Varsity 2010: Bangor v Aberystwyth
| Sport | Bangor | Aber |
|---|---|---|
| Football (Men’s) | 1 | |
| Football (Women’s) | 1 | |
| Rugby (Women’s) | 1 | |
| American Football | 1 | |
| Rugby (Men’s) | 1 | |
| Basketball (Men’s) | 1 | |
| Basketball (Women’s) | 1 | |
| Netball | 1 | |
| Hockey (Men’s) | 1 | |
| Hockey (Women’s) | 1 | |
| Squash | 1 | |
| Tennis (Men’s) | 1 | |
| Tennis (Women’s) | 1 | |
| Fencing (Men’s) | 1 | |
| Fencing (Women’s) | 1 | |
| Badminton (Men’s) | 1 | |
| Badminton (Women’s) | 1 | |
| Conceded | ||
| Ultimate Frisbee | 1 | |
| Rugby League | 1 | |
| Riding | 1 | |
| Judo | 1 | |
| Total | 12 | 9 |
Over 400 competitors, 17 matches, only one winner!
On Saturday 20 March, Bangor saw the return of the multisport competition (‘Varsity’) between Bangor and Aberystwyth. In its third year and with one win a piece; this would be the decider. Formerly the competition took place over a weekend but this year we crammed even more matches into just one day. The atmosphere was intense and the competition was fierce.
All the athletes faced a wet and windy start to the day but spirits were high and there was a quiet determination in the air. Aberystwyth arrived in their droves ready to begin the competition with the first match, Men’s Hockey.
The day started well for Bangor as we decisively won both Men’s and Women’s Hockey; however Aberystwyth fought back and showed their skill at Treborth playing fields, taking victory from 4 out of 5 matches played there. An Aberystwyth whitewash was only narrowly avoided at Treborth with a particularly tough Men’s Rugby Union game won by Bangor. Throughout the day the overall result was too close to call as both sets of athletes gave their all.
As the evening came and the result announcement drew closer, the chanting from the two teams and their supporters grew louder. One by one the scores were announced with thunderous cheers from each of the winning teams.
Then came the biggest cheer as it was announced: ‘Final score: Aberystwyth 9, Bangor 12’.
The trophy was handed over and it will proudly remain with Bangor’s Athletic Union until next year.
This was a fantastic day of sport for Bangor and one which will not be soon forgotten. The question is though; can Bangor be the first to win on foreign ground by taking victory in Aber next year?
We will see…
Andy John
Athletic Union President 09–10