Indoor Archery: Regional Qualifiers 2025-26

Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your session start time, in order to be registered and set-up in good time. Archers will not be able to access the main shooting hall until 45 minutes before the start of their session or, when the previous session has finished, whichever is later. It is recommended that archers wait until they are in the hall before setting up their equipment. There will be approximately 30 minutes from archers gaining access to the shooting hall to the start of their session; where all archers are ready sooner, they will be given the option to start the session sooner.  

Please Note: We cannot guarantee seating / chairs at any of the venues. If you are going to need a chair / seat between shooting, please ensure you bring one with you. 

7 February 2026 - Central – Manchester 

Sugden Sports Centre, 114 Grosvenor Street, Manchester, M1 7HL 

Judges: Sarah Dickinson (COJ), Philip Taylor (DOS), Ian Ashworth, Lousie Smith, John Fell, Angela Kellet, David Bosmans 

Parking: There is limited free on-street parking available around the sports centre. Alternatively, there are a couple of NCP car parks located within a 5-minute walk from the venue – Sugden Sports Centre parking - Car Parks, Street Parking, Private Garages. 

Café: There is no on-site café or shop, however, there are a number of supermarkets and cafés surrounding the sports centre. Competitors are encouraged to bring water and snacks with them to ensure they are not late for session start times. 

Timetable: 

Session 1 – 09:15 

Session 2 – 12:45 

Session 3 – 16:15 

 
The sports centre will be open from 08:00, competitors are asked not to enter the main sports hall until directed by a member of the field party.  

Target List and Live Scores: 

Ianseo – Central Qualifier 

14 February 2026 - Southern – Bristol 

Coombe Dingle Sports Complex, Coombe Lane, Bristol, BS9 2BJ 

Judges: David Leach (COJ), Declan Ashworth (DOS), Karen Macey, Peter Brookes, Alexandra Miller, Richard Carpenter, David Bosmans, Lucy Cowell 

Parking: Free parking is available throughout the weekend on campus. 

Café: There is a small café on-site at the sports centre. Competitors are encouraged to bring water and snacks with them to ensure they are not late for session times.  

Timetable: 

Session 1 – 08:45 

Session 2 – 12:30 

Session 3 – 16:15 

Target List and Live Scores: 

Ianseo – Southern Qualifier 

22 February 2026 - Northern – Aberdeen 

Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Road, Aberdeen, AB24 5RU 

Judges: Sharon Tideswell (COJ), George McMillan (DOS), John Sullivan, Mike Alexander, Frank Schallmoser, Kirsty Jackson, Fiona Acamovic 

Parking: Parking is available on-site at Aberdeen Sports village, on surrounding streets, or a 5-minute walk away at the MacRobert building. Blue badge parking bays available at ASV, in car parks signposted as Aberdeen Sports Village Car Park 2 and 3, or UoA MacRobert building. 

Café: There are two sit-in cafés on-site: Sports Centre (takeaway available) and Aquatics Centre cafés – both open 9am-5pm – providing a range of hot and cold sandwiches, snacks, and hot and cold beverages aimed at promoting a balanced diet. 

Timetable: 

Session 1 – 09:30 

Session 2 – 12:45 

Session 3 – 16:00 

Target List and Live Scores: 

Ianseo – Northern Qualifier 

The entry list is available to download on the BUCS Archery event page. These lists confirm allocation of Central, Northern or Southern tournaments, and session allocations. These allocations are final due to entries being much higher than in previous years, swapping sessions or regionals is not possible. 

All entries MUST be checked, with any errors you wish to be corrected being reported by Friday 30 January 2026 at the very latest, via your Athletic Union, to: Joe Gallimore 

Please note: any requests for changes to the data submitted on BUCS Play may be possible but will be subject to an admin charge of £10 per change. These requests are not guaranteed and any requests for new entrants will not be accepted. You can find how to check your information by following the guide here.

The entry list for Indoor Finals will be published approximately one week after the final Regional Qualifier. Only those persons listed on the entry lists can participate. If you are not attending but are on the target list, please contact you Institution Administrator to withdraw.  

If you wish to withdraw from either of the indoor events, please note that fines will be applied as detailed below: 

Notification of a withdrawal should be sent via e-mail by the Institution Administrator to Joe Gallimore.  

All competitors MUST present a photographic student ID card and Archery GB membership card / e-card as proof of membership at registration on the day of the Regional Qualifier. Anyone without the relevant identification will not be permitted to compete. Registration will be completed at equipment inspection. 

Individual and Team awards for the Novice events will be awarded at all three of the Regional Qualifiers.

Novice category medals for each regional will be available to collect at the end of the final session once all results have been ratified, however, if you are competing in Session 1 or 2, they will be available to collect at Indoor Finals, either by yourself or by one of your team members. If no-one from you club qualifies, please email the Event Lead and we will post these to your institution. 

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.  

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.  

The sustainability of our events matter 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 are 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.