Mandy Walker Alumni Weekend
The Mandy Walker Weekend is an annual sporting tradition in which TeamUCL sporting alumni return to UCL for games, training sessions, and socials with current club members. The Mandy Walker Games were created in honour of a former student, hockey player and sports officer (1985-1986) who tragically passed away shortly after her graduation.
Her friends created the games in her memory. The event, open to all TeamUCL alumni, is a fantastic opportunity to catch up with old friends, and for current club members to get to know the previous custodians of their club.
Has your club already got plans for the event? Let us know here!
What is the format of the weekend?
The sport can take whatever format works best for your club, it’s all about reconnecting with your alumni and having fun. Some ideas from recent years include:
- Small-sided games in a tournament style (e.g. 5-aside Football, Rugby 7s, Kwik Cricket, Rounders)
- An open training session to include Alumni guests.
- A full fixture against an Alumni team, captained by a recently graduated member who could oversee coordinating the team.
- A fixture that includes your graduating players together across your Club, competing against a team of Alumni or members who only joined your Club this year!
Everyone then reconvenes in The Phineas for post-match drinks and a chance to socialise (and remind the old boys and girls what a sports night is all about).
Why run this event?
Celebrate your club and its history!
Score development points to win funding for next year. More information can be found in our development criteria
Celebrate the life of Mandy Walker, and consider raising money for The Student Participation Fund through tickets or donations during the event.
Remember that one day you will be part of this alumni network, and wouldn't you like to come back to a great sporting event?
Next steps
Has your club already got plans for the event? Let us know here!
If you'd like to find out more or discuss your options, please email our Community and Workforce Manager, beth.lewis@ucl.ac.uk.