Tab Content: Roses
Since its inception in 1965, the notorious Roses Varsity tournament between Lancaster University and the University of York, is a highly anticipated annual event that brings together student-athletes to compete in a wide range of sports during more than 140 fixtures.
The rivalry between Lancaster and York adds excitement to the tournament, as teams vie for victory and bragging rights in this spirited competition. With a rich history and tradition of excellence, Roses is a highlight of the academic year for both universities and a celebration of the vibrant sporting culture on campus.
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Tab Content: InterVarsity Sport
InterVarsity sport is the most competitive sporting offer at Lancaster University. The InterVarsity sports clubs compete regularly, as teams or individuals, against rival UK universities to claim league, cup, and trophy titles. Typically, competition is hosted by British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) and most league and knockout fixtures occur on a Wednesday afternoon. Some sport takes place over an event weekend. Clubs with intervarsity teams or individuals include:
- American Football
- Archery
- Badminton
- Barbell
- Basketball (Men's)
- Basketball (Women's)
- Boat Club (Rowing)
- Boxing
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Canoe
- Climbing
- Cricket (Men's)
- Cricket (Women's)
- Cycling
- Darts
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Football (Men's)
- Football (Women's)
- Futsal
- Golf
- Handball
- Hockey
- Karate
- Kickboxing
- Korfball
- Lacrosse (Men's)
- Lacrosse (Women's & Mixed)
- Netball
- Pool & Snooker
- Rugby League
- Rugby Union (Men's)
- Rugby Union (Women's)
- Running and Athletics
- Sailing
- Shooting
- Snow Sports
- Squash
- Swimming & Water Polo
- Table Tennis
- Taekwondo
- Tennis
- Trampolining
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Underwater Hockey (Octopush)
- Volleyball
Tab Content: College Sport
As Lancaster proudly operates with a collegiate system, each college naturally has it’s own sport teams. All nine colleges compete in regular on-campus Women’s Netball and Men’s 11-a-side Football league fixtures between each other.
Tab Content: Non-InterVarsity Sport
Non-InterVarsity sport is the less competitive side of sport at Lancaster. It contains our intramural campus leagues, such as men’s 11-a-side football, women’s netball, 7-a-side football, squash, hockey 5s, basketball, tennis, and rugby. The Students’ Union also hosts zero commitment Turn Up and Play sessions, including floorball, tennis, basketball, volleyball, and women’s football.