Northern Universities Association

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Sister to the Southern Universities Association (SUA) the Northern Universities Association (NUA) is an informal grouping of University Change Ringing Societies in the UK who meet annually for a weekend; usually in November. The official reason for the meeting is a Striking Competition.

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[edit] NUA Weekend

The various Societies usually arrive at the venue on a Friday evening, where a local tower may be open for ringing and a pub will be available for socialising. The Saturday usually consists of a ringing tour during the day, with the Striking Competition held during the afternoon (most often on six bells). The Saturday evening consists of entertainment such as a Ceilidh and beer. During the evening the Boat race (game) may be held. The Sunday consists of recovery and travelling home.

[edit] Eligible Universities

Those Universities north of the line from Cardiff to The Wash are usually considered Northern as regards the NUA/SUA. However, since 2000, Bristol have been known to attend both the NUA and SUA (although not necessarily eligible to win the competition.

[The host Society is decided at the previous year's meeting during a usually heated debate. The Society who gives in first or offers has the opportunity to arrange the following year's meeting.

This article would usefully be expanded by including the previous winners of The Boat Race.

[edit] Previous Hosts

  • 2006 Warwick
  • 2005 Manchester
  • 2004 Sheffield
  • 2003 Liverpool
  • 2002 Birmingham
  • 2001 York
  • 2000 Leicester
  • 1999 Durham
  • 1998 Nottingham
  • 1997 Newcastle
  • 1996 Leeds (held at Knottingley, "Not-in-Leeds")

[edit] Striking Competition Winners

  • 2006 York
  • 2005 Birmingham
  • 2004 Birmingham
  • 2003 Bristol
  • 2002 Bristol
  • 2001 Birmingham

[edit] External links

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