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Student Athlete Zone

Welcome to our Student Athlete Zone. Please see below for information answering some FAQs. If you have any further questions please email SUactivities@winchester.ac.uk

 

WHAT IS BUCS? 

British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) is the national governing body for higher education sport in the UK. They facilitate and deliver cross-university competition, including national events, and campaigns with an aim to get students active more often, through traditional competitive sport and providing physical activity opportunities. 

 

WHEN DO WE COMPETE? 

Most league matches take place on a Wednesday afternoon, with lectures across the University finishing by midday. Some matches and tournaments take place on weekends as well, with this largely dependent on the competition and the sport.  

 

HOW CAN I COMPETE? 

By joining one of our competitive sports teams, attending their competitive sports sessions regularly, and paying for membership, you'll be considered as one of our BUCS athletes. Our competitive sports teams will have a trial session at the beginning of the year to recruit their competitive members however, there will be time throughout the year to join to compete at BUCS level. 

If you would like to take part in an event but cannot see a current sports team for the event, please contact suactivities@winchester.ac.uk to discuss an individual entry to an event.

 

HOW DO I REGISTER FOR BUCS? 

To join: 

  1. Download BUCS Play from the App Store or Google Play Store and Register or Login 

  1. Find your Sport Community by going to More > My Communities > Find a new community > search for the sport > Join 

  1. Once you have joined your Sport Community, you will find a number of features 

  1. Scroll down to the Teams section 

  1. Select your Institution (WINCHESTER) 

  1. Click Join on the relevant team  

  1. Fill in all your details and then click Check Eligibility 

  1. If eligible, click Apply 

 

WHAT YOU NEED ON A MATCH DAY 

  • Your student ID 

  • Your kit 

  • Water 

  • Wash Kit and Towel 

  • Any equipment you need (e.g. tennis racquet) 

 

I DROVE THE TEAM TO A GAME, HOW CAN I CLAIM? 

If you drive your own vehicle to a fixture then you will be able to claim back 30p per mile, calculated from the University to the address of the facility you are playing at (listed on the trip form). 

Here is the link to the claims form. 

 

INCLUSIVE SPORT 

As a Student Union we are continuously working to create a supportive and inclusive environment within our Sports Teams and wider activity groups. During our committee training, in collaboration with the University we delivered EDI training to captains and vice-captains. 

We have also ran a range of campaigns including, This Girl Can, Accessibility in Sport and Rainbow Laces. For more information about these campaigns or to get involved please email suactivities@winchester.ac.uk 

 

PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR STUDENTS

Exclusive access to Physiotherapy support to keep you playing the sport or activity you enjoy. University of Winchester Students are able to gain assess to £20 physiotherapy sessions at the Winchester Sports and Lesuire Centre, delivered by BSc Physiotherapy students, supervised by an experienced Physiotherapist.

If you have picked up an injury that is impacting you, use this link to book directly into our diary for just £20!

More info on the clinic can be found here: www.winchesterhealthclinic.co.uk