The Tab Guide to Sport at UEA: Part Two

Welcome back to the Tab’s guide to sport at UEA! To read Part One click here.

Football (Men’s)-UEAFC

Football is one of our most popular sports and the UEA men’s football team certainly reflects this.  They’re pretty good too! Last year UEAFC had a magnificent season, winning numerous games and trophies through all three tiers of the team.

The first team won the Anglian Combination 3^rd division, nearly completing an unbeaten season but losing in their last game in horrific conditions – much to the chagrin of their ‘leader’ Oliver Dingli. The second team won a league and cup double gaining promotion to the Midlands 3^rd division, and the third team also won their league.

UEAFC boasts three teams all of a high calibre, so there are lots of chances to play, and with the teams competing in both university and local leagues, as well as cup competitions, it’s no walk in the park. The standout game of the season is of course the Derby Day match against our Essex counterparts, and this always attracts a big crowd. There are high hopes for the upcoming 2013/14 season.

Having lost a few big players and characters in the changing room to graduation, the team is looking for a big influx of freshers to stand up and be counted. As long as they get through the initiations.

Key people-

President: Jon Bacon

First Team Captain: Gwion Ap Dafydd

Second Team Captain: Dan Williams

Third Team Captain: Lloyd Renvoize

Social Secretary: Christian Gumbara

UEAFC are known off the pitch for their twice-weekly socials after Wednesday and Saturday games. Players also get a super-cool looking tracksuit. What’s not to like?

How to get involved-

The SportsMart (where all the sports clubs gather for sign-ups in the SportsPark) is going on until 4pm today, so hurry up! For UEAFC there then follows three days of progressive trials.The club also have a website, Facebook group and Twitter page @UEAFC.

President Jon Bacon tells us: ‘Freshers should get themselves involved in UEAFC as it is the largest club at the university. Five teams offer an opportunity for players of all abilities and the socials we organise will be the best nights you experience at the university. It is a fantastic way to meet new people and play a high standard of football all over the country.’

Prices (per year)- £25

Football (Womens)-UEAWFC  

UEAWFC had a mixed but ultimately positive 2012/13 season. They won their Sunday league, but were relegated in their mid-week BUCs league. The club also reached the semi-finals of the Norfolk Cup. Most importantly though, they beat their Essex counterparts 2-1 in the Derby Day match-up. The team range from skilled and experienced players to girls coming along for a laugh and a kick-about, and most importantly each and every one is welcomed.

Key People-

President: Gabrielle Glover Vice-President: Amy Shaw

BUCs Captain: Lois Does

Sunday Captain: Aviyah Abrahams

Social Secretary: Abbi Knell (UEAWFC hold regular socials and can often be spotted in the LCR. There is also the opportunity for a ‘summer holiday’, with ‘The Tour’ being extremely popular.)

Tour Secretary: Beccy White

How to get involved-

Of course, the team will be at Sportsmart but UEAWFC is also attending the special UEA 50^th anniversary weekend on the 28^th of September. There will be an information stand on the team. Training is held on Tuesdays (Colney), and Fridays (SportsPark). The club also have a Facebook group and Twitter page @UEAWFC.

President Gabrielle Glover told the Tab: ‘At UEA WFC we like to accommodate for players of all ability and experience. We’re a club that combines a great mixture of serious playing time with fun socials, meaning it’s a great opportunity to meet and make lots of friends, ultimately enhancing the University experience.’

Prices (per year)- £12

Boxing

Boxing has a massive year ahead, there are some big British fights coming up, and Team GB enjoyed a succession of young up-and-coming British medal winners at the Olympics. These included James DeGale, Anthony Joshua, Anthony Ogogo and Nicola Adams. Thanks to this kind of success, boxing is fast becoming one of the most popular sports in Britain today.

It is also an amazing way of getting and keeping fit. And your skipping skills will become immense. UEA Boxing box in the amateur style, 3 rounds with head guards.

Key People-

President: Khurram Khan

Social Secretary: Kimberley Hanson

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How to get involved-

SportsMart, and the club also have a Facebook page. Training sessions are held every Wednesday evening and Sunday morning. The club are keen to encourage female members to sign up, and there is already a big group of girls at the club.

President Khurram (Kay) Khan tells us ‘There is nothing quite like the fitness and discipline of a boxer, so come get fit and into shape with UEA boxing’.

Prices (per year)- £15

Badminton

UEA Badminton are up there with UEA Hockey and UEAFC as one of the most popular teams at UEA. After a magnificent 2012/13 season for both the men’s and women’s team, even more good things are expected for the team this coming year.

The women’s team completely overthrew the rest of the teams in their league, the men’s second team were promoted from their division, and the BUCS Men’s remained unbeaten at home for the entirety of the season, turning UEA into a fortress. Most importantly they smashed Essex at Derby Day! There are three teams in all-two men’s and one women’s, so plenty of opportunity to get involved and play competitively.

Key People-

President: Tom Blandford

In addition to their on-court performances, UEA Badminton also deliver in the LCR, organising regular socials for their members.

How to get involved-

Once again, Sportsmart and Facebook. Different training sessions for the different teams, training on Thursday for everyone.

President Tom Blandford tells us ‘We are looking forward to seeing lots of our existing players again and excited about welcoming in the new members to the club. We are already the largest sports club at UEA and always encouraging all players of any ability to come and join us. We provide opportunities for experienced players to represent the university in the National BUCS competition and Local Leagues. But also crucially cater for the majority of our members who come to play socially with friends. Some come regularly, some when they can, but at every session equipment and courts are on offer for any standard of player.’

Prices (per year)- £15

Basketball (Mens)- Facebook:

Basketball is also one of the more popular sports, so if you wanna be the next LeBron, Jordan or Kobe go and ‘shoot some hoops’ with the team! Basketball are another of UEA’s top teams, and won a thriller at Derby Day against our Essex rivals.

Key People-

President: Sam Beckwith

How to get involved-

SportsMart and Facebook.

Prices (per year)- £30.00

Basketball (Womens)- Facebook:

Another sport that caught the attention at London 2012 and is growing in Britain today, the women’s section of UEA Basketball absolutely aced last season. The team won 3 out of 4 of the cups and leagues they participated in, and are hoping for equally good results this season. Like every other club at UEA Women’s basketball caters to the experienced and the beginners, welcoming all new members of every and any ability.

Key People-

President: Antonia Feilhauer

How to get involved-

SportsMart and Facebook. Training sessions for First Team players on the Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Training held for all members of the team on Sundays.

Club President Antonia Feilhauer tells us ‘We are not only a group of highly talented basketball players who keep a very high standard on both training and games, but also a very outgoing, social and welcoming group of girls who know how to have fun and enjoy the game to the fullest!’

Prices (per year)- £20

Key Websites

BUCS Website- http://www.bucs.org.uk/homepage.asp

Union of UEA Students Website-http://www.ueastudent.com/

SportsPark Website- http://sportspark.co.uk/

There are many more sports to get involved in, so head to SportsMart and check out the full selection!