THE WELSH Varsity is set to include ‘alcohol-free zones’ this year in order to cater for those students who do not want to drink alcohol.
The annual event consists of a day of sporting events between Swansea and Cardiff universities, culminating in a rugby match held in the Millennium Stadium.
In previous years, alcohol has been permitted in all areas of the event across Cardiff.
However, Swansea Students’ Union Sports Officer said that the union specifically asked for an alcohol-free zone in the stadium this year that will be separated by a few blocks, in order to make the event more inclusive to those who do not wish to indulge in drinking culture.
Alex McKenzie, a third year English Literature student said: “Not sure how much they’d get used, [but] it’s good to give people the choice.”
Rahul Vashisht, a third year English Literature student said: “Not every student drinks and they shouldn’t have to be surrounded by people who do. As long as the zones don’t impact too much on people who want to drink, it can’t be a bad thing.”
A Law and Psychology student said: “The fact there is an option would be a good one. One of the reasons I didn’t buy a ticket to Varsity this year was that I thought [I] couldn’t be included in the drinking aspect.”