In November, the annual Rugby Varsity fixture will be played out at Sandy Park, home of Aviva Premiership outfit Exeter Chiefs. Our 1st XV will be taking on Bath University.
Exeter Sport
This autumn and winter sees a number of sporting events and activities at the University of Exeter - ranging from the annual football and rugby varsity fixtures to a weekend sailing extravaganza.
The annual football varsity will this year be held on Wednesday 6th October. As in previous years, the 'Town vs Gown' fixture sees the University's 1st XI take on Exeter City at St. James Park. Proceeds from this years event will be donated to two charities, the Cardiomyopathy Association, in memory of Michael Polden, a Sports Science student at Exeter who died suddenly of the disorder while out jogging with friends and the Adam Stansfield Football Foundation, a charity created in memory of the Exeter City player who tragically died of cancer in August this year. Every year thousands of students and Exeter residents attend the Varsity fixture and this year the Football Club wish to extend an invitation to all Exeter Alumni. Tickets are available on the door for £6 and the game will kick-off at 1930. For more information about attending, contact the Athletic Union on 01392 722152 or au@exeter.ac.uk
On Wednesday 10th November, the annual Rugby Varsity fixture will be played out at Sandy Park, home of Aviva Premiership outfit Exeter Chiefs. Our 1st XV will be taking on Bath University in a full British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) league clash. As well attracting thousands of students to the event, the University's Rugby Club would also like to extend the invitation to all Exeter alumni. Proceeds from the evening will go to charity and tickets are available on the gate for £6. The game will kick-off at 1930. For more information about attending what promises to be a fantastic event, contact the Athletic Union on 01392 722152 or au@exeter.ac.uk
The University's Sailing Club are holding a weekend sailing extravaganza on December 11th and 12th which will include match racing between current students and alumni. There will also be a launching and naming ceremony for 6 new firefly's which have been bought, in part, thanks to donations from alumni. All Exeter alumni are invited to attend what promises to be an exciting event, whether you're keen to get out on the water or if you just wish to catch up with old friends and spectate. For more information contact the Athletic Union at au@exeter.ac.uk
Date: 16 September 2010
