Williamson, Churchill<br />
Ian Elder, Downing<br />
Edmund Ward, Fitzwilliam<br />
Nicola Robertson, Downing<br />
Elspeth Ingleby, Emmanuel<br />
Anya Crocker, Jesus<br />
Varsity Match<br />
25th – 26th February 2006<br />
Leith Hill, Dorking<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> victory for both Men’s and Women’s teams, and thus overall winners.<br />
Despite traffic issues meaning the <strong>Cambridge</strong> contingent did not arrive at the area until 4pm, thus missing all starts, the<br />
competitors were undaunted and the event itself postponed till early the following morning. Early quick runs from the<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> contingent showed that we would be a force to be reckoned with this year, despite lacklustre results in recent years.<br />
Although the Oxford team took the Women’s individual trophy, good runs from all three counting <strong>Cambridge</strong> women secured a<br />
good lead over the rest <strong>of</strong> the Oxford women, with the women’s team reclaiming the trophy for the first time in four years. The<br />
Men’s individual trophy was taken by a storming run by Alan Elder, with the other <strong>Cambridge</strong> counters finishing with good<br />
times to guarantee a good lead over the Oxford team.<br />
Outstanding performances by Alan Elder who won the Men’s Individual race for the first time by over 5 minutes.<br />
Other Team Highlights<br />
BUSA<br />
11th – 12th March 2006<br />
Location: Edinburgh<br />
Result: 6th Place<br />
Despite sending a team weakened through injury and unavoidable absence, <strong>Cambridge</strong> managed a very creditable result <strong>of</strong> 6th<br />
out <strong>of</strong> 22 in the annual BUSA orienteering competition. Best results on the individual courses were 26th (Men) and 15th<br />
(Women).
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Polo Club<br />
www.cam.ac.uk/societies/cupolo<br />
Club Captain: Luisa Baker, Veterinary Medicine<br />
Team Captain: Harriet Pepper, Magdalene<br />
CUPC is a rapidly expanding club and currently has over 40 students. With the club’s six polo ponies, members <strong>of</strong> all standards<br />
are able to play arena polo during the winter months and outdoor polo during summer close to <strong>Cambridge</strong>. The club’s<br />
committee organises lessons and chukkas on most days, as well as regular inter-club and national competitions and excellent<br />
social events.<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Harriet Pepper, Magdalene<br />
Amber Clutton-Brock, Corpus Christi<br />
Oliver Clarke, Pembroke<br />
John Zographos, St Catharine’s<br />
Varsity Match<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 6 – 1 Oxford<br />
Harriet Pepper awarded Most Valuable Player<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Powerlifting Club<br />
http://www.srcf.ucam.org/cuplc/index.php<br />
Captain: Dave Chapman, Trinity<br />
Secretary: Alex Broadbent, King’s<br />
Powerlifting is just one <strong>of</strong> a large range <strong>of</strong> strength sports. The competition consists <strong>of</strong> three lifts, the Back Squat, Bench Press<br />
and the Dead Lift. Each competition has three attempts at each type <strong>of</strong> lift (he/she performs three squat attempts, three bench<br />
presses, and three dead lifts). NOTE Three attempts at each lift in total, not at each weight!<br />
Varsity Match 2006<br />
Oxford failed to field a team or fix a date for Varsity 2006 and so <strong>Cambridge</strong> took the win by default.<br />
The <strong>Cambridge</strong> team was well-prepared to take Oxford on with a much more even distribution <strong>of</strong> experience than last year.<br />
However, disappointingly, Oxford failed to respond constructively to repeated requests to fix a date and venue.<br />
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<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Real Tennis Club<br />
www.cam.ac.uk/societies/curtc<br />
President: Dr Peter Raby, Homerton<br />
Captain: Neil Roxburgh, Darwin<br />
Ladies Captain: Helen-France Pilkington, New Hall<br />
Secretary: Fiona Brown, St Edmund’s<br />
Membership <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Real Tennis Club is open to all, not just to members <strong>of</strong> the university, and the courts<br />
are among the best in the country.<br />
The game is undergoing an enormous revival with new courts being built around the country every year. The club is a friendly<br />
place presided over by our Senior Pr<strong>of</strong>essional, Kees Ludekens. We are also very fortunate to have the services <strong>of</strong> Peter Paterson<br />
as our Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essional and Scott Blaber as our Junior Pr<strong>of</strong>essional.<br />
The club has recently undergone a large development programme which has provided us with a new court, a club room and a<br />
new pros room.<br />
The two courts at <strong>Cambridge</strong> were built in 1866 and 1890 but the latter was converted into four squash courts in 1933. In<br />
1999 it was re-opened for Tennis and has already hosted many competitions.<br />
Also in 1933, the walls and floor <strong>of</strong> the older court were painted white and orange balls were used in an attempt to improve<br />
visibility. The original colour was restored in 1960.<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Helen-Frances Pilkington, New Hall<br />
Marsali Grant, Trinity Hall<br />
David Woodman, Trinity<br />
Neil Roxburgh, Darwin<br />
Burak Salgin, Gonville & Caius<br />
Jamie Douglas, St. John’s<br />
Charlotte Barker, Trinity<br />
Rachel Wheeler, Gonville & Caius<br />
Varsity Match<br />
17. & 18 February 2006, Lord’s<br />
Men’s First Team, <strong>Cambridge</strong> 6 – 0 Oxford<br />
Men’s Second Team, Lost in doubles play<strong>of</strong>f<br />
Women’s First Team, <strong>Cambridge</strong> 4 – 2 Oxford (This was the first win against Oxford).<br />
Women’s Second Team, <strong>Cambridge</strong> 6 – 0 Oxford<br />
Report<br />
The Pol Roger sponsored Real Tennis Varsity matches took place over two days at Lord’s. The Men’s Varsity match has<br />
traditionally been held at MCC however this was the first year in its 15 year history that the Ladies’ Varsity match was also<br />
played at Lord’s.<br />
The <strong>Cambridge</strong> Men’s team was the strongest team to have ever been fielded by a <strong>Cambridge</strong> or Oxford side and, on paper,<br />
Oxford were facing a tough struggle. This is a tribute to the pr<strong>of</strong>essionals at <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Real Tennis Club as 3 <strong>of</strong> the<br />
4 students had not played Real Tennis before coming up to <strong>Cambridge</strong>.<br />
In the Men’s doubles the number two strings Neil Roxburgh and Burak Salgin <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cambridge</strong> took on Ted Alexander and Alex<br />
Holbourn <strong>of</strong> Oxford. The Oxford pair, battled well in this contest, with Holbourn showing adroit skills at the net and Alexander<br />
demonstrating a true Australian grit, attacking every ball that he could. Such was the success <strong>of</strong> their approach, that the<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> duo seemed to find it difficult to settle into a rhythm. But the light-blue pairing dominated on the whole with Salgin<br />
exploiting his skill as an accomplished volleyer and Roxburgh, now an experienced campaigner, providing a solid defense <strong>of</strong> the<br />
dedans. Their 6 – 2, 6 – 3, 6 – 2 victory opened the score-card for <strong>Cambridge</strong>.
Jamie Douglas and David Woodman, took on Alistair Mitchell-Innes and Branden Thornhill-Miller, <strong>of</strong> Oxford. Douglas was<br />
especially impressive in this encounter demonstrating a cool approach in his first ever Varsity match. <strong>Cambridge</strong> swiftly finished<br />
the match, 6 – 3, 6 – 0, 6 – 0.<br />
In the Men’s singles competition Oxford’s Holbourn fought for every ball and did not concede any rally, defending the grille with<br />
some impressive volleys. However, as in the doubles match, Douglas again impressed massively. He came out victorious,<br />
6 – 0, 6 – 1 and was deservedly made Man <strong>of</strong> the Match.<br />
Burak Salgin in the third strings singles rallied consistently and with good, penetrative shots into the corners and he emerged<br />
the winner, 6 – 2, 6 – 1.<br />
In the second string singles Neil Roxburgh won convincingly, 6 – 1, 6 – 1.<br />
Finally, with the match already won for the <strong>Cambridge</strong> side, it was the turn <strong>of</strong> the number one players, David Woodman <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong>, and Alistair Mitchell-Innes <strong>of</strong> Oxford. Mitchell-Innes managed to impress in this match, especially with his defence<br />
<strong>of</strong> the dedans, something which he had been particularly successful at doing in the doubles match the day previously. Mitchell-<br />
Innes also played for the corners well but Woodman eventually ran out the victor, 6 – 0, 6 – 0.<br />
In the Ladies’ Varsity match, in the fourth string singles Charlotte Barker was pipped at the post as Jarvis fought to win the<br />
match 3 – 6, 5 – 6.<br />
In the third string singles Rachel Wheeler breezed past Oxford’s Beatrix Emo-Capodilista to win 6 – 2, 6 – 2. In the second string<br />
Marsali Grant’s beautiful shots very tight to the walls proved too much for Oxford’s captain Zara Chadowitz. A very well<br />
deserved win 6 – 1, 6 – 0.<br />
To maintain the early <strong>Cambridge</strong> lead the <strong>Cambridge</strong>’s Captain, Helen-Frances Pilkington had to pull <strong>of</strong>f a big upset – to<br />
overcome her opponent Clare Watson ranked in the top 20 women players in the world. Predictably, the first set was one-sided<br />
as Watson’s superior shots took their toll. However, Pilkington fought back hard in the second with some devastating serving<br />
and powerful volleys to level the match at 1 set all. Unfortunately, she could not maintain this standard and eventually<br />
succumbed in three sets 1 – 6, 6 – 4, 2 – 6.<br />
The next day’s play was eagerly anticipated as, with the match levelled at two all, it was all to play for. The second string<br />
doubles <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cambridge</strong>’s Wheeler and Grant squared up against Oxford’s Chadowitz and Emo-Capodilista. Having won both <strong>of</strong><br />
their respective singles, the <strong>Cambridge</strong> pair were the favourites. Oxford did their best to upset things but the superior shots <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>Cambridge</strong> pair secured them the first set. Things did not run quite so smoothly in the second set as the Oxford pair upped<br />
their play with some punishing shots into the corners. Not to be outdone, the <strong>Cambridge</strong> pair consolidated their play to come<br />
out victorious 6 – 3, 6 – 5<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong>’s first string doubles Helen-Frances Pilkington and Charlotte Barker faced the formidable pairing <strong>of</strong> Oxford’s Claire<br />
Watson and Louisa Jarvis. Surprisingly, the first set went very much to plan as the <strong>Cambridge</strong> pair dominated with some<br />
beautiful serves and some excellent retrieving. However, the second set was rather different as Oxford’s pair started to return<br />
the serves much better and the <strong>Cambridge</strong> pair started to make errors. At one set all the <strong>Cambridge</strong> pair decided to swap the<br />
serving order. This change had the desired effect as the Oxford rhythm was upset. The match point was won by a low<br />
backhand from Pilkington who deservedly won the lady player <strong>of</strong> the match. The final score 6 – 3, 1 – 6, 6 – 4.<br />
So <strong>Cambridge</strong> were the winners <strong>of</strong> both the Men’s and Ladies’ Varsity Real Tennis matches, 6 – 0 and 4 – 2, and it is the first<br />
time the <strong>Cambridge</strong> Ladies have won the Real Tennis Varsity match since its conception.<br />
Club Report and Achievements<br />
The club was successful in national and international tournaments. In particular: David Woodman became British Amateur<br />
Champion, and also reached the quarter finals in the US & British Open. Neil Roxburgh teamed up with the World Champion to<br />
reach the final in the Premier Division <strong>of</strong> the National League. Neil Roxburgh and David Woodman reached the final in the<br />
world championship doubles. Burak Salgin reached the final in the National handicap Singles tournament: Seacourt Silver<br />
Racket.<br />
Helen-Frances Pilkington <strong>of</strong> New Hall, represented CURTC in the team for the Brodie cup, which the club went on to win for<br />
the first time. Helen-Frances won the National Ladies Handicap tournament singles, division 2, and also represented CURTCC in<br />
the team playing Bordeaux, winning her match.<br />
Charlotte Pawlyn (St John’s) played in the winning pair <strong>of</strong> the National Ladies Handicap tournament division 2 doubles.<br />
The CU Ladies team beat Hatfield house 3 – 2 in January 2006.<br />
David Woodman became British Amateur Champion in 3 straight sets against David Harms.<br />
Neil Roxburgh partnered Robert Fahey (AUS), the World Champion, in the final <strong>of</strong> the National League Premier Division.<br />
Unfortunately, they lost 2 matches to 1 against Camden Riviere (USA) and James Willcocks.<br />
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David Woodman and Neil Roxburgh were runners-up in final <strong>of</strong> World Doubles Championship losing to the world number 1<br />
and 3.<br />
Neil Roxburgh, Burak Salgin and James Watson were selected for the British Real Tennis Academy sponsored by The Dedanists<br />
and Performance Brunel Ltd.<br />
Burak Salgin, Runner-up in Seacourt Silver Racket singles tournament.<br />
Gill Houston, Winner <strong>of</strong> the Ladies’ A grade handicap singles.<br />
Helen-Frances Pilkington, Winner <strong>of</strong> the Ladies’ B grade handicap singles.,<br />
Charlotte Pawlyn, Winner <strong>of</strong> the Ladies’ B grade handicap doubles.<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Revolver & Pistol Club<br />
www.cam.ac.uk/societies/curpc<br />
President: James Mallows<br />
Captain: Nicole Taylor, Jesus<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Revolver and Pistol Club (CURPC) is a small and friendly club. We shoot mainly air pistol, over two<br />
distances, 10m and 20yrd, as well as Lightweight <strong>Sport</strong>ing Rifle (LSR), at 20yrd. There is also the chance to shoot gallery rifle at<br />
a few meetings during the year.<br />
We compete in several competitions throughout the year ranging from local leagues and the Varsity Match, up to national and<br />
international competitions. Our club meets twice a week and we have training suitable for complete beginners up to national<br />
squad level.<br />
Club Report<br />
Our club has expanded considerably during the year 2005 – 2006, with a significant increase in members and students joining<br />
the club continuously over the year. The club has also attracted a number <strong>of</strong> people outside the university. Most <strong>of</strong> the new<br />
shooters made remarkable improvement during the year and more and more club members took part in various competitions,<br />
such as <strong>Cambridge</strong>shire Winter League, Imperial Meeting and international competitions like Intershoot at Holland. These<br />
valuable experiences have made our club members more motivated and more pr<strong>of</strong>essional in shooting and we are confident to<br />
expect a fruitful year in 2006 – 2007.<br />
We keep in close touch with our old members, who have been very supportive in developing the club, providing donations and<br />
advice on pr<strong>of</strong>essional shooting and participating competitions. They come back occasionally for big events such as the Annual<br />
Dinner.<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06 (for 04 – 05 season. No colours awarded by the 04 – 05<br />
committee and hence awarded for this season)<br />
Cheng Liu, Gonville and Caius<br />
Julien Coyne, St Edmund’s<br />
<strong>University</strong> Colours awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Nicole Taylor, Jesus<br />
Xuan Luo, Newnham<br />
Xueni Zhu, New Hall<br />
Alison Nimmo, Newnham<br />
Ivan Wong, Christ’s<br />
Kenny Wan, Downing<br />
Bo Zheng, Trinity<br />
Varsity Match<br />
February 19, 2006, Oxford<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 1951: 2150 Oxford
With the graduation <strong>of</strong> some <strong>of</strong> our club members, only one member from last year’s victorious Varsity squads was able to<br />
participate in this year’s match, and almost half <strong>of</strong> the participants are new shooters, who just started to learn last year.<br />
However, they have made tremendous improvement throughout the year and eventually putting up a commendable<br />
performance against the much more experienced Oxford team. Ivan Wong gave a great performance as did Alison Minno and<br />
Cheng Liu.<br />
Other Team Highlights<br />
Early February, Intershoot, The Hague, Holland<br />
Result: Individual Silver and Bronze.<br />
Team Gold, Silver and Bronze in the past few years.<br />
This is the chance for our club members to compete against shooters from around the world; the club has been represented at<br />
the competition for the past seven consecutive years. Our shooters have shown their pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism in the competition and<br />
have achieved great success in the past few years. In 2003, Laura Stanning achieved a personal best <strong>of</strong> 9th equal against several<br />
Commonwealth representatives. In 2001, the Ladies Team from our club clinched team Bronze on all three days, with Kate<br />
Smith winning individual Bronze in the Junior Section on the final day.<br />
Notable alumni<br />
Tony Chivers came 5th in the 1964 Olympics, and Ge<strong>of</strong>f Robinson was the world champion in 1979 and in the National Squad<br />
from 1973 – 1992. Ge<strong>of</strong>f also represented England in the Olympics in 1984.<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Riding Club<br />
www.srcf.ucam.org/curiding<br />
President: Luitgard Veraart, Queens’<br />
Captain: Helen Jamieson, Homerton<br />
Secretary: Alison Lennox, Peterhouse<br />
Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Sam Cutts, Emmanuel<br />
Natalie McGoldrick, Churchill,<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Helen Jamieson, Homerton<br />
Colours awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Charly Loweth, Homerton<br />
Julia Clarke, St John’s<br />
Lucy Greenwood, New Hall<br />
Lucy Grieve, Fitzwilliam<br />
Other team members<br />
Elizabeth Smee, St John’s<br />
Varsity match 1st Team<br />
03/05/06 Merrist Wood, Guilford<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 1st place, 7 penalties<br />
Oxford 2nd place, 31 penalties<br />
Club Report<br />
CURC provides activities for all levels, from complete beginners to advanced riders. Our aim is to promote the enjoyment and<br />
learning <strong>of</strong> equestrian enthusiasts <strong>of</strong> all abilities. The year 2005/2006 was a successful and eventful year for CURC. CURC had<br />
about 100 members and organised riding lessons, competitions, a gymkhana and several social events. The members <strong>of</strong> the<br />
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club currently ride at three different riding stables: beginner lessons are at Haggis farm; more experienced riders can take part in<br />
dressage lessons at Hilltop Equestrian Centre, Yelling and show jumping lessons take place at Witcham Equestrian Centre.<br />
The biggest event in Michaelmas term was the dressage competition on 27th November at Yelling. Members <strong>of</strong> CURC<br />
competed at Preliminary, Novice and Elementary (the hardest) level. In Lent term we organised a gymkhana at Haggis farm<br />
consisting <strong>of</strong> a series <strong>of</strong> fast races, exciting for participants and spectators. All races were done in heats with points being given<br />
depending on the position in the heat. Therefore both novice and advance riders could enter and were grouped together<br />
according to their riding abilities. Another popular event in Lent term was a trip to the National Stud in Newmarket.<br />
The CURC team competed again very successfully this year. It comfortably won their league and qualified for the Regional<br />
Championships where it came 2nd to Birmingham.<br />
Sam Cutts qualified for the National Final as an individual and won both the dressage and the combined National Final.<br />
Moreover <strong>Cambridge</strong> won the Varsity match which was hosted by Oxford this year.<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Rifle Association<br />
www.cam.ac.uk/societies/cura<br />
Captain: Peter Seebohm, Queens’<br />
Secretary: Andrew Nowacki, Robinson<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Rifle Association is one <strong>of</strong> the oldest Varsity sports clubs in the <strong>University</strong>, first competing against Oxford<br />
<strong>University</strong> in 1862 for the Chancellors Challenge Trophy. Since then the club has competed annually against Oxford, and many<br />
members <strong>of</strong> the club have gone on to shoot at International level.<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Andrew Nowacki, Robinson<br />
Robert Bogie, Christ’s<br />
Michael Spencer, Girton<br />
Gordon Stewart, St. Catharine’s<br />
Richard Pears, Sidney Sussex<br />
Samuel Borin, Downing<br />
Angus Logan, Trinity<br />
Benjamin Yates, Trinity<br />
Peter Seebohm, Queens’<br />
Varsity Match<br />
Mixed First 8 Team: Peter Seebolm gave an outstanding performance. Coached by Andrew Nowacki he achieved the highest<br />
score on the day (147) by 2 points.<br />
Mixed Second Team: <strong>Cambridge</strong>’s 3rd team competed against all other Universities and came 7th out <strong>of</strong> 14 teams taking part.<br />
Mixed First Team: Peter Seebohm achieved the highest score on the day (215) by one point.<br />
BUSA<br />
Mixed First team: 4th<br />
Mixed Second Team: 7th<br />
Mixed Third Team: 12th<br />
Other Competitions<br />
The club competed against Australia in a match held at <strong>Cambridge</strong>’s Barton Road. The match was 1 sighter + 20 shots to count<br />
at 1200 yards (over 1km). The undergraduate’s team beat the touring Australian side with the slimmest <strong>of</strong> margins in what was<br />
a very entertaining match. The team included Rosanne Furniss (Trinity Hall), Michael Spencer (Girton), Gordon Stewart and Peter<br />
Seebohm.
Representative Honours<br />
Ben Yates shot for <strong>Cambridge</strong>shire<br />
Peter Brett was selected as reserve for <strong>Cambridge</strong>shire<br />
Peter Seebohm top scored for Hertfordshire and top scored in the British Universities Match, representing English Universities.<br />
Peter has also been selected onto the Great Britain under 25 Rifle Squad for the World Championships in 2007.<br />
Developments and Events<br />
This year’s victory over Oxford in the Chancellors’ Challenge Cup marked the Association’s 100th win.<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Rugby Union Football Club<br />
www.curufc.com<br />
General Manager and Director <strong>of</strong> Rugby: Ian Minto<br />
Captain: Ed Carter, St. Edmund’s<br />
Secretary: Andy Clements, St Edmund’s<br />
Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Ed Carter (Captain), St Edmund’s<br />
Ian McInroy, Hughes Hall<br />
Charlie Desmond, Girton<br />
Joe Ansbro, Robinson<br />
Dave Akinluyi, Christ’s<br />
Jon Ufton, St Edmund’s<br />
Rhys Evans, Hughes Hall<br />
Rudolf Bosch, Hughes Hall<br />
Joe Clark, St Edmund’s<br />
Ed Kalman, Fitzwilliam<br />
John Blaikie, Hughes Hall<br />
Varsity Match Report<br />
6 December 2005, Twickenham<br />
Oxford 16, <strong>Cambridge</strong> 31<br />
Andy Clements, St Edmund’s<br />
Nic Alberts, Hughes Hall<br />
Dave O’Brien, Hughes Hall<br />
Mike Harfoot, St Catharine’s<br />
Tom Kirkman, St Edmund’s<br />
Adam Gilbert, Fitzwilliam<br />
Rich Bartholomew, Jesus<br />
Chris Worsley, Hughes Hall<br />
Steffan Thomas, Trinity College<br />
Paul Magee, Magdalene<br />
The CURUFC defeated the ‘Dark Blues’ 31 – 16 in the 124th Varsity Match . After trailing 9 – 5 at half time, the Light Blues<br />
forward pack began to dominate after the break and ran away with the match.<br />
Those to stand out for the Blues on the day were number 10 Jon Ufton, forwards John Blaikie and Rudolph Bosch and winger<br />
Dave Akinluyi.<br />
Club Report<br />
In September, CURUFC welcomed Ian Minto as the new General Manager and Director <strong>of</strong> Rugby. Ian is a Level Four RFU coach<br />
with an extensive background in coaching, administration and physical education.<br />
The Blues team had a strong Michaelmas Term fixture list and scored victories against the London Wasps and Harlequins. The<br />
fixtures are intended to provide preparation for the Varsity Match and hard fought losses against Irish province Leinster and a<br />
powerful Leicester Tigers team were also valuable. The <strong>University</strong> also hosted the touring Manu Samoa team and in front <strong>of</strong> a<br />
2000 plus crowd, the Blues put up stout resistance before succumbing to an honourable 9 – 22 defeat. The social highlight <strong>of</strong><br />
the year was once again the annual Steele-Bodger game and this year a master class in the art <strong>of</strong> fly-half play was provided by<br />
Australian international Pat Howard. A very exciting game saw the Blues rally strongly towards the end and the final 40 – 41<br />
score reflected the tremendous entertainment provided for another 2000 plus crowd.<br />
In the Lent term, the fixtures against the services, strong invitation XV’s and the Swedish National Team continued to give good<br />
entertainment for the crowds and enabled a number <strong>of</strong> very promising undergraduate players to be blooded.<br />
In November, a notable occasion took place at Trinity Hall, when Glyn James, who for many years has organised the referee<br />
requirements at the club, refereed his 3000th game!!!<br />
The presence <strong>of</strong> Skysports, Anglia News and other assorted media indicated the significance and newsworthiness <strong>of</strong> this and<br />
both Trinity Hall and Churchill are to be congratulated on providing a fine match in keeping with the occasion.<br />
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Another historic occasion was the inclusion <strong>of</strong> the women’s Cuppers finals at Grange Rd., between the men’s finals. All present<br />
agreed this added to the event and made Cuppers day an excellent feast <strong>of</strong> rugby.<br />
Ed ‘Moo’ Kalman has signed a one-year-deal with Scottish club Borders for the start <strong>of</strong> the 2006 – 2007 season.<br />
Having joined Whitecraigs RFC when he was eight years old, Ed played for the club for about ten years. He then went on to<br />
represent Glasgow Schools and played for <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> in this year’s Varsity Match.<br />
He also represented Durham <strong>University</strong> whilst studying towards a degree in physics.<br />
David Akinluyi has signed a two-year contract to join Northampton Saints at the start <strong>of</strong> the 2006/07 season. Nigerian-born<br />
winger Akinluyi, who scored one <strong>of</strong> the five tries in <strong>Cambridge</strong>’s Varsity Match 31 – 16 win over Oxford in December, is<br />
currently studying engineering at Christ’s College.<br />
Northampton Saints RFU Academy has recruited current undergraduate <strong>Cambridge</strong> Blue Joe Ansbro into its senior ranks for the<br />
2006/07 season in order to train and develop whilst still playing for the university. The Glasgow-born outside centre was<br />
educated at Stonyhurst College in Lancashire before studying natural sciences at Robinson College.<br />
Finally success for the Rugby Club was acknowledged with the ‘Blues’ side named as the Hawks’ Team <strong>of</strong> the Year, following<br />
their performance in the 124th Annual Varsity Match. This was a fantastic achievement as there had been a number <strong>of</strong> strong<br />
team performances over the year from the Goldie Boat, the Blues Rugby League and also Blues cricket sides.<br />
<strong>Sport</strong>sman <strong>of</strong> the Year<br />
This was awarded to the Light Blues number 6, Nic Alberts (‘04 – ’05), who also won ‘Blues’ in cricket and athletics, over the<br />
past 12 months.<br />
Representative honours<br />
England Universities XV, Ed Calman, Joe Clark, Andrew Clements (trial)<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional rugby contract with Northampton Saints RFC, David Akinluyi<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Women’s Rugby<br />
Union Football Club<br />
www.srcf.ucam.org/cuwrfc<br />
President: Kosnatu Abdulai, St John’s<br />
Captain: Hannah McNelly, New Hall<br />
Secretary: Elizabeth Cooper, Sidney Sussex<br />
Varsity Match<br />
Tigers 12 – Panthers 0<br />
Blues 7 – Oxford 35<br />
Varsity this year was a bitter disappointment but has renewed our ever strong determination and commitment for this year’s<br />
match on the 10th <strong>of</strong> March, to be played at home. In the first half <strong>of</strong> the Varsity Match, <strong>Cambridge</strong> appeared to struggle and<br />
by half time the score was 30 – 0. However, the girls did not let this dampen their spirits. Instead they showed great<br />
determination to get back into the game and put some pressure on the Oxford players. Despite a try scored by Jen Hawkins and<br />
converted by Kirsten Sibbit, this was not enough to come back and win. We also suffered a number <strong>of</strong> unfortunate injuries. The<br />
final result was 35 – 7 to Oxford. They scored six tries with one conversion and one penalty.<br />
On a more positive note, the Tigers, our second team, won 12 – 0, with Liz Riley scoring both tries from full-back.<br />
Club Report<br />
Last year saw a mixed season for the women’s rugby team. Despite a great success in both our leagues, finishing top <strong>of</strong> our<br />
BUSA table and in second position in the RFUW Eastern 3 league, we were unable to beat Oxford in the Blues Varsity match.<br />
The Tigers, our second team were victorious, but the first team loss was a disappointment after an otherwise successful year in<br />
which all our players trained extremely hard.<br />
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We had a great training camp in Bayonne where we developed strong links with the local team, training on their pitches and<br />
playing their Ladies squad which included players from the national team. This was held in the AS Bayonnaise stadium<br />
immediately after a European Challenge Cup match. We also continued with our annual tradition <strong>of</strong> spending a weekend away<br />
with our sponsor in Pocklington, Yorkshire where we held a tournament against King’s College Medics and Durham.<br />
We are looking forward to an even more successful season this year in both our leagues and a Varsity win when we play Oxford<br />
at Grange Road in March.<br />
This year has started with an impressive standard at pre-season and a great deal <strong>of</strong> interest from new players. We would like to<br />
thank our coaches and our loyal sponsors Kennedys and TBO for their support last year.<br />
Half Blues<br />
Alex Gillen<br />
Kosnatu Abdulai<br />
Alice Sargent<br />
Jen Hawkins<br />
Keo Shaw<br />
Kim Stephens<br />
Claire Standley<br />
Kirsten Sibbit<br />
Jo Bradley<br />
Hannah McNelly (captain)<br />
Patricia Keegan<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Amateur<br />
Rugby League Football Club<br />
www.cuarlfc.com<br />
Chairman: Martin Woodcock<br />
President: Sam Gluck (Magdalene)<br />
Senior Treasurer: Dr Dick McConnel (St John's)<br />
Junior Treasurer: Jonny Lloyd (Trinity)<br />
Secretary: James Fowler (Fitzwilliam)<br />
Captain: Dave Bulley<br />
Half Blues awarded<br />
Somit Guha, St Edmund’s<br />
Indraneil Basu, Trinity<br />
James Fowler, Fitzwilliam<br />
Tom Quartley, Churchill<br />
Ian Neill, Queens’<br />
Dave Bulley (C), Fitzwilliam<br />
Alex Drysdale, Girton<br />
Rich Hansen, Magdalene<br />
Elizabeth (Herbie) Cooper<br />
Hannah Batty<br />
Anna Shawcr<strong>of</strong>t<br />
Maddie Garnish<br />
Jennie Popham<br />
Lou Anning<br />
Amy Teal<br />
Holly Crame<br />
Krish Mahbubani<br />
Rosie May<br />
Liz Riley<br />
The Club played more matches in the 2005/2006 season than ever before, a total <strong>of</strong> 19, including 3 against pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
opposition and 3 against French teams. Won 11, lost 8.<br />
The CURL Foundation was formed by alumni to support the club.<br />
Ali Robertson, Wolfson<br />
Jonny Lloyd, Trinity<br />
Josh Randell, Fitzwilliam<br />
Eddie Philips, Fitzwilliam<br />
Frank Walding, St Edmund’s<br />
Sam Gluck, Magdalene<br />
James Shearman, Sidney Sussex<br />
Chris Pitchford, Fitzwilliam<br />
Nathan Brown, Homerton<br />
Sponsor<br />
A new sponsor came on board in a two year agreement – Barclays Global Investors.<br />
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Varsity Match report<br />
The Varsity Match was played at the Harlequins Twickenham Stoop for the first time, and was again shown live on Sky TV.<br />
The match was won by a record margin <strong>of</strong> 44 – 0 (also the first time a team has been “nilled” in the RL Varsity Match). It was<br />
an outstanding performance in defence by all 17 players involved. Oxford were dominated throughout the match and<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> did well to keep up the intensity for a full 80 minutes. Tries were scored by Drysdale (2) and by Shearman, Guha,<br />
Bulley, Gluck, Quartley, Walding and Pitchford, with Ali Robertson converting four <strong>of</strong> them.<br />
A strong all round game and superb kicking performance earned Dave Bulley the man <strong>of</strong> the match award, fitting as he had<br />
stepped into the captaincy to cover for the unfortunate Craig Bennett who pulled a hamstring in the week before the match.<br />
A high standard has been set and the club will look to repeat it on Wednesday 28th Feb in the 2006/2007 season Varsity<br />
Match. The game will kick <strong>of</strong>f at 19.35 and will be live on Sky TV.<br />
Man <strong>of</strong> the Match: Dave Bulley<br />
USA tour<br />
The other great feature <strong>of</strong> the 2005/2006 season was a highly successful tour to the USA where <strong>Cambridge</strong> took on and<br />
defeated Connecticut Allstars 16 – 12 and the USA under 23's 24 – 12 and lost to the US national champions, Glen Mills Bulls,<br />
by 34 – 12.<br />
A great time was had in New York by the squad and the tour rounded <strong>of</strong>f an exceptional year for RL at <strong>Cambridge</strong>.<br />
Other news<br />
Alex Drysdale was selected for Scotland Students while Eddie Philips, James Shearman and Somit Guha played for South <strong>of</strong><br />
England Students.<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Ski and Snowboarding Club<br />
www.cussc.org.uk<br />
President: Gerald Rushton, Homerton<br />
Secretary: Sarah Nethercott, Girton<br />
CUSSC is one <strong>of</strong> the largest and most popular clubs in the <strong>University</strong>. We aim to promote skiing and snowboarding in the<br />
<strong>University</strong> and organise trips throughout the year for all members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>. There are regular competitions both on<br />
snow and on dry slope, including the Varsity and British <strong>University</strong> Races at Christmas and Easter and the King’s Race series<br />
throughout term time.<br />
The one event that is not to be missed is the Varsity Trip. This is a two week ski trip organised by members <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cambridge</strong> and<br />
Oxford <strong>University</strong> at the end <strong>of</strong> Michaelmas Term. The trip is one <strong>of</strong> the oldest student trips in the world and for the last 80<br />
years members <strong>of</strong> both universities have made their way to the Alps in search <strong>of</strong> fun, competition and a well earned break from<br />
work just before Christmas.<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Lomax Ward, Gonville & Caius<br />
Antoine Vey, Clare<br />
Nick Bond, Trinity<br />
Evan Scouros, Trinity<br />
Lucy Greaves, Newnham<br />
Rachel Nordby, Pembroke<br />
Joanna Faure Walker, Jesus<br />
Alina Sartogo, Homerton
Varsity Match<br />
The Men’s First, Second and Third team lost this year. Of note was an outstanding performance from Evan Scouros, who raced<br />
despite a broken wrist and posted an excellent time (second fastest in <strong>Cambridge</strong>).<br />
The Women’s First Team won, with Rachel Nordby, Alina Sartogo and Lucy Greaves faster than any <strong>of</strong> the Oxford girls.<br />
BUSA<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> Mixed 1st came 8th in the British <strong>University</strong> Dry Slope competition.<br />
Other News<br />
Once again with our Oxford counterparts, we organised another successful Varsity Ski Trip to Tignes, where the Varsity Match<br />
and Cuppers competitions were held. Over 970 Oxbridge students attended and plans are already under way for next year’s trip.<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Small Bore Club<br />
http://www.cam.ac.uk/societies/cura/cusbc/<br />
Captain: Michael Spencer, Girton<br />
Secretary: Angus Logan, Trinity<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Small-Bore Club and our sister club, <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Rifle Association, are amongst the oldest varsity<br />
sports clubs in <strong>Cambridge</strong>. CUSBC is an <strong>of</strong>ficial sports club <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cambridge</strong> and we are affiliated to the National<br />
Small-Bore Rifle Association <strong>of</strong> Great Britain.<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Loren Lam, St John’s<br />
Peter Seebohm, Queens’<br />
Andy Nowacki, Robinson<br />
Varsity Match: Outstanding Performances<br />
Mixed First Team, Andy Nowacki (195 ex. 200), eligible for Full Blue after fulfilling further criteria in summer.<br />
Mixed Second Team, Rosanne Furniss (195 ex. 200), not eligible for full blue criteria as in 2nd team. Rosanne is a fresher<br />
Women’s First Team, Loren Lam (192 ex. 200), qualifies for Half Blue. Loren is a fresher.<br />
BUSA results<br />
Outstanding Performances:<br />
Mixed First Team, Stayed in BUSA Division 1 after promotion last year.<br />
Mike Spencer (Capt.) and Peter Seebohm both scored 778 ex 800, and were placed 16th and 18th respectively due to count back.<br />
Club Developments and Significant Events<br />
The Club this year saw significant increase in female membership, which is hoped will carry on year on year.<br />
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<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Squash Rackets Club<br />
www.portugalplace.org.uk/cusrc<br />
President: Peter Lipton, King’s<br />
Captain: Harry Leitch, Fitzwilliam<br />
Ladies Captain: Ann Babtie, Gonville & Caius<br />
Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Harry Leitch, Fitzwilliam<br />
Peter Kullar, Corpus Christi<br />
Jamie Douglas, St. John’s<br />
Steven Baker, Darwin<br />
Mark Ryan, St John’s<br />
Colours awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Nick Sutcliffe, St. John’s<br />
Varsity Match First Team result.<br />
18th February, Royal Automobiles Club, London<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 4 – 1 Oxford<br />
1 Harry Leitch beat Daniel Harrison 9/0 9/1 9/1<br />
2 Jamie Douglas beat Paavo Piik 9/4 9/5 9/7<br />
3 Peter Kullar lost Tom Bilyard 0/9 5/9 6/9<br />
4 Steven Baker beat Oliver Jefferies 9/2 9/6 9/1<br />
5 Mark Ryan beat Sharif Ismail 6/9 9/4 9/3 9/7<br />
Reserve Nick Sutcliffe beat Ian Gibson 9/2 9/3 9/3<br />
Club report<br />
This year marked the 75th anniversary <strong>of</strong> Varsity Matches. <strong>Cambridge</strong> celebrated this historic occasion with a record equalling,<br />
9th consecutive triumph. We look forward to breaking the record and reaching double figures next year.<br />
The Varsity result was a tribute to one <strong>of</strong> the strongest <strong>Cambridge</strong> teams in living memory. Mark Ryan gave an outstanding<br />
performance.<br />
Achievements<br />
Harry Leitch, Scottish number 2<br />
Scotland team – Commonwealth Games 2006. Reached quarter finals in Men’s Doubles partnering former world number 1<br />
John White.<br />
In the past year, Leitch has competed for Scotland, at the World Team Championships in Pakistan and in 2 European Team<br />
Championships (Holland and Austria), helping the team achieve finishes <strong>of</strong> 5th and 8th respectively. Leitch also reached the<br />
quarter finals <strong>of</strong> the World Doubles Championships in Melbourne and has amassed 22 international caps in the last year.<br />
Women’s 1st, 2nd and 3rd teams<br />
Varsity Match<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Sarah Coleman, Emmanuel<br />
Ann Babtie, Gonville & Caius<br />
Rita Monson, Gonville & Caius<br />
Jade Simpson, Newnham<br />
Lana Kettle, Downing<br />
Other team members<br />
1st team reserve<br />
Yvonne Ang
2nd team<br />
Lucy Puddle<br />
Priya Chandaria<br />
Amee Devani<br />
Lucia Tucker<br />
Andrea Kuesters<br />
3rd team<br />
Elizabeth Roberts<br />
Amy Kemp<br />
Xina Li<br />
Beth Chappell<br />
Helen Czerski<br />
Varisty Match 1st Team<br />
18th February, Royal Automobile Club, London<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> women won 5 – 0 (plus reserve won)<br />
2nd and 3rd Team Varsity<br />
Oxford<br />
Women’s 2nds – <strong>Cambridge</strong> lost 4 – 1<br />
Women’s 3rds – <strong>Cambridge</strong> lost 5 – 0<br />
Sponsors<br />
• EMB sponsored the club this year<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Swimming & Waterpolo Club<br />
www.cam.ac.uk/societies/cuswpc<br />
President: Mike Flower, Queens’<br />
Captain: Tom Close, Emmanuel<br />
Women’s Captain: Kate Hindson, Downing<br />
Waterpolo M Captain: Zern Chu Tay, Churchill<br />
Waterpolo W Captain: Bridget Riley, Downing<br />
Secretary: Graeme Spence, Trinity Hall<br />
CUSWPC consists <strong>of</strong> two teams which represent <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> in swimming and water polo. The water polo team is<br />
further split into Men’s, Ladies’ and Barracudas (men’s second team) who all train separately. The swimmers are split into the<br />
first and second teams, who train separately but are all entitled to swim in competitions and trial for the Varsity Match.<br />
From its earliest days the Club has been fighting for a university pool. In 1892 the <strong>Cambridge</strong> Review commented that... he<br />
must be an enthusiast <strong>of</strong> no common kind who would venture on bathing during such weather as we have had this term.<br />
When it is remembered that a swimming bath is now beginning to be considered as a necessity in most <strong>of</strong> our large public<br />
schools, it seems strange that we are still without one.<br />
CUSWPC is very pleased that the plans are now well advanced for a <strong>University</strong> Pool!<br />
Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Viktor Stein, Trinity<br />
Daniel O’ Dea, Queens’<br />
Tom Close, Emmanuel<br />
Graeme Spence, Trinity Hall<br />
Brett McLean, Emmanuel<br />
Tom Edwards, Corpus Christi<br />
Tom Rose, Churchill<br />
Andrew McConnell, Trinity Hall<br />
Ben Yeoh, Selwyn<br />
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Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Mile Flower, Queens’<br />
Varsity Match<br />
18th February 2006, Rosenblatt Pool, Oxford<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 58 – 32 Oxford<br />
The team lined up against a stronger Oxford squad than in previous years, with the result showing the depth that <strong>Cambridge</strong><br />
Men’s swimming has retained. Individual wins went to Tom Rose in the 200 individual medley, Andrew McConnell in 200 and<br />
100 freestyle (setting two <strong>University</strong> records in the process), Graeme Spence in 100 butterfly, and Brett McClean in 100<br />
breaststroke. The men took both relays by significant margins, setting a <strong>University</strong> record in the 4 x 100 freestyle to round <strong>of</strong>f<br />
the day in style.<br />
Club Report<br />
This year saw the Varsity Matches take place at Oxford’s new pool facility (the Rosenblatt). The swimming teams were able to<br />
extend their unbeaten run to 7 matches, whilst both water polo teams succumbed to Oxford.<br />
Throughout the year all squads have shown strength. Good results were achieved at BUSA (both individual and team<br />
championships in swimming), and in the knockout competition for water polo. The Men’s water polo team in particular has<br />
conquered several strong sides, whilst the swimmers once again dominated in the annual Relay’s Gala fixture.<br />
The newly developed Swimming 2nd Team has proved its worth with one <strong>of</strong> the ladies proving crucial to the Varsity 4 x 50<br />
freestyle relay, the Marlins allowed her to continue training and regain the fitness lost during a break from the water.<br />
Other Team Highlights<br />
BUSA Short course Championships<br />
18th – 20th November 2006, Sheffield<br />
Sheffield once again saw the National BUSA Short course Swimming Championships take place. Individual honours went to<br />
Andrew McConnell taking the 200, 400 and 1500m <strong>University</strong> records and placing 6th in the 1500.<br />
BUSA R1 and Finals<br />
5th November and 24th April, Bath and Nottingham<br />
Qualification for the final (3rd in Southern Division 1) and 5th overall in the final.<br />
A small team travelled to Bath for the qualifying round <strong>of</strong> BUSA. The day saw several strong swims with Andrew McConnell<br />
setting a long course 200 freestyle record and the Men’s relay quartet <strong>of</strong> Daniel O’Dea, Tom Rose, Viktor Stein and Tom Close<br />
setting a 4 x 50 freestyle record.<br />
Strong swims in the final saw <strong>Cambridge</strong> take 5th place in the country.<br />
Ladies’ Swimming Team<br />
Captain: Kate Hindson<br />
Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Vanessa Yeo, Sidney Sussex<br />
Morgan Barense, St John’s<br />
Teresa Thurston, Robinson<br />
Claire Fishpool, New Hall<br />
Emma Game, King’s<br />
Vanessa Beary, Selwyn<br />
Catherine Dobson, Queens’<br />
Sonia White, Hughes Hall<br />
Laura Middleton, New Hall<br />
Katherine Hedley, New Hall<br />
Anja Slim, Christ’s<br />
Kate Hindson, Downing
Varsity Match<br />
18th February 2006, Iffley Road <strong>Sport</strong>s Centre, Oxford<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 45 – 35 Oxford<br />
The team lined up against a stronger Oxford squad than in previous years, with the result showing the depth that <strong>Cambridge</strong><br />
Ladies’ swimming has retained. Individual wins went to Teresa Thurston in 100 butterfly, Anja Slim in 100 breaststroke and<br />
Emma Game in 100 and 200 freestyle. The Ladies’ won the 4 x 50 IM relay by a substantial margin but were narrowly touched<br />
out in the 4 x 50 freestyle.<br />
Other Team Highlights<br />
BUSA Short course Championships<br />
18th – 20th November 2006, Sheffield<br />
Kate Hindson, Emma Game and Teresa Thurston all made individual finals, and the ladies 4 x 50 IM relay team made the ‘B’<br />
final <strong>of</strong> their event.<br />
BUSA R1 and Finals<br />
5th November and 24th April, Bath and Nottingham<br />
Qualification for the final (3rd in Southern Division 1) and 5th overall in the final.<br />
A small team travelled to Bath for the qualifying round <strong>of</strong> BUSA. The day saw several strong swims with Teresa Thurston and<br />
Emma Game putting in particularly strong performances. In the final <strong>Cambridge</strong> took 5th place in the country.<br />
Men’s Water Polo Team<br />
Full Blues awarded (pending Blues Committee meeting)<br />
Christopher Judge, St Catharine’s<br />
Albert Rierra, Girton<br />
Oliver Claude – Venn, Queens’<br />
Zern Chu Tay, Churchill<br />
Ryan Adams, St John’s<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Jonathan Berman, Fitzwilliam<br />
Mark Pniewski, Selwyn<br />
Andrea Cantone, Churchill<br />
Stephen Smith, Hughes Hall<br />
Wei-Yang Lim, Christ’s<br />
David Stell, Churchill<br />
Stephen Cooke, Trinity<br />
William Gomersall, Trinity<br />
Varsity Match<br />
18th Feb 2006, Iffley Road <strong>Sport</strong>s Centre, Oxford<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 8 – 13 Oxford<br />
The Men’s Water Polo Team, despite a strong performance, was beaten by Oxford in the annual Varsity Match. Both Teams had<br />
to fight extremely hard, but in the end the Dark Blues managed to take the title from <strong>Cambridge</strong>.<br />
Goals: Cantone 2, Adams 1, Gomersall 1, Judge 1 Lim 1 Rierra 1, Venn 1<br />
Other Team Highlights<br />
BUSA<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> drew against Loughborough, lost to the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> London and won against Warwick, allowing <strong>Cambridge</strong> to go<br />
through to the semi-finals on goal differences.<br />
In the Semi-Finals, <strong>Cambridge</strong> fell into the same semi-finals group as the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> London and <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Cardiff, both<br />
last year’s Tier 1 finalists. We beat the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Sheffield and lost to the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> London and the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Cardiff,<br />
which meant that sadly <strong>Cambridge</strong> missed out the finals.<br />
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Ladies’ Water Polo Team<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Sophie Pickford, St John’s<br />
Bridget Riley, Downing<br />
Jo Davies, Girton<br />
Donna Etiebet, New Hall<br />
Line zu Ermgassen, St Catharine’s<br />
Rachael Mell, Newnham<br />
Kate Hindson, Downing<br />
Sarah Hopkins, Emmanuel<br />
Anja Maier, Selwyn<br />
Caroline Dingle, St John’s<br />
Kim Hall, St Catharine’s<br />
Maxine von Eye, Lucy Caendish<br />
Leila Walker, Girton<br />
23rd Ladies Water Polo Varsity Match<br />
18th February 2006, Rosenblatt pool, Oxford<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 5 – 13 Oxford<br />
The Ladies Team were once again unfortunately defeated by an incredibly strong (possibly strongest ever) Oxford side in the<br />
annual Varsity Match.<br />
Goals: Etiebet 2, Maier 2, Mell 1<br />
Other Team Highlights<br />
Following a large loss <strong>of</strong> players from the previous season, we were lucky to gain lots <strong>of</strong> keen new players to the sport. The year<br />
was very much one <strong>of</strong> rebuilding the team, nonetheless there were numerous good performances, including our first match<br />
together as a team beating ULU. BUSA was relatively early on in our season hence we didn’t perform as well as perhaps we<br />
could have, however, we played a tough group and also in the Michaelmas term narrowly lost 13 – 12 to Manchester<br />
<strong>University</strong>, who subsequently went on to come second overall in BUSA.<br />
On our spring tour to Callela, Spain, there were many tireless performers and we won some demanding matches against local<br />
teams. By the end <strong>of</strong> the intensive week there were noticeable improvements in individual’s fitness, skills, awareness and<br />
importantly team communication.<br />
By the time Varsity Match arrived, we had already performed well against teams such as Otter <strong>of</strong> London, and went into the<br />
match with a positive frame <strong>of</strong> mind. Oxford however, produced a strong team and defeated us on the day. It was a natural<br />
disappointment not to win however despite the overall result, there were excellent <strong>Cambridge</strong> performances, including Varsity<br />
first-timers Rachael Mell and Donna Etiebet, who fought it out in the pit. A very notable game also came from Sophie Pickford<br />
in goal.<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Table Tennis Club<br />
www.cam.ac.uk/societies/cuttc<br />
Captain: Devesh Shete, Queens’<br />
Women’s Captain: Shellyanne Wilson, Wolfson<br />
Secretary: Stephen Huisman, Gonville & Caius<br />
Men’s Team Report<br />
Varity Match (no Blues awarded)<br />
Team members<br />
Stanley Zhang, Christ’s<br />
Glyn Eggar, Queen’s<br />
Hamish Yeung, St Catharine’s<br />
Devesh Shete, Queens’
Friday, 17th February 2006,<br />
Iffley Road, Oxford<br />
Men’s First Team: <strong>Cambridge</strong> 9 – Oxford 1<br />
Men’s Second Team: <strong>Cambridge</strong> 4 – 6 Oxford<br />
Women’s First Team: <strong>Cambridge</strong> 10 – 0 Oxford<br />
Most matches were won by the <strong>Cambridge</strong> team in three straight sets, indicating a clear superiority over the Oxford players.<br />
The only obstacle to a whitewash was Glynn Eggar’s narrow loss against the Oxonian Number 1, Chris Hansell, but the revenge<br />
soon came in his doubles game (with partner Stanley Zhang) and subsequent singles’ game. The bravest show was put on by<br />
the <strong>Cambridge</strong> Captain, Devesh Shete, as he recovered from near defeat, to trump Chris Willshaer with a score <strong>of</strong> 7 – 11, 11 –<br />
5, 6 – 11, 11 – 7, 11 – 2.<br />
Other Team Highlights<br />
Michaelmas Term, Fenner’s<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> beat Southampton 13 – 4<br />
This was to be <strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s only convincing victory <strong>of</strong> the season, but it did demonstrate some <strong>of</strong> the flair that led us<br />
to the finals <strong>of</strong> the BUSA championships in the 2004 – 2005 season. The experienced team <strong>of</strong> Devesh Shete, Glyn Eggar,<br />
Hamish Yeung and Stanley Zhang proved to be unrelenting against a quite formidable (on paper) Southampton line up.<br />
Individual Achievements and Representative honours<br />
Devesh Shete and Stanley Zhang represented <strong>Cambridge</strong>shire County in 2nd Division <strong>of</strong> counties.<br />
Sponsorship: The club is currently in the process <strong>of</strong> establishing a sponsorship deal with a local company, Red Gate S<strong>of</strong>tware,<br />
which would significantly enhance our financial situation in the upcoming year.<br />
Women’s report First Team<br />
Varsity Match<br />
Friday, 17th February 2006, Iffley Road, Oxford<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 10 – 0 Oxford<br />
Team members:<br />
Shweta Kamdar, Hughes Hall<br />
Shellyanne Wilson, Wolfson<br />
Celine Dong, Corpus Christi<br />
Arti Krishna, Homerton<br />
This was a simply spectacular result. We have come to expect such great performances from our very strong Women’s Team.<br />
BUSA<br />
BUSA Championship Finalists<br />
The Women’s Team expected to do well this season, after their exploits <strong>of</strong> last season, when they won the BUSA<br />
Championships for the 1st time. They had a very strong crew <strong>of</strong> Captain Shellyanne Wilson, Arti Krishna, MPhil student Shweta<br />
Kamdar, and Celine Dong.<br />
All their victories until the final were convincing one-sided affairs, with 7 – 3 being the narrowest margin <strong>of</strong> victory. However,<br />
they lost the final by a walkover, with none <strong>of</strong> their players being available to play for the final.<br />
Individual Achievements and Representative Honours<br />
Shweta Kamdar, Arti Krishna and Shellyanne Wilson represented <strong>Cambridge</strong>shire County in the 2nd Division <strong>of</strong> counties.<br />
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<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Trampoline Club<br />
www.cam.ac.uk/societies/cutc<br />
President and Women’s Captain: Katherine Shaw, Pembroke<br />
Secretary: Kate Gladders, Homerton<br />
Men’s Captain: Lee Meakin, Robinson<br />
Full Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Kate Gladders, Homerton<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Katherine Shaw, Pembroke<br />
<strong>University</strong> Colours awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Nuala Tumelty, Downing<br />
Zoe Leake, St. Catharine’s<br />
Charlotte Pocock, Homerton<br />
Suzanne Talbot, Selwyn<br />
Varsity Match<br />
18 February 2006 Iffley Road <strong>Sport</strong>s Centre, Oxford<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 167.5, Oxford 163.7 (<strong>Cambridge</strong> win)<br />
Team Colours awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Lee Meakin, Robinson<br />
Alex Corbishley, Robinson<br />
Joe Owen, Christ’s<br />
Amy Collier, Homerton<br />
Ellen Turnbull, Corpus Christi<br />
Rebecca Geddes, Queens’<br />
Janet Scott, Trinity Hall<br />
Following three years <strong>of</strong> narrow defeats in the Varsity A Match, CUTC has this year introduced additional squad training and<br />
has been benefiting from more highly qualified coaching than ever before. During the Varsity Match, each team member<br />
competes a set and a voluntary routine. The highest three scores in each are added to give the team total.<br />
For the A Team Kate Gladders performed an almost perfect set routine for which she received scores <strong>of</strong> 9.1 out <strong>of</strong> 10 from each<br />
judge, giving a total <strong>of</strong> 27.3; a rare feat in trampolining. This impressive performance was followed by neat sets from Nuala<br />
Tumelty, Lee Meakin and Katherine, who received 25.2, 24.7 and 24.4 respectively.<br />
The competition then moved straight onto the voluntary routines; 10 moves chosen freely by the competitor. This is by far the<br />
most interesting part <strong>of</strong> the competition, as daring combinations are attempted and the ‘tariff’ (difficulty rating) can make a big<br />
contribution to the overall score.<br />
Jenny Crowther, an Oxford first year and Grade 1 (National level) competitor, presented <strong>Cambridge</strong>’s main challenge. She did<br />
not disappoint, presenting an 8.0 tariff routine, containing multiple double and twisting somersaults. However, Kate Gladders<br />
pulled all the stops out and performed an only recently perfected 6.8 tariff routine with immaculate form. This gave her a final<br />
score <strong>of</strong> 58.8; and 1st place in the Varsity Match by a margin <strong>of</strong> only 0.1.<br />
Nuala Tumelty, in her first Varsity Match, performed an exciting voluntary routine (tariff 6.6), including a double somersault from<br />
a back landing. Strong form allowed her to finish in 3rd place, behind Jenny Crowther (Ox).<br />
The competition was concluded with solid performances from Lee Meakin and Katherine Shaw, who both completed routines<br />
with significantly higher difficulty than in previous years.<br />
The combined scores gave <strong>Cambridge</strong> 167.5 to Oxford’s 163.7, winning us the match and two Varsity Games points. The B and<br />
C teams also performed well to win both their matches, allowing the Varsity Cup to return to <strong>Cambridge</strong>, where we hope it will<br />
remain!<br />
BUSA National Finals<br />
12 March 20066, St. Martins, Lancaster<br />
Result: Katherine Gladders – 9th (Elite Ladies), Nuala Tumelty – 26th (Elite Ladies), Joseph Owen – 17th (Intermediate Men), Lee<br />
Meakin – 17th (Elite Men)<br />
Individual Achievements and Representative Honours<br />
Katharine Gladders, Full Blue, Qualified for Grade 2 National Over 19s Ladies , 8th in BUSA Elite (National Finals), 7th in German<br />
Student Open (28/01/06), 2rd in Manchester Student Open – Elite Ladies (03/12/05), 1st in 1st <strong>Cambridge</strong> Open – Elite Ladies<br />
(06/05/06)
Lee Meakin, Qualified for Grade 2 National Over 19s Mens, 17th in BUSA Elite (National Finals), 08/04/06 – Grade 2,<br />
Newtownards, Northern Ireland, 5th, 12/02/06 – Grade 2, Bournemouth’ 4th, 10th in German Student Open (28/01/06),<br />
3rd in Manchester Student Open – Elite Men (03/12/05)<br />
Nuala Tumelty, 3rd in Manchester Student Open – Elite Ladies (03/12/05), 2nd in 1st <strong>Cambridge</strong> Open – Elite Ladies<br />
(06/05/06)<br />
Katherine Shaw, Half Blue, 16th in BUSA Regionals (Advanced Ladies)<br />
Charlotte Pocock, 3rd in 1st <strong>Cambridge</strong> Open – Advanced Ladies, Qualified for Grade 3 Regionals<br />
Club Developments and Significant Events<br />
Gained Half Blue status for Men, and Full Blue status for Women.<br />
Purchased new international level competition trampoline.<br />
Held inaugural <strong>Cambridge</strong> Open Competition (100 competitors from 10 different universities). Team competition won by<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong>.<br />
Held 20th Anniversary Dinner attended by current members and alumni (April 2005).<br />
Club Report<br />
2005/2006 has been an excellent year for CUTC. Club membership (which tripled in 2004/2005) has remained steady at<br />
around 90 members, about the maximum we can cope with given our current training facilities. This, coupled with a slight<br />
increase in membership fees has enabled us to purchase a fourth trampoline; a international competition standard bed, as<br />
well as carrying out significant repairs on our other beds. We have also carried out extensive repairs to our overhead rig,<br />
allowing more advanced moves to be learned safely.<br />
Possibly the most important competition <strong>of</strong> the year was Varsity and this year’s team were looking to win back the cup<br />
from Oxford away from home. On the day, Kate Gladders and Zoe Leake won the A and B Team competitions respectively,<br />
which, along with an overall win in the C Team, handed <strong>Cambridge</strong> both the cup and 2 Varsity points. Successes also came<br />
in the British Universities <strong>Sport</strong>s Association competition finals, held in Lancaster. Lee Meakin came 17th in the Elite Men,<br />
while Kate Gladders gained 9th place overall in the Elite Ladies.<br />
Another <strong>of</strong> this year’s big developments was the granting <strong>of</strong> Half Blue status to men after many years <strong>of</strong> campaigning.<br />
Meanwhile, women gained automatic Full Blue status for the first time. Congratulations are therefore in order for Kate<br />
Gladders, CUTC’s first ever recipient <strong>of</strong> an automatic Full Blue.<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Volleyball Club<br />
www.cam.ac.uk/societies/cuvc<br />
President: Jon Clarke, Dept. <strong>of</strong> Pharmacology<br />
Men’s Blues Captain: Stephen Sarkozy, St John’s<br />
Women’s Captain: Helen MacIntyre, Jesus<br />
Men’s Blues<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Stephen Sarkozy, St. John’s<br />
Marek Chalupnik, Churchill<br />
Sven Meeder, Trinity<br />
Tjonnie Li, Peterhouse<br />
Pavel Zubko, King’s<br />
Jonas Neher, Darwin<br />
Mike Finly, Homerton<br />
Jack Willis, Trinity<br />
Andrea Dalmaso, Wolfson<br />
Jurjen Koksma, Jesus<br />
John Kirks, St. Edmund’s<br />
Coach: Jean Jacquet,Jesus<br />
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Varsity Match<br />
February 2006, Iffley Road, Oxford<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 2 – 3 Oxford<br />
The men’s Light Blues came to play the Varsity Match without their coach, who could not avoid work commitments. Women’s<br />
Coach Jon Clarke stepped in with great ability, and setter Tjonnie Li and Captain Stephen Sarkozy continued their on-court<br />
leadership. Pavel Zubko and Jonas Neher blocked through the middle, with Sven Meeder and Marek Chalupnik doing damage<br />
from the outside. Mike Finley continued his defensive role. Unfortunately, as with their Female counterparts, <strong>Cambridge</strong> got <strong>of</strong>f<br />
to a rather abysmal start, a miscommunication causing a problem in the line-up. Mentally distracted, a large Oxford lead in the<br />
first set was never overcome, although the gap was closed near the end. The second set saw more lack <strong>of</strong> focus, with only<br />
Meeder impressing. Andrea Dalmaso came in to utilize the 6 – 2 attack system, although this strategy didn’t hamper Oxford<br />
much, and the Dark Blues were flying high, playing well with strong vocal support from their crowd. The introduction <strong>of</strong> Jurjen<br />
Koksma and Jack Willis could not stem the tide.<br />
Down 2 sets to 0, it appeared as though the Light Blues were down and out. Throwing caution to the wind, <strong>Cambridge</strong> took<br />
advantage <strong>of</strong> some relaxation from Oxford to develop an early lead. Strong jump serving from Li gave <strong>Cambridge</strong> runs <strong>of</strong><br />
points, with Meeder and Sarkozy being reliable side out options. <strong>Cambridge</strong> held the lead to take the set to 20 points. The<br />
fourth set finally saw quality volleyball from both teams, fantastic pick ups, massive stuff blocks, and terrific kills. A late<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> lead looked insurmountable, though Oxford stormed back, tying the contest at 25. Strong serving from Neher saw<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> take the set after some phenomenal rallies, and the match went to a 5th decider set.<br />
The set began close, teams trading points until 5 all. However, at this point, Oxford began a strong run, and <strong>Cambridge</strong> failed<br />
to execute properly. A few consolation points were insufficient, and Oxford, to the delight <strong>of</strong> their home crowd, took the Varsity<br />
double. Despite the result, <strong>Cambridge</strong> can be proud <strong>of</strong> taking Division Champions Oxford down to the wire.<br />
MVP Awarded to Sven Meeder.<br />
Women’s Blues<br />
Women’s Captain: Helen Macintyre, Jesus<br />
Half Blues awarded 2005 – 06<br />
Helen Macintyre, Jesus<br />
Sara Maniero, Wolfson<br />
Antigone Dimas, Wolfson<br />
Bethan Shaffery, Homerton<br />
Fiona Danks, St. John’s<br />
Lindsey Mehrer, St. John’s<br />
Julia Schneider, Darwin<br />
Wendy Tsang Man Pun, Corpus Christi<br />
Megan Conway ,Queens’<br />
Coach Jon Clarke, Wolfson<br />
Varsity Match 1st Team Report<br />
5 February 2006, Iffley Road, Oxford<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> 2 – 3 Oxford<br />
After losses last year for both the Men’s and Women’s teams, they were looking for revenge in 2006. The women were hopeful<br />
for a win and, on paper, were the favourites with 3 straight-set victories over Oxford already this season.<br />
However, things didn’t go to plan for the <strong>Cambridge</strong> women. After a confident start, with some high-quality serving from Sara<br />
Maniero, unforced errors in attack and defence cost them dearly and they lost the first set with a 6 point margin. Despite the<br />
best efforts <strong>of</strong> Coach Jon Clarke to rouse the team, <strong>Cambridge</strong> mistakes were also a large feature in the second set. With a<br />
large home crowd behind them, the Oxford defence were fired up and coping well with our attack; in contrast to <strong>Cambridge</strong><br />
whose back row struggled to pick up a strong Oxford <strong>of</strong>fence.<br />
In the third set, however, with the backing <strong>of</strong> their vocal supporters, <strong>Cambridge</strong> started to rediscover their usual form. With<br />
some aggressive middle hitting from Fiona Danks and clever play by setter Bethan Shaffery, Oxford found themselves trailing<br />
and <strong>Cambridge</strong> eventually took the set convincingly. The quality <strong>of</strong> play and competition remained high and a fourth set<br />
followed with another victory for <strong>Cambridge</strong>.<br />
The tense fifth and final set <strong>of</strong> the match saw spirited, competitive play from both teams. With some gutsy hitting from<br />
Antigone Dimas, the <strong>Cambridge</strong> team fought hard, defending match points and coming within two points <strong>of</strong> victory<br />
themselves. Alas in the end, errors reminiscent <strong>of</strong> the first sets, decided the match in Oxford’s favour.<br />
Bitter disappointment for the <strong>Cambridge</strong> women was matched by euphoria from Oxford.
Other Team Highlights<br />
BUSA Last 16 Knockout<br />
1 March 2006, Chesterton <strong>Sport</strong>s Centre, <strong>Cambridge</strong><br />
Result: 3 – 0 Victory<br />
EVA Student Cup Championships<br />
12/13 February 2006 Leeds <strong>University</strong><br />
Result: 6th Place National Finish<br />
BUSA Finals<br />
12/13 March 2006 Loughborough <strong>University</strong><br />
Result: 8th Place National Finish<br />
Individual achievements/Representative Honours<br />
Fiona Danks, Joint MVP BUSA Finals<br />
Club Report<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>University</strong> Volleyball Club (CUVC) has concluded another successful season with notable achievements in three main<br />
areas, competitiveness, collectiveness, and communication.<br />
Competitively, both Men’s and Women’s Blues team advanced to the BUSA Student Finals Tournament, (a feat now<br />
accomplished six years in a row for the men, and five <strong>of</strong> the last six years for the women) with the Men’s team being defeated<br />
by the eventual champions in a terrific National Semi-Final. The pair <strong>of</strong> teams also continued their now routine qualification for<br />
the English Volleyball Association Student Cup Finals. This success is due in part to the vast changes in the program over the last<br />
five years, with fitness sessions and individualized weights programs now being part <strong>of</strong> the mandatory training regime.<br />
Additionally, collaboration with <strong>Cambridge</strong> City Volleyball has given both male and female players experience in high levels <strong>of</strong><br />
the English Prosport National League; experience which translates into success at the university level. Collaboration between<br />
these two clubs now very strong, with the majority <strong>of</strong> the Men’s Blues players to play National League volleyball in the next<br />
season.<br />
Although much <strong>of</strong> the focus is on national success, an important goal <strong>of</strong> CUVC is the promotion <strong>of</strong> the sport <strong>of</strong> volleyball, and<br />
this is accomplished by a two-pronged effort to increase collectiveness. First, in addition to the Blues teams, CUVC runs<br />
Second’s teams for intermediate players, which compete in regional leagues and tournaments. A beginner’s team, for those<br />
players starting out or just wishing to have a bit <strong>of</strong> fun, is also run, and Blues players diligently coach all <strong>of</strong> these teams.<br />
Sponsors<br />
• Added Values Automobiles sponsored CUVC<br />
• Kitlocker.com sponsored Men’s and Women’s Blues providing free Warm up Shirts Contact: www.kitlocker.com<br />
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