Boxing Championships 2024-25

DATES

Friday 24 January – Sunday 26 January 2025

VENUE

Ravelin Sports Centre, University of Portsmouth, Cambridge Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2SE

The accepted entries can be found here

Some entries may not have an opponent, and therefore no bout is possible.

If a category is oversubscribed, the top boxers 1 – 8 will compete in the BUCS Championship for BUCS points and medals.

Where capacity has permitted, the next eight boxers 9 – 16 from some categories are 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 by 5pm on Tuesday 14 January 2025 to avoid being charged the entry fee. For more information, please see the Withdrawals tab.

For scenarios 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 has been used to randomly select names.

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

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE EVENT, BUCS CANNOT GUARANTEE COMPETITORS A COMPETITION BOUT, AS SOME COMPETITORS DROP OUT AT SHORT NOTICE/DO NOT SHOW/DO NOT MEET WEIGHT.

All competitors must register and weigh-in on Friday 24 January.

Men's Registration is open 08:00-10:00

Women's Registration 10:00-11:00

Registration will take place in the main sports hall. Please enter via the far left door. You will be able to check you weight outside the sports hall before entering.

Please bring the following with you to register/weigh-in:

• Student ID
• License (or QR code for England Boxing license holders)
• Proof of annual medical 
• Gum shield
• Bandages/handwraps (England Boxing competition approved ie manufactured by Adidas, Sting, Greenhill, Taishan, Top Ten, Wesing)
• Be wearing the vest and shorts for weigh in - you can wear additional clothing over the top whilst waiting to weigh-in. The vest and shorts do not need to be competition kit but it must be outerwear and not underwear.

You will not be permitted into the sports hall for weigh-in without having the above ready.

Friday

Registration 8:00 – 10:00 (ALL COMPETITORS MUST ATTEND REGISTRATION)

Men’s Weigh in 8:00 – 10:00

Women’s Weigh in 10:00-11:00

First Round to commence at 13:30

Finish Time approx. 21:00

Saturday

Weigh in (all) 09:00 – 11:00

First Round to commence at 12:30

Finish Time approx. 20:00

Sunday

Weigh in (all) 09:00 – 11:00

First Round to commence at 12:00

Finish Time approx. 18:00

Friday 24 January 2025 - Quarter Finals

Saturday 25 January 2025 - Semi-Finals

Sunday 26 January 2025 - Finals

*This is subject to change

After your final, please have your post-bout medical and then head straight to the presentation area to receive your medal.

Please see Appendix 1 and Reg 6 for BUCS Points available.

Every competitor in class A contributes to their overall team score. Points are awarded in each weight category according to the table below.

These points are not BUCS points, they are points used to determine the Overall Men’s and Women’s Team Award.

No BUCS points are awarded for the B categories and they cannot contribute to the overall team points. However, it provides an opportunity for reserve boxers to compete in the competition should there be an appropriate opponent.

Please adhere to the relevant spectator and competitor entrances/exits as shown below. The warm-up area will be available behind the spectator seating once weigh-in has closed.

All boxers must be registered with and have a valid license with the International or National Governing Body of their Home Nation, as well as a Boxer Competition Record book which details their competitive experience, to include any previous competitive experience from other combat sports.  Boxers must 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 current qualifications and have in their possession the relevant NGB lanyard to prove they are in date.

All England Boxing boxers and coaches must have the following in place on ‘The Locker’ to compete:

The Locker Boxer Requirements

• Profile picture uploaded showing only the boxer (passport style).
• Digital BCR1 Red QR code ready on your device. To get a valid QR code you’ll need:
  • Current age verification uploaded
  • Current membership registered to an England Boxing club
  • No medical suspensions
  • Pregnancy indemnity form (if applicable).
• Current, in-date medical covering the entire duration of the event.
• Declaration of all previous combat and EB bouts.

The Locker Coach Requirements

• Profile picture uploaded showing only the coach (passport style).
• Digital purple Coach Licence QR code on your device. To get a valid QR code you’ll need:
  • In-date First Aid certificate
  • In-date Safeguarding certificate
  • In-date DBS certificate.
• Coach’s lanyard (to be worn at all times).

All boxers must have proof of an annual medical at the time of the event. This proof should be brought to registration. Without this, boxers will not be able to compete. If you do not currently have proof of or have completed an annual medical, you MUST do so before the event.

A maximum of 3 coaches are allowed ringside per boxer. All coaches must hold current qualifications and have in their possession the relevant NGB lanyard to prove they are in date.

The BUCS Boxing Regulations

The BUCS Generic Regulations

To withdraw from the event, please contact your Institution Administrator who should inform the event lead.

Please see REG 7.9 for our withdrawal policy.

Withdrawals before the Stage 1 entry deadline will not be charged the entry fee or be fined.

Withdrawals after the Stage 1 entry deadline and before 5pm on Tuesday 14 January 2025 will be charged the entry fee and fined £15.

Withdrawals after 5pm on Tuesday 14 January 2025 and/or do not attend weigh-in, will be classed as a late withdrawal/ no show will therefore be charged the entry fee and fined £90.

Should a withdrawal be accompanied with a valid doctor’s note, no fine will be given.

Class B Competitors (as shown on the competitor entry list when published):

• Should competitors in this category not want to compete in the Class B, they must withdraw by 5pm on Tuesday 14 January 2025 to avoid being charged the entry fee. Competitors in this category who do not withdraw before 5pm on Tuesday 14 January 2025 and/or do not attend weigh in, will be charged the entry fee and will be fined £90 which will be charged after the event to the competitor’s athletic union.

3-day spectator tickets can be purchased here

The cost for the 3-day ticket is:

• £15 for Adults 
• £12 for 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.

The cost for a 1-day ticket:

• £8 for Adult Ticket
• £5 for Students and Under 16’s

Please note that Portsmouth University is a cashless facility therefore they can only take payment via PDQ payment.

Wristbands will be given to spectators for entry into the event. Wristbands should not be transferred to any other individual.

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

Our parking machines are card only, you can pay by card or by many other contactless methods. You can pay by phone and the charges, set centrally by the university are as follows:

• 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 tariffs apply 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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

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

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

Coaches are advised to drop-off and pick-up from Museum Road.

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

There are plenty of lockers that can 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

The use of Ravelin Sports Centre facilities during the event will be available with 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.

1 hour gym session - £8.50

30 minute Sauna/Steam Room Session - £6

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

A 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 24 January - 08:00 - 20:00

Saturday 25 January - 09:00 - 20:00

Sunday 26 January - 09:00 - 20:00

The café is a cashless facility, therefore card payments are only accepted.

Gunwharf Quays is located 5 minutes from the centre which has several restaurants.

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 are not providing single-use plastic waterbottles
• We have used local suppliers where possible
• Event programmes are all online, minimising paper use
• 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 bringing your own refillable bottles and coffee cups to reduce waste
• Ensure you are disposing of waste correctly – general waste, recycling and food waste bins are available around the venue
• Travel smarter – as a team on a minibus, cycle or use public transport!
• Go paperless - use your phone for all event information

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.