Football: Bath City FC: With the departure of manager Jerry Gill and goal keeping coach Lee Kendall at the helm while a new coach is recruited the Romans fell to a 1-2 defeat at home to Boreham Wood on Saturday 30th November. Jordan Alves again was the striker on the score sheet for City with a free kick, but the team fell victim to a stoppage time goal giving Boreham Wood three points. Another defeat was against Welling United away on December 14th when they lost by one goal to nil. in the National League South. On Tuesday, November 17th, they lost out to Frome Town in the Somerset Premier Cup at home by two goals to nil. They play Aveley at Twerton Park on Saturday 21st December before an away game on Boxing Day at Chippenham. The Romans are in 20th position in the league just above the drop zone and could do with picking up points to move to safety.
Football: Bath City Women FC: Lose win draw is how it’s gone this month. On Sunday 1st December they took a knock when they lost 0-2 at home against league leaders Gloucester City but held out for a 0-0 draw against unbeaten Bitton Ladies AFC in the Regen Arable South West Regional WFL Division 1 North on Wednesday, 11th December. Then on Sunday 15th December they were at home in the league against Cirencester Town and won by 2-1 with Duffy, Thorner-Atkinson scoring the goals. Next game is on Sunday 5th January when they play Corsham Town away. Sitting in 4th place in the league they haven’t given up on promotion just yet.
Football: Larkhall Athletic AFC: An away win over Bideford on Saturday by 1-2 boosted moral with a 0-4 thumping of Malvern Town away has got the Larks back on track. They square up to Bristol Manor Farm on the 21st December with Shaftsbury on Boxing Day – both home games.
Football: Odd Down: They played Bradford Town on Friday 15 November at home losing 0-4 and in a 10 goal thriller lost out to Cadbury Heath by 6-4 away. A win against Gillingham on Saturday 14th December was a pre-Christmas boost. They next face Bradford Town away on the 21st December with Radstock Town on Boxing Day at home.
Rugby: Bath Rugby Union Club: The Blue, Black and Whites lost their latest game in the Ivestec Champions Cup losing 20-24 to Stade Rochelais at the Rec on Friday 6th December. Despite a strong start to the second half Bath were unable to overcome Stade Rochelais who held on for the win. Bath did claim a bonus point and take second sport in the group. For the record the BB&W tries came from: Tom Dunn and Quinn Roux while Finn Russell kicked two conversions and two penalties. Despite the high winds and rain Russell seemed unfazed – but as a native of Scotland where storms are common it comes as no surprise. Next up was another tough encounter this time they travelled to Italy to take on Benetton Rugby in the cup. They lost by a single point with the score of 22-21 at the Stadio Monigo di Treviso. Bath’s points came from Tries: Niall Annett (22), Josh Bayliss (53), Thomas du Toit (57); Conversions: Orlando Bailey (23, 45, 58). On December 21st they travel north to face Newcastle Falcons on a 5.30pm KO on the Saturday before Christmas. Boxing Day sees them entertaining Saracens at the rec. KO is 12.45pm.
The are currently on top of the league table with 29 points – the same number as Bristol. Exeter is bottom with the possibility of a play-off against the top Championship club – should the RFU stick to their proposal in May of next year.
Rugby: Combe Down RFC: On 14th December they played Corsham away from home losing 35-27 in a high scoring encounter. They play Walcot on the 2oth December and Melksham on 4th January – both at home.
Rugby: Walcot RFC: The club have an unusual history with several name changes but began life in 1882 and currently play at the Albert Field Lansdown, Bath. They beat Chippenham II on Saturday 14 December at home by 16-12 and face local rivals Combe Down on the 20th December.
Sport clubs listed in Alphabetical Order with how to contact them
American Football: Bath Killer Bees: The Bath Killer Bees are current members of the British Universities American Football League (BUAFL)’s South Western Atlantic Conference (SWAC). See their website for details. https://www.thesubath.com/americanfootball/
Athletics: Team Bath Athletics Club is based at the University of Bath Sports Training Village and is open to all abilities and ages from 7 upwards. Sports include track and field, road and trail running, endurance and cross country. Club nights are Tuesdays and Thursdays 6pm -8pm.To join and for details visit https://teambathac.org/
Badminton: Bath Badminton Club. Sports Centre, North Parade Road, Bath. The club meet on Thursday evenings all year round except certain holiday periods and August. www.bathbadminton.co.uk
Badminton: Oldfield Park Badminton Club, Hayesfield Sports Hall Upper Oldfield Lane. www.badmintoninbath.co.uk/
Badminton: Bath Women’s Badminton Club. Sports Centre, North Parade Road, Bath. www.bathwomensbadmintonclub.net/
Boules: City of Bath Pétanque Club. The club plays Pétanque and is open to all, with juniors and non-players welcome. If you haven’t played before, give it a go. The club is based at Larkhall Sports Club, but they also play in Queen Square Wednesday mornings, weather permitting. https://bathboules.co.uk/
Bowling: Bath Bowling Club. Based at Pulteney Road the club is open for membership to anyone who wishes to take up the sport, whether you wish to play socially, competitively or both. The outdoor season is normally from April to September and your first year’s membership is free of charge. Pop along and come in and see us, have a drink and watch a game. Visit https://www.bathbowlingclub.com/
Cricket: Bath Cricket Club: The club is based at North Parade and was founded in 1859 and has a long and interesting history charted on their website at https://www.bathcricket.com/
There are four main teams – with two elevens of the Bath Wanderers Women sides and an U19’s XI as well. Plus, there are teams for girls from U10s to U15s, and youth cricket for the same ages – to join or for more info visit the website. The men’s first team play in the West of England Premier Cricket League (WEPL), the ECB National Club Championship, the ECB T20 competition and the Somerset Cup.
Cricket: Bath Wanderers Women Cricket Club. The team take part in the West of England Premier Cricket League (WEPL). See https://www.bathcricket.com/
Cricket: Bear Flat Cricket Club. Established in 1982, the Bears are in Division 1 of the Wiltshire County Cricket League (WCCL) on Saturdays, with a home ground at The Glasshouse Academy, Bradford Road, Combe Down, Bath; there’s also games in Division 7 Blue of the Somerset Monmouth League on Saturdays, home ground the Ken Willcox Ground, Peasedown St John, Bath; and friendlies against clubs based in Somerset/Wiltshire on Sundays; and T20 games against clubs based in Somerset/Wiltshire midweek; plus they participation in the Somerset Knock Out cup.
For more details of the various teams plus the youth and children teams visit https://bearflatcc.org.uk/
Cricket: Hampset Cricket Club: based at Bloomfield Rise, Odd Down, Bath, the club was founded in 1940 and features a large number of elevens including the Scholars, development XI, midweek Saturday and Sunday elevens, junior teams from under 9s to u13s and indoor squads. The 1st XI play in the Bristol & District Cricket Association – First Division 2023. Details at https://hampsetcc.play-cricket.com/home
Cricket: Somerset County Cricket Club
The club are based at the county ground in Taunton although in the past have played some matches at Bath and Weston-super-Mare. They are in the top flight of the cricket structure and have two first class elevens plus a women’s team and female players can be selected for the regional team Western Storm. For details visit https://somersetcountycc.co.uk/
Croquet: Bath Croquet Club
To join or for more info contact Hester Henebury on email hester2210@btinternet.com or visit https://www.bathcroquet.com/
Cycling: Bath Cycling Club welcomes new members of all ages and abilities – visit https://www.bathcc.net/
Cycling: Bike Bath has moved to Westonbirt School in the Cotswolds. The annual cycling event will take place on 1st September 2024. Details: https://www.bikebath.co.uk/
Equestrian: Bath Racecourse
See the website for dates: https://www.bath-racecourse.co.uk/
Equestrian: Badminton International Eventing
See the website for dates: https://www.badminton-horse.co.uk/
Football: Bath City FC. Bath play in the National League South, the sixth tier of the football pyramid. The home ground is Twerton Park and the manager is Jerry Gill. Known as the Romans and play in black and white vertical stripes. See https://www.bathcityfc.com/
Football: Bath City Women
The Bath City Women Development Team play in the Somerset County Women’s League in Division 2 North. See https://www.bathcityfc.com/
Football: Larkhall Athletic FC. Founded in 1914 the Larks play in the Southern League Division One South (SLD1S) and are based at the Securitas Stadium, Plain Ham. With a development team, a youth team and a women’s team the Larks are one of the leading outfits in the city. They are part of Larkhall Sports Club. Visit https://larkhallathletic.com/
Football: Odd Down FC. They are currently members of the Western League Division One (WLD1) and play at the Lew Hill Memorial Ground. See https://www.odddownbathafc.co.uk/
Hockey: City of Bath Hockey Club
City of Bath were formed from a merger between Bath & Phillipians Hockey Club’s and they play at Lansdown. For details visit https://www.cobhc.org.uk/
Hockey: Team Bath Buccaneers Hockey Club
Team Bath Buccaneers is one of the largest and most successful Hockey Clubs in the West of England with over 800 members. Open to new members. Based at University of Bath. For details visit https://www.teambathbuccaneers.co.uk/clubNews
Hockey: Team Bath Hockey Club
The University of Bath Hockey Club has six men’s and six ladies’ teams who play in the British University & Colleges (BUCS) leagues on Wednesdays. Based at University of Bath. Details at https://www.teambath.com/sport/hockey/
Modern Pentathlon: Team GB had an incredible performance at the home World Championships held at the University of Bath, with a seven-strong squad qualifying across the women’s and men’s finals.
The Modern Pentathlon World Championships took place in August with the Mixed Relay Finals. If you missed the action, you can catch up on BBC iPlayer and photos are available on the UIPM Flickr account.
Netball: Team Bath Netball.
Team Bath Netball have played in the Vitality Netball Super League. See https://netball.teambath.com/
Rugby: Bath Rugby Union Club Men
The Blue, Black and Whites play at the Rec in Bath and play in the Champions cup and the Gallagher Premiership league – the top flight. See https://www.bathrugby.com/
Rugby: Bath Rugby Ladies Club Women
For details see https://www.bathrugbyladies.com/
Rugby: Bath Saracens RFC
Bath Saracens are an amateur rugby club competing in the Dorset & Wilts 3 Central. Formed on 13th March 1947, Bath Saracens are still going strong 75 years on. See https://bathsaracens.co.uk/events/category/games/
Rugby: Combe Down RFC
in 1896 the club currently play home fixtures at Holly’s Corner, Bramble Way. Details on their Face Book site. Details at https://combedownrfc.rfu.club/
Rugby: Walcot RFC
The club began life in 1882 and currently play at the Albert Field Lansdown, Bath. Visit https://walcotrfc.rfu.club/
Swimming: Dolphins: Based at Bath Leisure Centre and established in 1899, Bath Dolphin Swimming Club (BDSC) is one of the oldest swimming clubs in the South West Region. They provide competitive swimming opportunities for young swimmers through to a masters swimming group. As a holder of the Swim England quality accreditation, Swim Mark, they offer a year round competitive swim team with high quality coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities.
Swimming: Team Bath: Based at the University the swimming programme offers opportunities for all users, from learn-to-swim sessions and daily swim-fit sessions for the public to our performance set-up which is home to a British Swimming Performance Centre. See https://www.teambath.com/sport/swimming/
Tennis: Bloomfield Tennis Club was founded in 1927 and is located at 98 Wellsway, Bath. The club welcomes new members. To join visit https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/BloomfieldTennisClub
Tennis: Bath Tennis Club is at Park Lane, Weston, and bills itself at a friendly club. The club has a number of membership categories ranging from pay as you go to full membership. For details visit www.bathtc.co.uk
Tennis: Team Bath Tennis. For more see https://www.teambath.com/sport/tennis/