By: This article is a bit rubbish....

This article is a bit rubbish.... — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:14:16 +0000

Personally I’d say that College Sport is much more beneficial over all than university sport. It enables more people of varied abilities to get involved, and also those people who do have other commitments as well as the sport of their choice, who don’t have time for intensive uni training. As someone who plays college rugby i’d say the emphasis is less on ‘clique’ aspect and more on the fun of playing. As for a ‘tournament which does not win the heart and minds of the majority of York university students’ I would say that is not at all true. While taking part in a recent rugby tournament, I was quite aware of a good deal of support and good natured banter going on from the side of the pitch, and in the bars afterwards. I feel the collegiate system helps people retain a sense of identity in the seething student masses, to be part of something smaller and more intimate. College sport is an essential part of that, and I am proud to be a part of my college, and a college sports team. As for ruining uni sport? Rubbish - if anyone is good enough for university sport, I am sure the uni captains will spot them and encourage them to join up…

By: Toby

Toby — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 11:08:23 +0000

I’m afraid I disagree, although I don’t and never have played college sport I think it’s good for people who aren’t up to university standard to play. For example if you can’t get into the Rugby or Football uni teams, when are you going to get the chance to play either games properly (ie XV and XI a-side). It’s not really designed for spectators but if people want and enjoy playing there’s not a problem, the league tables might not be the most meaningful in the world but it does add an extra spice.

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