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

The accepted entries and reserves can be found here

If you cannot see your entry in either the competition or reserve list, please check the ‘Entries Not Accepted’ tab.

A maximum of one entry per institution per category has been accepted. If a category has not reached capacity, up to two listed reserves from institutions are permitted where space allows.

Where a category is oversubscribed, the top boxers 1 – 8 will compete in Class A. Where capacity allows, the next eight boxers 9 – 16 are invited to take part in a Class B, which does not offer any BUCS points or medals. This is optional and should the Class B competitors not wish to take part they are free to withdraw by 5pm on Tuesday 13 January 2026 to avoid being charged the entry fee. For more information, please see the Withdrawals tab.

On the competition day, should there be a no show/drop-out from Class A, the Class B competitors will be given priority to fill those spaces.

Reserves:

The reserve list is in order e.g. if you are listed as number 1, you will be the first person called up if there is a withdrawal in your category. You will be emailed directly and asked to confirm if you would like to accept the place in the competition.

Reserves will only be charged an entry fee if they are accepted into the competition. We advise reserves do not to attend the event as a bout cannot be guaranteed.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE EVENT, BUCS CANNOT GUARANTEE COMPETITORS A COMPETITION BOUT, AS SOME COMPETITORS DROP OUT AT SHORT NOTICE/DO NOT SHOW/DO NOT MEET WEIGHT.

All competitors must register and weigh-in on Friday 23 January. Only those with a bout on Friday need to complete a pre-bout medical on the first day.

Men's Registration is open 08:00-10:00

Women's Registration 10:30-11:30

Registration will take place in the main sports hall. Please enter the sports hall and queue for weigh-in. You will be able to check your weight before entering the queue. Bag must be left in the lockers or bleachers, please do not block walk-ways. BUCS is not responsible for any belongings left unattended

Please bring the following with you to register/weigh-in:

• Student ID
• License (or RED QR code for England Boxing license holders)
• Proof of annual medical 
• Gum shield
• Bandages/handwraps (England Boxing competition approved ie manufactured by Adidas, Sting, Greenhill, Taishan, Top Ten, Wesing)
• Be wearing the vest and shorts for weigh in - you can wear additional clothing over the top whilst waiting to weigh-in. The vest and shorts do not need to be competition kit but it must be outerwear and not underwear.

You will not be permitted into the sports hall for weigh-in without having the above ready.

Friday 23 January 2026 - Quarter Finals

Saturday 24 January 2026 - Semi Finals

Sunday 25 January 2026 – Finals

The following timetable is correct at the time of issue and is subject to change:

Friday

All competitors must attend weigh-In – only those with a bout on Friday need to complete a pre-bout medical on the first day

Men’s Registration & Weigh in 8:00 – 10:00

Women’s Registration & Weigh in 10:30-11:30

First Round to commence at 13:30

Finish Time approx. 20:00

Saturday

Weigh in 09:00 – 11:00

First Round to commence at 12:30

Finish Time approx. 18:00

Sunday

Weigh in 09:00 – 11:00

First Round to commence at 12:00

Please adhere to the relevant spectator and competitor entrances/exits as shown below. The warm-up area will be available behind the spectator seating once weigh-in has closed.

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).

A maximum of 3 coaches are allowed ringside per boxer. All coaches must hold current qualifications and have in their possession the relevant NGB lanyard to prove they are in date. If you do not have an NGB lanyard, please attend the BUCS desk with proof of your coaching qualification to collect accreditation wristband.

All boxers must have a coach present ringside.

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.

Competition gloves will be provided by BUCS. Competitors to provide their own head guards.

All boxers must have a coach present ringside.

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. 

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

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 Men’s and Women’s Team Award.

No BUCS points are awarded for the B categories and they cannot contribute to the overall team points. However, it provides an opportunity for reserve boxers to compete in the competition should there be an appropriate opponent.

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.

• 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.

On the first floor, there are changing rooms and toilets that participants can use during the event.

There are plenty of lockers that can be used free of charge for competitors to store their belongings during the day.

Instructions for use

1.           Place your items in the locker and close the door

2.           Press start

3.           Enter a 4-digit code that’s memorable

4.           Press the padlock icon

5.           Make a note of the locker number (take a picture on your phone) and location to collect your belongings after your workout

6.           Repeat steps 2-4 to collect your belongings

Any bags that are left unattended outside of the sports hall will be removed by security. Please do not block walkways, use the lockers that are available.

A cafe is located in Ravelin reception and serves hot drinks, soft drinks and refreshments.

The opening times will be as followed for the BUCS Boxing Championships:

• Friday 23 January - 08:00 - 20:00
• Saturday 24 January - 09:00 - 20:00
• Sunday 25 January - 09:00 - 18:00

The café is a cashless facility, therefore card payments are only accepted.

Gunwharf Quays is located 5 minutes from the centre which has several restaurants.

On Sunday 26 January, after your final, please have your post-bout medical and then head straight to the presentation area to receive your medal.

Spectators will be allowed access to the seating area from 30 minutes prior to the first bout of the each day.

3-day spectator tickets can be purchased here

The cost for the 3-day ticket is:

• £15 for Adults 
• £12 for UoP Students and Under 16’s.

Tickets will also be available to be purchased on the day at Ravelin Sports Centre. The desk to purchase these will be located by the foot of the stairs.

The cost for a 1-day ticket:

• £8 for Adult Ticket
• £5 for UoP Students and Under 16's

Please note that Portsmouth University is a cashless facility therefore we can only take payment via PDQ payment.

Wristbands will be given to spectators for entry into the event. Wristbands should not be transferred to any other individual.

There is parking available at Ravelin Sports Centre. The entrance to the underground car park can be found on Museum Road, PO1 2SE.

Parking machines are card only.

Pay and display parking can also be found on Cambridge Road.

Other University car parks are available for use on Saturday and Sunday and are also pay and display.

• Up to 2 hours: £3.20
• Up to 3 hours: £4.20
• Up to 4 hours: £6.00
• Up to 5 hours: £7.00
• Up to 7 hours: £9.00
• Up to 9 hours: £12.00
• Up to 10 hours: £14.00

Parking tariffs apply 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis

The use of Ravelin Sports Centre facilities during the event will be available with PAYG prices.

• 1 hour gym session - £8.50
• 30 minute Sauna/Steam Room Session - £6

The Sauna will be open to use between the following times for boxers to access at £6 for a 30 minute session, payments for this will be available at reception:

Friday 23 January - 7.30am-11.30am

Saturday 24 January - 8.30am-11.00am

Sunday 25 January - 8.30am-11.00am

Please note you must be wearing swimwear or clothes when accessing the sauna 

If you have any questions about the facility please email [email protected]

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.

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 – general waste, recycling and food waste bins are available around the venue
• Travel smarter – as a team on a minibus, cycle or use public transport!

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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