EVENT GUIDE

Venue

Paula Radcliffe Stadium

Rutland Way

Loughborough University

LE11 3TU

Registration / Bib Collection

Bib collection will take place in the Athletics Pavillion. 

Bibs will need to be collected at least 90 minutes before the race 

 

Timetable

Female 10,000m – 5.15pm  

Male 10,000m– 6pm  

Competition Shoes

Please note all shoes will be checked before competition and must comply to World Athletics shoe regulations. Shoes can be checked beforehand here: World Athletics launches new shoe check application | PRESS-RELEASES | World Athletics 

Rules and Regulations

BUCS Athletics Rules and Regulations

Withdrawals and Substitutions

Any withdrawals or team substitutions must be sent to Maddi Cannell before 12 noon on the 16th April.  

Athletes and teams who fail to advise Maddi Cannell of any withdrawals or substitutions prior to the 16th April 12 noon deadline will be liable to a fine of £20.  

Please see REG 7.9 for BUCS withdrawal policy 

Parking

Please note that Loughborough parking is now chargeable. Further information can be found here 

Facilities

There are changing and shower facilities in the Athletics Pavilion and the Indoor Athletics Centre.  

Food / Drink

The Student Union should be open for food and drink, but may close earlier in the day on a Saturday. We strongly advise that all athletes and spectators bring their own food and drink as an alternative.

Presentations

Presentations will take place after all races have concluded.  

Photography & Videography

Anyone wishing to take photos or video at this event must complete the BUCS Media Accreditation Form prior to the event. Once you have completed the form, please go to the Desk at the event to receive your media accreditation.

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.

If you wish to take photos or videos at this event, please contact the BUCS Event Lead. 

BUCS Points

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

Safeguarding at BUCS Events

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.

Sustainability

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 programmes are all online, minimising paper use
  • We will print on demand merchandise (if applicable)
  • 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 – Check around the venue for specific recycling and food waste bins
  • Travel smarter – as a team on a minibus, cycle or use public transport
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