Performance Teams

Oxford Brookes' highest achieving Sports Teams receive enhanced performance and high-performance support to continue their development and reach their performance goals. As a performance or high-performance player or athlete, being selected for a Performance Team will give you access to high-level competition and specialist support.

View the full performance support package.

Below are our recognised High-Performance and Performance Teams:Our Women’s Hockey 1st Team also competes at the top level of BUCS competition. Like the men’s side, numerous players past and present have been selected for Performance Centres and National Age Group Squads, showcasing the depth of talent in the team.

Brookes Rowing

Rowing is Oxford Brookes' most established high-performance sport. Recognised by GB Rowing as a High-Performance Programme, it offers an unrivalled environment for those aspiring to reach the pinnacle of the sport. Joining Brookes Rowing means becoming part of a legacy of athletes who have triumphed at Henley Royal Regatta and gone on to achieve Olympic and World Championship success.

UCCE Cricket

Oxford UCCE becoming BUCS Champions in 2024

The Oxford UCCE (University Centre of Cricketing Excellence) provides a balanced university experience while preparing talented cricketers for the professional game. More than 70 players have progressed to professional cricket through the programme, with that number growing each year.

Men's Hockey 1s

Our Men's Hockey 1st Team has consistently competed at the highest level of the BUCS university competition structure for a number of years. Many current and former players have been involved in Performance Centres and National Age Group Squads, reflecting the strength of the programme.

Women's Hockey 1s

Our Women’s Hockey 1st Team also competes at the top level of BUCS competition. Like the men’s side, numerous players past and present have been selected for Performance Centres and National Age Group Squads, showcasing the depth of talent in the team.

Women's Lacrosse 1s

Women's 1st Lacrosse Team celebrating promotion

The Women’s Lacrosse 1st Team plays within the top tier of the BUCS Lacrosse university competition. Several former and current student-athletes have represented their countries at international level, underlining the team’s quality and commitment to excellence.

Brookes Rowing

UCCE Cricket

Men's Hockey 1s

Women's Hockey 1s

Women's Lacrosse 1s

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