THE new academic year is about to begin which can only mean one thing; the start of the sports season is upon us.
After an impressive summer for Team GB, in both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, students will hope to follow in their footsteps with success this year.
Among those competing were Swansea University’s very own Georgia Davies (swimming), Matt Whorwood (swimming), Gemma Almond (swimming) and David Smith (Boccia).
The students will all, no doubt, have lasting memories of their time at the Aquatics Centre or ExCeL arena.
Thanks to the success of the local Premiership team, Swansea City FC, Swansea University have agreed a deal with the football club to renovate their sports facilities at Fairwood.
The university’s football teams will hope they can be inspired by the Swansea City playing staff who will use the facilities throughout the year.
Swansea men’s 1sts will hope to make the most of their promotion to the Premier South division, with the women’s first team hoping to better their third place finish in the Western 2B division.
The university also has an inspiring list of alumni who have taken to the Sketty Lane turf for the rugby union team.
With alumni Alun Wyn Jones, Rhys Priestland, and Robert Howley going on to aid Wales in achieving this year’s Grand Slam title.
The rugby union 1sts will look to bounce back from their Varsity disappointment in May, in the season opener away at Cardiff Met.
With 47 teams in action for Swansea in BUCS, there will be plenty of sports action to see over the course of the year.
Swansea University’s fixtures start on October 10.
For the full list of sporting alumni: www.swansea.ac.uk/alumni/our-alumni/distinguished/sport/
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