Boxing Championships 2025-26

DATES

Friday 23 January – Sunday 25 January 2026

VENUE

Ravelin Sports Centre, University of Portsmouth, Cambridge Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2SE

ENTRY OPENING DATE

Tuesday 14 October 2025

STAGE 1 ENTRY CLOSING DATE

Tuesday 02 December 2025 at 23:59 – Student / Competitor Deadline

(Students / Competitors must apply by this deadline)

Thursday 04 December 2025 at 23:59 – Institution Administrator Deadline

(Institutional Administrators are given 48 hours after the student / competitor deadline to approve entries)

ENTRY COSTS

£33.75 per competitor

STAGED ENTRY

Should the competition allow more entries a Stage 2 Entry window will open. Priority will remain with the entries received before the Stage 1 entry closing date. Entries received in the Stage 2 window and accepted into the competition, will be charged an additional 20% fee.

Categories

Female                              Male                                                             

45kg-48kg                        47kg-50kg

Under 51kg                      Under 52.5kg 

Under 54kg                      Under 55kg

Under 57kg                      Under 57.5kg

Under 60kg                      Under 60kg

Under 62.5kg                   Under 62.5kg

Under 65kg                      Under 65kg

Under 67.5kg                   Under 70kg   

Under 70kg                      Under 75kg

Under 75kg                      Under 80kg

Under 80kg                      Under 85kg

Over 80kg                         Under 90kg

                                          Over 90kg

Please note: The weight categories listed here are subject to change. Categories are only available according to the number of entries received and the capacity of the event – if only 1 entry is received then the category will not be run.

Men – All weights include the following categories: Open Class (14+ bouts), Open (6-13 bouts) and Novice (0-5 bouts)

Women – All weights include the following categories: Open Class (10+ bouts), Open (5-9 bouts) and Novice (0-4 bouts)

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

Team Award:

Every competitor in Class A contributes to their overall team score. Points are awarded in each weight category according to the table below.

These points are not BUCS points, they are points used to determine the Overall Male and Female Team Award.

Entries for this competition are capped. Each category is limited to eight competitors. A maximum of one entry per institution per category will be accepted. Two reserves from each institution can be named in each category. Please rank on BUCS Play your preference for each category e.g. 1 being the highest rank, 2 & 3 the reserves.

If a category has not reached capacity, listed reserves from institutions will be permitted where space allows.

If the event capacity is met, entries will be prioritised based on the following:

• If capacity is hit in the Novice category, priority will be given to those with a minimum of 3 bouts. Entries will then be accepted based on bouts won / lost ratio as recorded on the competitor’s card.
• If capacity is hit in the Open and Open Class categories, entries will then be prioritised based on bouts won / lost ratio as recorded on the competitor’s card.
• If there are multiple competitors with the same win / loss ratio, a random generator will be used to fill the remaining spaces.

Reserves will only be charged an entry fee if they are accepted into the competition.

Where possible we will run a Category B championship in categories that are oversubscribed to provide as many reserves as possible the opportunity to box in the tournament. There will be no points awarded in these categories and they cannot contribute to the overall team points. However, it will provide an opportunity for reserve boxers to compete in the competition should there be an appropriate opponent.

All competitors must have be registered with and have a valid license with Boxing Scotland, England Boxing, Welsh Boxing or the Ulster Boxing Council (a provincial unit of the Irish Athletic Boxing Association), as well as a Boxer Competition Record book (or digital profile on Sport 80 (The Locker)) with the same body which details their competitive experience, to include any previous competitive experience from other combat sports, and a current medical card. Boxers must be a member of an amateur boxing club affiliated to that NGB, not the Amateur Boxing Alliance or any other breakaway group. 

All boxers must have a coach present ringside.

All coaches must hold current qualifications and have in their possession the relevant NGB lanyard to prove they are in date.

All England Boxing boxers and coaches must have the following in place on ‘The Locker’ to compete:

The Locker Boxer Requirements

• Profile picture uploaded showing only the boxer (passport style).
• Digital BCR1 Red QR code ready on your device. To get a valid QR code you’ll need:
  • Current age verification uploaded
  • Current membership registered to an England Boxing club
  • No medical suspensions
  • Pregnancy indemnity form (if applicable).
• Current, in-date medical covering the entire duration of the event.
• Declaration of all previous combat and EB bouts.

The Locker Coach Requirements

• Profile picture uploaded showing only the coach (passport style).
• Digital purple Coach Licence QR code on your device. To get a valid QR code you’ll need:
  • In-date First Aid certificate
  • In-date Safeguarding certificate
  • In-date DBS certificate.
• Coach’s lanyard (to be worn at all times).

All boxers must have proof of an annual medical at the time of entering the event. This proof should be brought to registration. Without this, boxers will not be able to compete. If a Boxer’s medical card is due to expire between the entry opening date and the Championships, they must ensure that by the time of the Championships they have a medical card that will be current. Proof of annual medical must be brought to registration at the event – without it, boxers will be unable to compete.

To apply for the competition all eligible competitors must follow these steps:

1. Competitor to apply to the event on BUCS Play (Instructions on how to do this can be found here)
2. Institution administrator approves entry (Instructions on how to do this can be found here)
3. BUCS approves/denies entry into competition and publishes confirmed entry list

Any data will be handled in accordance with BUCS Privacy Policy

By participating in this event you agree to adhere to BUCS General Event Disclaimer

To check whether you are eligible to compete in BUCS competitions, please visit REG 4 Individual Eligibility.

Friday 23 January 2026 - Quarter Finals

Saturday 24 January 2026 - Semi Finals

Sunday 25 January 2026 – Finals

The BUCS Boxing Regulations

The BUCS Generic Regulations

All competitors should be familiar with and understand available gender categories and regulations under REG 4.3. Please find further information on gender eligibility here. 

Withdrawals before the Stage 1 entry deadline will not be charged the entry fee or be fined.

Withdrawals after the Stage 1 entry deadline and before 5pm on Tuesday 13 January 2026 will be charged the entry fee and fined £15.

Withdrawals after 5pm on Tuesday 13 January 2026 and/or do not attend weigh-in, will be classed as a late withdrawal/ no show will therefore be charged the entry fee and fined £90.

Should a withdrawal be accompanied with a valid doctor’s note, no fine will be given.

Class B & C Competitors (as shown on the competitor entry list when published):

• Should competitors in this category not want to compete in the Class B & C Category, they must withdraw by 5pm on Tuesday 13 January 2026 to avoid being charged the entry fee. Competitors in this category who do not withdraw before 5pm on Tuesday 13 January 2026 and/or do not attend weigh in, will be charged the entry fee and will be fined £90 which will be charged after the event to the competitor’s athletic union.

Anyone wishing to take photos or video at this event must complete the BUCS Media Accreditation Form prior to the event. Please go to the BUCS 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.

This will be released closer to the competition date.

If you are having any problems with the BUCS Play app please contact BUCS app support before the entry. Any issues that have not been brought to BUCS’ attention before this deadline will not be considered for entry.

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.

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All questions should in the first instance should be directed to your Institution Administration.