Roses Magazine 2013

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ROSES 2013

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Roses 2012

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Roses Recap: 1965-2012

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Comment

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Hidden Gems

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What, When, Where?

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Preview: Rugby

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Previews: Football, Netball, Waterpolo

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WELCOME TO ROSES 2013 It’s the 49th year of this fantastic competition and I’m sure this will be the best one yet! For those of you who don’t know what Roses is, here are some of the facts.

Roses is our annual sports tournament against Lancaster, with the venue alternating between the two Universities each year.

This year the tournament will host over 130 fixtures, showcasing 38 of our sports clubs, and including around 2,000 competitors.

Last year we narrowly lost, and I know that this has only made our teams more determined to reclaim the Carter-James Trophy, and with so many of our clubs having enjoyed fantastic BUCS seasons, I’m confident we will bring it back to Yorkshire.

Roses kicks off on Friday with both American Football and Cricket being played in the afternoon. Then in the evening we have our Roses Opening Ceremony at the Huntington Stadium.

Our firsts rugby team will be looking to continue their glori-

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ous season with yet another victory over Lancaster. We also have some of our societies performing in the build-up to the match, so make sure you get a ticket and be there to support our teams.

Over the weekend we have a whole host of fixtures, which include football, swimming, hockey, netball, ultimate Frisbee and much more as well as a Roses Party on the Saturday held in the Roger Kirk Centre. All of this will be followed by the closing ceremony on Sunday, where York will hopefully reclaim the Carter-James Trophy.

Roses is the highlight of my year because everyone gets involved and the atmosphere is always incredible! With so many sports being played there really is something for everyone and this year we really do need everyone. If we can fill 22 Acres, the Huntington Stadium and all the other venues we will be sure to bring home the Carter-James Trophy and win Roses 2013!

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STORY OF 2012 DAVE WASHINGTON TAKES A LOOK BACK AT ROSES 2012, WHERE THE RED ROSE EMERGED VICTORIOUS

AS YORK’s athletes made the long trip down the M62 on a Friday morning, they knew an almighty challenge was in store. In 48 previous Roses clashes the away side have only prevailed eight times and, sadly for York, 2012 was not one of those.

Lancaster reaped the benefit of home advantage, and despite York’s best efforts and some inspirational individual and team performances, the White Rose succumbed to a 156.5 – 131.5 defeat.

There were many positives to take though, whether it be the grit and determination that York’s athletes displayed, the commendable performances of societies such as the rugby or lacrosse clubs or simply the sportsmanlike manner in which the representatives of the University conducted themselves over the course of the weekend.

Lancaster led throughout Roses 2012, constructing a 15 point lead by the end of the first day, which York were unable to launch a sustained challenge against. Tense and tight encounters had the tendency to culminate in a Lancaster victory, often by the narrowest of margins, such as the enthralling men’s 1sts

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cricket clash, where the momentum ebbed and flowed before the Red Rose claimed a remarkable one-wicket victory.

However we must not forget the incredible performances of York’s competitors, none more so than in the men’s darts, where Kris Hilliam held his nerve to shoot the double-16 which secured a York victory in the most hostile of conditions.

Sleeping on a hard lecture theatre floor is hardly conducive to giving your performance of the season the following day, yet that is the

handicap of being the visitors in Roses.

The men’s rugby 1st team led the way for York with yet another Roses victory on Saturday, whilst the Centurions and trampolining squad earned their maiden Roses successes. More drama followed as Laurie Torrington equalised for York in the last minute of the men’s 1sts hockey and York made a splash in an epic water polo contest. Nonetheless, Lancaster extended their lead over the course of the day, holding a commanding 26 point lead as thousands descended upon

Lancaster’s student-run club Sugarhouse.

The odds were stacked against York on the final day, as Lancaster needed only a further 14 points to reclaim the Carter-James Trophy.

Victories in lacrosse delayed the inevitable, before Lancaster sealed their triumph in the men’s football, sparking jubilant celebrations.

The final margin of victory was 25 points, but despite the eventual defeat there was plenty of cause for optimism for York, which we hope will translate into a Roses whitewash this time round.

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ROSES RECAP: York claim an historic away victory for the first time in Lancaster, ending a six year winless streak. York also won in 1979. The tournament starts to be taken more seriously by the students.

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The first ever Roses event was a boat race between York and Lancaster, brainchild of the then Vice-Chancellor of York, Lord James of Rusholme. Eager spectators lined the Ouse, cheering York to victory.

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1980s 1970s After a third straight Roses defeat, concerns are raised over the future of York Sport, which Nouse described as “dead and buried.” However, Saturday night entertainment is more popular than ever before.

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York achieve the unparalled feat of winning every event on Sunday, but agonisingly lose the tournament by just two points. Squash features for the first time, but Lancaster’s supporters cause trouble.

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The Roses tournament is disrupted by a pair of streakers on Lancaster’s main sports field. The rugby 1st match was preceded by a parachute jump for Major Mike Jeng to present the match ball.

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Celebratory scenes swamp campus as York toast a third consecutive victory. The triumph followed their first away win in 14 years and continued their eight-year unbeaten home run, which lasts to this day.

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2010s York succeed in winning by the smallest ever margin of the modern era. It came down to a last minute equaliser by Richard De Boltz in the men’s hockey 1st match to break Lancastrian hearts.

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York suffer their worst ever Roses defeat, being annihilated 170.5-60.5. 15 York teams failed to turn up, and the University of York Student’s Union hosted an anti-fascist rally during the same weekend.

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THE MAGIC OF ROSES NINA PULLMAN

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lthough this is my third year playing in both Roses and Varsity, I still have trouble explaining the difference between them to my parents. And who can blame them? At first glance they do appear quite similar. Both are inter-university sports events, a weekend of sport either home or away, plenty of preparation and excitement. So what makes Roses so unique?

Firstly, there is the much flaunted claim that Roses is the biggest inter-University sports tournament in Europe. Roses is a record-breaking weekend for its sheer size and levels of participation.

Founded in 1965 after a suggested boat race between the two Universities, the event

has continued to grow every year, and 2013 sees over 35 sports competing over the three days.

Secondly, the history behind Roses rightly deserves a mention. Derived from the fifteenth-century War of the Roses between the houses of York and Lancaster, Roses represents an integral part of Northern England’s heritage. 700 years of history is surely much more interesting and unique than your average Varsity, with its American name and lack of local significance.

The fact that the tournament is so hotly contested also heightens its prestige.

Over the course of 49 years, York has won the tournament 24 times, with Lan-

caster slightly behind at 23, whilst there has been one draw. Roses is definitely not just a one-off friendly. It’s a fierce rivalry that brings out the best in both sides.

The rivalry between the two Universities is longstanding, with plenty of history between them, and this generates some fantastic performances and some unforgettable moments as well as a unique atmosphere.

Moreover, although Varsity does technically take place over a whole weekend, most teams play on the same day.

In contrast, Roses begins on Friday night with the opening ceremony and rugby, and lasts for the full three days.

With much of the visiting team staying in town over the three days, no doubt getting up to all sorts of mischief during the night, it almost has a ‘festival’ feel to it.

The length of the weekend adds to this sports festival style atmosphere, for

which the spectators play a huge part. And it’s not just about the bigger clubs. The size of Roses means that you are equally likely to see a darts match as you are a hockey match, or a water polo game before catching the end of the ultimate frisbee, it’s a real showcase for the lesserknown sports.

People drift from venue to venue waiting for the excitement of a tie-breaker, the underdog to break through, or the outstanding performance of a winning team.

Finally, for many of us it is the last event at which we can represent York in the sports we love. Roses is what clubs have been aiming towards for weeks, and there is a strong sense of ‘going out on a high’ and playing your best for the last time before the team is broken up.

For adrenaline, nostalgia, preparation and nerves, at Roses you just can’t beat it.

Nothing else is comparable.

atmosphere at Roses is akin to nothing else in University sport, and can serve both to unnerve the visitors and uplift the home side, thus handing the initiative to the hosts.

Availability is another factor, as even though Roses is the highlight of the sporting year, there are always some who are unable to make the long trip for three days, due to their academic commitments or other circumstances, a problem which tends not to beset the hosts.

Yet arguably the most detrimental issue for the visiting side at Roses is the hindrance that is applied to a side’s preparation. Sleeping on a hard lecture theatre floor, if you can call it sleeping (people tend to be trudging around through the night), is hardly conducive to allowing you to give your

performance of the season in a sleep-deprived and aching state the following morning.

Even if you play on Friday, you have to rise early before embarking on a two-hour bus journey which again takes the edge off your performance. By Sunday, the visiting athletes are tired, uncomfortable and often hungover after failing to resist the allure of the host’s bars or clubs, again proving detrimental to their performance.

Home advantage tends to play a role in all sports, and in Roses it’s no different. The statistics don’t lie, and truly do emphasise the handicap placed upon the visiting side, in this case Lancaster. On paper, the two Universities are well matched, but the advantage of hosting Roses 2013 should tip the contest in York’s favour.

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o be very blunt, York will expect to emerge from Roses 2013 victorious, and will surely start as strong favourites. Now I see a puzzled look crossing your face, as you question my logic, and ask why should York be labelled clear favourites after being defeated by a 25-point margin last year?

Well the answer is that there is one simple factor, home advantage. In the previous 48 editions of Roses the visiting side have only ever prevailed eight times, and the last time Lancaster returned from their travels with the Carter-James Trophy was

back in 1985, when only the oldest amongst us were born.

In truth there are three reasons for explaining this phenomenon, with the most simple being a factor that passes through all echelons of sport, the idea that the home side both knows the pitch it is playing on and, more importantly, has the backing of a home crowd.

Throughout most of the year, University sides are lucky to get more than halfa-dozen spectators, but come Roses weekend they often have three figure crowds urging them on and hurling abuse at their opponents. The

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THE WEIRD AND WONDERFUL OF ROSES 2013 FRAG SOC

UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE

The TV programme that every parent hopes their child will appear on, University Challenge adds another dimension to Roses. Testing brain rather than brawn, this will surely be a chance for York to demonstrate the pre-eminence of the Russell Group Universities. Sadly, Paxman won’t be present, but don’t let that put you off: watch York showing Lancaster a thing or two at 3pm on Saturday in V/045.

Taking computer gaming to the extreme; from 3pm on Friday to midnight on Sunday, this gruelling extravaganza will test the abilities of even the most hardcore gamers. That is, if they aren’t asleep by midday on Sunday...

DEBATING

Much of the same can be attributed to debating, except this time it’s serious as this event actually counts for Roses points, four in fact.

The politicians of the future can prepare themselves for a gruelling six hours of debating on Saturday, starting at 12pm in D/L/047, as the two universities put their minds to the test.

There are always sights to see at Roses, whether it be drunken rugby players, delirious members of YUSU or the elusive Brian Cantor venturing down for a game of croquet. Here Vision sets you six sights to catch during Roses 2013: can you spot all six?

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DANCESPORT

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Vanbrugh Dining Hall

Advanced ballroom - Saturday 11:00 - 1pt

WHAT, WHE CRICKET

DART

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22 Acres

D/L/028 and The

Men’s 2nds - Friday 10:30 - 2pts

Beginners ballroom - Saturday 11:00 - 1pt

Men’s 1sts - Saturday 11:00 - 4pts

College select - Saturday 13:00 - 0pts

Advanced Latin - Saturday 11:00 - 1pt

Men’s T20 - Saturday 18:00 - 0pts

Women’s 1sts - Saturday 16:00 - 4pts

Beginners Latin - Saturday 11:00 - 1pt

Women’s 1sts - Sunday 12:00 - 0pts

HOCKEY JLD

Men’s 3rds - Saturday 09:30 - 1pt Women’s 2nds - Saturday 11:30 - 2pts

SAILING

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CLIMBING

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Women’s - Saturday 17:00 - 2pts

Women’s 1sts - Saturday 15:30 - 4pts

BASKETBALL

SNOOKER

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Fulford Conservative Club

INDOOR HOCKEY

Men’s 1sts - Sunday 14:00 - 4pts

Team B - Saturday 15:00 - 2pts Team C - Saturday 15:00 - 1pt

Women’s 1sts - Friday 15:00 - 2pts

RUGBY

22 Acres/Huntingd Men’s 1sts - Friday 20:00 - 4pts

Men’s 1sts - Friday 16:00 - 2pts

Men’s 3rds - Saturday 12:00 - 1pts

at Huntingdon Stadium

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Dance Studio

SWIMMING

Men’s 2nds - Saturday 14:00 - 2pts

All fixtures, locations and times

Men’s 1sts - Saturday 16:00 - 4pts

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TABLE TENNIS

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York Sport Village

Women’s 1sts - Saturday 15:00 - 4pts

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TRAMPOLINING Team - Sunday 11:00 - 4pts

Women’s 2nds - Saturday 13:00 - 2pts

ATHLETICS

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Sports Tent

Men’s 2nds - Friday 14:00 - 1pt

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in Main Hall

Women’s 2nds - Friday 13:00 - 1pt

Squash Courts

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Sports Tent

Women’s 1sts - Sunday 09:30 - 4pts

Team A - Saturday 15:00 - 3pts

SQUASH

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Open - Saturday 17:00 - 2pts

Team - Saturday 14:00 - 4pts

Mixed 1sts - Saturday 11:00 - 4pts

Red Goat Climbing Centre

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Men’s 1sts - Saturday 17:30 - 4pts

Men’s 2nds - Saturday 13:30 - 2pts

Beaver Sailing Club

CANOE POLO

Yearsley Swimming Pool

Women’s - Saturday 11:30 - 4pts

Mixed 1sts - Saturday 10:00 - 4pts

Men’s - Saturday 11:30 - 4pts

Mixed 2nds - Saturday 10:00 - 2pts

DANCE

INDOOR FOOTBALL

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Hendrix Hall (D/L/028)

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Dance Studio

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Sports Tent

Men’s 10km - Sunday 10:00 - 4pts

Ballet, tap, contemporary, modern/

Women’s 2nds - Saturday 12:00 - 1pt

Women’s 10km - Sunday 10:00 - 4pts

jazz, hip-hop/street - Saturday 09:30 - 4pts

Women’s 1sts - Saturday 14:00 - 2pts

TENNIS

Tennis courts

FOOTBALL

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Men’s 2nds - Saturday 10:00 - 2pts Women’s 1sts - Saturday 12:00 - 4pts

College - Sunday 11:30 - 1pt

Men’s 1sts - Saturday 14:00 - 4pts

Men’s 3rds - Sunday 11:30 - 1pt

Mixed 1sts - Sunday 12:00 - 4pts

Men’s 2nds - Sunday 13:30 - 2pts

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Women’s 1sts - Sunday 13:30 - 4pts Men’s 1sts - Sunday 15:30 - 4pts

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Men’s 1sts - Saturday 20:00 - 4pts

CANOE SLALOM

ULTIMATE

Men’s kata - Sunday 14:00 - 1pt

Open indoors - Friday 12:00 - 2pts

Men’s kumite - Sunday 14:00 - 1pt

Mixed indoors - Friday 13:00 - 2pts

Women’s kata - Sunday 14:00 - 1pt

Open outdoors - Saturday 12:00 - 4pts

Women’s kata - Sunday 14:00 - 1pt

BADMINTON

Women’s - Sunday 09:30 - 2pts

Mixed 1sts - Friday 14:30 - 4pts

SNOWSPORTS

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DEBATING

in Castleford

D/L/047

Racing - Saturday 13:00 - 8pts

Men’s 1sts - Saturday 17:00 - 4pts

Men’s 2nds - Saturday 14:00 - 2pts

Freestyle - Friday 19:00 - 4pts

Women’s 1sts - Saturday 17:00 - 4pts

Women’s 2nds - Saturday 14:00 - 0pts

Castleford/Rossendale

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Main Hall

Men’s - Sunday 09:30 - 2pts

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Derwent Squash Courts

Women’s indoors - Friday 11:00 - 2pts

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Howsham Weir

KARATE

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Sports Tent/22 Acres

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Team - Saturday 12:00 - 4pts

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VOLLEYBALL Main Hall

SHOOTING

Park Lodge Shooting

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LACROSSE 22 Acres

Mixed 2nds - Saturday 09:30 - 2pts

Mixed 1sts - Saturday 12:30 - 4pts

Mixed 1sts - Saturday 11:30 - 4pts

Women’s 1sts - Sunday 12:00 - 4pts

Men’s 3rds - Saturday 12:00 - 1pt

Women’s 1sts - Sunday 12:30 - 4pts

Men’s 1sts - Sunday 14:00 - 4pts

Men’s 2nds - Saturday 14:00 - 2pts

Men’s 1sts - Sunday 15:00 - 4pts

AMERICAN FOOTBALL

Women’s 1sts - Saturday 14:00 - 4pts

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1sts - Friday 13:00 - 4pts

POOL

WATER POLO

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D Bar

York Sport Village

ARCHERY 22 Acres

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Senior female - Saturday 10:00 - 1pt Senior male - Saturday 10:00 - 1pt

Women’s 1sts - Saturday 19:00 - 4pts

Novice female - Saturday 10:00 - 1pt

Men’s 1sts - Saturday 20:30 - 4pts

Novice male - Saturday 10:00 - 1pt

EQUESTRIAN

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Snaiton Riding Centre

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Senior team - Saturday 10:00 - 4pts

Women’s 1sts - Saturday 18:00 - 4pts

22 Acres

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Novice team - Saturday 10:00 - 2pts

Men’s 1sts - Saturday 18:00 - 4pts

RUGBY VII

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Team - Saturday 10:30 - 4pts

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CYCLING

York Sport Village

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Women’s 2nds - Friday 12:00 - 1pt

1sts - Wednesday 10:00 - 4pts

Road race - Saturday 10:00 - 4pts

Women’s 1sts - Friday 12:30 - 2pts

2nds - Wednesday 10:00 - 2pts

Mountain biking - Saturday 15:00 - 4pts

NETBALL Sports Tent

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FENCING

James Dining Hall Women’s 1sts - Saturday 09:00 - 4pts

College A - Sunday 10:30 - 1pt

3rds - Sunday 12:30 - 1pt

College B - Sunday 10:30 - 0pts

2nds - Sunday 14:30 - 2pts

Men’s 1sts - Saturday 15:00 - 4pts

College select - Sunday 12:30 - 1pt

1sts - Sunday 16:30 - 4pts

Men’s 2nds - Sunday 14:00 - 2pts

Alumni - Saturday 12:00 - 0pts

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PREVIEW

BY ALEX FINNIS YORK MEN’S rugby 1st XV will head into Friday evening’s showpiece event at Huntington Stadium looking to kickstart a fifth straight Roses whitewash for UYRUFC over their Red Rose counterparts.

After coming so close to promotion during the past two years, York stormed to the Northern 1A Division title this season, winning 12 of their 14 matches to ensure a spot in the Northern Premiership next season.

They have quality all over the pitch; Adam Gaskell, Harry Pampiglione, Hugh Draycott

YORK’s ROSES SUCCESSES 2008 (Draw) York 10 - 10 Lancaster 2009 (Win) York 31 - 8 Lancaster 2010 (Win) York 19 - 17 Lancaster 2011 (Win) York 30 - 8 Lancaster 2012 (Win) York 22 - 6 Lancaster

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and captain Sam Lord are all important in the forwards, whilst the tries are likely to come through the pace of outside backs Will Sharp and Conan Osborne.

Fly-half Tom Chadwick is a reliable source of points from the tee and can also control the game with his boot, whilst in Will Ward and Alex Cormack the white rose have two extremely useful scrum halves, who each bring something different to the table.

Lancaster 1st XV, meanwhile, recorded a third place finish in the Northern 2A Division, but finished somewhat adrift of the top two places.

As a club, they have not recorded a win at Roses since 2008, and this will certainly be in their heads going into the big game under the floodlights in front of what will be a sizeable crowd. With York’s promotion, Lancaster now sit three leagues below them, and turning the White Rose over in front of their home crowd would be a huge achievement and a massive upset.

York recorded a 22-6 victory away in Lancaster last year, and if they are on their game on Friday night the margin of victory could be even larger.

There will be a party feel to the evening, with the opening ceremony taking place before the sides emerge from the tunnel.

But when they do, the men in black and gold will hope it is business as usual – they have grown used to winning and will

not want to get out of this habit.

UYRUFC President Hugh Draycott told Vision: “It has been an immensely successful season for all three teams this year. With this in mind, coupled with the history York Universi-

ty Rugby has in the Roses competition and a fully fit squad, there should be no reason why this year should not see the same success.

“The 1st XV have enjoyed their most successful season to

Roses success.

The women’s 1st reached the quarter finals of the Northern Conference Cup and lost only two matches in the league.

The club told Vision: “Dani Farsiani and Rachel Farrington have shone, but Lancaster are

equally able, so watch out for some close matches.”

The men’s 1st recorded another victory against Lancaster last year and will be looking to continue their Roses dominance. York ended the season well and a comfortable victory

is expected.

“The vital points rest on the mixed match, which has had great drama over the past two years,” said Watterson. “But after a good intake of freshers, we feel optimistic that the points are ours for the taking.”

LET’S BE SMASHING ‘EM

BY CAITLIN GRAHAM

BOTH THE men’s and women’s badminton teams have excelled this season. After last year’s whitewash claiming all 14 points the club will be looking to replicate their

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date, winning 12 out of 14 fixtures faced, and securing promotion in the process. Having come top of the league by eight points, the team is confident that the great form shown in season can be carried through

to Roses and win four points for the White Rose on Friday. Each player is going the extra yard in order to give the best chance of putting on a spectacle in front of what will hopefully be an expectant and lively crowd.”

Photo: Oliver Todd

AT ROSES 2012, the men’s 1st XI cricket match was one of the most tense and enthralling contests of the whole tournament, and epitomised the spirit of both sides.

The contest ebbed and flowed as the advantage sprung from one side to the other before Lancaster, who had earlier been 4-4, clinched a memorable one wicket victory over their White Rose opponents.

This year’s captain Fraser Crawford told Vision: “We came extremely close to winning Roses last year in a close low scoring game. We had the game in the bag and were extremely upset to not earn the points for York, but hope to do better this time around.”

York got some revenge for their agonising Roses defeat by beating Lancaster in the cup final a month later, and victory on Saturday would see the side fully avenge the misery of twelve months ago.

Looking ahead to this year’s Roses clash Crawford remarked: “We are extremely confident going into Roses this year. With the great wicket that

22 Acres can offer we are keen to use the strength and depth of our team to get revenge on Lancaster for what happened last time around. We strongly feel we have the talent to beat the Red Rose on home turf.”

Indeed he has reason to be confident, as apart from their narrow Roses defeat last year was very successful for York, as they prevailed in both the cup and their league. Only two members from last year’s side have departed, and the club has had a strong intake of freshers.

Amongst the new additions to the squad are wicket-keeper batsman Nish Selvakumar and slow left arm bowler Ross Miller, two players who Crawford believes could have a telling impact upon this year’s contest.

Another player to look out for is multi-talented Tom Brandreth, who top-scored in last year’s match with 47. When not playing at centre-back for UYAFC, Brandreth is a potential match winner with his batting prowess.

The stage is set for York to erase the nightmare of last year’s agonising defeat, as the contest gets underway at 11am on 22 Acres on Saturday.

Photo: Adam Green

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A GOAL-DEN SEASON

BY DAVE WASHINGTON

ROSES 2012 was a miserable affair for UYAFC, as they suffered defeats in three of the four fixtures, including in the high profile men’s 1sts fixture where York were comfortably beaten 3-1.

To compound the side’s woes, Lancaster’s success earned them the points which secured the CarterJames Trophy for the Red Rose, sparking jubilant celebrations, which contrasted with the disconsolate York players.

This year the side are out to avenge the misery of 2012, and UYAFC President Tom Day told Vision: “Last year UYAFC did not perform to the level we were capable of.

This year we are going to put that right.”

Last year was a troubled one for the men’s 1sts which culminated in relegation, but this year they have put their woes behind them, only missing out on promotion on the basis of head-to-head rivalry with Leeds Met, whilst prevailing in both Varsity and the County Cup. On the back of a successful season, the side go into Roses 2013 full of confidence. “There is a great atmosphere in the club at the moment which stems from the momentum we gained over the course of the season,” s a i d D a y.

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to the Roses clash with the upmost respect for Lancaster, but we have nothing to fear. Our club is full of talented and hardworking players who are more than capable of defeating L a n caster -that is o u r aim

and that is what we will do.”

York will be hoping that their key players perform on the biggest occasion o f the season, and one of those is nimble winger Dan Atherton, who has scored in the previous t w o

Roses encounters. Day also noted the threat posed by Tom Brandreth and Captain Matt Mawdesley at set pieces, adding “these lads will win anything in the air, and are always a threat in the opposition’s area.”

Lancaster have also enjoyed a successful season, finishing second in their division, which is the equivalent level to York’s, suggesting that the two teams will be well matched, and that an absorbing contest lies ahead in Sunday’s clash at 3:30pm.

Indeed last year this very fixture was the one that sealed the fate of Roses, and for UYAFC there would be nothing sweeter than the exact same happening this year, but with the roles reversed.

2012 was turbulent for York, 2013 could well be glorious, and a Roses victory would round off a successful campaign for the side.

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TIPPING THE TABLES tory, but have prepared well with a warm up game against Newcastle 2nds, who are in the same league as Lancaster.

“We have also watched some footage of our last BUCS game and used stats from that game,” said Pullman. “This has been invaluable for individuals to watch their performance and allowed us as a team to look at what works and what doesn’t.” The squad has ensured that nothing is overlooked in their preparation for their final match, not only by completing physical training, but by also mentally preparing themselves.

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ing intensity to their challenging road to vic-

not lose too many players at the end of last season, helping to maintain continuity in the team. There are two first years debuting at Roses this year; Hollie Dixson who plays the demanding position of centre, and goal scorer Emma Loft. According to Pullman: “The player to watch is Charlotte Ferris, as she always adds a bit of excitement and can be counted on to be fighting tooth and nail to the end.”

The stage is set to take revenge upon Lancaster as the final spotlight match of Roses takes place at 4.30pm on Sunday, and is definitely one not to miss.

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AFTER LAST year’s Roses defeat, in what was a tough game both mentally and physically that ended 54-29 in Lancaster’s f avo u r, Yo r k ’ s 1 s t s netballers will be looking for reve n g e on

home turf.

This year’s captain Nina Pullman told Vision: “We had three very hard fought losses last year, and are aiming to make the most of the home advantage and do everything we can to turn that around this year.”

She added: “Overall I feel really positive about the level of preparation we have put in, one thing that is for sure is that we will be going out there doing our absolute best for York.”

York are two leagues below their Roses counterparts add-

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YORK LANCASTER Stats refer to BUCS league fixtures 2012/13

Goals Goals Games scored conceded won

Games lost

MAKING A SPLASH

BY MICHAEL THURLOWAY

After a strong season in their new home at York Sport Village, both water polo teams are looking to overcome Lancaster in one of the marquee fixtures of Saturday night.

The men’s team have dominated in BUCS and UPolo (the university polo league), and are looking to repeat their 15-12 victory from 2012. Meanwhile the women’s team has seen massive improvement with a mid-table BUCS finish and a division championship in UPolo. They are confident of completing a first Roses win since 2007.

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ENDING O YORK VISION

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PREVIEW

BY DAVE WASHINGTON ROSES CONTESTS are renowned for their drama, and in the past years there have been few more dramatic clashes than in the men’s 1sts hockey, whilst the women have created their own memorable moments.

In 2008 Richard de Boltz’s late equaliser secured York a dramatic away Roses victory, whilst last year Laurie Torrington’s drag flick into the top corner with 30 seconds remaining secured York a draw and sparked a pitch invasion.

I’m sure York would take a routine victory tomorrow, but Roses rarely follows such a script. Looking ahead to this year’s clash Captain George Richards [pictured] told Vision: “Naturally I’m a little apprehensive, but we’ve been training hard over the past weeks and improving our fitness.”

There have been frustrations, but York still finished third in their Yorkshire League and fourth in BUCS this season.

Richards added: “We’ve been resilient, hard-working and held

a great team spirit throughout the year, and although it didn’t end the way we intended, it has been thoroughly enjoyable.”

Three of the revelations of the season have been freshers Phil Ratliff, Callum Chaundy and Alex Bond, whilst the talented duo of Hugo Christie and Leo Watton are likely to prove influential for the White Rose.

Throughout the season Richards has been trying to instil a team ethos, and the skipper hopes that it will be the team rather than individuals that shine on the big occasion, as York seek to overwhelm their rivals after last year’s draw.

It is fair to say that last season was an incredible year for York’s Ladies 1sts hockey team, as they secured a double promotion, the only blot of the season occurring in Roses, where they were unfortunate to be held to a 1-1 draw.

This year they’ll be looking to avenge this as Lancaster make the trip to the JLD. “We have skill throughout the pitch and if we’re on form we can run rings around Lancaster,” says a confident York

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Captain Sally Dolton [pictured].

“Our defence has been solid this season and our formation allows for fluidity between defence and attack so we possess an excellent balance.”

Although this season has been “mixed” in Dolton’s words, there have been a number of positives as the side battled to fourth in BUCS. The White Rose will be hop-

BEER, BANTER

BY DAVE WASHINGTON

AS A university sport darts may not be the most high profile, but when it comes to Roses there is no contest that can rival the frenzied atmosphere that engulfs the darts competition.

During recent years this titanic

clash has seen abuse hurled, beers launched and loutish behaviour a-plenty. But that simply is Roses darts, a unique and memorable contest which always proves to be one of the highlights of Roses.

Last year, York prevailed in an absorbing encounter as Kris Hilliam held his nerve to throw the winning dart and silence the vociferous Lancaster support, which had fervently urged on their competitors for the previous hours. Speaking to Vision, Nick Hall described the darts as “a real spectator sport, which is one of the highlights of Roses each year.”

This year promises to be

ON A HIGH YORK VISION

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WHITEWASH?

BY TOM ARMSTON-CLARKE

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ing that their attack, spearheaded by Emma Beresford and supported by talented first years Katie Penrose and Ruth Mason will be able to breach a Lancaster backline, which

proved stubborn during last year’s contest. Whilst the trio of Sally Warrington, Vaila Ormiston and Jill Mercer will be hoping to put their experience to good use on Saturday.

no different as the darts moves to D/L/028 by the Courtyard, where York will be hoping to once more emerge victorious.

“We’re feeling good about it this year,” added Hall. “It should be a fantastic spectacle and a really close fought match.”

York suffered defeat at the hands of Hull at Varsity, but recovered well to make the national finals, where they narrowly lost to Lancaster. Revenge at Roses would be sweet.

The women’s clash last year was equally enthralling, but not so rewarding for York, as the hosts surged back to claim victory. “The game was tense, exhilarating and nerve racking

and it literally came down to the last dart,” Amanda Barnes told Vision. “It was a real shame as we deserved to win that game. We gave Lancaster a real run for the money.”

The side has progressed dramatically over the past years, and despite not prevailing in this clash for 20 years, there is real optimism that this could be the year. Barnes added: “We showed last year we can play as well as Lancaster and this year we will be coming back stronger.”

Two enthralling contests lie ahead in what is likely to prove one of the most memorable moments of the tournament.

R & BULLSEYE

ONE OF York’s most impressive clubs this year has been UYLC as both of the University’s lacrosse 1st teams have thrived in their respective divisions, setting them up perfectly for Roses 2013.

The women’s 1sts finished second in their division, and for the first time in the club’s history, the ladies reached the BUCS Northern Conference Cup final, where they narrowly lost to Durham 3rds. Captain Alex Whitehand said: “A f t e r convincing wins in each o f the two l a s t years, we are hoping to produce a perfor mance of the same quality.”

Both Katie Barrett, famous for her relentless goal scoring and Izzi Mattick, who is a player capable of moments of brilliance, are names to keep an eye out for during the match. Recording another Roses victory would cap off an excellent season for the side, and be a fitting end to the career of those such as Whitehand who will be departing at the end of the academic year.

York’s men’s 1sts have enjoyed an equally successful

campaign, finishing undefeated in the league and progressing through to the BUCS Northern Conference Cup finals. Last year’s Roses match was their closest of the season, but they still strolled to a convincing 12-3 win demonstrating their prowess. Lancaster may have improved dramatically since, but York are still confident of victory. Captain William Chun told Vision: “We still do think that we will record a convincing win against them, and will be training hard to ensure we attain the des i r e d result.”

Andy Thomas will be looking t o put York in the lead as he has done so many times this season.

F r e s h e r Greg Markes has also impressed over the course of the season in defence, making a series of significant hits and proving a thorn to opposing sides, whilst the duo of Chun and Chris Menon look set to shine.

York will be expecting two wins, and after the form that the club has displayed over the season, the White Rose will start as clear favourites to emerge victorious. It would be fair to say that a ‘Whitewash’ is well and truly on the cards.

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