University Sports Updates

ICFT Results
For the past couple of weeks, the university community has been involved in playing, watching, and cheering for the Intercontinental Football Tournament which pitted football teams from each continent against each other in friendly competition. The tournament began with qualifying games between the six teams: Asia, Africa, Americas, Europe Pink, Europe Orange, and Europe Yellow. After the qualifying rounds, Asia, Africa, Europe Pink, and Europe Orange progressed to the semi-final round of play. In the semis, Africa beat Europe Pink 3 – 1 and Europe Orange beat Asia 2 – 0. Europe Pink and Asia faced off for third place and Europe Pink managed to beat Asia 3 – 2. The finals took place on May 1st between Africa and Europe Orange. Africa clinched the title with a 2 – 1 win over Europe Orange.
Also, during the final match spectators were treated to a halftime show performance by the university cheerleading team. The team will also be performing at the upcoming Hansa Rowing Cup in Hamburg and the End of the Year Festival here on campus.

Hanse Boat Race
The Hanse Boat Race (formerly Hanse Rowing Cup) is the biggest race that the rowing team participates in each year. They race the Hamburg School of Business Administration and have been doing so for the past two years. Originally, the race only comprised of the main boat race between the two schools, but this year it has expanded to include a men’s 2nd boat race and a women’s boat race as well as the main boat race, which will be done in a racing 8 boat. It will take place on Wednesday, May 12th in Hamburg. The event sparks a large turnout, including many Jacobs fans cheering on the team. It is a unique opportunity to support a university sports team off campus in the company of many other enthusiastic students. In addition, there will be a student party that evening following the race.
The team has been preparing in anticipation of this race. Just this weekend, they fit in five practices over three days. But it’s not just the team that is preparing! On Sunday, May 9th, there will be a pep rally at Nordmetall which will include food, beer, T-shirt making, and other fun activities to get the university pumped up for the main event. The rowing team would love to have the support and see all the Jacobs fans ready to cheer on their team!