Participants should register prior to their allocated session, which can be found in the "Allocations" tab above. Participants should not arrive at the venue earlier than their registration time/route judging session, to avoid overcrowding. Registration times for each session will be as follows:

Session 1 Registration: 08:00am-08:30am

Session 2 Registration: 11:30am-12:00pm

Session 3 Registration: 15:00pm-15:30pm

A full schedule for the day can be found below. Please note this schedule is subject to change at any point leading up to the event:

08.00 – 08:30 – Registration (Session 1)

08:30 – 08:40 – Climbing Instructions (Session 1)

08:40 – 11:25 – Climbing Window (Session 1)

11:30 – 12:00 – Registration (Session 2)

12:00 – 12:10 – Climbing Instructions (Session 2)

12.10 - 14:55 – Climbing Window (Session 2)

15:00 - 15:30 – Registration (Session 3)

15:30 - 15:40 – Climbing Instructions (Session 3)

15:40 –18:25 – Climbing Window (Session 3)

18:30 - 20:00 – Routes set for Finals, results verification, and announcement of finalists.

20:00 - 21:30 – Male and Female Climb Offs (Top 4 Male and Female Individuals)

The route judging allocation list can be found above, in the "Allocations" tab. Participants who fail to provide a route judge (Unless you are the only entrant from your university) on the day of the event will be charged £25. There will be a sign in sheet for route judges at the registration desk.

Please note that allocations have been done via institutions, so during the session your institution has been allocated please come to the registration desk and volunteer! 

Progression to the finals in the evening will be calculated using the scores from your climbing session. The top 4 male and female climbers will progress to the final.

All competitors are encouraged to stay, spectate and support your fellow competitors – There will be an area set aside to accommodate this.

Please note: The Finals will include flashing lights, a DJ and commentator, so may not be suitable for those suffering with epilepsy.

Presentations will take place at the end of the day, after the conclusion of the final climb-offs. Whilst the time cannot be guaranteed, we anticipate this will occur at around 21:30, and will be done by 21:45pm.

Presentations will be made for the Male & Female Winners, and the Male & Female Team Overall Team Winners.

BUCS Points will be awarded to the top 4 competitors in the Men’s and Women’s Individual competition.

Team Points will also be awarded to the top 8 teams from both the Men’s and Women’s competition. This is awarded by taking the top 3 scores of entrants from each institution to form an extracted leader board.

A full breakdown of points can be found in Appendix 1  

Cars/Vans/Minibuses: The Climbing Works is situated in Centenary Works, which has its own free car park. Spaces are on a first come first serve basis, although there is also free roadside parking available outside of Centenary Works, should the car park be full. Please ensure you park considerately and only in marked bays if in the car park. A map of the surrounding area and where you are able to park can be found on the Climbing Works website here.

Via Public Transport: The nearest train stations are Sheffield Central & Dore. From here you are able to catch a bus to the venue. Use the website here to plan a journey.

Via Bicycle: There is space to lock your bikes outside of the venue.

For anyone who travels by public transport to this event, you are able to purchase a tea or filter coffee for only 50p!

The Climbing Works has an onsite café which will be selling delicious sandwiches and hot and cold drinks.

There is also a Tesco supermarket located approximately 15 minutes’ walk from the venue, which is located on a retail park that also houses a McDonalds and other restaurants.

It is requested that any vests/university branded clothing you have is worn, particularly for the finals should you qualify for this.

Please, if possible, bring any university kit to wear and represent your institution!

BUCS are delighted to announce three supporting partners for Nationals 2023 - AmeriCamp, Teach First and New Balance. Having experienced Nationals in 2022 Teach First are back to help you, as BUCS athletes, discover your future in teaching. AmeriCamp are a new partner this season and BUCS are enthused to have them on board, and to be supporting them with their aim to provide students with the summer of a lifetime. New Balance will be selling Nationals 2023 merchandise, including a range of hoodies, quarter zips and bottoms. You can also order online from our BUCS Shop webpage.

All partners are excited to be here supporting you as you take on a thrilling weekend of sport and competition. You can find them located across EIS and Ponds Forge where they'll be offering the opportunity to win some exclusive giveaways and to find out more about what they have to offer. You can also find further information about our partners on the official event webpage.

Withdrawals can be made through an institution administrator, via email, to Chris.

Withdrawals made after the Institution Administrator deadline (2 February 2023 at 23:59pm) but at least 7 days prior to the event will still be charged the entry fee, but will not incur any further fines.

Withdrawals made less than 7 days prior to the event will still be charged their entry fee and will also be charged a £25 withdrawal fee, due to the proximity to the event.

Substitutions are also permitted until 7 days prior to the event without charge. If you require a substitution please email Chris.