BUCS

The British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) (formerly known as BUSA) organises the national inter-University sports competition for it’s 147 participating members. Joining one of the university sports clubs offers you the chance to compete on behalf of your University, a fantastic opportunity and the highlight of many students’ sporting careers.

For most team sports, competition begins with regional leagues played every Wednesday afternoon during the autumn term. Institutions finishing top of their league advance to national knock-out competitions played on Wednesday afternoons in the spring term, or to the Indoor Finals weekend which takes place in March. Other sports compete in one-day or weekend tournaments throughout the year.

BUCS is also responsible for co-ordinating the UK teams for the World University Championships and World University Games.

University of Birmingham Sport are currently second in the BUCS championships and BUCS champions in the following sports:

• Athletics and Cross Country

  • Cross Country (men's)

  • Indoor 60m hurdles (men's)

  • Outdoor 110m hurdles (men's)

  • Indoor 1500m (women's)

  • Outdoor 1500m (women's)

  • Indoor High jump (women's)

• Hockey (women's)

• Squash (men's)

• Cycling

• 10 mile time trial (women's)

• Track individual 500m (women's)

• Track individual pursuit (women's)

• Track individual sprint (women's)

• Olympic distance Triathlon (men's)

• Modern Biathlon (men's)