{"id":9834,"date":"2026-09-16T10:57:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T09:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kentsport-news\/?p=9834"},"modified":"2026-09-16T12:02:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T11:02:18","slug":"vice-chancellors-cup-2025-2026-round-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kentsport-news\/vice-chancellors-cup-2025-2026-round-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Vice Chancellor\u2019s Cup 2025-2026 Round Up"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Vice-Chancellor\u2019s Cup (VC\u2019s Cup) has once again brought staff together from across the University for a tournament of fun, friendly and inclusive competition.<\/p>\n

The VC\u2019s Cup is an inter-departmental tournament for University of Kent staff, giving departments from across the University the opportunity to compete against one another in a wide variety of games, sports and activities.<\/p>\n

2025\u201326 Overview<\/h3>\n

The competition ran from January to September 2026, with events taking place every few weeks. Nine teams battled it out in this year\u2019s VC\u2019s Cup, with teams representing a fantastic range of directorates, including Campus Services, Information Technology Services, Student Life, Governance and Assurance, Strategic Planning and Business Development and Research.<\/p>\n

From korfball to board games, and archery tag to pickleball, there was something for everyone to get involved in, regardless of their level of sporting experience.<\/p>\n

A particular highlight of the year was a trip to Boom Battle Bar, where staff enjoyed an action-packed evening of pub games, followed by the annual It\u2019s a Knockout event, which tested everyone\u2019s teamwork and communication skills through a series of fun challenges.<\/p>\n

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The inclusion of board games and sports day challenges in the spring proved to be a crowd favourite once again, giving staff the opportunity to take part in a range of fun and inclusive activities. Following the summer favourites, garden games and rounders, the tournament concluded with a pub quiz<\/a> at Woody\u2019s.<\/p>\n

After many weeks of competition, we can congratulate Last Ones Standing, who were crowned winners of the 2025\u201326 edition of the Cup!<\/p>\n

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VC’s Cup Winners: Last Ones Standing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2025-26 Final Standings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nFinal Points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nLast Ones Standing<\/td>\n250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nMarlowes Marauders<\/td>\n238<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nBDRI Bunch<\/td>\n223<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nPIINATS<\/td>\n218<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nWinter Soldiers<\/td>\n210<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nFlu Fighters<\/td>\n197<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nCtrl+Alt+Win<\/td>\n154<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nU Bunch O’Kents<\/td>\n139<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nLiquorice All Sports<\/td>\n123<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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The VC\u2019s Cup is coming back!<\/h3>\n

The competition will start again in November, with a new programme of games and sports planned for the next VC\u2019s Cup. We would love to see your department get involved!<\/p>\n

There will be lots of new activities and challenges to try, alongside some familiar favourites. You don\u2019t have to be sporty to come along, as the VC\u2019s Cup is designed to be fun, inclusive and accessible to everyone!<\/p>\n

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Why take part?<\/h3>\n

Attendees have consistently told us how much they enjoy taking part in the VC\u2019s Cup, with many highlighting the positive impact it has on their experience of working at the University.<\/p>\n

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Taking part in the Vice-Chancellor\u2019s Cup is a great way to get active, meet colleagues and try something new. Whether you\u2019re a regular sportsperson or just looking for a fun way to get involved, there are plenty of benefits:<\/p>\n