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)