BU will go head to head with Solent University as our athletes compete in Varsity 2019 - the fourth annual south coast event where both institutions battle for a Varsity trophy.
For the first time this year's #BUvSolent Varsity event will take place over two days across both universities, with over 750 athletes competing. Get ready on Tuesday 7 May for the badminton, futsal and basketball fixtures which all be taking place at Solent Sports Complex, East Park Terrace, Southampton. With the final fixtures happening on Wednesday 8 May, including football, cricket, tennis, netball, rowing, American football, rugby, volleyball and hockey all taking place at Bournemouth Sports Club, Chapel Gate. Plus the Equestrian events happening at the RAC Saddle Club.
Athlete tickets are £15 and include transport to and from Bournemouth on the day of competition and entry on both days, plus a t-shirt!
Spectator tickets are £5 each and now on sale from SportBU Reception, or available on the gate.
The full fixture schedule is available on the SportBU website or you can follow the Facebook event for more details.
It’s A Knockout
The annual halls vs halls battle is finally here! From gladiator duels to Total Wipeout head-to-heads, with human table football, bungee runs and a giant velcro football dart board to name a few, this is not one to miss!
- Cost: £2 per person
- When: Wednesday 8 May
- Where: Chapel Gate
- Time: 9.45am-2pm
- Transport included: 9.30am from the back of SUBU and 9.45am outside The Old Fire Station, Holdenhurst Road, Lansdowne.
To sign up please speak with your Resident Assistant or email [email protected].
Spectator activities
There'll also be some exciting activities for spectators to get involved with; including fun and games with iPro Sport and Viper 10, free giveaways and fairground ride, plus drink and food outlets on site.
Find out more about BUvSolent Varsity on the SportBU website and use #BUvSolent Varsity on the day.
