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Congratulations CUWBC, Commisersations CUBC

3 April 2017

Cambridge University's women's boat painted the waters light blue on Sunday as they powered to victory in a course record of 18.34 seconds. For the men's boat, it was a slightly different ending as Oxford pipped them to the post by one and a quarter length in a time of 16.59. Full race reports can be found here (women's)...

CUDT Waltzes to Victory in China

31 March 2017

After a successful domestic season, Cambridge University Dancesport Team has extended its winning streak abroad with an international victory in China last weekend. The team was invited to send four of its top couples to compete in the first ever China Ballroom Dance Federation International Academy Team Match, competing...

Annual Report 2015-2016

23 March 2017

The 2015-2016 Annual Report for the University of Cambridge's Sports Service is now available to view here . Besides giving an overview of the governance, financial and operational aspects of the Sports Service, the report also details future collaborative developments with the University, the Colleges and the wider...

The Cancer Research UK Boat Race 2017 - Crew Announcement

14 March 2017

CUBC and CUWBC announced their crews this morning ahead of the 163rd Boat Race and 72nd Women's Boat Race. The race will take place on Sunday 2nd April 2017, with the women's race starting at 16.35 and the men's race starting at 17.35. The men's line-up is as follows: Bow - Ben Ruble Two - Freddie Davidson Three - James...

Bishop of Ely to Bless CUWBC Lightweight Eight

3 March 2017

On Saturday 4 March 2017 09:30, at The University of Cambridge Boathouse Bishop Stephen of Ely Cathedral will be blessing a Hudson eight in honour of Ann Catherine Smith, mother of Patricia Smith, a Cambridge University Women’s Boat Club squad member. Ahead of the blessing, the boat will be formally named by Patricia’s...

Women's Ice Hockey Team Geared Up for Varsity

28 February 2017

Cambridge University Womens' Ice Hockey Club (CUWIHC) has dominated the southern division’s league games this year. 2016-17 has been a record breaking season for us and our best on record. We have won all of our games and officially won the league in our most recent game against UCL that finished 26-3. These results should...

Fastest Women's Crew at Quintin Head

1 February 2017

CUWBC opened their 2017 racing at Quintin Head on Saturday fielding the fastest women’s crew of the event, finishing 21 seconds of any other women’s boat. The A crew, entered in the elite category, set off behind the University of London Boat Club. Despite initially getting stuck behind some veteran crews, CUWBC overtook...

BASKETBALL - Cambridge Women's 1st v Worcester

26 January 2017

Location: University of Worcester Arena Final Score: 57-53 (Worcester) The Blues' Top Scorers: Claire Ratican (13), Léonie de Jonge (11), Jess Hunt (10), Mie Monti (8), Emily Lees (4) Overall Free Throw Accuracy: 42% The first game of 2017 saw the Blues lose against Worcester by only 4 points, after a hard fought match in...

Strategy for Sport 2017-2022

24 January 2017

The University of Cambridge Sports Service is delighted to announce the publication of the 2017-2022 Strategy for Sport, which was approved by the University Council yesterday. The Strategy for Sport details the Sports Service's objectives, key performance indicators and fundraising priorities for the next five years, in...

Development of Hockey Provisions

13 January 2017

On January 24th from 3pm until 7pm there will be a public exhibition on the plans for enhancing the hockey provisions at Wilberforce Road. The exhibition will take place in the pavilion, and representatives from the University Sports Service and the City Hockey Club will be there, with some of the project's technical...

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