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Winter Sports

Alexandra Appleby - Figure Skating

Alex Appleby  

SportFigure Skating

Academic courseBSC Physics

Hometown: Colchester, UK

Best sporting achievement/personal best: Competing in the World Synchronised Skating Championships.

2022/23 goals in sport: Be selected for the World Winter University Games.

Why did you apply to study at Kent (new students) or what is your favourite thing about Kent Uni (returning students)? The student-led teaching and support on offer.

What are you looking forward to experiencing most on the Scheme this year? Working hard in both my sport and academics to achieve my best.

Jackson Arcand, Ice Hockey Sports Scholar

Jackson Arcand

SportIce Hockey

Academic courseSport and Exercise Science

Hometown: Windsor, Canada

Best sporting achievement/personal best: Rookie All-Star Game PJHL – Lead Dresden Kings JRC Team in points.

2022/23 goals in sport: Make the Kent University Team – Get looked at for Semi-Pro and Pro Team.

Why did you apply to study at Kent (new students) or what is your favourite thing about Kent Uni (returning students)? Excited to go to the UK.  Kent looked like a good school and caught my attention.  I am looking forward to playing for the team.

What are you looking forward to experiencing most on the Scheme this year? Improving my skills and hopefully leading the team.

Leonie Charles - Ice Hockey

Leonie Charles 

SportIce Hockey / Roller Hockey

Academic courseSport and Exercise Science

Hometown: Bexleyheath, UK

Best sporting achievement/personal best: Playing for GB Ice Hockey U18 in Poland.

2022/23 goals in sport: To earn more game time in my current team by being a more creative player.

Why did you apply to study at Kent (new students) or what is your favourite thing about Kent Uni (returning students)? I love the inclusivity at Kent.  Not many places support Ice Hockey, so I am very grateful.

What are you looking forward to experiencing most on the Scheme this year? Taking part in the sessions such as Nutrition as I find them very informative.

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