Murdoch swaps trunks for tie-breaks to promote summer of sport at ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã
ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã Olympian Ross Murdoch, put his tennis skills to the test this week as he helped launch the University Sports Centre’s summer membership campaign.
ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã Olympian Ross Murdoch, put his tennis skills to the test this week as he helped launch the University Sports Centre¡¯s summer membership campaign.
Currently preparing for the FINA World Championships in Budapest in July, Murdoch took time out of his busy schedule to practice some serve and volley with a group of budding players and enjoyed the short break from his intense training regime.
The current Commonwealth and British champion said: ¡°It was nice to do something a little bit different and great to see the kids have fun because, ultimately, that¡¯s what sport should be all about. The health benefits of sport and exercise are well known but it¡¯s important that anyone taking part likes what they¡¯re doing because that¡¯s what will keep them motivated.
¡°Summer is always a good time to get into positive lifestyle habits and the University is ideal for anyone looking to enjoy physical activity. Whether it¡¯s swimming, tennis, golf or general exercise, it offers such a variety of activities so can cater for a range of users from someone just starting out through to elite athletes performing at an international level. Whatever your experience or goals it¡¯s a fantastic place to get involved and try something new.¡±
Following encouraging performances in the first half of the season, including a gold at the British Championships in Sheffield, Murdoch is confident ahead of his trip to Hungary where he will revisit a number of rivalries that have developed over the past months.
¡°Training has been really good and I feel like I¡¯m in a position to have an impact in Budapest. I did okay when we were in Japan last month, against some really tough opposition, so I¡¯m well aware of the challenge that lies ahead but I¡¯m excited about meeting it head-on and pushing for a World Championships medal.¡±
A ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã summer membership offers unlimited access to the Sports Centre¡¯s world-class fitness suite, strength and conditioning areas, swimming pool and exercise classes and this year¡¯s campaign, which runs between June and September, is also offering unlimited use of the facility¡¯s indoor tennis courts and campus 9-hole golf course to encourage members to widen their sporting experience.
One, two and three month memberships are available from ?40 with existing member bolt-ons costing only ?30. Child memberships and bolt-ons can be purchased from ?20. All memberships and bolt-ons expire on 14 September 2017. Normal terms and conditions apply.
For more information visit the or contact the Sports Centre reception on 01786 466900 or sports.development@stir.ac.uk.
Background information
For more information visit the Sports Centre website or contact the Sports Centre reception on 01786 466900 or sports.development@stir.ac.uk.