UCAS - Advantage University of Gloucestershire after tennis fixture vs. UCAS in Universities Week Challenge

Advantage University of Gloucestershire after tennis fixture vs. UCAS in Universities Week Challenge

UCAS Chief Executive Mary Curnock Cook took part in tennis matches that set UCAS staff against staff and students from the University of Gloucestershire on the opening day of Universities Week 2012.

The University team won the fixture, with one match coming down to a nail biting tie breaker, giving them an early advantage over the UCAS after the first round of the Universities Week Challenge.

In celebration of Universities Week 2012 (30 April - 6 May) - which this year takes on an Olympic theme - UCAS and the University have served up a Varsity style tournament and are trying their hand at some friendly competition.

Mary Curnock Cook, UCAS Chief Executive said "A friendly rivalry with our local university seemed like the natural thing to do for Universities Week. The series of events gives everyone across both organisations the chance to take part in different sports. Tennis is a favourite of mine and so I couldn't resist the chance to represent UCAS. The university ended up having some aces up their sleeve on the day but UCAS will be looking to come from behind to win the trophy at the end of the week."

Gary McLean, UNIversal sports coordinator at the University of Gloucestershire said: "The aim of the week is to get as many people involved and playing sport as possible. We've had lots of interest across the university from staff, students and established teams. Hopefully our winning momentum will continue throughout the week."

Further matches in badminton, dodgeball, football and netball will take place later this week, with the winner being announced following the final two sessions on 6 May.

Universities Week 2012 recognises and celebrates the contribution that our universities make to the Olympic movement and the sports industry in the UK.

Press Office contacts

UCAS Press Office: 01242 545 469

James Durant, Press Officer, UCAS
Email: j.durant@ucas.ac.uk

Hannah Bennett, PR Officer, University of Gloucestershire
Email: hbennett2@glos.ac.uk

Lystra Maisey, PR Officer, University of Gloucestershire
Email: lmaisey@glos.ac.uk

Notes to Editors

UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admission Service, is a charity and is the world's leading shared admissions service for higher education. We manage applications from over 650,000 applicants each year for full-time undergraduate courses at over 300 institutions across the UK.

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