1. BUCS Conference 2008 University of Sussex

2. Domestic Sports Programme – Admin 1 Mark Brian – Head of Sports Programmes Alayna Carter – Sports Programme Manager

3. Seasons Information Packs  Posted on the BUSA website  Easy-to-use pack with information including  Sports Specific Regulations  Competition dates (inc. Knockouts)  Administration deadlines  Sports Management Group

4. Mailout  Weekly communication  On website  E-mail reminder  2 sections:  Information for AU President  Information for Clubs

5. Team Championships Team Championship Sports Badminton (M&W) Basketball (M&W) Cricket (M&W) Fencing (M&W) Football (M&W) Golf (Mixed) Hockey (M&W) Lacrosse (M&W) Netball (W) Rugby Union (M&W) Rugby League (M) Squash (M&W) Table Tennis (M&W) Tennis (M&W) Volleyball (M&W) Waterpolo Equestrian Swim team

6. Team Championships New Structure The Leagues structure will remain the same –Premier Leagues –Conference based tiered merit league competition Scotland Northern Midlands South Eastern Western

7. Team Championships Knockout Competition Developments –Championships Remain 1 st team 4 seeded teams Free draw Neutral semi finals & finals

8. Team Championships Developments continued… –Trophy In general all Tier 1 teams now qualify Free draw Neutral finals

9. Team Championships Developments continued… –Conference Cups & Plates No national competition Free draws No neutral finals

10. Team Championships Process  Entries completed in May online  Conference Planning Groups  Leagues created and checked  Published yesterday  Costs

11. Team Championships Fixture Planning  Check leagues  Involve team captains  Negotiate any changes early  Communicate well  Keep website up-to-date  Additions / Withdrawals

12. Team Championships C.O.M.P.E.T.E to win  C ommunicate with opposition  O rganise fixture details  M anage any problems  P lay  E ntertain opposition  T hank officials  E nter results promptly

13. Individual Championships  What are Individual Championships?  How do I enter?  Deadlines  Results

14. Individual Championships  Your administration  Travel  Accommodation  Equip teams / individuals with specific information  Your responsibility to check final information sent out by BUCS

15. British University Championships 20 sports (TBC) 4 days – 11 to 15 March 2009 1 City – Sheffield –2008 4,500 athletes