To celebrate the countdown to Varsity 2017, Team Kent and Team Christchurch held their annual photoshoot at Canterbury Cathedral on the 15 November.

This year, the Vice-President (Sports) of both unions, Elliott Shell and Biba Chuta have set each other a series of challenges – the first of those was the viral phenomenon that is sweeping the internet, the Mannequin Challenge! https://www.facebook.com/canterburyvarsity/videos/406499793073383/

The sporting spectacle of Canterbury Varsity was created to showcase the best of university sport within the community and this year the event will be supporting LGBT History Month. Both Universities believe that everyone should have a safe space in sport and Varsity celebrates how inclusive sport can be.

Sport has the power to unify people while also celebrating the individual regardless of age, gender, sexuality and race. It is for that reason that both Universities are standing together with its LGBT members and allies to ensure everyone has a place to play.

This year, Team Kent, at the University of Kent, will be looking to make it 20 wins in a row. Team Christchurch will be valiantly competing to stop this from happening. Only one will win…

All students, staff and members of the public are invited to attend the matches, take in the atmosphere, support the players, and see the sporting talent that Canterbury has to offer. Varsity will take place from 8-15 February 2017.

To stay up to date with everything Varsity related, like our Facebook page – Who will you be supporting – #TeamKent or #TeamChristchurch?

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