Hartpury College has an illustrious history of shaping athletes, proudly standing as one of Pentathlon GB's leading modern pentathlon academies.
We are committed to helping you strike the ideal balance between your academic pursuits and your sporting ambitions. As part of our program, you will undergo intensive training in a high-performance environment, guided by none other than Pentathlon GB Pathway Coach Robert Flack. The resources at your disposal are extensive, including an outdoor laser run range and world-class equestrian facilities. You'll also receive expert support from sport science professionals, including strength and conditioning coaches, sport psychologists, physiotherapists, and nutritional experts. Our academy maintains strong ties with the Pentathlon GB Pathway Programme, offering further avenues for your development.
Your timetable is meticulously crafted with your individual needs in mind, ensuring you derive maximum benefit from your academic qualifications and training regimen. In addition to weekly coaching sessions facilitated by dedicated professionals, you'll have the chance to compete at the university sport level and receive support at national competitions.
Many of our students have achieved remarkable success, securing team and individual titles at the highest college and national junior levels. A significant number have also progressed to the National Training Centre in Bath, the very hub where Olympic Podium Programme athletes hone their skills.
For over 15 years, Hartpury College has been the nurturing ground for more than 250 aspiring athletes who have gone on to achieve international acclaim. From equestrian champions at the Olympics to our triumphant men's and women's rugby and men's football teams in the BUCS leagues, we are dedicated to cultivating the finest sporting talent.
Our Equine Academy offers world-class coaching to empower our equestrian athletes in their pursuit of competitive careers. Notable graduates include Astier Nicolas, an Olympic medallist at Rio, and dressage sensation Olivia Oakeley.
With representation in the top echelons of women's rugby - the Premier 15s and BUCS National League - coupled with previous BUCS championship victories, our university women's rugby team is truly exceptional. Guided by England star Natasha Hunt, we've proudly produced talents like Zoe Aldcroft, crowned World Rugby Women's 15s Player of the Year 2021.
Our student-led rugby team, Hartpury University RFC, takes center stage on our campus. It's no surprise that graduates like Jonny May, Alex Cuthbert, Seb Negri, Harry Randall, Jonny Hill, and Ben Vellacott have gone on to make their mark in the professional rugby world.
In both football and futsal, our teams are active participants in the BUCS league. Our students are not only regulars in the Women's Futsal Super Series, aired live on BT Sport, but also frequently feature in club sides competing in the National League.
Our senior football program stands among the finest in the UK. With 11 BUCS Premier League titles and five BUCS national championships under our belt, we have consistently produced remarkable talents. Graduates like Abdul Majeed Waris, David Accam, and Mustapha Bundu, who represented Sierra Leone in the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, speak to our program's excellence.
Five former students and staff members earned coveted spots in Team GB's rowing squad for the Tokyo Olympics. Our achievements extend to numerous Home International appearances, victories at prestigious events like Henley Regatta, National Schools, and BUCS Regatta, all while maintaining a strong partnership with British Rowing.
Our presence in top-level BUCS leagues, the BUCS Golf Tour, and competitions sanctioned by The R & A attests to the quality of our Golf Academy. Notable successes include former student George Bryant's victories at the English and Welsh BUCS Golf Championships and Joe Buenfeld's triumph at the Junior European Open.
Led by netball luminary Jess Shaw, our Netball Academy has earned its reputation as a Team Bath Netball Academy Development Centre and BUCS league champion. Our students are also integral members of Netball Superleague teams.
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