Great Britain Universities Info
Launched at the end of the 2004-5 season, Team Great Britain is the national university side that competes against other national university sides, including competing at the bi-annual FISU World University Games. The team is led by a range of coaches selected in conjunction with Ice Hockey UK and BUCS to provide an elite player pathway at the top of the sport.
The Winter Universiade is an international sporting and cultural festival which is staged every two years in a different city. It is only second to the Olympic Games. The programme of the Winter Universiade currently includes 6 compulsory sports (8 compulsory disciplines) and up to 3 optional sports chosen by the host country. Embracing FISU’s motto of 'Excellence in Mind and Body', the Winter Universiade incorporates educational and cultural aspects into 11 days of sports competitions, allowing university student-athletes worldwide to celebrate with the host city in a true spirit of friendship and sportsmanship.
Key Facts about the Winter Universiade (WU)
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The biggest global winter multi-sports event for student-athletes
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11 days of sports competitions
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More than 2,500 participants from more than 50 countries
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1,500 to 3,000 volunteers
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6 compulsory sports (8 compulsory disciplines) and up to 3 optional sports
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Broadcasted by more than 100 TV channels aroud the World
Any person attending university anywhere in the world who is a UK & Northern Ireland citizen between the ages of 17 and 28 is able to play for the team. Full criteria of elgibility is available on request.
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Szollosy Named Head Coach
The Great Britain Universities programme have named Mike Szollosy as the head coach of the Men’s ice hockey team.
Posted by gbu on Mon 8th November, 2021
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Team GBU Seeking Sports Therapist to support athletes
Team Great Britain Universities is seeking applications for a key role to support our high-performance programmes. In addition to working at events such as the World University Games and other international and domestic matches, the sports therapist is key to the delivery team working within the training camps from our High-Performance Centre in Sheffield.
Posted by gbu on Mon 13th September, 2021
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GBU vs IAS 3 - Tickets Online Now
Posted by gbu on Fri 10th January, 2020
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GBU expression of interest now open
The BUIHA are currently looking for eligible players to compete in 2021 FISU World University Games (WUGs) in Lucerne, Switzerland. The World University Games is renowned globally as being second only to the Olympic Winter Games.
Posted by gbu on Thu 26th September, 2019
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GBU Coaching Staff Confirmed for 2019-21 Cycle
The British Universities Ice Hockey Association (BUIHA) are please to confirm the coaching staff for the Great Britain Universities (GBU) team in preparation for the 2021 Winter Universiade in Lucerne, Switzerland.
Posted by gbu on Tue 17th September, 2019
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Rathbone appointed as head of international programme
The British Universities Ice Hockey Association (BUIHA)have appointed Ryan Rathbone as the Head of International Programme.
Posted by gbu on Fri 13th September, 2019
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Great Britain Universities Men’s Ice Hockey Team: FISU World University Games - Krasnoyarsk (Russia) 2019
The BUIHA, BUCS and IHUK are pleased to announce the GBU Team Men’s ice hockey team, for the 29th FISU World University (Winter) Games. The biennial WUGs, also known as the Winter Universiade, is second-only to the Olympic Winter Games, with over 2,500 student athletes competing in 11 winter sports, with an estimated TV audience of >1billion spectators.
Posted by gbu on Sat 19th January, 2019
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Team GBU vs IAS Rosters Announced!
Here they are! The rosters for the inaugural #TeamGBU 🇬🇧 vs #InternationalAllStars 🌍 matches at @ice_sheffield on the 20th of April.
Posted by gbu on Tue 27th March, 2018
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Introducing: BUIHA International All Stars!
Every team needs an arch rival and the GBU just got one...
Posted by gbu on Mon 19th February, 2018
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GBU Ice Hockey Teams’ Doctor Confirmed
The BUIHA are honoured to announce the appointment of Dr Mike Carmont, as GBU Doctor. Mike, worked for BUCS at two FISU World University (Winter) Games, and was dedicated team Doc to the GBU Men (Italy 2013 and Kazakhstan 2017).
Posted by gbu on Sun 18th February, 2018
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