Squash: Individual Championships 2025-26

DATES

Friday 28 November – Sunday 30 November 2025

VENUES

David Ross Sports Village - Men’s Grades A-D, Women’s Grades A & B, and all finals on Sunday

Nottingham Squash Rackets Club - Men’s Grades E-H, Women’s Grades C & D

The grade allocation will be published by 5pm Thursday 20 November. 

To limit first round BYEs each withdrawal will be replaced. Initially the reserve list will be used - the reserve list is not in a particular order, reserves will be pulled up dependent on who withdraws and what grade they were in. Where no grade equivalent is available competitors may be moved up from the grade below. Reserves will only be called up until Wednesday 26 November. 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

You must be ready to play at the scheduled time of your match. Please follow results on Sporty HQ and ask at the tournament desk to check any last-minute changes. Ensure you have checked the time of your next match after your previous one. Any player who is not at their game within 20 minutes after the scheduled start time will forfeit the game. A link to Sporty HQ will be available when the draw goes live.

Plate

Plate events will be held in grades B-H for all 1^st round losers. Due to court/time constraints, it is unlikely we can include players who have byes or walkovers in the 1^st round and lose their first match in the 2^nd round. Please check with registration at the time to confirm this.

All players must register at their venue at least 30 MINUTES prior to their first match time each day.

Late arrivals cannot have their match rescheduled and so will be scratched from the event (including the plate) and be subject to a fine for DNS.

First match times on Friday are as follows:

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.

It is mandatory for all players under the age of 19 during the championships including on the last day of the championships must wear protective eye wear.

Women's C & D Grades will be using a single yellow dot ball. All other grades will be using a double yellow dot ball. 

All presentations will take place after the final game on Sunday 30 November at the David Ross Sports Village on the show court. There will be trophies for each category winner, runner-up and plate winner.

BUCS General Rules and Regulations

BUCS Squash Rules and Regulations

All competitors should be familiar with and understand available gender categories and regulations under REG 4.3. Please find further information on gender eligibility here. 

All competitors competing at Nottingham Squash Racket Club and some competing at David Ross will be required to mark games on the ‘Score Squash’ App. We will not be using paper scoresheets.

Tablets will be provided from the event registration desk at both venues. Please ensure these are returned to registration at the end of each day. 

1. Login to the app using your SportyHQ credentials.
2. Click on the “+” sign to score a new match and then click on “Browse my Events” to find the ‘2025 BUCS Individual Championships’ and the applicable match that you are about to score.

For a guide on how to mark using the ‘Score Squash’ app, please click here or for a video tutorial, please click here.

Men’s Grades A-D, Women’s Grades A & B, and all finals on Sunday

Address:

David Ross Sports Village (DRSV)

University of Nottingham

University Park

Nottingham

NG7 2RD

Officiating

Most games will be marked by an England Squash referee. However, there will also be games that competitors will be required to mark using the ‘Score Squash’ app. If an umpire does not arrive for the game after yours, the winner of your game will be required to mark it.

Please see the ‘Score Squash’ App tab for more information about how to score using the app.

Parking

Parking restrictions on campus apply Monday-Friday and all visitors will be required to display a ticket from the machine or alternatively make use of the RingGo app service. Visitors of the David Ross Sports Village can make use of 2 hours free parking by entering their car registration at the reception.

There are no parking charges over the weekend but please park in an appropriately marked bay and adhere to any guidance displayed. No parking is permitted on grassed areas.

If driving to David Ross Sports Village, you must enter the campus from the West Entrance. Access through campus from the North Entrance is blocked.

Coaches can drop off and pick up from Beeston Lane bus stop. There is no coach parking available, coaches must leave site and return for pick up.

Changing Facilities / Bag Storage

There are accessible changing facilities located on the ground floor of David Ross Sports Village. These are not exclusive use for BUCS competitors.

We STRONGLY advise competitors to utilise the lockers located around the corridors of David Ross Sports Village. You will need to bring a padlock should you wish to use the lockers.

Competitors can utilise the area between courts 3-6 as a bag drop. Please do not block walkways and note that bags are left at the competitors own risk.

Food Drink

The University of Nottingham Clubhouse Café will be open from 08:00-19:00. This can be found just inside the entrance to the David Ross Sports Village.

A catering van will be available outside the entrance of David Ross Sports Village from 10:00-20:00.

Men’s Grades E-H, Women’s Grades C & D

Address

Nottingham Squash Rackets Club (NSRC)

Tattershall Drive

The Park Estate

Nottingham

NG7 1BX

Officiating

Those playing at the Nottingham Squash Rackets Club will be required to mark the next match on court after yours using the ‘Score Squash’ app, as there will be no referees present. The winner of your game MUST mark the following game. Please support the event and help it get started on time each day by volunteering to mark one of the first games of the day!

Please see the ‘Score Squash’ App tab for more information about how to score using the app.       

Parking

Limited parking is available. Please only park in the highlighted areas shown on the parking permit. You will need to display this permit if parking in the car park or on the permitted areas on the road.

Permits will be available from the club or you can print them in advance.

The club is a 15-20 minute walk from Nottingham Train Station.

Changing Facilities / Disability Access / Bag Storage

Changing rooms are available – female changing room has a code for access which can be requested from registration.

There is a bag store just before the first set of double doors on the right-hand side. Bags can also be stored in changing rooms and outside courts 7-10. Please note, bags are left at your own risk.

Food / Drink

Sandwiches and soft drinks will be available to purchase at the club. The bar will be open 10am-close

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

Anyone wishing to take photos or video at this event must complete the BUCS Media Accreditation Form prior to the event. Please attend registration to collext your media accreditation at the event.

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
• Removed paper scoring and now utilise Score Squash to score digitally
• We 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 using refillable bottles and coffee cups to reduce waste. There are water refill stations at both venues and you will receive 20p off your coffee at David Ross Sports Village if bringing your own re-usable coffee cup.
• 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

BUCS, the University of Nottingham and the Nottingham Squash Rackets Club have collaborated to provide PSA Foundation kit donation boxes. As part of our ongoing work to drive sustainability in sport, event attendees can continue to donate any unwanted and usable squash equipment at our ReBound collection points at the David Ross Sports Village and Nottingham Squash Rackets Club.

The Squash United Foundation ReBound programme recycles unwanted but usable squash equipment by redistributing them to squash programmes across the world that work with underserved children. You can find out more about Rebound here