All teams were accepted into the competition:

Chester 1

Derby 1

East Anglia 1

East Anglia 2

Leicester 1

Lincoln 1

Lincoln 2

Loughborough 1

Nottingham Trent 1

• To view the schedule please see here. This will be used on the day for all scoring

Format:

• The 9 Teams will be split into 2 Pools
• Teams will play all teams in their Pool during the morning games and will play one innings of 27 good balls throughout
• The top 2 teams in each Pool will advance to the semi-finals

ON THE DAY TIMINGS

Registration & Arrival Time

08:45am

Captain’s Briefing

09:00am

First Game Starts

09:30am

Presentation Ceremony

4:00pm

Event Closing Time

The event will close at 4:15pm

Players must be added to teams on the BUCS Play system by 23:59 on Tuesday 10 March 2026 at 23:59pm, and be approved by IA's by Thursday 12 March 2026 at 23:59pm. 

The squad size is a maximum of 15 and minimum of 6. No more than 9 players may be on the field at any one time and no more than 5 males on the field at any one time.

On the day Team Captains will have to name their batting order to umpires before each match.

Umpires will be provided by Rounders England and will have a minimum qualification of Level 2 on the umpire pathway.

BUCS Points are not directly available at this singular event. This event is a qualifying event for the National Championships. BUCS Points will be awarded after the National Championship event has taken place.

To withdraw from the event, please contact your Institution Administrator who should pass this onto BUCS Events.

Please see REG 7.9 for our withdrawal policy

Changing rooms are available but are also accessible for other outdoor bookings on the date.

There are vending machines available, however if you need something more substantial, please bring it with you as options are limited beyond this.

The presentations will take place after the final. The winners and runners up will be awarded with a medal.

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.

The sustainability of our event matters 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’s 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