GENERAL INFORMATION
Tickets
BUCS Big Wednesday tickets are now on sale 🤩
Sport Venues
Hub |
Sport |
Venue |
Address |
What Three Words Location |
1 |
Tennis |
Loughborough University Tennis Centre, Courts 1-8 |
Loughborough University Tennis Centre LE11 3JD |
that.most.energy |
Squash |
Loughborough University, Squash Courts |
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2 |
Wheelchair Basketball Netball Badminton |
Netball & Badminton Centre
|
Loughborough University Netball & Badminton Centre Towers Way, LE11 3TS |
radio.petal.squad |
3 |
American Football Rugby League |
1st XV Pitch |
Loughborough 1st Team Rugby Pitch LE11 3TT |
stable.fight.metals |
Basketball Volleyball |
Sir David Wallce |
Towers Way, LE11 3TU |
dice.chill.format |
|
Water Polo |
Swimming Pool |
Loughborough University Swimming Pool Epinal Way, LE11 3TU |
middle.punk.paint |
|
4 |
Hockey |
Water-base Hockey Pitch |
Hazlerigg Walk, LE11 3UB |
likes.teach.aims |
5 |
Football Trophy |
Holywell Pitch 4 |
Loughborough University Football Pitch 4, LE11 3GR |
fish.bounty.wheels |
Football Championship |
Loughborough Stadium |
Loughborough University Stadium Oakwood Drive, LE11 3QF |
mice.tricky.buck |
|
Rugby Union |
Holywell Pitch 1 & 2 |
Loughborough University Pitch 1 & 2 LE11 3QF |
mice.tricky.buck |
|
Lacrosse |
Holywell Rubbercrumb |
LE11 3QF |
mice.tricky.buck |
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Table Tennis Fencing |
Holywell Fitness Centre |
Oakwood Drive, LE11 3QF |
pinch.salad.host |
Map
Partners
Headline Partner
BUCS Big Wednesday is brought to you with the support of Headline Partner, New Balance. New Balance are selling official Big Wednesday 2024 BUCS x New Balance merchandise throughout the day at the event. Make sure you check them out or visit the BUCS Shop to order online. Free collection will be available at the event if you order online by Wednesday 13 March.
Supporting Partners
ICG are the Headline Partner of the BUCS Women’s Hockey programme and are one of the UK’s best employers, working with BUCS to employ talented female BUCS students onto their graduate roles. Their graduate programme develops the next generation of talent, attracting top candidates into their London-based, two-year programmes within the investment, marketing and corporate teams. BUCS athletes can also have their applications fast tracked. You can find out more here.
Aldi are the Headline Partner of the BUCS football programme and are named as one of the Times Top 100 Graduate Employers 2023. Their Graduate Area Manager Programme offers university graduates the opportunity to lead their own area through unparalleled exposure, training and support, alongside impressive benefits. You can find out more about the programme here.
Milk Every Moment is a new campaign showcasing milk, the timeless classic in your fridge; it is more than just a beverage, it's a nutritional powerhouse. Loaded with essential nutrients, it's a top-notch source of high-quality protein and all you need to build and repair muscles after a workout. Whether you're gearing up for BUCS Big Wednesday or looking to recover post event, that a look at the website for more information and useful recipes.
Badminton Partner
Ashaway is proud to be the official supplier to BUCS Badminton. The official shuttlecock of the Championships is the Ashaway International 500.
Media Accreditation
Please complete this form by 5pm on Sunday 17 March to obtain media accreditation for BUCS Big Wednesday 2024.
SPECTATOR INFORMATION
Tickets
BUCS Big Wednesday tickets are now on sale 🤩
Sport Venues
Hub |
Sport |
Venue |
Address |
What Three Words Location |
1 |
Tennis |
Loughborough University Tennis Centre, Courts 1-8 |
Loughborough University Tennis Centre LE11 3JD |
that.most.energy |
Squash |
Loughborough University, Squash Courts |
|||
2 |
Wheelchair Basketball Netball Badminton |
Netball & Badminton Centre
|
Loughborough University Netball & Badminton Centre Towers Way, LE11 3TS |
radio.petal.squad |
3 |
American Football Rugby League |
1st XV Pitch |
Loughborough 1st Team Rugby Pitch LE11 3TT |
stable.fight.metals |
Basketball Volleyball |
Sir David Wallce |
Towers Way, LE11 3TU |
dice.chill.format |
|
Water Polo |
Swimming Pool |
Loughborough University Swimming Pool Epinal Way, LE11 3TU |
middle.punk.paint |
|
4 |
Hockey |
Water-base Hockey Pitch |
Hazlerigg Walk, LE11 3UB |
likes.teach.aims |
5 |
Football Trophy |
Holywell Pitch 4 |
Loughborough University Football Pitch 4, LE11 3GR |
fish.bounty.wheels |
Football Championship |
Loughborough Stadium |
Loughborough University Stadium Oakwood Drive, LE11 3QF |
mice.tricky.buck |
|
Rugby Union |
Holywell Pitch 1 & 2 |
Loughborough University Pitch 1 & 2 LE11 3QF |
mice.tricky.buck |
|
Lacrosse |
Holywell Rubbercrumb |
LE11 3QF |
mice.tricky.buck |
|
Table Tennis Fencing |
Holywell Fitness Centre |
Oakwood Drive, LE11 3QF |
pinch.salad.host |
Spectator Parking
Spectators should enter the campus using the West Entrance (What Three Words Location: wipes.dinner.hello) to park at Holywell Conference Centre or Car Park 1.
If you are travelling to watch sports at Hubs 1-4 please allow time to take the free shuttle bus across campus. It is up to a 25 minute walk from Holywell Conference Centre to the east side of campus for these sport venues. Alternatively, please make use of the free campus shuttle buses from the Holywell Park bus stop. These run every 5-10 minutes but there will be additional buses circulating campus more frequently on BUCS Big Wednesday.
Please follow instructions from security when you arrive on campus, who will direct you where to park.
Accessible Parking
There are accessible parking bays located at Holywell Fitness Centre, Tennis and Squash Centre, Car Park 15 (for Hockey) and Car Park 9 (for Hub 3). These will be on a first come first served basis. Please ensure blue badges are displayed when driving onto campus.
Travel
We encourage car sharing and making use of public transport where possible. Further information on help to plan your journey can be found here.
From the train station:
Bus
The Sprint Bus service operates between Loughborough Train Station and Holywell Park running through the length of the university campus. It is a 15-20 minute journey from the train station to the east side of campus (Hubs 1,2,3 and 4) and a 20-25 minute journey to Holywell (Hub 5). Buses run every 10 minutes between 8am-6pm, after which they run every 20 minutes. The Sprint bus timetable can be found here (please note it is the term time timetable). There will be additional buses circulating campus more frequently.
Train Station -> Loughborough University Campus
The first bus leaves the train station at 7:30am and the last bus leaves at 9pm.
Loughborough University Campus -> Train Station
The first bus leaves Holywell Park at 7:35am and the last bus leaves campus from the Students Union for the train station at 9:13pm.
Walk
It is a 40 minute walk from the train station to the East Entrance of Campus. It is an hour walk to the Holywell side of Campus so the free shuttle bus on campus is recommended.
Catering
Food and refreshments will be available for spectators to purchase at the event. There will be food stands at Holywell Stadium for all sports at Hub 5, Hockey and outside of Sir David Wallace for sports at Hubs 1-3.
Loughborough University Students Union also has a host of shops, cafes and food outlets.
Social Media
Follow what’s happening at BUCS Big Wednesday through our social media channels.
Twitter: @bucssport
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BUCS
Instagram: @BUCSsport
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/BUCSsport
Event hashtag: #BUCSBigWednesday