Open to competitors at BUCS member institutions. All boxers must have a valid, in date ‘Proof of Annual Medical' at the time of the event. Without this, competitors will not be permitted to compete.

All boxers wishing to enter the BUCS championship, must be registered members of their respective country’s national governing body (NGB) and be a member of an amateur boxing club affiliated to that NGB, not the Amateur Boxing Alliance or any other breakaway group.  All coaches must hold a current NGB recognised coaching qualification / accreditation, and be in possession of their registration card at the competition.

Entries for this competition are capped. Each category is limited to eight competitors. A maximum of one entry per institution per category will be accepted. Two non-guaranteed places (reserves) from each institution can be named in each category.

Where possible we will run a category B championship in categories that are oversubscribed to ensure all reserves have the opportunity to box in the tournament. There will be no points awarded in these categories but will provide an opportunity for reserve boxers to compete in the competition should there be an appropriate opponent.

If the categories are oversubscribed BUCS will accept entries based on bouts won / lost ratio as recorded on the competitor's card. Reserves will only be charged an entry fee if they are accepted into the competition. Late entries will not be accepted.

No entries will be accepted on the day.

For categories which are oversubscribed BUCS has accepted entries based on bouts won / lost ratio as recorded on the competitor’s card.

Successful competitors have been prioritised in the following order:

1. Win / Loss Ratio
2. Number of bouts fought

Class B competitors have been prioritised in the following order (note: institutions which only have guaranteed entries are given preference over institutions which have additional non-guaranteed entries):

1. Win / Loss Ratio
2. Number of bouts fought

The entry list details all eligible entries received into the competition. There may be some entries which do not have an opponent, and therefore no bout is possible. These competitors will not be charged an entry fee by BUCS. If a category is oversubscribed, the top boxers 1 – 8 will compete in the BUCS Championship for BUCS points and medals.

The next eight boxers 9 – 16 will be invited to take part in a class B category, which does not offer any BUCS points or medals. This is optional, and should the Class B competitors not wish to take part they are free to withdraw within the timeline given.

For the order/draw, for scenarios in in Class A & B where there are multiple competitors with 0 wins/0 loss’ or have the same win/loss ratio and the same number of bouts. A random name generator will be used to randomly select names.

On the competition day, should there be a no show/ drop-out in the oversubscribed category the Class B competitors will be given priority to fill those spaces in accordance with the entry details outlined above.

Due to the nature of the event, BUCS cannot guarantee competitors a competition bout, as some competitors do drop out at the last minute.

All BUCS Boxing competitions are governed in accordance with the International Boxing Association (AIBA) Open Boxing (AOB) Competition Rules. The Official in Charge has the final decision in all sporting competition matters.

The BUCS Boxing Rules and Regulations should be read in conjunction with the entry and pre-event information.

The following timetable is correct at the time of issue and is subject to change:

Friday

Registration 7:30am – 10am (ALL COMPETITORS MUST ATTEND REGISTRATION)

Men’s Weigh in 8am – 10m

Women’s Weigh in 10:30am-11:30am

First Round to commence at 1.50pm

Finish Time approx. 20:00

Saturday

Weigh in (all) 10am - 12pm

First Round to commence at 1.00pm

Finish Time approx. 19:30

Sunday

Weigh in (all) 10am - 12pm

First Round to commence at 1.00pm

Finish Time approx. 18:00

Important Information:

Following a review of entries, and after consultation with England Boxing and the Competition Directors for the event, the decision has been made to change the 8-15 bout category for Men and the 6-10 bout category for Women to box at 3 x 2 min rounds. This is to help with scheduling of the event and also more closely falls in line with the Development Category for England Boxing (0 – 20 bouts = 3x2mins).

Following this event there will be a review of this for future championships.

Competition gloves will be provided by BUCS. Competitors to provide their own head and mouth guards.

3-day spectator tickets can be purchased through the following link:

https://onlinestore.port.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/sport-and-recreation/events/bucs-boxing-3-day-spectator-ticket    

The cost for the 3-day ticket is:

●          £15 for Adults 

●          £12 for University of Portsmouth Students and Under 16’s.

Tickets will also be available to be purchased on the day at Ravelin Sports Centre. The desk to purchase these will be located by the foot of the stairs.

1 day ticket cost:

●          £8 for Adult Ticket

●          £5 for University of Portsmouth Students and Under 16’s

Please note that the venue are a cashless facility therefore can only take payment via PDQ payment.

Wristbands will be given to spectators for entry into the event.

South Coast Rx Physiotherapy will be present at the event offering sports massage. No appointment is required, this is a drop-in session.

Please see the costs below:

Sports Massage

Bronze - £10 for 10 minutes

Silver - £18.50 for 20 minutes

Gold - £25 for 30 minutes

Other Treatments available:

Injury assessment and treatment - £30 for 30 minutes

Kinesiology taping and joint strapping - £5

Normatec recovery system - £15 for 15 minutes

South Coast Rx Physiotherapy will be present in the sports hall on the following dates and times:

Friday 2nd February - 13:00 - 19:00

Saturday 3rd February - 13:00 - 19:00

Sunday 4th February - 13:00 - 17:00

The use of Ravelin Sports Centre facilities during the event will be available for our standard PAYG prices.

Activities can be booked and paid via reception during the event or alternatively can be booked and paid for in advance. This can be completed through the mobile application - UOP Sport.

Day Pass - Gym, Swim (including sauna and steam) and Fitness Classes - £10.50

1 hour gym session - £8

30 minute Sauna/Steam Room Session - £6

If you have any questions about the facility please email [email protected]

On the first floor, there are changing rooms and toilets that participants can use during the event.

There are plenty of lockers that can also be used free of charge for competitors to store their belongings during the day.

Instructions for use:

1.         Place your items in the locker and close the door

2.         Press start

3.         Enter a 4-digit code that’s memorable

4.         Press the padlock icon

5.         Make a note of the locker number (take a picture on your phone) and location to collect your belongings after your workout

6.         Repeat steps 2-4 to collect your belongings

**Please note - Train Strikes**
The Aslef Union has announced rolling train strikes from Tuesday 30 January - Monday 5 February. Please take this into consideration if you are planning on using the train service to travel to the event.

Ravelin Sports Centre address - Cambridge Rd, Portsmouth PO1 2SE

Ravelin Sports Centre is just over a 10-minute walk from Portsmouth and Southsea train station.

If you are travelling by car, M27 will take you to Portsmouth. You can either exit via the M275 or via the Eastern Road.

All coaches must hold a current NGB recognised coaching qualification / accreditation to enter with the competitor, and must be in possession of their registration card at the competition.

If you have any questions, please get in touch via your Athletic Union.

Individual BUCS Points are allocated in the Men’s 16+ bout category and the Women’s 11+ bout category, in all weight categories (dependant on entries).

Team Points:

These are points that determine the Boxing Men’s and Women’s Overall Team Award.

Points are awarded to institutions in all categories as follows:

There is parking available at Ravelin Sports Centre. The entrance to the underground car park can be found on Museum Road, PO1 2SE.

• Up to 2 hours - £3.20
• Up to 3 hours - £4.20
• Up to 4 hours - £6.00
• Up to 5 hours - £7.00
• Up to 7 hours - £9.00
• Up to 9 hours - £12.00
• Up to 10 hours - £14.00

Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis (around 70 spaces)

Pay and display parking can also be found on Cambridge Road.

University car parks are available for use on Saturday and Sunday and are also pay and display.

Please see a few locations below:

• St Georges Car Park - St Thomas Street, PO1 2HE
• Ravelin House Car Park - Museum Road,  PO1 2QQ
• Milldam Car Park - Parking lot, Burnaby Road, PO1 3RF

The prices are the same as Ravelin Car Park.

There are a number of hotels located near the Centre.

• Holiday Inn - Pembroke Rd, Portsmouth PO1 2TA
• Premier Inn - 1 Isambard Brunel Rd, Portsmouth PO1 2TR
• Ibis - Winston Churchill Ave, Southsea, Portsmouth PO1 2LX
• Travelodge -  Stanhope Rd, Portsmouth PO1 1FB

A Starbucks cafe is located in Ravelin reception and serves hot drinks, soft drinks and refreshments.

The opening times will be as followed for the BUCS Boxing Championships:

Friday 2 February - 08:00 - 20:00

Saturday 3 February - 09:00 - 20:00

Sunday 4 February - 09:00 - 20:00

The venue is a cashless facility, therefore card payments are only accepted at the Cafe.

There is also Gunwharf Quays located 5 minutes from the centre which has several restaurants if you are looking for a place to eat dinner.

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.

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 schedules will be online & on screens around the venue, minimising paper use where possible

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