The Performance Sport Teams chosen for the 2025-26 academic year are:
- Men's Rugby 1s
- Men's Basketball 1s
- Men's and Women's Squash 1s
Performance Sport Teams
This elite athlete programme provides additional support throughout the academic year. It is for teams who want to develop their players and achieve promotion within their respective BUCS league. Selected teams will remain on the programme for 3 years and work closely with the Performance Sport team.
What you'll get
- financial support
- strength and conditioning support
- increased access to Southampton Sport facilities
- free training kit
Apply
Applications for 2025 are closed.
Pathway Sport Team
The Pathway Sport Team is for developing University sports clubs. It supports performance behaviours and improves club infrastructure so they are financially stable and have feasible strategies to increase participation.
What you'll get
- strength and conditioning support in the new Performance Gym
- remote strength and conditioning through TeamBuildr App
- access to face to face and virtual Pilates/Recovery sessions
- access to weekly run, UoS Physiotherapy student led, Massage Clinic during term time
- free Pathway sportswear
Apply
Applications for the 2025-26 academic year are now open.
Teams must apply by Wednesday 10 September 2025.
We'll let each team know the outcome of their application on Friday 12 September 2025.