We look ahead to the biggest university sports day in the UK - The Welsh Varsity 2013 is almost here!
You may notice a change of colour on campus this week, as the whole university gets into The Welsh Varsity 2013 spirit by donning our patriotic sports colours of Green & White.
So what is The Welsh Varsity?
Recognised as the biggest univeristy sports day in the UK, The Welsh Varsity is the ultimate grudge DAY between Swansea University and Cardiff University.
Over 30 different sports take place at The Welsh Varsity as the two universities compete for both the Varsity Shield and the Varsity Cup.
The university with the most wins throughout the day become the proud holders of the shield. The showpiece of the day is the Rugby Union game in the mighty fortress of the Millennium Stadium. The winners of this game bag themselves the Varsity cup.
The day attracts in excess of 15,000 supporters from the two universities, with the 2013 fixture expected to have 20,000 within the stadium for the big match. As well as this incredible crowd at the stadium, the day is covered by Welsh channel S4C and numerous radio stations providing rugby coverage.
Win or Lose, The Welsh Varsity really brings out what it means to be a part of a university community. You'll join your friends and you'll make new ones as you cover your face in the proud Green & White colours of Sport Swansea, chant through the streets of Cardiff and unleash your inner Swan as you scream throughout the whole sunny Spring day.
The 2013 Welsh Varsity will take place on Wednesday 24th April.
So how do you get tickets?
Well, the best way to do this is to purchase a Welsh Varsity Package on Monday 28th January.
Packages are sold for ONE DAY ONLY and will be available online at www.studentswansea.co.uk, from Fulton Outfitters and The Wonky Sheep.
The price of the Welsh Varsity Package is £20 for Sport Swansea members and £22.50 for non members.
The package includes:
· Bus transportation - £6
· Match day ticket – £12.50
· Varsity 2013 t-shirt - £5
· Odyssey after party ticket - £7
· Varsity merchandise goodies - £2.50
· Total - £33 - A SAVING OF OVER £10
Once your package is purchased you will receive an email informing you when and how to collect your goodies.
Platinum package holders:
You will receive an email letting you know when and where to collect your ticket.
If you would like to sit next to your friends at the Rugby match, please come together on the collection day to ensure you secure neighbouring seats.
If you have any questions or problems with purchasing tickets online email: info@studentswansea.co.uk
How Do Students Structure Their Varsity Day?
1. 9am - Wake Up More Excited Than A Kid At Christmas
2. 9:30 - Breakfast Time - Uplands Diner (Not a good day to try the Beast!) Head to Costcutter for the Varsity breakfast Deal? Just make sure you get something hearty down your gullet as its a long old day ahead!
3. 10am - Facepainting, we're talking Green & White stripes, Swans and of course SWANSEA written across your forehead
4. 10:15 - Merchandise- Grab your Official Green & White Army Scarfs, Foam Hands, Sunglasses, Sweatbands and Visors all from the Varsity stand outside Fulton House
5. 10:30 – Get on the buses! Bus pick up points: outside Wallace/ Grove
6. 10:45 Learn the Green & White songs and anthems as you're bus heads down the M4. You be singing them for weeks. Get some cover photos and get in the spirit.
7. 11:15 Arrive at day sports base; Sophia gardens - Here you can catch Football, Hockey, Lacrosse, Tennis, American Football, Basketball, Swimming - The list is endless.
8. 11:30 Soak up the sun whilst watching Swansea dominate our biggest rivals in over 30 sports!
9. 15:00 Visit the bars along the route to the Millennium Stadium - Find the Swansea bar and get those chants out you've been practising.
10. 17:00 Get yourself into the stadium and prepared for an evening of entertainment.
12. 19:00 KICK OFF - Get ready to scream as the boys in Green & White head out of the tunnel with pyrotechnics, cheerleaders and choir all in tow.
13. 21:30 - Carrying the cup and the sports captains, gleefully head back to Sophie Gardens to get the loud and proud buses back to the Costa Del Swan
14. 22:15 - Take over Wind Street and remind the locals how proud they should be of the universities incredible sports teams.
15. 22:30 – Get yourself into the Official Welsh Varsity Afterparty at Odyssey. With entertainment on stage all night and the inevitable bringing home and presentation of the Cup & Sheild! Smile at just how proud you are to be a member of the Green & White Army!
VARSITY 2013 - THE BIG DAY STARTS HERE
