For the first time in the tournament's illustrious history one fixture, Rugby Men's 1sts, will be hosted in a local stadium: Huntington Stadium. With an expected crowd of 2500 plus entertainment this is set to be the perfect stage for the Opening Ceremony.
Once you have purchased your 'Opening Ceremony' ticket, your free Roses 2011 t-shirt can be collected from Week 2 at the YUSU Reception, The Student Centre. Transport to the stadium will be provided outside The Student Centre from 6pm.
£4.50 Standing ticket
£5.50 Seated ticket
Available at: www.yusu.org/shop
Opening ceremony tickets will also be available from week 1 at The Studio, Your Shop and the York Sport Committee.
The Fighter
Physics Exhibition Centre: PX001
£2.50 (with your Roses event guide)
Mark Walberg stars as Irish-American welterweight boxer Micky Ward in this biographical drama, heralded as a new and improved kind of boxing film. The Fighter is a tale of two underdogs, bringing a new level of emotion and exhilaration to the genre.
Nominated for a whopping seven Academy Awards, with winning supporting performances from Christian Bale and Melissa Leo, The Fighter is an inspiring and passionate film that will excite you well into the final round.
Celebrate this year’s Roses at the Courtyard with live music, great drink offers, late food and FREE entry!
Ali
Physics Exhibition Centre: PX001
£2.50 (with your Roses event guide)
In celebration of Roses 2011, the story of the greatest sportsperson of the 20th century is coming to YSC. Starring Will Smith as Muhammad Ali, Michael Mann’s film is a mesmerising biopic and a thrilling sports movie.
Director Michael Mann (Public Enemies, The Last of the Mohicans) was seen by many as an odd choice for Ali, but it’s his take on the boxer’s life that’s most memorable about Ali. Uninterested in just telling us how great Muhammad Ali was, Mann chooses to make history his priority, and lets the actions of Ali and his contemporaries speak for themselves. Will Smith offers a commendable, Oscar-nominated performance that’s equally humble in its approach.
The closing ceremony is a great event to round up an exciting weekend. University Senior Management, fans, organisers and players alike come together to celebrate the weekend's winners. With trophies per sport, and the unveiling of the new Ernst & Young Player of the Tournament trophy, the Closing Ceremony will prove to be quite the spectacle. Then, after performances from Capoeira and the ISA, the prize of the weekend is awarded; the James Carter Trophy will be lifted for the 47th time.
Vodka Revolution will host the official Roses after party from 10pm-3am. Themed with Roses branding this is your chance to celebrate the sporting weekend with all the teams, and bespoke drink deals! Qjumps are available to buy at the Pavilion on 22 acres on Saturday and Sunday or from the Courtyard.
