Sport Lancaster supports the Students’ Union’s clubs and societies by providing competition-standard training facilities, routes to funding, and partnering with teams to promote their activities.
Lancaster University’s Students’ Union is responsible for all student societies, clubs, and teams.
Lancaster University Students' UnionCompetitions & Fixtures
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 100 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.
RosesTab Content: BUCS
British Universities & College Sport (BUCS) hosts inter-university sporting competitions annually, where national institutions compete against each other across a wide range of diverse sports, including;
- American Football
- Archery
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Boat
- Canoe
- Climbing
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Football
- Futsal
- Handball
- Hockey
- Korball
- Lacrosse
- Netball
- Pool & Snooker
- Rugby League
- Rugby Union
- Running & Athletics
- Sailing
- Shooting
- Swimming & Water Polo
- Squash
- Table Tennis
- Trampolining
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
Focus Sports
The Students' Union have six 'Focus Sports' that benefit from additional funding for high-level coaching, additional competition, physiotherapy and strength and conditioning.
At achieve this status, the sports teams must strive for excellence, showcasing a strong desire to improve, at a professional level, their performance in their sport but also engaging and actively promoting their team with peers and the local community.
Badminton
A competitive sports team, entering two Men's and two Women's teams into the BUCS leagues, comprising of both singles and doubles.
Fencing
Fencers of all abilities are welcomed, if you are experienced or entirely new to the sport.
Hockey (Men's & Women's)
Boasting three Men's and three Women's competitive teams, who compete in the British University and College Sport (BUCS) Wednesday Leagues.
Netball
This society brings together all those who officiate netball on campus.
Rugby Union (Men's and Women's)
One of the largest and most socially active groups on campus, with three teams competing in weekly BUCS fixtures.
Swimming & Water Polo
A lively, friendly, outgoing club which allows its members to compete in both swimming and water polo.
Join a Team
Most student sports teams are eligible for a unique ‘Sport Lancaster+ Club’ membership, which covers BUCS fees, affiliation, competition transport costs, and team access to Sport Lancaster training facilities twice a week.
A small number of student sports teams will compete in BUCS without requiring acess to Sport Lancaster. These teams are often self-funded but are entitled to 50% funding for BUCS competitions. Sport Lancaster Memberships can be purchased by individual team members separately.
Keep up to date with sports fixtures, or browse teams and societies on the Students' Union website.
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