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Get ready: Christie Championships is coming to Manchester!

16 Apr 2013

The ultimate battle of the North since 1886 takes place on Wednesday, 24 April 2013!

Christie Champioinships

Be proud to support your University on one of the biggest days of the sporting calendar, when Manchester will take on rival Liverpool and Leeds Universities in the ultimate battle of the North.

Christie Championships dates back to 1886, making it the second oldest varsity competition in the UK, after the Oxford-Campbridge boat race. The difference is that this is a triangular event with 32 different sports, making it even more action packed and exciting.

We are also please to announced the brand new Christie Championships dedicated website, where you can find out about the history of the championships, see who has won most in recent years and view the fixtures and playing times to make sure you don't miss your favourite sport:

Pledge your support on Twitter and show Leeds and Liverpool that we are Purple and Proud by making our hashtag the most popular:

  • #UOMChristie