Thursday 25-04-2024 - 09:41

 

 

It’s almost time… Roses weekend is officially just around the corner, and we’re on our way to the ultimate tiebreaker of tournaments. But what’s in store?  

 

 

Pre-weekend fixtures

Though Roses officially kicks off on the 3rd May, there are 16 fixtures going ahead before the big weekend, worth a total of 39 points! See below to get your early Roses fix:

Date	Sport	Points	Fixture	Time	Venue
Saturday 27th April	Rowing	1	Women's Novice Eight	11:00	River Lune (Lancaster University Boat House)
		1	Open Novice Four	11:10
		2	Open Senior 2nd Eight	11:20
		2	Women's Senior 2nd Eight	11:30
		1	Open Novice Eight	13:30
		1	Women's Novice Four	13:40
		4	Women's Senior 1st Eight	13:50
		4	Open Senior 1st Eight	14:00
	Running Cross Country	4	Open 5k	14:30	Roses Pitch 1
		4	Women's 5k	15:00	Roses Pitch 1
Monday 29th April	Equestrian	2	Open 2nd	10:00	Bigland Hall
		4	Open 1st	10:00
Thursday 2nd May	Cricket	4	Men's 1st	11:00	Lancaster Cricket Club
	Karting	0	Open	14:00	Rowrah Circuit
	Snowsports	1	Open Ski Individual	18:00	Rossendale Ski Slope
		4	Open Ski 1st	18:00

 

4-point fixtures

There are lots of fixtures during Roses – 142 if we want to be precise about it. All our first team fixtures are designated the maximum point allocation for a Roses fixture: four points. 

There are 65 four-point fixtures across Roses, and these are the ones to watch for maximum impact on the overall score. With a total of 344 points available this year, it means that as soon as one institution crosses the 172.5 mark, they will win the event and take the trophy home! 

 

From Men’s to Open

You may have noticed that some of our fixtures have had a change in designation. Now, instead of Men’s, over 30 of our fixtures have switched designation to Open. 

This decision comes from this year's Roses Committee in a step towards bolstering inclusivity at Roses. Following research into each events National Governing Bodies (NGBs), the Roses Committee were able to change the designation of 34 ‘Men’s’ fixtures to ‘Open’. 

Men’s events at Roses now only exist in sports where, due to NGB restrictions, it is not permitted for players of different genders to compete with or against each other. Where a Women’s and Open fixture exist at the same level within a given discipline of a sport the following eligibility applies:

• Any individual who identifies as female and whose sex assigned at birth is female is only eligible to compete in the Women’s event.
• Any individual who identifies as female and whose sex assigned at birth is not female is eligible to compete in the Women’s event, provided they also meet the eligibility requirements of the NGB transgender participation policy for that event.
• Any individual who does not identify as female and whose sex assigned at birth is female is eligible to compete in the Women’s event, unless they fail to meet any NGB transgender participation policy for that event.
• All individuals who do not meet the above criteria compete in the Open event.

This is a step towards making Roses an event where students of all genders and identities feel included. That said, the Committee recognise that this is in no way a resolution to the participation of trans students in sport; it is instead another step on the journey towards inclusivity. 

 

Keep up to date with Roses Live

Need your live reporting, point counts, and live feeds to keep you updated when you can’t get to every single fixture as the competition continues? Then you are in luck. 

Check out our handy website Roses Live for live updates throughout Roses weekend. This is also where you will find all livestreams going ahead over the weekend, made possible by the incredible Lancaster and York Student Media teams (LA1TV, YSTV, BailriggFM, University Radio York, and SCAN). Roses Live will provide you with everything you need to know as the points start racking up. Learn more about the history of Roses, buy your merch, and check out the fixtures timetable from wherever you are! 

 

Official Roses Merch

Now is your opportunity to get your hands on some Roses 2024 merch. Show your support for Lancaster with our brand-new Roses festival style t-shirt. Including all the 2024 fixtures, and in a classic Lancaster red, celebrate the weekend in style! 

Plus, our stainless steel ‘Roses are Red’ water bottles are available again for you to quench your thirst. You can purchase your merch online at any time until Friday 3rd May, via LUSU Shop on the South Spine, at our stall in Alex Square (Thursday 25th April - Wednesday 1st May), or during the Roses Weekend at the Roses Hub outside the Sports Centre. 

 

Celebrate with the Sugarhouse

Now, Roses wouldn’t be Roses without some ultimate club nights at Sugar. And this year, we have some bangers for you. 

Roses Opening Night: Kimberley Wyatt, Friday 3rd May 
Roses Saturday Night: Marvin Humes, Saturday 4th May 
Roses Closing Party: James Haskell, Sunday 5th May 

If you’re quick, you can grab your tickets here to join us on the dancefloor (while stock last!). York students, don’t worry, you’re invited too! 

 

Don’t forget to keep an eye on our social media in the run up to, and during, Roses. Who knows what you might see like, oh I don’t know, our dramatic hype trailer? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A post shared by Lancaster University SU (@lancastersu)

 

See you next weekend! And remember: Roses are what? RED! 

Please note: there will be photography and videography throughout Roses Weekend. By attending the event, you are consenting to the possibility of your image being captured and used for promotional purposes.