Event Guide

Venue

VENUE

Derby Arena

Royal Way, Derby DE24 8JB

WARNING: Due to a football match taking place at Pride Stadium on the afternoon of Saturday 4 March, please allow plenty of time to consider for potential traffic.

PARKING: Parking is available for £3 all-day, when using the MiPermit App. Further details are available here.

Registration

Captains need to check in their teams on arrival from 8am on the Saturday at the event entrance. Please check in your team no later than your competition’s players check allocated time (see below).

PLAYERS CHECK

Captains and players need to present themselves at the designated players check area inside the arena with their rosters and student IDs at their competition allocated time. Athletes without their student ID will not be allowed to participate, without exception, so please do not forget your ID.

  • Championship/Cup Registration: 08:00am
  • Trophy Registration: 12:00pm
  • Shield & Plate Registration: 16:30pm

Teams do NOT need to arrive at 8am unless competing in the Championship, but it is advised to arrive in plenty of time for registration as it will become busy around the above times.

Timetable

Saturday

  • 08:00 – START + Players check: CUP
  • 09:00 – CUP group stage start
  • 12:00 – Players check: TROPHY
  • 13:00 – TROPHY group stage start
  • 16:30 – Players check: SHIELD & PLATE
  • 17:40 – SHIELD & PLATE group stage start
  • 20:40 – Saturday END

Sunday

  • 08:00 – START
  • 09:00 – SHIELD & PLATE group stage start
  • 10:20 – Placement matches + Finals start
  • 16:35 – Presentation + END

Schedule & Live Results

You can find the schedule here. This will also be updated with live results during the event, so continue to check back throughout the duration of two days.

Presentations

PRESENTATIONS

Presentation will take place on Sunday at approximately 16:35pm
 

  • Mens Cup - 1st, 2nd, 3rd
  • Womens Cup - 1st, 2nd, 3rd
  • Mens Trophy - 1st, 2nd, 3rd
  • Womens Trophy - 1st, 2nd, 3rd
  • Mens Shield - 1st, 2nd, 3rd
  • Womens Shield - 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Mens Plate - 1st, 2nd, 3rd

 

Important Information

Please find below some important competitor information: 

  • Bring a set of bibs to account for colour clashes.
  • There is a designated warm up area available for teams to use 30 minutes prior to each of their fixtures. Only use the designated area for warm up, and ensure you are not using this area if you are not within your allocated time.

  • As per the BUCS Rules and Regulations all referee decisions are final with no opportunity for appeal.

  • Teams are reminded to abide by player code of conducts and show respect to all volunteers, officials, and event staff. Feedback may be submitted in writing via the Team Captains.

Venue Information

SPECTATORS AREA

Stands are allocated to the event and are available to spectate the fixtures.

Teams not playing nor warming up for a fixture should remain in the stands and not block any access within the venue to allow for a safe flow of people.

FIRST AID TENT

The first aid tent is there for on court injuries. Please bring your basic first aid supplies to take care of any of your pre-game needs.

FOOD DRINK

Food and Beverage will be available on site providing a range of hot and cold food/drinks throughout the day.
 

Rules & Regulations

RULES AND REGULATIONS

The rules and regulations can be found here.

  • Bring a set of bibs to account for colour clashes.
  • As per the BUCS Rules and Regulations all referee decisions are final with no opportunity for appeal. Teams are reminded to abide by the player code of conduct and show respect to all volunteers, officials, and event staff. Feedback may be submitted in writing via the Team Captains.
  • No alcohol permitted at this event