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Performance Sports and Scholarships

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Team Derby represents all sporting activity at the University of Derby.

After winning the most improved University for Sport Award 2011/12 we aim to continue to improve our position in the British University and College Sports (BUCS) championships by investing in and supporting our student sport clubs and athletes. Team Derby is committed to increasing sporting opportunities and improving the performance of all our Universitys sports clubs. A Performance Sport programme for Badminton, Basketball and Table Tennis has been developed to attract, retain and develop student athletes from Derbyshire and beyond.
Benefits include:
High performance coaching Educational workshops Performance testing Strength and conditioning Physiotherapy provision Discounted Team Derby Fitness membership Scholarship opportunities Scholarships and Team Derby Bursary Awards available to talented athletes participating in all British Universities and College Sports.

Scholarships and Bursaries

We understand that it can be difficult to combine academic studies and sporting ambitions. We therefore aim to provide scholarship and bursary opportunities to assist talented individuals realise their sporting potential and support them through their academic studies.
Scholarships
Our scholarship award provides talented athletes with access to specialist services to support their elite player development. Scholarships are only available to talented individuals participating within one of the Team Derby Performance Sports or athletes that compete on an individual basis at an International Level. There are ten scholarships available and any offers made will be at the Team Derby panels discretion.

Scholarship Award benefits:

Financial support towards academic course fees Opportunity to access high level coaching Complimentary gym membership Educational athlete workshops Performance monitoring including Body Composition Analysis (Lunar iDXA scanning) Access to additional specialist support services through the Derbyshire Institute of Sport Strength and conditioning support Physiotherapy support Sparring opportunities with high level players Discounted accommodation Team Derby t-shirt Free membership to the Athletic Union Discounted accommodation.

Bursaries
Team Derby Bursary Award provides financial support and access to educational workshops physiotherapy and strength and conditioning support. The award is offered to talented National level athletes who compete in BUCS sports which are not included in our performance sport programme. For further information please visit teamderby.com or contact the Performance Sports Officer at d.kellogg@derby.ac.uk or telephone 01332 59422.

The main aims of the programme are:

Enhance the recruitment of players from novice to high performance level Improve student athlete training opportunities and education Develop a programme that encourages participation and supports performance Improvement in the BUCS ranking.

I understand that it is important to gain an education while at the same time competing for GB and dedicating myself to achieve my sporting goals.
Jack Rex Burnell GB Swimmer, Sports Scholar and BUCS 1500m Freestyle Short Course Gold Medallist

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Investing in sport
Since 2005 we have invested 5.6 million in our sports facilities
500,000 in sports pitch improvements and equipment. 750,000 in third generation sports pitch. 40,000 in two outdoor tennis courts. 1.2 million refurbishment of our Buxton Sports Hall. 3.2 million Kirtley Refurbishment and extension that includes a new gym facility, sports science laboratory and dance studio. Team Derby Performance Hub Strength and Conditioning. Hub-site for the Derbyshire Institute of Sport (DIS). Weve developed a wide range of indoor and outdoor facilities, including a state of the art fitness suite. Our facilities are used by students and staff alike, and we support our community partners by allowing access when available, particularly during non-term time. The planned and existing indoor facilities provide for most sports. The all-weather facilities including tennis courts and synthetic 3G pitch provide training and playing facilities for our Football, American football and Hockey clubs as well as housing the Derby County Development Centre, Derby County Ladies FC and a range of junior community clubs. Students at the University have access to a range of facilities with our partners including Derbyshire Cricket Club, St Georges Park, Duffield Squash Club and from 2014 the new MultiSport Arena and Velodrome.

Our focus is on developing high level facilities and investing in the right people and the right partnerships. The Team Derby Performance Programme is driven from people who understand what it takes to be the best. From application through to graduation we will strive to work with our partners such as the DIS and provide top quality coaching, facilities and support services to ensure our athletes have the resources they need to be the best they can be.

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Ollie Shearer Sports Development Manager

badminton
The University of Derby Badminton Club has two mens teams and one womens team competing in the British Universities and College Sports (BUCS) divisions and offers additional opportunities to compete in the local league. The club offers opportunities for all students of all levels to play badminton through recreational and no strings sessions. The club has been selected as a performance club to develop a specialist programme to attract and retain talented student badminton players. A squad of players will access additional benefits to other sports clubs within the university.

Coach
Badminton Head Performance Coach
Name: Donna Kellogg mbe Background: Former Professional Badminton Player and 3 times Olympian, Donna will support specific needs to develop players through her own experience as an elite performer through coaching and mentoring. Email: d.kellogg@derby.ac.uk

Benefits include:
High performance coaching with former England internationals Educational workshops Performance testing Sport Science support including Strength and Conditioning/ physiotherapy Discounted gym membership Scholarship opportunities.

Competitions:
Represent the University of Derby in BUCS Team Competitions Represent the University in Individual Competitions.

Criteria for scholarship Junior National Representative honours, GB top junior 10 Ranking, GB top 30 senior ranking or have shown potential at a junior level.
The additional strength and conditioning support and coached opportunities this year has been fantastic and the club has greatly benefited.
Stuart Darlington Badminton Captain

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basketball
The University of Derby Mens Basketball Club competes in the British Universities and College Sports (BUCS) divisions and offers recreational opportunities for all students. Mens Basketball has been selected as a Performance Sport Club to develop a specialist programme in partnership with Derby Trailblazers to attract and retain talented student basketball players to the University of Derby. A squad of players will access additional benefits to other sports clubs within the university.

Coach
Basketball Head Performance Coach
Name: James Maudsley Background: Head Coach at Derby Trailblazers. The National League Club has an excellent record of achievement and most recently won the Mens National Trophy. The University aims to develop a strong player pathway and partnership with the Derby Trailblazers. Email: jmmaudsley@hotmail.com

Benefits include:
High performance coaching with Derby Trailblazers head coach Educational workshops Performance testing Sport Science support including Strength and Conditioning/ physiotherapy Discounted gym membership Scholarship opportunities.

Competitions:
Represent the University of Derby in BUCS competitions Compete in the local league Opportunities to trial and train with the Derby Trailblazers.

Criteria for scholarship Participation in the Senior National League (or equivalent) or have shown potential at a junior level.
The benefits of becoming a performance sport has really improved our teams performance this year, in particular the physiotherapy service has been excellent and the scholars have really encouraged all players to raise their game.
James Basketball Coach

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table tennis
The University of Derby Table Tennis Club competes in the British Universities and College Sports (BUCS) divisions and offers an additional opportunity to compete in the local league. The club delivers pay as you play and recreational opportunities. In addition it has been selected as a Performance Sport Club to develop a specialist programme to attract and retain talented student table tennis players. A squad of players will access additional benefits to other sports clubs within the university.

Coach
Table Tennis Head Performance Coach
Name: Gareth Herbert Background: Former Commonwealth Gold Medallist. Gareth has coached players of all levels including International standard. He has an impressive list of achievements and competed on an International stage for a number of years and continues to compete abroad. Gareth will be able to share his experiences to assist and develop our athletes. Email: d.kellogg@derby.ac.uk
I have enjoyed working as University Coach and sharing best practice with other experienced sports coaches to help our student athletes achieve their sporting potential.
Gareth Herbert Table Tennis Coach

Benefits include:
High performance coaching with former England internationals Educational workshops Performance testing Sport Science support including Strength and Conditioning/ physiotherapy Discounted gym membership. Scholarship opportunities.

Competitions:
Represent the University of Derby in BUCS Team Competitions Represent the University in Individual Competitions.

Criteria for scholarship County Senior 1st team representation and have shown potential and commitment to make the next level.

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For further information please visit: teamderby.com or contact the Performance Sports Officer at d.kellogg@derby.ac.uk or telephone 01332 594223.

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