BUCS Korfball Finals - Who will take home the Championship, Trophy and Shield titles?

Dates

Championship Finals – Saturday 14 - Sunday 15 March 2026

Trophy Finals – Saturday 21 - Sunday 22 March 2026

Shield Finals – Saturday 28 - Sunday 29 March 2026 

Venues

Championship Finals – Sport Central Northumbria University, Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST

Trophy Finals – Lancaster University Sports Centre, Bailrigg, Lancaster LA1 4YQ

Shield Finals – Sugden Sports Centre, 114 Grosvenor Street, Manchester M1 7HL

Entry Opening Date

Tuesday 24 February 2026

Entry Closing Dates

Thursday 5 March 2026 at 23:59 – Team Entry Deadline

(Deadline for teams to have been entered on BUCS Play by an Institution Administrator)

Tuesday before your competition at 23:59 – Team Join Deadline

  • Tuesday 10 March for Championships Finals
  • Tuesday 17 March for Trophy Finals
  • Tuesday 24 March for Shield Finals

(Players to have joined the respective event on BUCS Play)

Thursday before your competition at 23:59 – Admin Approval Deadline

  • Thursday 12 March for Championships Finals
  • Thursday 19 March for Trophy Finals
  • Thursday 26 March for Shield Finals

(Players to have been approved and assigned in a team by an Institution Administrator on BUCS Play)

This competition will NOT operate a staged entry process. As such, please ensure all entries are submitted through BUCS Play prior to the closing date listed above.

Allocated Teams to Finals

Championships

Trophy

Shield

Bath 1

Birmingham 2

Birmingham 3

Birmingham 1

Bristol 1

Birmingham 4

Cambridge 1

Exeter 2

Bristol 2

Edinburgh 1

Kent 1

Cambridge 2

Exeter 1

Lancaster 2

Cardiff 1

Lancaster 1

Liverpool 1

Edinburgh 2

Leeds 1

Loughborough 2

Leeds Beckett 2

Leeds Beckett 1

Manchester 2

Liverpool 2

Loughborough 1

Nottingham 2

Manchester 3

Manchester 1

Nottingham 3

Newcastle 2

Newcastle 1

Nottingham Trent 1

Nottingham 4

Nottingham 1

Sheffield 2

Nottingham 5

Oxford 1

Southampton 1

Nottingham Trent 2

Sheffield 1

St Andrews 1

Sheffield Hallam 1

UEA 1

Strathclyde 1

Sheffield Hallam 2

Warwick 1

Warwick 2

UEA 2

Events and BUCS Points Available

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

Entry Process

To apply for this competition:

  1. Entries will need to be submitted via the team entries section of our online entry system, BUCS Play (Instructions on how to do this can be found here)
  2. Please speak to your Institution Administrator as they will need to enter the correct number of teams for you.
  3. Competitors then need to apply for the respective event. (Instructions on how to do this can be found here)
  4. Institution Administrators must assign competitors to the correct team during the approval process. (Instructions on how to do this can be found here)

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.

Rules and Regulations

BUCS Korfball Rules and 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

Please see REG 7.9 for our withdrawal policy.

Withdrawal Prior to National Shield – £200

Withdrawal Prior to National Trophy – £250

Withdrawal Prior to National Championship – £300

Registration

Remember to bring student ID cards for each player – players will not be permitted to play them.

Please bring the match forms and registration forms which will be emailed to you at least a week before the day of the tournament.

Clothing

Shirt colour must be the same for the whole team, with unique numbers clearly visible.

Presentations

Prizes will be given for:

  • Top male goal scorer
  • Top female goal scorer
  • Male MVP
  • Female MVP

Event Guide

This will be released closer to the competition date.

Photography & Videography

Anyone wishing to take photos or video at this event must complete the BUCS Nationals 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.

If you wish to take photos or videos at this event, please contact the BUCS Event Lead. 

Players and/or coaches are not permitted to livestream their matches on their phones. Please note that the use of tripods should be avoided where possible, particularly around the courts.

Safeguarding at BUCS Events

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.

Questions

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