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Sport and Active Lifestyles

Pickard Properties named as headline sponsor for Leeds Varsity 2022

Property experts Pickard Properties have been named as the official headline sponsor for Leeds Varsity 2022.

Written By

Athletic Union

Published on 28 Mar 2022

Pickard Properties are experts in providing student housing in Leeds and sponsored the last Leeds Varsity event held in October 2019. Leeds Beckett University claimed their 15^th Leeds Varsity title that year.

Pickard has a strong heritage of supporting university sport in the city, having long-established relationships with student sports teams from both Leeds Beckett University and the University of Leeds.

Denise McArdle, Strategic Lead for Pickard Properties (centre), with Leeds Beckett rugby union playerss James Gulliver and Karolina Kacirkova (left) and players from the University of Leeds' rugby teams

Denise McArdle, Strategic Director of Pickard Properties, said:

‘We are very pleased to be the headline sponsors once again for this major sports event in the students’ calendar. We have sponsored sports teams across both Leeds Beckett University and Leeds University for many years and are looking forward to seeing these talented students compete.

“Varsity is an event that encourages a positive competitive spirit, and brings to the fore the positive impact that sport can have physically and mentally for students. We are very proud to be a part of Leeds Varsity 2022.’

Jo Mannion, Sports Office Manager at Leeds Beckett University, said:

“It’s great to have Pickard Properties returning as headline sponsor for 2022. They have been incredibly supportive of the event to date and their sponsorship allows us to make the event bigger and better than ever.”

Speaking on behalf of Leeds University Union, Nicole Jimenez Mogrovejo, International and Postgraduate Officer said:

“We really appreciate the support of Pickard Properties and look forward to working with them again this year. After nearly three years away, we’re really looking forward to opening our doors again to this ‘must attend’ event in the Leeds student calendar. After such a long time, we’re really excited to bring everyone together and celebrate sport, friendship, and the positivity of Varsity.

“Whether you’re passionate about a sport, a team, your university or just being in Leeds, we’ll have a game for you. Varsity is a chance to come together outside the classroom and join in the wider student community with your friends. It really is for anyone and everyone, whether you’re sporty or not.”

Sports teams from both Leeds Beckett University and the University of Leeds will compete from Wednesday 27 April to Wednesday 4 May for the right to be crowned Leeds Varsity 2022 champions.

Find out how you can be part of Leeds Varsity 2022 by visiting the Leeds Beckett University website for ticket information, live fixtures and features.

Athletic Union

The Athletic Union is managed by the university's sports office team and is governed by the Athletic Union Executive Committee and our sports clubs' committee members. Regardless of your sports interest, the Athletic Union is here to help you have the best student sport experience during your time at Leeds Beckett.