24 Feb 2016

Stellar BUCS Team Performances

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On Friday 19th February, the EUSC BUCS squad of 18 travelled to Ponds Forge, Sheffield, to compete in the Long Course National Championships. This follows weeks of specific training both in and out of the pool, including a training camp in Cardiff two weeks prior to the event. The Friday evening saw fantastic swims from both 4×100 Freestyle relay teams. The Women’s team, comprising of Lydia Smith, Anna Bedford, Hannah Pullinger and Keren Greenow, narrowly missed the chance to prove … Continue Reading
26 Nov 2015

EUSC blow competition out of the water at BUCS

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The 13th of November marked the first event in the University of Exeter Swimming Club’s calendar, with the annual BUCS short course swimming competition at Ponds Forge International Pool, Sheffield. Teams, from universities countrywide, swam over the weekend in full competitive spirit to create an overwhelming atmosphere. Our team of 26 shone above the crowd, with everyone swimming at least 2 events and assembling 8 different relay teams. The weekend was highly anticipated, prepared for through rigorous training led by … Continue Reading

13 Nov 2015

EUSC dives into first term

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The new season for EUSC has begun in a way like no other, with record number of members signing up at Fresher’s Fair, once again. The pool is definitely the place to be; with busy sessions there is a great atmosphere within the club. To accommodate the increase in numbers additional sessions on a Friday morning and development session on Thursday afternoon have been offered and grasped with open arms by our members. Our circuit session has jumped leaps and … Continue Reading
25 Oct 2015

Spermwhales Vs Psysoc Bandura

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Mighty Spermwhales have only gone and done it again… Another win in the bag! We fought hard, tried new positions and came out on top with a score of 26-12. A combo who knew how to work the ‘D’ deserve Pair of the Match… Elin and Henry! Thanks for a smashing game and see ya next week xx Want to get involved? Add yourself to our netball Facebook group to keep up to date with the latest fixtures:
20 Oct 2015

University of Exeter student is Double National Swimming Champion

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The Student Swimming club has seen many successes recently including; Ilya Skliarov 5th fastest in Great Britain in the British Universities and Colleges Sport events and qualifying for GB trials in 2013 with other swimmers competing in Olympic trials. Dominic is a third year medical student who represents the University, whilst simultaneously training with and representing Exeter City Swimming Club. This summer, he travelled to Sheffield to compete at the ASA Summer Championships, where he swam four races; 50m butterfly, 100m butterfly, … Continue Reading
1 Oct 2015

ROCKSOLID RACE 2016

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A huge event in the EUSC calendar is Rock Solid, I know it is a long way until March 19th (Saturday), but it is set to be an absolute cracker and not to be missed! Set in the rolling hills of East Devon, Escot Park is where ROCKSOLID RACE began in 2013. Sandwiched between the steep inclines, you’ll face the deepest mud, freezing cold lakes and thousands of spectators, against the backdrop of spectacular scenery that will surely haunt you … Continue Reading
18 Aug 2015

#Instagram

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The latest addition to our social media gang, with pictures (and the occasional video) of all our latest adventures and activities, is Instagram. Go give it a peek, a sneaky follow and if we are really lucky you may even like a photo or two… #nofilter #friends #lol #cool #throwback #varsity #splishysplashy #EUSC #swimming #university #Exeter #water #nomakeup