BUCS 2009

SABBATICAL & ADMINISTRATOR TRAINING

Sports Programmes

Sports Programmes

ALAYNA CARTER – Sports Programme Manager

Seasons Information Packs

Posted on the BUCS website

Easy-to-use pack with information including

Sports Specific Regulations

Competition dates (inc. Knockouts)

Administration deadlines

Sports Management Group

Essentials

Weekly communication

On website

E-mail reminder

2 sections:

Information for AU President & Clubs

Other information relating to HE Sport

Team Championships

Team Championship Sports

• Badminton (M&W)• Basketball (M&W)• Cricket (M&W)• Fencing (M&W)• Football (M&W)• Golf (Mixed)• Hockey (M&W)• Lacrosse (M&W)• Netball (W)• Rugby Union (M&W)

• Rugby League (M)• Squash (M&W)• Table Tennis (M&W)• Tennis (M&W)• Volleyball (M&W)

• Waterpolo• Equestrian• Swim team

Team Championships

Structure

• The Leagues structure was reviewed in 2008– Premier Leagues & Tier 1 competition– Conference based tiered merit league competition

• Scotland• Northern• Midlands• South Eastern• Western

Team Championships

Knockout Competition

– A review undertaken in 2008• Championship (National)• Trophy (National)• Conference Cup• Conference Plate

Team Championships

• Championships– 1st team only– Predominantly premier league teams with tier 1 conference

winners– Neutral semi and final venues

Team Championships

Developments continued…

– Trophy• In general all Tier 1 teams now qualify• Free draw• Neutral finals

Team Championships

Developments continued…

– Conference Cups & Plates• No national competition• Free draws• No neutral finals

Team Championships

Process

Entries completed in May online

Conference Planning Groups

Leagues created and checked

Published in June

Costs

Team Championships

Fixture Planning

Check leagues

Involve team captains

Negotiate any changes early

Communicate well

Keep website up-to-date

Additions / Withdrawals

Team Championships

C.O.M.P.E.T.E to win

Communicate with opposition

Organise fixture details

Manage any problems

Play

Entertain opposition

Thank officials

Enter results promptly

Individual Championships

What are Individual Championships?

How do I enter?

Deadlines

Results

Individual Championships

Your administration

Travel

Accommodation

Equip teams / individuals with specific information

Your responsibility to check final information sent out by BUCS

BUCS Championships

• 24 sports• 5,500 athletes• 5 days – 10 to 15 March 2009• 2 Cities – Sheffield & Leeds

Domestic Representation

• British University Games (BUGS)• Home Nations Tournaments• One-off fixtures

International

• World University Games (WUGS)Winter Games – Harbin (Feb 2009)Summer Games – Belgrade (July 2009)

• World University Championships • European University Championships (EUSA)