Competitions

There is no obligation to compete, but for those who are interested there are lots of opportunities throughout the year. There are competitions for all levels, including competitions on all four women’s and all six men’s apparatus.

CUPPERS 

Every Michaelmas term (first term) we hold a cuppers competition where anyone can compete to win points for their college. The college with the most points at the end of the competition becomes Cuppers champion (lots of kudos + yes, you do get a cup!). 

It’s really fun and relaxed, with both beginners and advanced categories, so encourage all your friends to come and join in – you get points just for taking part!

BUCS GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

The BUCS Gymnastics Championships in Leicester, organised by the British Universities and College Sports (BUCS) governing body is an annual Hilary term (second term) event that gives gymnasts from all universities the opportunity to compete against each other.

There are various levels from beginner, which involves competing on floor and vault, right up to the incredibly competitive elite level 1 category where gymnasts compete on all apparatus. Depending on interest, we are sometimes able to enter gymnasts as part of a team. Even if you don’t want to compete, it’s a great event to sit and marvel at some really superb gymnastics!

VARSITY

Towards the end of Hilary term (second term), Oxford and Cambridge University gymnastics clubs meet for the much anticipated annual Varsity Match. We enter four teams (Men’s A, Women’s A, Men’s B, Women’s B) with each team led by a captain who will support the team in the run up to the competition by organising group training and helping put routines together. There is also the opportunity for our community members to compete as guests. The location alternates each year between Oxford and Cambridge and it’s tradition to round off the highlight event of the year with a post-varsity meal and social.

If you would like to find out more about competing for OUGym, please contact our captains (contact details here).