Korfball: Preliminary Rounds 2025-26

South West/Wales – Saturday 29 November, 08:30-17:00

Scotland – Saturday 29 November, 09:00-17:00

South Midlands – Saturday 6 December, 09:00-17:00

Yorkshire – Saturday 6 December, 09:00-17:00

Northern – Saturday 6 December, 09:00-17:00

North Midlands – Saturday 6 December, 12:30-20:00

South East – Saturday 13 December, 08:30-17:00

East – Saturday 13 December, 09:00-17:00

South West/Wales – Cardiff University Sports Training Village

Scotland – Oriam Sports Centre, Edinburgh 

South Midlands – Arena Sports, Kettering 

Yorkshire – The Edge, Leeds University 

Northern – Sugden Sports Centre, Manchester

North Midlands – Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre, Leicester de Montfort University

South East – Rivermead Leisure Centre, Reading 

East – Sportspark, UEA

Tuesday 30 September 2025

Thursday 20 November 2025 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 25 November for South West/Wales and Scotland
• Tuesday 2 December for South Midlands, Yorkshire, Northern, and North Midlands
• Tuesday 9 December for South East and East

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

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

• Thursday 27 November for South West/Wales and Scotland
• Thursday 4 December for South Midlands, Yorkshire, Northern, and North Midlands
• Thursday 11 December for South East and East

(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.

£430 per team

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

If the event was to be oversubscribed, first teams will be accepted first to ensure as many institutions can compete. Second teams will then be accepted up to event capacity on a first-come, first-served basis.

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.

BUCS General Rules and Regulations

Please see REG 7.9 for our withdrawal policy.

Withdrawal Prior to Regional Round (After Entry Deadline) – £100

Withdrawal Prior to National Plate – £200

Withdrawal Prior to National Trophy – £250

Withdrawal Prior to National Championship – £300

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.

Top 5 progress to regionals, and the remaining teams go to either Southern or Northern Qualifiers.

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

Prizes will be given for:

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

This will be released closer to the competition date.

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.

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

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