Date & Venue
DATE
Wednesday 8 May 2024
VENUE
Bournemouth University Sports Campus, Chapel Gate, Christchurch, BH23 6BL
Accepted Entries
ACCEPTED ENTRIES
The accepted entries can be found here
Draw
The schedule is available here. Please note, this may change on the day if we receive any late withdrawals.
The draw will be available on Tournify. A direct link will be available here on the day or you can download the app prior to the event day. The event is called BUCS Rugby Sevens: Championship & Trophy 2024. Here you will find the group your team is in, the points you’re on, what pitch you’re playing on and at what time.
The draw will not be published on Tournify until the day before the event.
Please favourite you team so you can receive notifications if there are any changes to your fixtures.
Please note, in the case of REG 3.1.10 Tournify may not show the correct placings. In this case, progress to the knockouts will be determined using REG 3.1.10 and the knockout fixtures on Tournify will be amended accordingly if required. Any queries should be directed to the event lead on the day.
Timetable
Registration 8:30 – 9:30 - Main bar in the club house
Every team must come to registration with a completed paper team sheet which should match your team on BUCS Play. Anyone listed on the paper team sheet who is not in the squad on BUCS Play will not be able to compete.
Each student needs to provide their student ID.
Captains meeting 9:40 - Main bar in the club house
Each team must have one representative at the meeting.
Matches start 10:00.
The schedule for the day will be available soon. The last match is estimated to finish around 18:00-18:30.
Plate Competition
A plate tournament will be hosted for teams who do not progress through to the knockout stages of the main draw in the Men’s Championship, Women’s Championship and Men’s Trophy. All teams in these competitions who do not progress to the main draw knockout are expected to play in the plate competition.
There will not be a plate competition for the Women’s Trophy as the entry numbers mean only one team would be drawn in the plate.
Presentations
Medals will be awarded for the winners and runners-up of the Men's Championship, Women's Championship, Men's Trophy and Women's Trophy.
Presentations will be conducted on pitch as soon as the final has finished. Please be ready for your presentation as soon as possible to prevent any delays to the following fixtures.
Presentations will only take place for the main draw finals. Plate finalists will not receive medals.
Team Information
Team Sheets
All competitors must join their team on BUCS Play by Thursday 02 May 2024. Instructions on how to do this can be found here.
All reserves should join the team on BUCS Play in case of injury/illness etc. Reserves not listed will not be able to be listed on the match day team sheet. No new names can be added on the day
All team captains or coaches must bring a paper team sheet to registration with their match day playing squad listed. A download of this can be found here . Anyone listed on the paper team sheet who is not in the squad on BUCS Play will not be able to compete.
This team sheet can also be emailed in advance to Erin Simmonds
Kit Colours
Please state your kit colours on your team sheet where prompted and include a photo of your kit where possible. If not emailing your team sheet in advance of the competition, please email your kit colours with a photo to Erin Simmonds via your athletic/students union including your main kit and a change of kit/top for any kit clashes. If you do not have a change of kit, you will need to wear your training tops.
Match Balls
Match balls will be supplied by BUCS. Teams should bring their own balls for warm-up.
Team Gazebos
You are able to bring a team gazebo. These should be set up behind pitch 4 as per the venue map.
Please be respectful of others when setting up and base yourself behind the respect lines. Gazebos must be secure with weights/pegs. Any gazebos that are deemed unsafe will be asked to be taken down
Touch Judges
All teams must provide a Touch Judge as per Reg RUS 2.2 and bring their own flag
Withdrawals
Competitor withdrawals must be made by a competitors athletic/students union by emailing the event lead.
Please see REG 7.9 for our withdrawal policy.
Teams who withdraw the after the team entry deadline (16 April 2024) or who do not attend the event will be classed as a late withdrawal/no show and therefore will be charged the entry fee and fined £100. This fine is in place as withdrawing after teams have been accepted impacts the draw, involving additional administrative time and costs, and also effects the experience of the other teams due to a reduction in their number of fixtures.
Venue Facilities
Venue Map
A map of the event site can be found here
Changing Rooms
There will be 10 changing rooms available at the Club House. These will be split into 6 Male and 4 Female rooms. Please note that due to the amount of teams, we will not be able to give each team their own changing room. Please do not leave valuables in the changing rooms as these will not be locked. We advise all players to keep belongings with them at all times.
Toilets
Toilets are available in the following locations:
- Clubhouse
- Changing rooms
- Temporary toilets will be available near pitches 6-8
Accessible toilet is available in the clubhouse.
Food & Drink
Food and drink will be available to purchase from the bar in the club house. The bar will be open from 8am serving breakfast rolls, cakes and refreshments. The lunch menu and alcoholic beverages will be available to purchase from midday.
Competitors are reminded about REG 5.1.2 whereby the consumption of alcohol whilst competing/with fixtures still to play will not be tolerated.
Footwear
No boots are permitted inside the clubhouse. Please remove before entering.
Dog Policy
No dogs are allowed on site
Spectators
Spectators are welcome to attend. This is not a ticketed event but please remain behind the respect barriers at all times.
Travel & Parking
Travel
Please be aware there will be strike action across multiple train operators on 7, 8 & 9 May 2024.
For more information, please click here
Parking
Free parking is available on site along with coach parking. Coach parking spaces are available on a first come first served basis. Once full coaches will need to park off-site.
Photography & Videography
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.
BUCS Points Available
Please see Appendix 1 and Regulation 6 for BUCS Points available for this event.
Rules & Regulations
All teams must provide a Touch Judge.
Sustainability
The sustainability of our event matters to us and here’s how can you help at this event:
- 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
