Spectators can purchase food and drink from the cafes at each venue. 

There are water fountains located at each venue.

Travel

Arriving by train: Sheffield Train Station serves a range of routes from the North and South, this is ideally located in Sheffield City Centre. Trams operate between the City Centre and EISS.

Arriving by car:

EISS (Athletics and Badminton)

Parking is charged at £5 (cash only).

Ponds Forge (Swimming and Karate)

All spectators should park at the official event car park – Castlegate Q Park (closest to Ponds Forge) or Sheffield Station.

Canon Medical Arena (Fencing)

Parking is available at the arena free of charge, and includes electric charging points. On Friday, spectators are required to put their number plate into the device at reception. This is not required on Saturday and Sunday.

Climbing Works

Free parking is available, it is limited and please be mindful of restrictions in surrounding residential areas.

From Brian the Lion and Barnabee the Bee, to Lenny the Liverbird and to Gus the Tiger, it’s time for the most competitive race at BUCS Nationals... the Mascot Race!

As a part of the BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships, this race continues to be one of the highlights of the event. This years’ event will take place on Sunday 16 February 2025 at English Institute of Sport Sheffield. Please refer to the Indoor Athletics timetable for exact race times.

The 200m track sees institutions’ mascots compete for a fantastic cause, making a donation to the Danny Porter Foundation, a charity that raises funds to help in the fight against cancer in memory of Dan Porter, the late Head of Sport at Sheffield Hallam University.

So, make sure your institution enters its mascot or show your support by making a personal donation.

Here's how it works: 

• Each institution can only enter one competitor
• Mascot costumes are compulsory – but running spikes are discouraged
• To enter, make a donation of £30 or more to the Danny Porter Foundation.

To enter your institution or make a donation, click here.  Please include the name of your institution and mascot and make sure the name is visible for public view.

About the Danny Porter Foundation

Dan Porter MBE was a champion of university sport and was a big supporter of BUCS Nationals. Sadly, he passed away after a strong battle with numerous cancers.

The Foundation provides donations and grants to other charities to help in research, support, care and equipment to people suffering from cancer and/or requiring neurological surgery. The Foundation will help patients whose friends and family are struggling to provide the support they would like due to their personal circumstances.

Interested in capturing content of BUCS Nationals? For media accreditation at BUCS Nationals please complete this form.

Please ensure this form is completed by Sunday 9 February 2025 11:59pm. After this time no more accreditations will be allocated. There will be no sign up on the day for media accreditation. 

BUCS are delighted to announce the supporting partner of Nationals 2025:   

• Milk Every Moment - a campaign showcasing the nutritional value of milk for sports students  

Milk Every Moment is a campaign showcasing milk, the timeless classic in your fridge, it is more than just a beverage, it's a nutritional powerhouse. Loaded with essential nutrients, it's a top-notch source of high-quality protein, all you need to build and repair muscles after a workout. Whether you're gearing up for your race or looking to recover post event, take a look at the website for more information and useful recipes.  

Our partner are excited to be supporting you as you take on a thrilling weekend of sport. You will find Milk Every Moment ambassadors located across all venues during the event, where they'll be offering the opportunity to win some exclusive giveaways.

We also have Ashaway as our badminton sports programme partner. Ashaway will be located at EIS, offering their restringing service to all students.

Griptonite will digitalise scoring, create a live leaderboard and allow individuals to see the details of the competition, levelling up the Climbing Championships.