Teams & Societies

Sport Lancaster supports the Students’ Union’s clubs and societies by providing competition-standard training facilities.

Lancaster University’s Students’ Union is responsible for all student societies, clubs, and teams.

Lancaster University Students' Union

Competitions & 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 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.

Roses

Tab Content: Intervarsity Sport

Intervarsity sport is the most competitive sporting offer at Lancaster University. The intervarsity sport 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

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.