STAGE 2 NOW OPEN! 

STAGE 2 ENTRY CLOSING DATE

Student Entry Deadline: Tuesday 6 February 2024 at 23:59

(Students / Competitors must apply by this deadline)

IA Selection Deadline: Thursday 8 February 2024 at 23:59

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

ENTRY COSTS

Fencing Individual - £51.60

ENTRY OPENING DATE

Tuesday 28 November 2023

STAGE 1 ENTRY CLOSING DATE

Student Entry Deadline: Tuesday 30 January 2024 at 23:59

(Students / Competitors must apply by this deadline)

IA Selection Deadline: Thursday 1 February 2024 at 23:59

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

ENTRY COSTS

Fencing Individual - £43

STAGED ENTRY

This competition operates a staged entry process. Entries received before the Stage 1 entry closing date (23:59 on Thursday 1 February 2024) will be accepted where the competition allows. After this deadline, Stage 2 entry may open where the competition allows and will have a closing date of Thursday 8 February at 23:59. Please note Stage 2 is not guaranteed to open.

Priority will remain with the entries received before the Stage 1 entry closing date. Entries received after the Stage 1 entry closing date and before the Stage 2 entry closing date that are accepted into the competition, will be charged an additional 20% fee. We will not accept any late entries under any circumstances.

Six individuals per gender, per discipline, per institution will be guaranteed entry. Any further entries will be accepted subject to the number of entries overall. 

Therefore when submitting entries on BUCS Play, entries should be ranked in order of preference of entry before being submitted (e.g 1, 2, 3, 4). Should BUCS need to restrict per this will be done equally across instituions.

Fencers may only compete in the BUCS Championships if they are in possession of a current British Fencing ‘Compete’ licence.  British Fencing ‘Recreational’ Licenses and FIE Licences will not be accepted. You must produce proof of your license (Full license) when registering for the championships. British Fencing Licenses are available from www.britishfencing.com  

Fencers will not be able to obtain a new British Fencing Licence on the day. They MUST be purchased before entering. 

Competitors must be properly equipped for their events and competitors clothing MUST conform to British Fencing rules and ‘’Guidelines on Safety in Fencing’’.  BUCS cannot be held responsible for accident, loss or damage to persons or property, however caused.

Under BUCS Fencing Regulation 3 “All competitors in the sabre discipline in league and events must wear 800 Newton Glove. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of that match”.

BUCS are delighted to announce two supporting partners for Nationals 2024 – New Balance and AmeriCamp. 

As BUCS’ kit provider, New Balance are giving you as BUCS athletes the chance to access a range of bespoke and personalised Nationals kit. To purchase this new range, head to the BUCS Shop!  

AmeriCamp is offering BUCS athletes the summer of a lifetime, providing you with the opportunity to earn a minimum of $2000 working at a summer camp in the USA, using the skills and experiences gained from your sporting background. To find out more and apply, click here!  

All partners are excited to be here supporting you as you take on a thrilling weekend of sport and competition. They'll be offering the opportunity to win some exclusive giveaways and you can find out more about what they have to offer. 

Competitor withdrawals must be made by a competitor's institutional administrator emailing Harry Spinks, the BUCS Event Coordinator.

Withdrawals before the entry deadline (1 February 2024 at 23:59 [stage one]) will not be charged.

Withdrawals after the entry deadline (1 February 2024 at 23:59 [stage one]) and before 23:59 on the 8 February 2024 will still be charged the entry fee.

Competitors who do not withdraw before 23:59 on the 8 February 2024 and do not attend the competition will be classed as a late withdrawal/no show and therefore will be charged the entry fee. They will also be fined £50 which will be charged after the event, to the competitor’s athletic union.

Should BUCS have to open stage two entries then new deadlines for withdrawals will be published. Reserves will only be charged an entry fee if they are accepted into the competition.

Please see our Withdrawal Policy for more details.

BUCS Nationals | Sheffield | 12-14 February 2027

Join the team behind one the UK’s biggest student sporting events, supporting over 4,200 student athletes competing across six sports at venues throughout Sheffield.

What You’ll Do

• Record and verify competition results
• Support medal ceremonies
• Assist officials and event staff
• Help maintain competitions areas and equipment
• Contribute to the smooth running of the event

We’re Looking For

• Enthusiastic and reliable volunteers
• Strong communicators with attention to detail
• Team players who can follow instructions
• Comfortable using technology such as iPads

What You’ll Gain

• Event operations experience
• Chance to work at national sporting event
• New skills and connections
• Access to exclusive incentives such as BUCS kit!

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