Why Nottingham?
Our programme is located within easy reach of the River Trent and the National Watersports Centre, and a close partnership allows our students extensive access to the 2km buoyed course alongside a very high standard of fitness provision.
Student athletes can also take advantage of the state-of-the-art training facilities at the £40 million David Ross Sports Village, including a 200-station fitness suite, High Performance Zone and Sports Injury Clinic.
Our own boathouse situated on the banks of the River Trent provides a centre for training on a wide 9km stretch, and facilities to use ergos as a squad. Student athletes join a long history of success on the water; our alumni include Olympians Chris Bartley, Vicky Meyer-Laker, David Lemon, and Blue Boat rower George McKirdy.
Performance Rowing Programme
Athletes train for around 12 sessions per week with a combination of water and land based work, focused on a program that is balanced to the quality of athlete
3 weekly strength & conditioning sessions (60 minutes each)
5-6 coached water sessions
3 land based cardio sessions on ergos/wattbikes
3 training camps across the season
Boathouse on the River Trent
High Performance Zone for Strength & Conditioning
On-site Sports Injury Clinic with specialist sports physiotherapy, sports massage support and plunge pool
Nutrition and Sports Psychology support
Achievements
Multiple medals at BUCS Regatta 2024, 23 and 22
Multiple medals at BUCS Regatta 2021 including gold for Olivia Bates
Senior British Championships - Winners of the University Shield in M4- and M8+
Fours Head of the River 2019 – 2nd W4- Band 1, 3rd W4x Academic Band 1
World Rowing University Regatta – Gold in W8+ 2019, Bronze in M8+ 2018
Home International Regatta – M4- Silver, W2x Silver, W4x Silver. 2 Athletes in M8+ Gold
BUCS Fours and Eights Head 2020 - Silver in Lwt M4-, Silver in Lwt W4x, Gold in Lwt M4x, 5th in W4-, W4+, W8+, M8+, M4+ & M4-
Scholarships
As well as a reputation for academic excellence, we have a history of sporting success and are passionate about supporting promising athletes during their time at Nottingham.
We have three sports scholarship packages as well as a range of specialist options. Please see below for details of what each package includes - please note financial awards denote the maximum award at each level and may vary.
All scholars receive University of Nottingham Kit including a branded scholarship jacket, training jersey and backpack from Official Technial Supplier, PlayerLayer.
Find out more here.
| Athlete Support Services | Bronze | Silver | Gold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Award (towards training and competition expenses) up to the value of |
£1,000 | £4,000 | £8,000 |
| Free access to facilites (inc. UoN Sport and Fitness membership services) |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Strength & conditioning (with access to the High Performance Zone) |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physiotherapy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance Lifestyle (including academic mentoring) |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nutrition | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sports Psychology | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Anti-doping advice | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Total equivalent value | £4,500 | £9,500 | £13,500 |