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Varsity: 28 February - 4 March
Photo by Kent Union Fraser Whieldon Newspaper Sport Editor
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he University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University will go head-to-head at Varsity from 28 February to 4 March. This is the eighteenth consecutive year that the competition has taken place. Last year, the University of Kent proved victorious against Canterbury Christ Church University, winning for the eighteenth year in a row. Rugby, volleyball and tennis were particular highlights last year. Those teams, as well other members of Team Kent, will be
hoping to either retain or claim victory. CCCU will be hoping to break Kent’s winning streak this year. There will be even more chances for them to do so, with a timetable rammed full of sport, including some sports which have never before been played at Varsity. They are sure to add to the fevered atmosphere and good spirits of the event. This will also help make this years’ Varsity one of the most spectator-friendly ever, with new people being attracted by the broad range of sports available. With a lot of the fixtures being
played at the Kent campus, Team Kent are hoping for a home advantage in many games, with large crowds expected to be in attendance. CCCU will play host to fixtures which require facilities only they have access to, with other fixtures being played at neutral territories. Access to all these facilities means there is plenty of opportunity to support the teams. With the inclusion of shuttle buses running from UKC campus to other venues, there is no reason to miss out on Varsity fixtures taking place at CCCU. This means that there is no
reason to miss the incredible list of fixtures at the facilities at CCCU. Fixtures planned to take place at neither university include the swimming, which will take place as usual at Kingsmead Leisure Centre, and the rugby 1s, which will close off the competition at Canterbury Rugby Club. Even if your sport society is not entered in Varsity, come along and stretch every sinew in support of Team Kent. Make banners, carry the flag and join in with the celebrations along with your friends. Quite frankly, it would be foolish to miss it!
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