Scottish Qualifiers Event Guide

Dates

Qualifier 1 – Saturday 15 – Sunday 16 November 2025

Qualifier 2 – Saturday 31 January – Sunday 1 February 2026

Qualifier 3 – Saturday 7 – Sunday 8 February 2026

Venues

Qualifier 1 – Loch Ore, hosted by St Andrews

Loch Ore Meadows Country Park, Lochgelly KY5 8BA

Qualifier 2 – Bardowie, hosted by Strathclyde

Clyde Cruising Club Dinghy Section, 6 Craigmaddie Rd, Milngavie, Glasgow G62 6EX

Qualifier 3 – Bardowie, hosted by Glasgow

Clyde Cruising Club Dinghy Section, 6 Craigmaddie Rd, Milngavie, Glasgow G62 6EX

Accepted Entries

Aberdeen Scottish Team Racing - Qualifiers 1

Aberdeen Scottish Team Racing - Qualifiers 2

Dundee Scottish Team Racing - Qualifiers 1

Dundee Scottish Team Racing - Qualifiers 2

Edinburgh Scottish Team Racing - Qualifiers 1

Edinburgh Scottish Team Racing - Qualifiers 2

Edinburgh Scottish Team Racing - Qualifiers 3

Glasgow Scottish Team Racing - Qualifiers 1

Glasgow Scottish Team Racing - Qualifiers 2

Glasgow Scottish Team Racing - Qualifiers 3

St Andrews Scottish Team Racing – Qualifiers 1

St Andrews Scottish Team Racing - Qualifiers 2

St Andrews Scottish Team Racing - Qualifiers 3

Strathclyde Scottish Team Racing - Qualifiers 1

Strathclyde Scottish Team Racing - Qualifiers 2

Strathclyde Scottish Team Racing - Qualifiers 3

Registration

Registration will be held in the main building at Loch Ore between 0830 and 0855 on Saturday the 15th November. 

Timetable

Saturday

08:30-08:55 - Registration

09:00 - Competitors Briefing

09:27 - First Warning Signal

16:00 - Approx. Last Start 

Sunday

09:27 - First Warning Signal

16:00 - Approx. Last Start 

Withdrawals

To withdraw from the event, please contact your Institution Administrator who should inform the event lead.

Please see REG 7.9 for our withdrawal policy.

Parking

Free parking on site at both locations.

Changing Facilities and Disability Access

Qualifier 1 – Gender neutral facilities available

Qualifier 2 – No gender-neutral facilities available

Qualifier 3 – No gender-neutral facilities available

Catering

Food and drink will be provided at all three events as part of a food/socials ticket.

Presentations

1st 2nd and 3rd place prizes will be presented at the end of each event, as well as leaders of Gold, Silver and Bronze leagues once the event splits into Leagues at SSS2.

BUCS Points

For available BUCS Points, please see Appendix 1.

Photography & Videography

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. 

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.

Sustainability

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