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54 SPORTWeek 2 - Summer Termscan.lusu.co.uk/sportsLIZ ASHWORTHLUSU VP (Activities)“I want to see a sea ofred supporters andplayers at Roses”My Roses countdownstarted weeks ago andI’m shocked that theweekend is almosthere! When I was asked about thepossibility of running again forVP (Activities), the common viewis ‘I can understand why you’dwant to, to have a home Roses’. Yes- we do it fabulously, we’re moreorganised and the chances of anoverall win is greatly increased,however, I’m thrilled to have anaway Roses fall under my yearin office. Having competed inRoses 2011 in York, I want to createthe same atmosphere this yearas there was amongst competitorsthen. Staying away from Lancastergives people the chance to forgetabout revision and there are biggeraudiences supporting each of thematches as teams stroll, on mass,can in hand, from one match toanother. The sense of team spiritis greater as Lancastrians don’trush away with friends and family,they stay for the day, nightor even weekend to support theirUniversity.York have famously commentedon the number of supportersLancaster brings over with them,and I hope that will be the samethis year. Buses for spectators willbe £10 return, and tickets for theMen’s Rugby Union match in theHuntington stadium are £4.50for the Friday, both sold from theActivities office. Buses are stillto be booked but will travel toand from York regularly. Withyour ticket, you’ll get an ‘I AMLANCASTER’ red top and there willbe other red items floating aboutsuch a big foam hands. Please makesure you put these on or wear readwhen you’re over there!I want to see a sea of red, supportersand players, so teams canlook out and see how many peopleare there to cheer them on and theYork players can pee a little in theirpants.I’m writing this article havingjust competed in the LancashireCup myself. Having not been heldsince 2008, I hope that next yearit will be continued again withmore teams, making it bigger andbetter. I hoped that it would getteams geared up and ready for Rosesand for me it did just that! I’veseen what I need to improve on, Iknow what I can focus on for thereal thing and I’m in the mind set.For those of you who haven’t recentlycompeted, play ‘Eye of theTigar’ on repeat over the next week,watch as much sport as possible,research drills and techniques, tellyour friends to buy tickets for Yorkand get in lots of sleep.“I’m thrilled to havean away Roses fallunder my yearin office. Havingcompeted in Roses2011 in York, Iwant to create thesame atmospherethis year as therewas amongstcompetitors then”This year has been incredible forme and I’m so lucky that I can sayI’ve made genuine friends throughworking with exec members andtheir teams. Winning Roses wouldbe the icing on the cake but itreally isn’t whats important for methat weekend.We’ve had more teamstraining over the Easterholidays, asking for extrasessions throughout the year, holdingand competing in tournaments,organising fitness sessions and I’veseen the drive to push further upin their leagues. I’m really proudof what they’ve achieved this yearso all I’m expecting and asking isthat everyone competing on the bigweekend, tries their hardest andmakes themselves and their teamproud. Alongside all the media coverage,students, staff, friends andfamily a gong to be there, so showthem what you can do.Carter ShieldSummer Term PreviewLaurence PullanSports EditorAfter the disappointment of surrenderingthe George Wyatt Cup toFylde in the penultimate stages oflast term’s bar sports league, Pendlehave a point to prove in the CarterShield to end Fylde’s sporting dominance.Pendle, the current leadersof the Carter Shield league with89.0 points. They have a healthylead ahead of Bowland on 77.0points, but the remaining three activitiesstarting on the 12th Mayhave invaluable points available,and could, potentially change thecomplexion of the league entirely.12 points is not a safe lead andBowland, Cartmel and Fylde willstill be eyeing up their chances.In a year that has seen the oftenunder-represented Graduate collegeprovide stern opposition, the CarterShield has provided a fitting backdropfor competitiveness and collegiatepride. The league so far hasbeen a roaring success; and, moreimportantly perhaps, has shown tobe a formula that works.The winners of the last Lent termheat were Pendle in the volleyball,who beat a strong Furness team anda formidable County team. The successof County and Furness at theend of last term will not go unnoticed,as both Fylde and Grizedalewill start to feel the squeeze asCarter Shield TableAs it stands...123489 pts77 pts73 pts61 pts56789points become even more valuable.The first heat of the summerterm is rounders, and it is wellworth noting that all of the eventsthis term are outdoors, adding anew dimension to the league. Thefollowing heats are tag rugby and asports day themed event, includingtug of war. The past few years haveseen Pendle struggle at outdoorevents, with the likes of Bowland,Cartmel and Fylde often rising toprominence.With inter-college events likeLegends, between Grizedale, County,Pendle and Fydle; and the alwaysfiercely contested Foundersseries between Bowland and Lonsdale,there is not only pride to playfor, but many points to be proven,and statements of intent to be madein the Carter Shield this term. Thewinner of the Carter Shield thisyear many suspect, will not be thecurrent holders Fylde, though witha few victories under any collegein the top half of the league couldsee them become victors if other resultsgo their way, so there really iseverything to play for. Whether acompetitor or spectator, the CarterShield is the ideal time to supportyour college and participate in oneof the most popular inter-collegesporting events. Don’t miss out thisterm.LUGRAD61 pts46 pts43 pts42 pts25 pts