Event Details

Furness College Memorial Day will be held on Saturday 31 January 2026.

Furness College is proud to host a Memorial Day, as we remember Nick Lewis, Richard Slatter, and other Furness students and alumni who have sadly passed away.

The JCR Exec, together with the football and pool captains and team members, put a lot of effort into running a special day where alumni and current students can come together to enjoy each other’s company and share memories.

We ask that all participants respect the day and what it stands for, and in particular, respect the hard-working students who give up their time to ensure that the day is a success. Please be mindful of alcohol consumption, especially as many people who want to share the day don’t drink alcohol, and we want the event to be as inclusive as possible.

Most of all, we ask that everyone enjoys the day, so that it is symbolic of why Furness College is such a special community for all of us.

🎱 Memorial Pool Competition Rules & Guidelines

🕚 Registration

We encourage those wishing to take place in the pool competition to come along to the Furness College JCR Common Room.

There will be a sign-up window on the day: All participants must register between 11:00 AM and 11:30 AM on the day of the event.

Late Arrivals: Anyone who fails to sign-up within this time frame will forfeit their place in the competition, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

The competition will start at 11.45am.

🎯 Competition Format

Knockout Rounds: The tournament follows a single-elimination format. Each match is one game only. If you are late for your sign-up slot, you will forfeit your place. A 5 minute grace period is given for each match.

Progression: Players continue advancing through rounds until four finalists remain.

🏆 Final Four Format

Semi-finals & Final: The final four players will compete in a best-of-three format.

This means each match will consist of up to three games.

The player who wins two out of three games advances or wins the tournament.

Spectators & Atmosphere

• All participants are expected to uphold the spirit of the memorial event with respect and fair play.
• Friends, family, and supporters are all welcome.
• A moment of silence will be held before /after the Competition to honour the memorial.

📌 Additional Notes

· Fair Play: All participants are expected to uphold the spirit of the memorial event with respect and fair play.

· Decisions: Tournament officials will oversee matches and resolve any disputes. Their decisions are final.

⚽ Memorial Football Match Rules & Guidelines

Event Overview: A friendly yet competitive football match between the Furness College FC and our returning Furness College Alumni, held in memory of Nick Lewis. The game is scheduled to kick off at 12:00 noon on the 3G pitch at Lancaster University on 31 January 2026. A qualified referee will officiate.

🕚 Registration: Alumni interested in playing should express their interest and register via the Nick Lewis Memorial Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/17594340941/.

🎯 Match Format

• Two halves of 45 minutes each, with a 10 minute half-time interval. The game can be shorter than 90 minutes if agreed beforehand between each team and the referee.
• Standard 11-a-side format (adjustable based on turnout e.g. 7-a-side).
• Rolling substitutions allowed to ensure participation by anyone who wishes to play.
• Teams to provide their own bibs or kits to distinguish sides.
• Players participate at their own risk and must wear appropriate kit.

Player Eligibility

• Alumni must have registered in advance via the Nick Lewis Facebook page.
• Furness College FC players must be current students in good standing.

Refereeing & Conduct

• The decisions made by the referee are final and must be respected at all times.
• This is a friendly memorial match—friendly sporting conduct and respect are paramount.
• No slide tackles or aggressive play.
• Any player showing unsporting-like behaviour may be substituted or removed at the referee’s discretion.

Spectators & Atmosphere

• All participants are expected to uphold the spirit of the memorial event with respect and fair play.
• Friends, family, and supporters are all welcome.
• A moment of silence will be held before kick-off to honour the memorial.

🏆 Post-Match

• A group photo will be taken before/after the match.
• Socialising to follow in Trevor Bar and the Furness College TV Room, which will include a tribute speech given by one of the Alumni who knew Nick.