UNIVERSITY SWIMMING

Our partnership with Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham is aimed at developing both para swimmers and swimmers to a senior international level, by providing a world-class training environment and financial support through scholarships.

Our primary goal is to nurture and produce the next generation of swimming champions, while empowering them to achieve academic excellence. This partnership ensures that athletes receive the best possible support to excel both in their studies and in the pool.

A typical week on our performance programme includes:

Nottingham Trent University

The partnership between NOVA Centurion and Nottingham Trent University (NTU) provides a comprehensive support system for student-athletes, focusing on both their academic and athletic success. Key features of this collaboration include:

Customized Scholarships:
Tailored scholarships support that will cover training fees of high-performing student-athletes in achieving their targets.
Extensive Support Services:
Complimentary sports club membership, sports psychology, and physiotherapy to help athletes perform at their best.
Academic and Lifestyle Support:
Guidance on balancing academics with training and potential bursaries or fee reductions to alleviate financial pressures.

Athletes are eligible to become an NTU & NOVA scholar if they can demonstrate the ability to earn BUSC points at the British Universities & Colleges Sport long or short championships.

For more information about becoming a NTU scholar, please visit the link below:

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At eighteen, I joined Nova Centurion from Dublin, Ireland, while pursuing an undergraduate degree at Nottingham Trent University (NTU). This pivotal move significantly impacted both my academic and swimming career. I saw massive leaps in my performance within just 12 months, and I know for a fact that I would not be at the same level without taking this step. Both Nova and NTU have welcomed and supported me, helping to balance a full-time student-athlete regime. Their focus on the minor details that lead to major improvements, along with shared values of self-discipline, focus, and goal-setting, has made my journey immensely rewarding. I’m also grateful for the community and friendships I’ve gained through this experience.

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David Coyle – Irish National Medallist

University of Nottingham

The partnership between NOVA Centurion and University of Nottingham (UoN) offer two types of scholarships: a NOVA swimming scholarship and the UoN sports scholarship.

NOVA Swimming Scholarship:
Up to four annual scholarships are awarded to cover training fees of high-performing student-athletes within the NOVA program.
UoN Sports Scholarship:
Offers a bronze, silver, and gold scholarship packages. Each package includes free access to facilities including UoN Sport and Fitness membership services, additional strength and conditioning access, physiotherapy, performance lifestyle support with academic mentoring, nutrition, sports psychology, and anti-doping advice.

Athletes are eligible to become an UoN Swimming Sports by an expression of interest to the Director of Coaching at NOVA or to become a UoN Sports scholar by application.

For more information about becoming a UoN scholar, please visit the link below:

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NOVA and the University of Nottingham provided me with the environment to thrive as an athlete. The programme and support enabled me to achieve things I never dreamt of achieving.

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Polly Holden – Senior International Athlete (University of Notthingham Alumni)

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NOVA and the University of Nottingham provided me with the environment to thrive as an athlete. The programme and support enabled me to achieve things I never dreamt of achieving.

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Polly Holden – Senior International Athlete (University of Notthingham Alumni)

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TESTIMONIALS

I have a great experience at NOVA, the training was always challenging but I loved doing it with my friends by my side! There aren't many programmes in the country with the level of performance coaching and quality distance training that NOVA has. I don't think I would be the person I am today without the relationships I have at NOVA with my team mates and staff, so a big thank you always.

I have had so many great experiences since joining NOVA at the age of 9, always having felt supported by my coaches and team mates from Regional Development through to the Performance Squad. NOVA's great programme has given me the opportunity to compete internationally, both in the pool and open water. It has also given me the opportunity to receive a scholarship to train and study in the US for 4 years and I would not be the athlete or person that I am today with NOVA's support.

NOVA and the University of Nottingham provided me with the environment to thrive as an athlete. The programme and support enabled me to achieve things I never dreamt of achieving.

I started swimming in a small club in Staffordshire. The opportunity to train under such a great coaching team and the emphasis on developing and the emphasis on developing homegrown talent drew me to NOVA. Highlights of my career include competing at the Beijing 2008 Olympics. I think the impact NOVA Centurion and the University of Nottingham had on me is to always do things with integrity, work hard, be honest with yourself, show up every day and believe you will be rewarded.

Being a member of NOVA from age 12 to 29 shaped my swimming career, guiding me to two Paralympic medals, and influenced my life beyond the pool. The lessons learned, discipline instilled, experiences had, and connections forged have been key in building my character and impacting my career.

It's an incredible journey with so many highs and lows! I started swimming with NOVA Centurion from Sutton-in-Ashfield when I was 10 years old and was a member of the squad until I retired at 25. I am proud to have been part of the Nottinghamshire County Swim Squad and to have been part of a legacy that has produced so many world class swimmers.

I was fortunate to be selected for the NOVA Centurion program at just 10 years old, starting out at Radford Swimming Club. I remained with NOVA throughout my entire swimming career. The decision to stay with NOVA was easy, given the exceptional training. The discipline, commitment, and resilience I developed during my time with NOVA was pivotal in preparing me for my future career in the Royal Air Force.

UNIVERSITY SWIMMING

Nottingham Trent University

University of Nottingham

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