The first match back after exam season saw a spirited showdown at Basingstoke aquadrome, where a squad brimming with freshers and old faces eagerly represented our team. Essex, perhaps sensing our enthusiasm looked nervous with only 1 player on their bench. Nevertheless, the game proceeded with our captain, Lottie, exuded confidence and gained the help of Katie Smith to give an incredible pep talk and … Continue reading Essex Epic W
In the familiar setting of the Jubilee pool – far away from any possible London navigation confusion – Southampton’s best ladies were ready to beat BARTs again in home waters. With this being the first home match of the season, the excitement was palpable. Before beginning the warmup, our wonderful social sec had to navigate the problem of keeping her newly dyed hair dry. Armed … Continue reading The real Queens of the pool: Southampton vs Queen Mary’s (BARTs)
The time had come again for SUWPC’s women to begin their climb up the BUCS national trophy ladder. Unfortunately, the table distribution that had gotten the girls to the quatre finals the past two years had decided we needed more of a challenge as our first match was against the team that had knocked us out the previous year: Plymouth. This also meant the girls … Continue reading Soton girls vs Plymouth: close call and oustanding polo!
For the women’s 3rd match of the season we rose and shone for an early trip to London, 11 girls piled into the minibus for the much anticipated Imperial match. After a smooth 2hr drive with DJ Smith providing us with some bangers (& sadly no mash), the team faced their first hurdle: parking in Central London. After a rather repetitive guided tour of the … Continue reading Imperial vs Southampton Uni girls: we’re not done.
After a chaotic start to the BUCS season in London, the girls were ready to continue their winning streak by venturing out to the (not so) lovely city of Colchester in Essex. Without wanting to make the same mistake as last time we had a bright and early start after the breakfast of champions, formerly known as crepes, at Lucia’s house. We set off on … Continue reading Soton’s girls Spotless Sweep over Essex!
Southampton University Water Polo Club 