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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 

1. 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.
2. Choose a team name – and a team captain. Remember, there’s a prize for the funniest name! 
3. 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.