All team entries were accepted into the competition. The teams are:

Hull Womens 9's 1

Leeds Womens 9's 1

Liverpool Womens 9's 1

Manchester Womens 9's 1

Northumbria Womens 9's 1

Registration: 12:00pm -12:30pm

Upon registration, you will be required to check in with a member of staff and present both your completed team sheet and valid student IDs for each player.

A team sheet template can be accessed via Appendix 7.

A competition briefing will be given at 12:45 for all teams, prior to the start of the competition.

The rules and regulations can be found here.

Please also take the time to read the 'Schedule' tab above, which details certain changes to the above rules for the Womens 9's game.

To withdraw from the event, please contact your Institution Administrator who should inform the event lead. Any withdrawals recieved after the entry closing date of 1 October at 23:59pm will still be charged the entry fee.

Please see REG 7.9 for our withdrawal policy.

Coaches may be unable to park on-site, depending on space available, so please be prepared to operate a drop-off/pick-up service if required; coach parking also available at Bodington Football Hub, LS16 8GY & Sports Park Weetwood, LS16 5AU. Competitors driving their own cars will be able to park in the on-site car park on a first come, first served basis or use the alternate car park above.

Changing room facilities will be provided, with access available throughout the event, but the venue and the event organisers do not accept any liability for property left in the changing rooms unattended. You will be asked to use the changing rooms on a rota system – please do not ‘set up’ in changing room for the duration; bags must be packed up and moved when players are ready.

All competitors will be required to bring food and drink with them for the duration of the day.

Water bottles can be refilled on-site.

Presentations for the competition will be conducted on-site following the completion of all fixtures.

Anyone wishing to take photos or video at this event must complete the BUCS Media Accreditation Form prior to the event. Once you have completed the form, please go to the BUCS Desk at the event to receive your media accreditation.

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.

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.

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 tracking 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
• Go paperless - use your phone for all event information