Calling all campus residents! Do you know the 5 D’s of dodgeball? Do you want to take part in a fun, friendly (and free!) dodgeball competition?
Res Life and Sussex Sport are coming together to host Sussex’s first inter-residence dodgeball competition on Wednesday 29 April, from 1pm-5pm in the Sports Centre.
What to expect
There will be free pizza, great music and fancy-dress galore, with teams from different residences competing to crown the accommodation dodgeball champions of 2026!
Don’t worry if you’ve not played before – the game is easy to pick up, and a lot of fun. We’ll have lots of prizes too in the form of vouchers for campus food outlets.
The prize categories are:
- Funniest team name (8 x £10 food voucher)
- Best team fancy-dress (8 x £15 food voucher)
- Overall winning team (8 x £20 food voucher)
How to sign up
- Get together with your friends in a team of 6 – 8 people. The games are 6 v 6 but it’s good to have a few substitutes.
- Choose a team name – and a team captain. Remember, there’s a prize for the funniest name!
- Go to the Sussex Online Shop to register your team name.
That’s it! And don’t forget – if you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball…
FAQs
Q: If I don’t have a team of 6 can I still take part?
A: Yes, just sign up for as many people as you’d like in the Online Shop, and we’ll pair you up with other players on the day to make a full team of eight.
Q: Do I have to be a campus resident?
A: Yes, this is an inter-residence competition.
Q: What happens if some of my team-mates drop out at the last minute?
A: Don’t worry – we'll find substitutes for you on the day.
Q: Can I bring alcohol?
A: No, this is a non-drinking event.
Q: Do I have to come in fancy dress?
A: No, fancy dress is optional; just make sure you wear something that lets you move easily.