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| Other names | Charity Varsity Series |
|---|---|
| Location | Nottingham |
| Teams | Nottingham Trent University and University of Nottingham |
| First meeting | 2004 (as the Charity Varsity Series) |
| Latest meeting | 2016: Nottingham Trent University 8-13 University of Nottingham |
| Next meeting | 2017: January until June |
| Broadcasters | Trent TV, NUTS and URN. |
| Statistics | |
| All-time series (since 2004 only) | Nottingham Trent University 4–8 University of Nottingham (1 tied) |
| Largest victory | 2013: University of Nottingham 10–5 Nottingham Trent University; 2016: University of Nottingham 13-8 Nottingham Trent University |
The Varsity Series, or the Charity Varsity Series, comprises a number of sports events pitching Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham against each other in a university rivalry. It has been organised for the benefit of charity since 2004.[1] The university that wins the most events is declared winner. One point and half a point are awarded for winning and drawing an event, respectively. The two institutions are based in Nottingham in the United Kingdom and the rivalry is contested in a variety of sports, although ice hockey is seen as the premier event and is the second most attended university ice hockey match outside of North America, selling out the 7,500-seat National Ice Centre since 2009.[2] The winner takes home the Varsity Trophy, which they hold until the conclusion of the following year's series. The University of Nottingham currently leads Nottingham Trent in total series wins by 8-4 since 2004, one series has been drawn, in 2011. The University of Nottingham has won the last 5 series.
- ^ "Varsity Football At Meadow Lane". Notts County F.C. nottscountyfc.co.uk. 21 February 2006.
- ^ "Biggest ever Varsity Series will raise money in memory of Neil Desai". University of Nottingham. Retrieved 19 November 2010.