Blues Performance Scheme
Providing support to high performing teams and athletes studying at Oxford

The Blues Performance Scheme supports high performance teams and individual athletes at Oxford University to improve their long term performance in sport whilst balancing their academic commitments. To find out more about the specific support for teams and individuals please use the tabs below.
Selected Athletes 2021/22
The following individuals were selected as part of the performance programme. Click on their name to visit their athlete profile: –
Name | College | Sport |
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Fin Armstrong | Worcester College | Sailing |
Phoebe Baggott | Hertford College | Athletics |
Joshua Bowesman-Jones | Keble College | Rowing |
Harriet Castle | St Anne's | Karate |
Yvonne Chart | Linacre College | Fencing |
Nicholas Civetta | Wolfson College | Rugby Union |
Felix Drinkall | Lady Margaret Hall | Rowing |
Alice Garner | St Hugh's College | Cross Country |
Zéphyr Goriely | St Peter's College | Volleyball |
Megan Isaac | Exeter College | Rugby Union |
Laura John | Magdalen College | Triathlon |
Manon Johnes | St Catherine's College | Rugby Union |
Alexa Kaminski | St Anne's College | Volleyball |
(Stelios) Alex Koukouravas | Linacre College | Basketball |
Izzy Marshall | New College | Tennis |
Polly Maton | Lady Margaret Hall | Athletics |
Maranga Mokaya | Keble College | Athletics |
Annika Möslein | University College | Sailing |
Katelyn Ridgway | Worcester College | Cross Country |
Tobias Schroder | Magdalen College | Rowing |
Amelia Standing | St Anne's College | Rowing |
Tassilo von Mueller | Hertford College | Rowing |
Jake Watson | Brasenose College | Athletics |
Tanya Watson | St Peter's College | Diving |
Miles Weatherseed | St Anne's College | Athletics |
Andrew Wilson | St Edmund Hall | Swimming |
Support Offered
All selected performance athletes will receive the following support: -
- Weekly strength and conditioning training (small groups or 1-to-1)
- 1-to-1 sports nutrition sessions
- 1-to-1 sports psychology sessions
- Recognition as a performance athlete and promotion of success
- Access to fundamental support
The following sport scholarships and funding are also available to a limited amount of successful applicants:
- Richard and Eliza Blackwell Scholarships - £500
Application Process
The application window opens in mid-August each year and closes in mid-October. All applications should be made online and once performance athletes have been selected there will be no further places available for the academic year. All applicants must meet the following requirement to be considerer for support: -
Athlete Requirements
- Applicants must be a current University of Oxford offer holder or undergraduate or postgraduate student, undergoing full-time or part-time study
- Applicants must be able to show evidence of outstanding ability within their chosen sport
- Applicants must provide a supporting statement from their coach or National Governing Body to confirm the details of their application
- Applicants must contribute to the success of Oxford University in both BUCS and Varsity competitions. This can be achieved either through competing or adding value to your specific sports program
- Selected athletes must represent Oxford University Sport and the performance scheme to the highest standard at local, national or international competitions
- Selected athletes must keep communications with coaching and other support staff open and inform staff if they are unable to attend allocated sessions
- Selected athletes must provide regular updates on results from competitions or sport specific selections
How to Apply
New applications for 21/22 will be accepted from the 10th August via the application form.
Selected Teams 2021/22
The following teams were selected as part of the performance teams programme: –
American Football (Mixed) | Lawn Tennis (Men’s and Women’s) |
Athletics (Men's and Women's) | Modern Pentathlon (Mixed)* |
Badminton (Mixed) | Netball (Women’s)* |
Baseball (Mixed)* | Orienteering (Mixed) |
Boxing (Men's and Women’s) | Rowing - Lightweight (Men's and Women's) |
Cricket (Women's)* | Rowing - Openweight (Women's) |
Cross Country (Mixed) | Rugby League (Men’s) |
Cycling (Mixed) | Rugby Union (Men's and Women’s) |
Equestrian (Mixed) | Squash (Men's and Women’s) |
Fencing (Men's and Women's) | Swimming (Mixed)* |
Football (Men’s and Women’s) | Triathlon (Mixed) |
Hockey (Men's* and Women's) | Volleyball (Men’s)* |
Ice Hockey (Men's) | Water Polo (Men’s* and Women’s) |
Judo (Men's and Women's) | Yachting (Mixed)* |
Lacrosse (Men's and Women's) |
*These teams are not receiving all areas of support.
Support Offered
Performance teams, once selected, will be contacted via team captains to arrange the following support: –
- Weekly strength and conditioning sessions
- Team nutrition session(s)
- Team sports pscychology session(s)
- Recognition as a performance team and promotion of success
- Access to fundamental support
Application Process
To find out about the application process to become a performance team, visit our club support pages using the link below. Please note to access our club support resources you must have a single sign on username and password from the University of Oxford.
Our Support Staff
The Blues Performance Scheme is delivered by a team of Oxford University Sport staff, consultant coaches, consultant specialists and the injury treatment team from the Bodymaster Clinic at Iffley Road Sports Centre. Find out more about the team below: –
Name | Job / Role | |
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Andy Taylor | Sports Services Manager | performance@sport.ox.ac.uk |
Lydia Smith | Sports Coordinator - Competitions | performance@sport.ox.ac.uk |
Tiahan Eeles | Head Strength and Conditioning Coach | performance@sport.ox.ac.uk |
Duncan Bennett | Strength and Conditioning Coach | duncan.bennett@sport.ox.ac.uk |
Serena MacLeod | Sports Psychologist (Consultant) | serena@optimisepotentialsport.com |
Mark Bellamy | Sports Psychologist (Consultant) | mark@performt.com |
Helen Money | Sports Nutritionist (Consultant) | helen@helenmoneynutrition.com |
Frances Carroll | Sports Nutritionist (Consultant) | oxford@nutriciseoxford.co.uk |
Contact Us
01865 611490