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Vice-Chancellor's Cup
Inter-departmental staff tournament
Get involved
The Vice-Chancellor's Cup (VC's Cup) is an inter-departmental tournament for all University of Kent staff. From January 2026 to September 2026 staff departments across the University compete in a series of games and activities. All departments and abilities are welcome.
Departmental teams are encouraged to participate in each event. The events are typically around one hour long and mostly take place during lunch hours.
If you would like to participate in the VC's Cup for 2025/26, please email SportsDevelopment@kent.ac.uk
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Events schedule 2025 to 2026
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Taking part in the 2025-26 tournament
We would love for you to join us for this years VC's Cup. With 14 events scheduled through to September 2026, there's plenty of opportunity to get involved.
Find out how to join a team below.
Join a team
We welcome all staff to join a team. The emphasis of the tournament is on having fun and meeting other staff in a friendly environment. Experience is definitely not required!
This year 10 teams have entered into the Vice-Chancellor's Cup. If your department doesn't have a team, you have the option of joining the Vice-Chancellor's team.
See you there!
Once you're part of a team, you will need to sign-up for a minimum of Kent Sport Pay to Play membership to book attendance at an event.
While most events are free to attend, some off-campus activities may be chargeable. This will be communicated in advance of the event.
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2025-26 Event Results
View individual event results or see who's at the top of the leader board!
| | Points | Bonus Point | Total Points | |
| PIINATS | 20 | 1 | 41 | |
| Liquorice All Sports | 19 | 1 | 20 | |
| Marlowe's Marauders | 18 | 1 | 19 | |
| Ctrl+Alt+Win | 18 | 1 | 19 | |
| Winter Soldiers | 17 | 1 | 18 | |
| Flu Fighters | 16 | 1 | 17 | |
| U Bunch o'Kents | 15 | 1 | 16 | |
| Last Ones Standing | 15 | 1 | 16 | |
| BDRI Bunch | 14 | 1 | 15 | |
| | Points | Bonus Point | Total Points | Tokens Used |
| PIINATS | 20 | 1 | 41 | *Joker |
| Liquorice All Sports | 19 | 1 | 20 | |
| Marlowes Marauders | 18 | 1 | 19 | |
| Ctrl+Alt+Win | 18 | 1 | 19 | |
| Winter Soldiers | 17 | 1 | 18 | |
| Flu Fighters | 16 | 1 | 17 | |
| U Bunch o'Kents | 15 | 1 | 16 | |
| Last Ones Standing | 15 | 1 | 16 | |
| BDRI Bunch | 14 | 1 | 15 | |
Vice Chancellor's Cup Highlights
The VC's Cup Delivery Team
The VC Cup is delivered by Kent Sport's Sports Development team. For more information or questions regarding the Vice-Chancellor's Cup, email sportsdevelopment@kent.ac.uk
Vice Chancellor's Cup Highlights 2024/25
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It's A Knockout
This year's competition began with activities that required communication, trust and teamwork.
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Pickleball
A fast growing sport with all 17 of our VC Cup teams battling it out in round robins.
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Dodgeball
16 of our VC Cup teams convened for some fun and fast paced dodgeball action.
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The Cube
13 teams joined Sports Development after work hours for some hilarious and mind boggling games
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Benchball
16 teams go head-to-head in a classic school game of benchball, in collaboration with WorldFest.
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Nerf
14 teams take part in the highly anticipated Nerf event, loaded with mini-games and challenges.
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GoalBall
A thrilling day of competition as the VC Cup teams face off in this exciting Paralympic sport.
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Sports Day
Our teams join together for two days of fun and fierce competition in classic sports day style.
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Board Games
13 Teams. 8 Games. Our players go head-to-head in these challenging, quick thinking games.
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Pub Games
Our VC Cup teams traveled down to Boom Battle Bar as Pub Games returns!
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Rounders
A few weeks ago, Rounders tournament delivered everything we could have hoped for—and more!
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Boccia
Last week, VC Cup Boccia brought something different to the table—and it was an absolute hit!
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Garden Games
A sunny day calls for some classic garden fun, as our teams take on some mini games.
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The VC Cup Quiz
The Grand Finale! Our teams rounded off the tournament and celebrated at the annual VC Cup Quiz
Vice Chancellor's Cup highlights 2023-2024
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It's a Knockout
A set of challenges that put communication, trust and teamwork skills to the test.
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Volleyball
15 teams went head to head in the second event, competing in a series of 5-minute Volleyball games.
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Pickleball
It was great to see teams turn out for Pickleball, a new addition to the VC's Cup.
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Benchball
The VC Cup returned for 2024 with the much anticipated VC’s Cup Benchball.
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The Cube
13 teams took part in the highly anticipated 2024 edition of the VC’s Cup, ‘The Cube’.
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Indoor Rounders
An innovative twist on a classic game.
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Walking Netball
The ultimate test for staff and their teams to play by some alternative netball rules!
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Archery
A brand new edition to the VC Cup Calendar saw the introduction of VC Cup Archery.
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Nerf
Staff were delight to see Nerf return again this year, for a second bash!
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VR Beatsaber
Thirteen Vice Chancellor Cup teams convened for a brand new addition to the VC’s Cup calendar.
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TouchTennis
TouchTennis is a modified version of tennis using foam balls, smaller rackets and a smaller court.
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Ultimate Frisbee
Ultimate Frisbee made a thrilling return to the VC Cup calendar this month.
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Olympics
A special edition to the VC's Cup calendar reflecting the Olympic year.
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Pub Games
An action-packed Pub Games edition of VC's Cup at Boom Battle Bar in Canterbury.
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Golf
From using wedges to putters, the challenges tested the participants' abilities in various ways.
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Boccia
July saw the Sports Development Team at Kent Sport host an engaging VC's Cup Boccia event!
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Garden Games
The penultimate event of the VC's Cup, with classic games that stretch back centuries.
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The Quiz
U Bunch O'Kents claim victory and the winners of the VC's Cup are crowned!
2022-2023 VC's Cup Highlights
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It's a Knockout!
Teams went head to head in the first VC Cup event, with some close-scoring performances. Read more!
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Volleyball
Teams competed in two Volleyball sessions to secure their spot on the leaderboard. Find out more!
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Bench Ball
Game days saw many excited teams, eager at the prospect of jumping around the court. Continue...
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The Cube
An event based on the original TV show, where contestants fight to keep their lives! Read more.
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Walking Netball
Mayhem! Running, jumping, and going offside left, right and centre! Read the blog to find out more.
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Dodgeball
The competition continues, with the leaders each pushing for the top spot! See how it unfolds.
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Goalball
Putting the team's senses to the test as they play goalball blindfolded.
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Board Games
Living La Vida Mocha Monopolise the event and move into 1st place!
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Golf
Challenge nine of the VC’s Cup saw teams compete in a ‘tee-rific’ series of golf challenges.
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Rounders
This week's Vice Chancellor's Cup event saw teams merge together for some old-school rounders.
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TouchTennis
July saw staff pick up their rackets, and dust off their backhand for a game of Touchtennis.
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Garden Games
As we enter the final stage of the VC’s Cup, teams gathered for the penultimate battle!
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The Quiz
The final event of the VC’s Cup with teams eager to knock Living La Vida Mocha off the top spot!
