The competition, held at Durham University’s Sports Centre, featured a series of individual and team performances across various trampoline events. Athletes from both universities showcased their incredible skills, including flips, twists, and high-flying routines that left the audience in awe. The level of talent on display was truly remarkable, with competitors pushing themselves to new heights to secure victory for their respective schools.
Athletes like Laura Scott (Level 1) and Purdie Clifton (Level 2), managed to secure first place in their respective categories whilst the duo made by Brooke Webster and Tilly Hesmondhalgh came third in the High Synchro category.
In the end, results came down to the wire, with Durham University clinching the win by a narrow margin of just 0.75 points. This incredibly close result highlighted the fierce rivalry between the two institutions and the high calibre of athletes involved.
Despite coming up short in the final tally, Newcastle University was far from discouraged. Their athletes put up a valiant fight, with several members securing personal bests and impressing the judges with their technical precision and creativity.
Brooke Webster, the club’s president told The Courier that she "could not be prouder, because everyone has shown so much growth (…) So no matter what's happened, especially from the start of the year, we've made such like improvements as a club".
We've had lots of elite competitors the last few years, but this year, we've had lots of new freshers who've joined with no experience whatsoever
Brooke Webster
Strong performances from Newcastle earned them a well-deserved second place, and the event's atmosphere remained one of camaraderie and sportsmanship, with both teams congratulating each other on their efforts.
The 2025 competition marked another exciting chapter in the long-standing rivalry between Durham and Newcastle. Both universities so many aspirations for the teams, and this event showcased the best of student-athlete dedication and competitive spirit.
Tyneside's ‘Tramps’ are already preparing for the BUCS competition, hosted in Sheffield on 22-23rd February. When asked about their preparation, Brooke noted that ‘BUCS is typically more stressful because you're competing against universities from the whole country, instead of just northern universities’
Competitions are such a nice environment because everyone is there supporting each other and cheering you on
Brooke Webster
Having placed 5th in BUCS last year, will the 'Tramps' able to bring home a better result?