Director’s editorial We are delighted to present for your interest and information the 2011 Cambridge Sports Yearbook. This, as last year, incorporates the Annual Sports Review for 2009/10 that summarises, in articles submitted by the University sports clubs, their activities and achievements during the academic year. For ease of reference we have separated out the lists of Officers, Blues and, Half Blues. May we thank all those who have submitted reports and wish all the clubs continued success and particularly in their annual dual with Oxford. Of note in this years report is the high standard and the number of applicants for sports bursaries to the Eric Evans Fund, the Ospreys and the Hawks’ Club. The role profiles provide an interesting insight to the range of talent at Cambridge and is illustrative of the significant number of students performing in sport at the highest level with many having realistic expectations of selection for the 2012 London Olympics. Our general theme this year is racket sports with contributions from the worlds of Tennis, Squash and Real Tennis. Philip Brook, who as a student working with Sir Geoffrey Cass established the current tennis facilities at Fenner’s. Sir Geoffrey went on to become the President of the Lawn Tennis Association and Philip now elected Chairman of the All England Lawn Tennis Club.This is a major role in British Tennis and we offer our congratulations and best wishes. Overall responsibility for arguably the world’s greatest tennis tournament will certainly keep him busy. Harry Leitch has successfully combined his studies in Medicine with an international squash career.Yes it can be done, but not without absolute focus, excellent time management and a sympathetic Fitzwilliam College. Harry has captained the Squash Club, has played in eight Varsity matches and represented Scotland at the Commonwealth Games. Robert and Karen Hird are two of triplets; both represent Cambridge at Real Tennis.Their sister represents Oxford University. Breakfast conversation after the Varsity match must be interesting. We offer our thanks for their time and contribution.
In conclusion we thank the many members of the Sports Syndicate and its Committees, and particularly the Chair, Ms Debbie Lowther, all who give generously their time and experience to help University sport. Our new Vice Chancellor, the Registrary and many University Officers have given significant support to the cause and there is an expectant air of optimism about the future. Let us hope that 2012 not only celebrates a successful 2012 Olympics but also marks the launch of a new era of sport at the University. Tony Lemons Director of Physical Education.
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