Other Sports
Athletics (Boys & Girls)
Member of staff i/c: Mr J R Weeks
Athletics is one of the major sports that takes in the Summer Term for both the boys and girls. The college teams attend co-ed and single sex meets on Saturdays against other independent schools including Eastbourne, Eton, Harrow, Malborough, Sevenoaks, Stowe, Wellington.
The athletes train at the Withdean Athletics stadium twice a week with specialised coaches in many of the disciplines.
Individual athletes also compete in District Championships with many going on to County Championships and English Schools’.
Honours
- Jake Scanlon - Sussex, South of Engalnd and England - Hammer / Discus
External Coaches
- Paul Mckeown - Hurdles
- Dan Brooker - Sprints / Relays
- Dave Ingram - Jumps
- Charles Fogg - Throws
Links
- Boys Athletics Records
- Girls Athletics Records
- Athletics Programme Summer 2008
- Athletic 2008 Season’s Best - Boys
- Athletic 2008 Season’s Best - Girls
Girls Cricket
Member of Staff i/c: Mr M J Edmunds
The Girls' Cricket team plays in the Lady Taverners Indoor Tournament during the Lent term and enters the Sussex League in the summer. In recent years the indoor team has won the final at Lords in 2003 and 2004 and in 2007 the team won the Sussex round and progressing through to the regional finals. For those girls that have played cricket to a high level, the option to play for the boys' teams is encouraged. Clare Connor OBE, Kate Oakenfold, Laura Marsh, Sarah Taylor and Holly Colvin have all benefited from this and have gone on to represent their country.
For those girls who are interested in taking their cricket to the highest level the college offers the Clare Connor Cricket Scholarship.
Squash
Member of staff i/c: Mr B Lambe
Squash is one of the most successful sports that the college has to offer. Both boys and girls teams have made National finals and have won the Sussex Championships several times at both junior and senior levels. Recent pupils Rachel Willmott, Chris Simpson and Suzie Pierrepont have gained National and European honours. The college teams are coached by Ben Hutton, who has worked with top players throughout the country, twice a week at Corals squash club in Hove.
Rackets Professional
- Ben Hutton
Links
Golf
Member of staff i/c: Mr B Lambe
The college Golf side plays its regular fixtures in the Summer Term and benefits from the use of East Brighton Golf Club with its excellent facilities and stunning views. The team also competes successfully in the HMC Foursomes, South of England Independent Schools Championships and Sussex Schools Competition. Individual golfers are also entered into the Sussex Handicap / Open Championships.
Links
Swimming
Member of staff i/c: Mr B Lambe
The school's twenty-five metre pool is in regular use in all year round. Competitive matches take place mostly in the Summer Term against other Sussex schools and individuals are also entered into the Brighton & Hove District championships. As well as stroke improvement coaching, there are activities in water polo, the opportunity to work towards life-saving qualifications and a Scuba-Diving Club.
Tennis
Member of Staff i/c: Mr F. Kellow-Webb
The Tennis teams play on a competitive circuit with league and cup fixtures against other independent schools in the Sussex league and LTA Competitions. All matches take place before half term at both Under 15 and Under 18 levels. The college courts are situated at the Badgers Tennis Club where their resident professional assists with coaching.
Links
- Badgers Tennis Club
- Queens Park Tennis Club
Biathlon
Member of Staff i/c: Mr D Dunn
Biathlon is a new and successful sport at the college. The Under 14 boys' team are National Champions and many of the girls and boys have gained top honours at both regional and national competitions. The college also runs several events of its own during the year.
Rounders
Member of Staff i/c Ms J Langhorne
Rounders is a popular sport amongst the college girls that takes place as part of the summer programme. Friendly fixtures are played during the week and at weekends.
Click here for more information about Rounders at Brighton College.
Other Sports available at the college include Badminton, Waterpolo, Aerobics, Yoga, Volleyball, Strength / Conditioning, Cross Country.