Competitve sport against other Universities
British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) is the national governing body for Higher Education (HE) sport in the UK.
BUCS Wednesday's - Every Wednesday, teams from the University of Plymouth play fixtures against a range of Universities from the South West region, with the hope of promotion in their leagues and the chance of winning medals in
various Cup and Trophy competitions.
Individual Competitions - There is also the opportunity for the more non-traditional sports clubs to compete in various competitions throughout the year. These are one off events, often take place over weekends and can be anywhere
in the UK.
If you have any questions about competitve sport and representing the University, then email us on: bucs@su.plymouth.ac.uk.
Key Documents
Before Game Day
*Q My team can't play a BUCS fixture. How can I request a fixture change?
*A If for any reason, you need to change a fixture, you will need to submit a fixture change request. To do this, download the form below and send it to the BUCS email.
While we try our best to accommodate all teams' requests sometimes fixtures are not movable.
*A Fixture Change Request
On the Day
*Q I think someone has broken a BUCS reg, what do I do?
*A You will need to find the BUCS reg you think they have broken, the full list of BUCS Regulations can be found here. Once you have found this, you will need to quote it on a playing
under protest form. You should have at least one form printed at every fixture.
*Q Our transport is delayed due to unforeseen circumstances what should we do?
*A Contact Amy, the BUCS Coordinator. They will be able to get in touch with the BUCS Coordinator at the other institution to try to get the match delayed.
Transport
*Q Can I claim for travel to fixtures in the PL postcode e.g. Home games and to Marjons
*A No, you are aren't able to claim for any transport in the PL postcode. There are lots of public transport links to allow you to get to fixtures if you are unable to use your own transport.
*Q How do I claim back for train tickets to a BUCS game?
*A If you have traveled via a train organised by the SU for a BUCS Fixture you will need to fill in a train ticket claim form. Please then send this to bucs@su.plymouth.ac.uk
*A Train Ticket Claim Form
*Q How do I claim back for driving my own car to a BUCS game?
*A If you have traveled via your own car and confirmed this with the department for a BUCS Fixture you will need to complete a Vehicle Driver claim form. Please then send this to bucs@su.plymouth.ac.uk
*A Vehicle Driver Claim Form