Badminton: Individual Championships 2024-25 (Part of BUCS Nationals)

14 - 16 February 2025

Badminton Hall

English Institute of Sport Sheffield

Coleridge Road

Sheffield

S9 5DA

Accepted entries are now available in the Accepted Entries tab. 

Competitors must register before their first match on the day of competition. Competitors who do not register, and do not show for their first match, will be withdrawn. Competitors may be required to provide a valid student identification card at registration to confirm their eligibility.

Registration is located at Event Control on the first-floor balcony in the Netball Hall. Registration opens one hour before competition starts (9.30am on Friday 14 February). Competitors should allow time to register before competing and are encouraged to register as soon as they arrive at the venue. Once registered it is assumed that you are ready to play.

Registration Times 2025

Registration times are as follows:

Men’s Singles Friday 14 February 10.30am (Registration opens at 9.30am)

Women’s Singles Friday 14 February 12.30pm

Mixed Doubles Friday 14 February 3.30pm

Men’s Doubles Saturday 15 February 11.30am

Women’s Doubles Saturday 15 February 8.45am 

NB – Seeded players in the main draw (Round 4) of events will not be required until Saturday 15 February.

Para Championships – Sunday 16 February 9.30 - 9.45am 

The draw for the competition will be available on Friday 14 February at the venue.

The competition is run using a straight knockout format. There are no group stages.

Para Badminton Individual Championships will be on Sunday 16 February starting at 10am. Semi Finals and Finals will be played on the Courts 1-4 (main show courts).

Finals will take place on Sunday 16 February from approximately 2.30pm. The finals are estimated to finish by 7.00pm. Timings are subject to change.

Presentations will take place at the end of the day on Sunday 16 February, where medals and trophies will be awarded to competitors. The presentations will take place after the conclusion of the tournament.

BUCS Points will be awarded to the winner, runner-up and third placed competitors in each discipline. The points will be applied as follows: 1^st = 12 points, 2^nd = 8 points, 3^rd = 5 points (both losing semi-finalists will receive points – no third place play off will take place). These points set will be awarded to both singles and doubles disciplines.

Please see Appendix 1 for the BUCS Points available at this event.

Institutions can make changes to their entries through until the entry closing date.

Changes, including withdrawals, after the entry closing date must be made in writing by an athletic union or students’ union and e-mailed to the BUCS Event Coordinator, Tanyel Mustafa.  Please use the format outlined below.

Withdrawals after the entry closing date will still be charged the entry fee. Withdrawal of a competitor does not guarantee a replacement into the competition. Appropriate replacements due to withdrawals will be selected based on the competitor’s information provided with their entry.

Institutions can only make changes to their entries from competitors listed as guaranteed, non-guaranteed, or on the reserve lists. The reserve lists must be entered via BUCS Play before the entry closing date.

Competitors who do not withdraw, and do not register at the venue, will be classified as a ‘no-show’ and charged the entry fee. An additional £20 fine payable by the competitor’s athletic union or students’ union will be issued.

All BUCS badminton competitions are governed in accordance with the National Governing Body rules and regulations, unless superseded by BUCS Badminton Rules and Regulations.

The BUCS Tournament Referee has the final decision in all sporting competition matters. This includes any rulings or disputes not covered by regulations and the speed of shuttles used.

Competitors not on court within 5 minutes of their match being announced will forfeit the match.

In Rounds 1-3, play shall be continuous from the first service until the end of the match. There shall be no intervals: when a side reaches 11 points in a game, between the first and second games, and between the second and third games.

From Round 4 onwards coaching and intervals will be allowed.

Regulation clothing should be worn during matches, including clean rubber or similar soled footwear (non-marking).

Competitors must provide their own equipment. BUCS will provide shuttles. BUCS cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to an individual’s possessions left in the venue.

All equipment bags should be left in the bag store located next to the entrance to the Netball Hall (courts 1-12) on the ground floor. Due to space restrictions competitors are encouraged to only bring essential items into the venue.

Any equipment bags taken into the balcony seating area in the Basketball Hall (courts 13-16) will be removed by security.

There is limited car parking available at EIS. This costs £5 per car and is cash only. Please note this is on a first come, first served basis.

Any coaches will need to drop students on Coleridge Road, and then find somewhere to park, as there is no onsite coach parking. There are local industrial estates or Meadowhall available for parking.

There is an onsite café which can be used for purchasing food and drink throughout the day. There are also a number of local shops and restaurants located around EIS.

It is the responsibility of competitors to organise accommodation for themselves. No accommodation will be provided by BUCS.

BUCS are delighted to announce the supporting partner of Nationals 2025:   

• Milk Every Moment - a campaign showcasing the nutritional value of milk for sports students  

Milk Every Moment is a 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, all you need to build and repair muscles after a workout. Whether you're gearing up for your race or looking to recover post event, take a look at the website for more information and useful recipes.  

Our partner are excited to be supporting you as you take on a thrilling weekend of sport. You will find Milk Every Moment ambassadors located across all venues during the event, where they'll be offering the opportunity to win some exclusive giveaways.

Ashaway

Ashaway are proud to be the official supplier to BUCS Badminton. The official shuttlecock of the Championships is the Ashaway International 500. We look forward to welcoming you to our Ashaway pop-up shop, located on the ground floor between the main foyer and the sports hall at EIS, where you’ll find: 

• Racket re-stringing service 
• Exclusive event discounts on rackets and equipment 
• Enquire about sponsorship for your university 

Anyone wishing to take photos or video at this event must complete the BUCS Media Accreditation Form prior to the event.

BUCS reserves the right to prohibit photography equipment being used at a BUCS event. BUCS reserves the right to request that the individual ceases to take photographs, deletes any images and, if considered necessary, leaves the venue.

If you wish to take photos or videos at this event, please contact the BUCS Event Lead. 

BUCS’ mission is to provide exceptional student sporting experiences that inspire, develop and unite.

Critical to our success is our commitment to always providing safe, friendly and enjoyable environments for all participants. Whether competing, coaching, officiating, volunteering, working or spectating at these events, the welfare of all is critical to our mission.

To find out more or report a concern, please click here.

The sustainability of our event matters to us and these are the positive steps we are taking to manage our environmental impact:

• All staff and volunteers are encouraged to travel to the event via public transport
• We have used local suppliers where possible
• Event programmes are all online, minimising paper use
• We will print on demand merchandise (if applicable)
• We are beginning to track our carbon footprint across BUCS events to identify areas of improvement.

How can you help at this event? Here’s some ideas:

• Be self-sufficient by using refillable bottles and coffee cups to reduce waste
• Travel smarter – as a team on a minibus, cycle or use public transport
• Go paperless - use your phone for all event information
• Be self-sufficient by bringing your own refillable bottles and coffee cups to reduce waste
• Ensure you are disposing of waste correctly – Check around the venue for specific recycling and food waste bins

Check out the Active Travel link on Sheffield City Council website here.

All questions should be communicated by an institution’s athletic union or students’ union staff member to:

Tanyel Mustafa
BUCS Event Coordinator