BUCS Big Wednesday
23 March 2022 - University of Nottingham
The pinnacle of the university team sports programme, British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Big Wednesday, returned to the University of Nottingham campus on Wednesday 23 March 2022.
Hosted by the University of Nottingham for a record third consecutive year, the event took place across several hub venues in the city including the £40 million David Ross Sports Village on University Park campus.
The Championship finals saw the top student Premier League teams in the United Kingdom battle it out to be overall National champion. In the Trophy competition, squads from the second tier of the BUCS leagues competed for the coveted Trophy Cup.
With thousands of university sport teams taking part in the BUCS leagues every year, only the very best make it through to the BUCS Big Wednesday finals. Seeded by their league position in the Championship and a draw in the Trophy, the teams have had to qualify via several gruelling knockout stages.
Replays
You can watch back any of the live streams you missed from BUCS Big Wednesday 2022 right here.
You can also read a full BUCS Big Wednesday 2022 review here.
BUCS Championship
| Team | UoN | Venue | Date/Time | Opponent | Round | Result | Report |
|---|
| American Football |
UoN 1's |
Home - DRSV |
22nd March - 7.45pm |
UWE |
Final |
Lost |
Match Report |
| Badminton (Men's) |
UoN 1's |
Home - DRSV |
23rd March - 2pm |
Loughborough |
Final |
Won 7-1 |
Match Report |
| Fencing (Men's) |
UoN 1's |
Home - DRSV |
23rd March - 2.30pm |
Durham |
Final |
Lost |
Match Report |
| Fencing (Women's) |
UoN 1's |
Home - DRSV |
23rd March - 2.30pm |
Edinburgh
|
Final |
Lost |
Match Report |
| Hockey (Men's) |
UoN 1's |
Home -
Beeston HC |
23rd March - 4.45pm |
Loughborough |
Final |
Lost |
Match Report |
| Hockey (Women's) |
UoN 1's |
Home -
Beeston HC |
23rd March - 2.30pm |
Birmingham |
Final |
Won 1-0 |
Match Report |
| Lacrosse (Women's) |
UoN 1's |
Home - 3G |
23rd March - 5.30pm |
Durham |
Final |
Won 12-7
|
Match Report |
| Squash (Women's) |
UoN 1's |
Home - DRSV |
23rd March - 1pm |
Birmingham |
Final |
Won 3-2 |
Match Report |
| Table Tennis (Men's) |
UoN 1's |
Home - DRSV |
23rd March - 12pm |
Nottingham Trent |
Final |
Won 10-2 |
Match Report |
| Table Tennis (Women's) |
UoN 1's |
Home - DRSV |
23rd March - 12pm |
Edinburgh |
Final |
Won 3-0 |
Match Report |
| Tennis (Women's) |
UoN 1's |
Home - Nottingham Tennis Centre |
23rd March - 9am |
Loughborough |
Final |
Lost |
Match Report |
| Volleyball (Men's) |
UoN 1's |
Home - Jubilee Sports Centre |
23rd March - 8pm |
Essex |
Final |
Won 3-1 |
Match Report |
| Water Polo (Men's) |
UoN 1's |
Home - DRSV |
23rd March
4.15pm |
Edinburgh |
Final |
Lost |
Match Report |
| Wheelchair Basketball |
UoN 1's |
Home - DRSV |
23 March - 3pm |
Cardiff Met |
Final |
Won 66-40 |
Match Report |
*The Futsal finals are not held at BUCS Big Wednesday on the 23rd March. The finals will be held on a later date.
BUCS Trophy - 7 Teams
| Team | UoN | Venue | Date/Time | Opponent | Round | Result | Report |
|---|
| Badminton (Men's) |
UoN 2's |
Home - DRSV |
23rd March - 9.30am |
Warwick |
Final |
Won 4-4 on points countback |
Match Report |
| Football (Women's) |
UoN 1's |
Basford United, NG6 0LE |
23rd March - 10am
|
NTU |
Final |
Lost |
Match Report |
| Squash (Women's) |
UoN 2's |
Home - DRSV |
23rd March - 11am |
Exeter |
Final |
Won 4-0 |
Match Report |
| Table Tennis (Men's) |
UoN 2's |
Home - DRSV |
23rd March - 9.30am |
Loughborough |
Final |
Won 9-4
|
Match Report |
| Table Tennis (Women's) |
UoN 2's |
Home - DRSV |
23rd March - 9.30am |
UCL |
Final |
Won 3-0 |
Match Report |
| Tennis (Women's) |
UoN 2's |
Home - Nottm Tennis Centre |
23rd March - 9am |
Loughborough |
Final |
Won 4-0 |
Match Report |
| Water Polo (Men's) |
UoN 2's |
Home - DRSV |
23rd March - 12.15pm |
Loughborough |
Final |
Lost |
Match Report |
BUCS Vase - 1 team
| Team | UoN | Venue | Date/Time | Opponent | Round | Result | Report |
|---|
| Rugby Union (Men's) |
UoN 1's |
Home - Highfields |
23rd March - 2.30pm |
Newcastle 1's |
Final |
Won 30-25 |
Match Report |
Frequently Asked Questions
I'd like to volunteer at the event - are there any opportunities?
The University of Nottingham and BUCS have recruiting a team of over 100 volunteers to deliver the BUCS Big Wednesday event.
Applications are now closed but for more information on volunteering at the University of Nottingham, please contact Jo Turner on Jo.Turner@nottingham.ac.uk.
Where can I park when I arrive for BUCS Big Wednesday?
Parking will be free-of-charge for all spectators attending the BUCS Big Wednesday event. Event day parking will be available on Florence Boot field (University Park West Entrance) and security will be on hand to direct all visitors.
Ticket holders for the American Football event on Tuesday can park on campus for free. We recommend allowing additional time to park - spaces will be available on Beeston Lane, the Bowling Green and Nightingale Hall - or Cavendish, Ancaster, Sherwood and Rutland halls - all a short walk away.
Please note, parking at Florence Boot field will not be available on Tuesday.
Where can I buy food / drink?
The Clubhouse Café at David Ross Sports Village will be open from 8am - 9.30pm on Tuesday 22 March and Wednesday 23 March.
There will also be a bar available at David Ross Sports Village from 3 - 9pm on Tuesday 22 March and 12 - 9pm on Wednesday 23 March.
Catering will also be on offer at Highfields sports complex 9am - 6.30pm, with a bar open from 12 - 6.30pm and the bar at Basford United will be open from 11am.