All approved entries were accepted. For some institutions, there were uneven numbers for doubles. In this case, institutions were either contacted, or in the case that pairs were ranked, the unranked competitor was removed.

A full list can be found in the tab above labelled ‘Accepted Entries’.

The Top Table for this event is as follows:

BUCS Table Tennis Event Lead: Chris Lamb

Tournament Director: Dan Bullen (TO3)

Head Referee: Matthew Pryke (NR)

Deputy Referee: John Mackey (TR)

Floor Referee: Cathy Steeples (TR)

Umpires Manager: Margaret Welch (TO3)

Field Of Play Manager: Debbie Oram

PLEASE NOTE: Competitors will need to register both days if competing in doubles and singles.

Competitors should allow time to register before competing and are encouraged to register as soon as they arrive at the venue.

Competitors are required to provide a valid student identification card at registration to confirm their identity and eligibility, and spot checks will be undertaken so please ensure you have this to hand. Registration will be in the main reception area at David Ross Sports Village and will open at 8:30am on Friday. Registration will re-open at 7:45am on Saturday, for competitors who are competing in the singles event to register.

Competitors must register before their first match. Competitors who do not register, and do not show for their first match, will be withdrawn & issued a ‘no-show fine’ as detailed below.

The draws will be published on the BUCS Table Tennis event page on Wednesday 26^th November 2025.

All groups and results will be displayed on TV’s in the main reception area and within the hall, and will also be updated online by the end of each day, to this event page, in a tab above labelled ‘Results’. There will also be QR codes available to direct you to the website.

Competitors must be ready to play 15 minutes before their start time. All timings published are subject to change pending any delays in play. Competitors are encouraged to check their specific start time when registering at the venue via the TV screens across the venue. Due to the large scale of the competition, matches may start immediately once the previous match has been completed. Competitors must be ready to take to the court as soon as the previous match finishes.

The referee and tournament director have the right to move group matches forward where they see fit.

Competitors will be called as a 3 or a 4 to their table in the groups. Failure to turn up to their match will result in them being scratched from the competition after a 3-call rule.

Friday:

Registration Opens: 08:30am

Practice Opens: 09:00am

Start of Play: 10:00am - Starting with Mixed Doubles, followed by Men’s and Women’s Doubles

End of Play: Approx. 20:00pm

Saturday:

Hall open to competitors for check in/practice: 07:45am

Welcome to Day One of Singles: 08:30am

Start of Play: 08:45am

Lunch: 13:15– 14:15pm

Play Restarts: 14:15pm

End of Play: Approx. 20:15pm

Sunday:

Hall open to competitors for practice: 08:00am

Welcome to Day Two of Singles: 08:45am 

Start of Play: 09:00am

Lunch: 12:00 - 13:00pm

Play Restarts: 13:00pm

Last Matches: 16:15pm

Presentations: 17:00pm

In response to competitor feedback, this year we are excited to introduce a dedicated practice hall for the event. The practice hall will be in the salle at David Ross Sports Village, which will be clearly signposted from the hall. Timings are as follows:

Friday – 10:30am – 18:00pm

Saturday – 09:00am – 19:00pm

Sunday – 09:00am – 13:00pm

Tables in the hall are NOT permitted to be used for practice, aside from the following times:

Prior to play starting on each day (Hall opens 1 hour before play for practice)

During Lunch Breaks on each day

Unless explicitly agreed with the tournament director

All presentations will take place on Sunday, after the conclusion of play. This is expected to be approximately 17:00pm.

Competitors withdrawing during the competition must inform the Tournament Referee, stating their reason for withdrawal. Competitors should also inform their institution they have withdrawn from the competition.

Competitors will receive a £50 ‘no-show fine’, payable alongside your entry fee by the competitor’s athletic union or students’ union, for any of the following infringements:

• Withdrawing from the event after 17:00pm on Tuesday 18^th November 2025
• Withdrawing from the event on the day without fulfilling any of their fixtures
• Not registering on the day of the event (i.e., a no-show)

The rules and regulations can be found here.

This event is now a Table Tennis England (TTE) regulated event, meaning that ranking points will be available from this tournament, with the national event weighting x1.75. Sanctions awarded at the event will also stand on player records.

If a point of clarification is needed in a specific circumstance, it will be determined whether BUCS or Table Tennis England policy/ regulation applies.

Please see Appendix 1 for the BUCS Points available at this event.

Please note that due to the Mixed Para Singles Event being a trial event for this year, there will be no BUCS Points allocated to it, but if deemed a success this will attract BUCS points from 2026-27 onwards.

Competitor clothing should have at a minimum the competitor’s last name on the back of their shirt. If your competition clothing does not have your name on, you should report this when registering and alternative arrangements will be available. To give competitors advance notice, this facility will NOT be available after this year’s event, and fines will be issued to any competitor who does not have their name on the back of their shirt.

Regulation clothing should be worn during matches, including clean rubber or similar soled footwear (non-marking). Competitors should not wear white clothing. Doubles pairings are required to wear matching coloured clothing during matches.

David Ross Sports Village has ample changing facilities on site during the event.

There are also accessible/inclusive changing facilities located on the ground floor of David Ross Sports Village, turning right after you enter through the turnstiles. All changing rooms are not exclusive use for BUCS competitors, so personal belongings should not be left in the changing rooms.

We strongly advise competitors to utilise the lockers located around the corridors of David Ross Sports Village, rather than leaving belongings in the hall. You will need to bring a padlock should you wish to use the lockers.

BUCS and the University of Nottingham will not be responsible for any personal belongings or valuables left unattended during the event.

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.

Parking spaces are limited. Sharing of cars is recommended. 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.

A map of campus can be found here with parking options immediately surrounding the David Ross Sports Village, on Beeston Lane and at the following halls of residences: Beeston Lane, Sherwood Hall, Derby Hall, Bowling Green, Ancaster, Cavendish or Willoughby Hall. Please follow security’s instructions if parking is full.

Competitors are responsible for providing their own food and drink during the event. The following options will be available on-site:

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 serving hot food will be available outside the entrance of David Ross Sports Village from 10:00-20:00.

There are several food outlets just outside the campus, within a 20-minute walk. You may bring food from offsite; however, food and drink are not permitted within the main sports hall, except for bottled sports drinks or water.

All competitors and spectators have a responsibility to keep the venue and competition areas clean and tidy, and to use the bins provided in and around the venue.

There will be a BUCS photographer at the event to capture the best moments from the weekend.

Anyone wishing to take photos or video at this event must complete the BUCS Media Accreditation Form prior to the event. Please come to the BUCS desk when you arrive to collect a media bib – Without this you will be challenged and may have access revoked, so please come and collect your bib prior to capturing content.

To promote this event, please tag in our Instagram account @bucssport when posting photos and the best will be shared to our story! By doing so you grant permission for BUCS to share this across our social media platforms.

The sustainability of our event matters to us and we are taking the following positive steps to manage our environmental impact:

• All staff and volunteers are encouraged to travel to the event via public transport or hybrid/electric vehicles.
• We have used local suppliers where possible.
• Event programmes are all online, minimising paper use.
• 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 using refillable bottles and coffee cups to reduce waste. Reusable coffee cups will receive a 20p discount at DRSV café!
• Think about where you are disposing your waste whilst at the event – Please make use of the recycling bins around the venue rather than throwing it all into the refuse bins.
• Travel smarter – as a team could you walk, cycle or use public transport to get to the event from your accommodation? Check out UoN’s sustainable travel page for more information on eco friendly ways to travel to campus
• Go paperless - use your phone for all event information and do not print anything off.
• Check out the Active Travel site for Nottingham council here.

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.

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