Event Guide
Accepted Entries
The following teams have entered and been accepted into the event:
Chester 1
Chester 2
East Anglia 1
Loughborough 1
Derby 1
Lincoln 1
Lincoln 2
Nottingham Trent 2
Nottingham Trent 1
Northampton 1
Individuals have until Tuesday 18 March 2025 to enter their team, in order to be eligible to compete at the event. Institution administrators then have a further 48 hours to approve any entries, but please be aware no further entries can be made after 18 March 2025 at 23:59pm.
Schedule and Format
Please see the Google Sheets Link here for the schedule, which will be updated as the day progresses.
- The 10 Teams will be split into 2 Pools of 5 Teams
- Teams will play all teams in their Pool during the morning games
- The top 2 teams in each Pool will advance to the semi-finals
On the Day Timings
On the Day Timings
Registration & Arrival Time
08:45
Captain’s briefing
09:00
First Game Starts
09:30
Presentation Ceremony
4:00
Event Closing time
4:15
Teamsheets
Players must be added to teams on the BUCS Play system by 23:59 on Tuesday 18th March 2025. The squad size is a maximum of 15 and minimum of 6. No more than 9 players may be on the field at any one time and no more than 5 males on the field at any one time.
On the day Team Captains will have to name their batting order to umpires before each match.
Umpires
Rules & Regulations
Playing Surface
All games will be played on grass surfaces. Football studs can be worn.
Withdrawals
To withdraw from the event, please contact your Institution Administrator who should inform the event lead. Entries withdrawn after the team entry closing date of Thursday 13th March 2025 at 23:59pm will still be charged the full entry fee.
Please see REG 7.9 for our full withdrawal policy.
Venue Details
VENUE
Leicester University Playing Fields
PARKING
Parking is free at the venue. There are plenty of spaces including spaces for coaches/minibuses. See below for a map of the site:

CHANGING FACILITIES / DISABILITY ACCESS
There are numerous changing rooms at the venue.
Food and Drink
There are vending machines at the venue. There are plenty of shops within walking distance, including a large ASDA supermarket 5 minutes away.
Photography and Videography
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