Squash: Individual Championships 2025-26

Dates:

28 November – 30 November 2025

Venues:

David Ross Sports Village, University of Nottingham

David Ross Sports Village

University of Nottingham

University Park

Nottingham

NG7 2RD

Nottingham Squash Rackets Centre

Nottingham Squash Rackets Club

Tattershall Drive

Nottingham

NG7 1BX

Entry Opening Date

Tuesday 16 September 2025

Stage 1 Entry Closing Date

Tuesday 4 November 2025 at 23:59 – Student / Competitor Deadline

(Students / Competitors must apply by this deadline)

Thursday 6 November 2024 at 23:59 – Institution Administrator Deadline

(Institutional Administrators are given 48 hours after the student / competitor deadline to approve entries)

Entry Costs

£46 per competitor

Staged Entry

Should the competition allow more entries a Stage 2 Entry window will open. Priority will remain with the entries received before the Stage 1 entry closing date. Entries received in the Stage 2 window and accepted into the competition, will be charged an additional 20% fee.

Stage 2 Entry Cost

Entries received in the Stage 2 window and accepted into the competition, will be charged an additional 20% fee.

Players will be seeded into graded events with the following categories:

The Squash Levels rankings are a guide as to how the grades will be seeded but they are open to change depending on who enters the even.

Men’s and Women’s A grade will operate as a monrad draw.  

Men’s B-H grades and Women’s B-D grades will operate as a knockout draw with plate draws for those who lose in round one.

BUCS Points will be awarded in line with BUCS Appendix 1 and BUCS Regulation 6

Institutions can request unlimited number of non-guaranteed entries. The event, (especially A Grade) is often over capacity and so numbers of competitors may need to be restricted. The draw will determine this based upon filling each grade with the appropriate level of competitors. 

Player allocations to a Grade and seeding are allocated based upon the information submitted at the time of entry and your rating on Squash Levels at the time of doing the draw. It is therefore important to provide as much accurate information as possible on recent form and recent squash achievements. Tournament Organisers cannot accept responsibility for designating players to the wrong draw if you have not provided the relevant information on playing standard.

The grade allocation and reserve List – Version 1 will be published by 5pm Thursday 20 November. Students that cannot initially fit into the competition will be placed onto the reserve list. This is the opportunity for students to check their initial grading and ensure that they are not in two competitions.

To limit first round BYEs each withdrawal will be replaced. Initially the reserve list will be used but where no grade equivalent is available competitors may be moved up from the grade below. Competitors should check the FINAL DRAW which will be uploaded onto the website on Thursday 27 November. 

By entering the competition the student is confirming that they are willing and able to compete. Therefore, any students called up from the reserve list who then withdraws will still be charged the entry fee. 

To apply for the competition all eligible competitors must follow these steps:

1. Competitor to apply to the event on BUCS Play (Instructions on how to do this can be found here)
2. Institution administrator approves entry (Instructions on how to do this can be found here)
3. BUCS approves/denies entry into competition and publishes confirmed entry list

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.

When applying for the competition on BUCS Play, you will be asked the following questions:

1. Which of your University’s Squash teams do you play for in the BUCS Leagues?
2. Which string do you play in the team?
3. BUCS results - Indicators of recent form to help with seeding: Please add as much information as possible inc players played and results.
4. Other results - Indicators of recent form to help with seeding: Please add as much information as possible inc players played and results
5. What is your National ranking?
6. What is your current Squash Level on Squash Levels ?
7. If you have one, what is your PSA ranking?
8. Which is your preferred draw?

Please see Reg 7.9 for our withdrawal policy.

Withdrawals after the grade allocation has been released (Thursday 20 November) will receive a £50 fine.

Withdrawals as of Wednesday 26 November will receive a £75 fine.  

No shows on the day will receive a £100 fine.

Withdrawals during the competition will receive a £25 fine.  

Medical notes will only be accepted for new injuries. If you have an existing medical condition and choose to enter the competition you will still face a fine if you withdraw.

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.

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.

If you are having any problems with the BUCS Play app please contact BUCS app support before the entry. Any issues that have not been brought to BUCS’ attention before this deadline will not be considered for entry.

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