Roses is an annual competition between Lancaster and York Universities, organised by the host Students' Union, with over 45 different sports over one weekend.
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The two institutions take turns hosting, with students competing in more than 50 different sports and 100 fixtures over one weekend early in the summer term. Events range from more conventional sports such as football, hockey, and swimming to ballroom dancing, chess and debating.
The Roses competition hosts many non-traditional sports.
The first competition took place more than 50 years ago, in 1965 and since then, the competition has become stronger, the rivalries more intense, and the celebrations ever more deserving. Home or away, it's always too close to call and an all-round great weekend. Each player, each team, makes a little piece of history as they compete.
Photograph: Lancaster University Students' Union
Whilst the main focus of the weekend is on our sports teams competing, students, staff, alumni and the local community come together and get involved to make the competition even more of a spectacle. With huge support from the Students' Union and the Sport Lancaster Team, Roses hosts a wide range of cultural events alongside the sporting events.
Sport Lancaster and the Students' Union work tirelessly year-round to support Lancaster University's teams and societies. The Students' Union website has more information about how you can get involved and sign up.
Students' Union
Sport can be a big part of your life as a student. Lancaster's sports centre contains top-flight facilities including a climbing wall, swimming pool, 100-station multi-floor gym, squash courts and two multifunction sports halls. Our outdoor facilities contain multiple pitches, some with all-weather surfaces, tennis courts and more.
Sport at Lancaster
