Date
Wednesday 29 April 2026
Venue
David Ross Sports Village, Beeston Lane, Nottingham NG7 2RD
Accepted Entries
The accepted entries will be published here once confirmed.
Registration
Registration at 11:45 with James Farmer (Badminton England Pathway Manager) who will be running the competition on the day. Please be ready to start for 12:00 on the day so there is no delay in the schedule.
Timetable
The timetable for the day will be confirmed once entries have been finalised.
Withdrawals
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.
Parking
Parking charges and restrictions apply at the following times:
- Wednesday | 8am to 12.30pm
All visitors must pay and display using the machines or pay for parking using the RingGO app during the above times. Visitors can make use of one free 30 minute ticket per day and all sporting participants can access one free 2 hour ticket per day.
RingGo Code: David Ross Sports Village - 18953
Changing Facilities / Disability Access
The David Ross Sports Village offers changing facilities, including standard and accessible options, showers, and lockers.
The David Ross Sports Village features extensive accessibility, including step-free access, eight designated Blue Badge parking bays, automatic doors, a low-level reception desk, and accessible toilets/changing facilities.
Food and Drink
The Clubhouse Café at the David Ross Sports Village is open from 8am to 7pm, Monday to Sunday during university term time, offering hot/cold food and Starbucks coffee. Hours may vary outside of term time or on bank holidays.
Presentations
Medal presentations will take place after the competition has concluded.
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.
If you wish to take photos or videos at this event, please contact the BUCS Event Lead.
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 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.
- Go paperless - use your phone for all event information