Introducing The Aston Cup 🏆
A brand‑new campus sports event | Wednesday 5 June
The Aston Cup is coming to campus for the first time — a FREE, high‑energy sporting event open to all students and staff. Expect fast‑paced doubles matches, plenty of game time, and an unbeatable festival atmosphere as university sport meets Astonbury.
Compete against friends, colleagues, and rivals across three exciting sports, played in a group and knockout hybrid format to guarantee multiple matches and competitive fun.
🎾 Sports & Timetable
Badminton
📍 Hall 1
🕦 11:30–15:30
👥 Up to 20 teams
Table Tennis
📍 Hall 2
🕙 10:00–14:00
👥 Up to 20 teams
Padel
📍 Padel Courts
🕙 10:00–14:00
👥 Up to 10 teams
👥 Team Information
- Teams will need to consist of 2–3 students and/or staff
- Students/staff may only enter one event, as competitions run at overlapping times
- You can represent your department or mix across faculties
- Choose a fun and creative team name
- Registration will remain open until the day before the event
- All participants will receive free entry to Astonbury
- Please note: only students/staff that register on the day and take part will receive free entry
📝 Registration
When registering, teams should book one free team ticket and provide:
- Team name and number of participants
- Names and email addresses of all team members
- Relevant medical information
Please note: only one ticket per team is required (e.g. one ticket covers a team of three).
❓ Questions?
If you have any questions about the competition or entries, please contact:
Callum Squire (He/Him)
Sports Activator and Development Game Changer
📧 Email: c.squire@aston.ac.uk
Whether you’re chasing glory, representing your department, or just getting involved for fun, The Aston Cup is your chance to compete, connect, and celebrate as part of the Astonbury experience.
Places are limited — don’t miss out!