After a years absence, the BUCS Beach Volleyball Championships return to Sandbanks Beach

Event Guide 

Click here to see the  entry lists, information and tournament schedules from the event. 

Regulation update: BVB 3 Playing kit Teams must wear matching playing tops in institutional colours, numbered front and back with each player wearing a different number.

Organisers

This event is organised for BUCS by Volleyball England & Deep Dish.

Deep Dish Beach Volleyball Contact

Technical Supervisor – Jake Sheaf 

Mobile – 07525211622

Email – [email protected]

Venue

Sandbanks Beach

 

ADDRESS
Sandbanks Promenade, Banks Road, Poole, BH13 7QQ

Parking infomation can be found here 

Registration and technical meeting

Pairs 

  • Registration & technical meeting will take place at the marquees on Centre Court on Wednesday 8th June.
  • Registration will open at 8am and close at 8.30am (all students must bring their student ID)
  • Technical meetings will start at 9am
  • Failure to register or attend the technical meeting will be subject to a £20 fine
  • Play will start at approximately 9.45/10am

 

Mixed

  • Registration & technical meeting will take place at the marquees on Centre Court on Thursday 9th June.
  • Registration will open at 8.45am and close at 9am (all students must bring their student ID)
  • Technical meetings will start at 9am
  • Failure to register or attend the technical meeting will be subject to a £20 fine
  • Play will start at approximately 9.30am

Schedule

Date

Schedule

Tuesday 7th June

12pm – 8pm : Courts available for training - no need to book

Wednesday 8th June

8 – 8.30am: Pairs registration

9am: Pairs Technical meeting

9.45/10am: Pairs play begins

6/7pm: Approximate finish

Thursday 9th June

8.45 – 9am: Fours registration

9am: Fours technical meeting

9am: Pairs play begins

9.30am: Fours play begins

5/6pm: Approximate finish

Accommodation

The accomodation infomation can be found here

 

BUCS Points available

BUCS Points are available for the top 8 finishers in both Men’s and Women’s Pairs for the Championship, Trophy and Shield (dependent on entry numbers).

 

Please see Entry Allowance section for make-up of teams and how they will be allocated to each competition.

 

Please click here to see the BUCS points available.

Withdrawals and No-shows

Institutions should advise Jude Pickett of any withdrawals so that where possible these spaces can be re-allocated if there are any entries on a reserve list.

 

Please note that any teams who do not attend the Technical Meeting on the morning of Wednesday 8 June will be fined £20. Any teams who do not attend the competition at all without withdrawing in advance will be fined £30.

Coaches

Named coaches are allowed to stand courtside during the fixtures. Coaches who have not been named will not be permitted to go courtside during fixtures. If you are a coach coming to the championships, please ensure you read regulation BVB 6 (found here), and are aware of your responsibilities during the championships.

Playing kit

Kit regualtion update:

BVB 3 Playing kit Teams must wear matching playing tops in institutional colours, numbered front and back with each player wearing a different number.

Officiating

In all matches where tournament appointed referees are not supplied, teams will be expected to first referee and second referee/score. In the case of tournament appointed referees being present, teams may still be expected to 2nd referee and/or score.

Draws and seeding

The draws and seeding for each competition will be able to be viewed on the morning of Wednesday 8th June at the venue.

Catering

There are hot and cold food catering outlets stationed along Sandbanks Promenade which will be accessible to participants.

Medical Cover

A first aid qualified member of staff will be provided at the event. An ambulance will be called for any medical issues that require more advanced attention.

Drone Policy

The use of drones at BUCS events is strictly prohibited. The only permissible use of drones will be with the express permission of BUCS for professional companies with appropriate licenses, insurance, risk assessments and in line with all the requirements of the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority). The unauthorised use of drones will result in disciplinary action under REG 17, and the relevant authorities being notified e.g. CAA.

Rules and Regulations

The tournament will be played under BUCS General Regulations, BUCS Beach Volleyball Regulations and FIVB Official Beach Volleyball Rules.

Regulation update for attention: 

BVB 3 Playing kit Teams must wear matching playing tops in institutional colours, numbered front and back with each player wearing a different number.

Wilson Optx balls will be used as the official match ball.

Results

Full results will be published after the event.

Photography

During this event various filming, photography and broadcasting may take place. By your presence at this event you grant your permission for your likeness and voice to be included in pictures and / or on film, and their advertising without compensation or credit.