BUCS Sport Specific Regulations Amendments 2016/2017
Sport
2015/15 Regulation
2016/17 Regulation
Basketball
N/A
Teams attending tournaments (Super 8s) must bring a light
strip and a dark strip.
Basketball
BAS 3.1 Allowable shirt numbers will be 4 — 15,
20 — 25, 30 — 35, 40 — 45, 50 — 55.
BAS 3.1 Allowable shirt numbers will be 00,0, and any number
between 1-99
Boxing
Boxing
Fencing
Fencing
BOX 3 Competitors who do not make weight in
the category they have entered will not be able
to move to another weight category.
N/A
BOX 3 Competitors who do not make weight in the category
they have entered will be allowed to move category if there is
space to do so up to the maximum limit of the competition.
Priority will remain with competitors who have entered the
specific category and make weight. Competitors who fail to
make weight are not guaranteed a bout.
£80 deterrent fine for no shows.
Reason for change
Had issues this year at Super 8’s with kit
clash. Is a FIBA rule
Bring in line with FIBA rules
To overcome issues from 2015-16
Championships, and bring BUCS in line
with NGB events.
To deter against no shows.
N/A
N/A
All competitors in league and events to wear 800 Newton
Glove due to the changes in safety regulations with British
Fencing.
FEN 10 Advancing the non-sword arm shoulder in front of the
sword arm shoulder is now a Group 1 offence in foil. Failure to
comply will be dealt with in accordance with Group 1 offences
under British Fencing rules.
In line with FIE rules
New FIE rule
Fencing
Fencing
Football
Football
N/A
N/A
FEN 11 The cut out time on boxes for sabre will be 170 ms.
Equipment must be updated accordingly. Failure to comply
will result in forfeiture of the match, unless prior written
agreement is obtained from the opposition agreeing to use a
small box. This regulation will be enforced in the 2017/18
season. During the 2016/17 season old or new boxes will be
acceptable however where a new box is available this should
be used. Teams must agree in writing which box will be used a
minimum of 48 hours in advance of the fixture.
NB. The FIE are currently considering a change to the en
guarde line in sabre events. BUCS will not be implementing
this rule in the 2016/17 season and all fencing events will be
run with the rule as it stands in August 2016. A Further
review of the implementation of this rule will take place at
the end of the 2016/17 season.
FOO 3.3 A Referee and two Assistant Referees
shall be provided for all Men’s Premier League
matches.
FOO 3.3 A Referee and two Assistant Referees shall be
provided for all Men’s and Women’s Premier League matches.
FOO 4.10 Substitutes: For all domestic BUCS
matches a maximum of five substitutions will be
allowed from a maximum of five named
substitutes. Players who have been substituted
will not be permitted to return to the match i.e.
rolling substitutions are not permitted.
FOO 4.10 Substitutes: For Tier 1 and above (including
Championship and Trophy) a maximum of three substitutions
will be allowed from a maximum of five named substitutes.
For Tier 2 and below (including Conference Cup and below) a
maximum of five substitutions will be allowed from a
maximum of five named substitutes. Players who have been
substituted will not be permitted to return to the match i.e.
rolling substitutions are not permitted.
New FIE rule – will not be enforced until
2017/18 to allow time for equipment to
be updated
To avoid change in rules mid-season
(which would result in fixtures wither
side of Christmas being played under
different rules) this rule will be
implemented in the 2017/18 season, if
the FIE adopt the proposed change.
Bring the women’s game in line with the
men’s by requiring the same standard of
official.
Bring games in line with FA rules and
usual practice.
Futsal
Fut 3 Institutions may organise competitions in a
tournament format
FUT 8 All men’s matches will be 20mins each way
with a stopping clock as standard and a
maximum of one 1 minute time out per half per
team per match. This means the average hall
booking will be 1.5 hours including warm up.
Futsal
FUT 18 All women’s fixtures will be 20 minutes
each way with a stopping clock as standard and a
maximum of one 1 minute time outs per team
per match. This means the average hall booking
will be 1.5 hours including warm up.
FUT 1 Competition Format: The competition format should be
the same across the whole league. Which format is used must
be a majority decision between all teams in that league,
choosing round robin tournaments, or weekly fixtures. If a
majority decision cannot be reached fixtures will be weekly, as
scheduled by the BUCS office.
Ensuring consistency across the league.
FUT 2 Match Duration: The competition format with regard to
match duration must be the same across the whole league.
Which format is used must be a majority decision between all
teams in that league, choosing FUT 2.1 or FUT 2.2. If a majority
decision cannot be reached the match must be as outline in
FUT 2.2.
FUT 2.1 20 minutes rolling clock each way with a
stopping clock for the final two minutes of each half.
There will be a maximum of one 1 minute time out
per half, per team, per match. This means the
average hall booking will be 1.5 hours including warm
up.
Keeping to the purest format of futsal
and consistency across the league.
FUT 2.2 20 minutes stopping clock each way with a
maximum of one 1 minute time out per half, per
team, per match.
HOC 6 Player Movement THIS REGULATION WILL BE IN
EFFECT FOR THE 2016/17 SEASON ONLY.
Hockey
N/A
To accommodate the Junior World Cup
HOC 6.1 Premier League: Institutions competing in Premier A
may declare up to four 2nd team players who will be able to
move freely between the 1st team and 2nd team for league
fixtures only, subject to the following:
HOC 6.1.1 These 2nd team players must be declared at the
start of the season and there will be no opportunity for redeclaration. The deadline for declaring players will be Monday
10th October 2016.
HOC 6.1.2 Player movement under this regulation will be
permitted between 1st and 2nd teams only. Player movement
outwith these teams must be in accordance with REG 6.7
HOC 6.2 Goalkeepers: Goalkeepers are able to move up
without restriction, and are able to move down 1 team from
their starting selection. This movement is only permitted
within the goalkeeper position. This regulation supersedes
REG 6.7 and applies in addition to HOC 6.1 therefore
goalkeepers do not need to be declared in accordance with
HOC 6.1
Hockey
N/A
HOC 6.3 Knockout competitions: Player movement as
outlined in HOC 6 will not apply to knockout competitions.
Team selection for knockout competitions must comply with
REG 6.8
To allow greater flexibility in specialist
positions.
HOC 6.4 Contraventions of player movement in accordance
with these regulations will be dealt with by the BUCS office in
accordance with REG 17.
Hockey
HOC 2.3 If a Premier League match is to be
played under lighting then it is recommended
that 250 lux should be the minimum - in line with
HOC 2.3 If a Premier League match is to be played under
lighting then it is recommended that 350 lux* should be the
minimum - in line with FIH regulations. This will require the
Current England Hockey minimum is 350
lux, and this is being reviewed and may
go higher.
Hockey
Hockey
FIH regulations. This will require the facility
operator to declare their lighting levels and
commit to some regular maintenance. Should a
team wish to contest the level of lighting they
must do so prior to the match starting in order to
ensure that they have grounds for an appeal
should they so wish. If no under protest form is
signed a team may not appeal.
facility operator to declare their lighting levels and commit to
some regular maintenance. Should a team wish to contest the
level of lighting they must do so prior to the match starting in
order to ensure that they have grounds for an appeal should
they so wish. If no playing under protest form is signed a team
may not appeal.
*The requirement for 350 lux will be implemented for the
2017/18 season. For 2016/17 250 lux will remain sufficient.
HOC 3.1.1 That for all Premier League and Tier
One, and Championship and Trophy knockout
round matches, both umpires must be qualified
at a minimum of England Hockey Level One (or
the equivalent level in Wales and Scotland) and
neutral. For the Championship Quarter Finals,
BUCS will work with the NPUA to appoint
independent umpires to all men’s and women’s
matches. The costs incurred by these umpires
will be passed onto the home university for each
Quarter and semi Final. The NPUA will also
appoint to the Championship Final and the
Trophy Final, costs for these will be met by BUCS.
HOC 3.1.1 That for all Premier League and Tier One, and
Championship and Trophy knockout round matches, both
umpires must be qualified at a minimum of England Hockey
Level One (or the equivalent level in Wales and Scotland) An
umpire qualified to England Hockey Level 2 or higher (or
equivalent level in Wales and Scotland) can be considered
neutral and exempt from normal BUCS neutrality rules set out
in BUCS REG 11.5. For the Championship Quarter Finals, BUCS
will work with the NPUA to appoint independent umpires to
all men’s and women’s matches. The costs incurred by these
umpires will be passed onto the home university for each
Quarter and semi Final. The NPUA will also appoint to the
Championship Final and the Trophy Final, costs for these will
be met by BUCS.
No Min number of players in a team specified,
not easily found in FIH
HOC 1.2 A team must have a minimum of seven players on the
pitch at the start of the game for a match to commence.
Many qualified umpires within
universities are more highly qualified
and match-fit than those generally
available from other sources on a
Wednesday afternoon, but their skills
are put to waste due to the neutrality
regulation
Statement from England Hockey: this is
the minimum numbers for safety
reasons – any less and the game would
be considered a walk over to the
opposition.
Korfball
KOR 2.4 There will be 8 Preliminary
competitions. Teams will be allocated by the
BSKA and BUCS to their appropriate preliminary
competition primarily based on geographical
location. 4 teams will progress from each
preliminary to their respective regional
competition.
KOR 2.4 There will be 8 Preliminary competitions. Teams will
be allocated by the BSKA and BUCS to their appropriate
preliminary competition primarily based on geographical
location. 5 teams will progress from each preliminary to their
respective regional competition.
We have decided to change the number
of teams that qualify directly to regional
competitions, so the pressure is eased
on the final tier of championship
competitions by spreading out the
number of teams more evenly across all
tiers of competitions. This change also
means there is more competitive games
throughout the entirety of regional
competitions as a place at the trophy
competition is not guaranteed by
qualifying for regionals
Korfball
KOR 2.10.2 There will be 4 minutes in-between
games, this will include any warm ups required.
KOR 2.10.2 There will be 15 minutes in-between games, this
will include any warm -ups required.
This change should have been made last
year.
Korfball
KOR 2.10.3 There will be no time outs permitted
KOR 2.10.3 There will be one time out permitted per team per
game.
This change should have been made last
year.
Korfball
KOR 2.10.4 Each team will be permitted to make
a maximum of 4 substitutions per game. No
player shall be allowed to return to the match
having been substituted, even in the event of an
injury and no other subs being available.
KOR 2.10.4 Competition rules prescribe that a substituted
player can return to the match and a maximum of eight (8)
changes are allowed. A team making a substitution must
notify the referee who will only allow a substitution to be
made when there is a stoppage in play.
This has been brought in line with a
change made to the international
korfball regulations
KOR 2.11 For pool games, points will be awarded
according to the results of the matches played:
2 points for a win
1 point for a draw
0 points for a loss
KOR 2.11 For pool games, points will be awarded according to
the results of the matches played:
3 points for a win
1 point for a draw
0 points for a loss
Error from previous season
Korfball
Korfball
KOR 2.15 If the result is tied, a sudden death
penalty shootout shall be used to determine the
winner.
KOR 2.15 From the knock-out stages onwards, if the result is
tied, a best of three penalty shoot-out followed by a sudden
death penalty shootout shall be used to determine the winner.
Netball
NET 1.2 Duration of play: The game shall consist
of four quarters of 15 minutes each with an
interval of three minutes between the firstsecond and third-fourth quarters and with an
interval of five minutes at half-time. Teams shall
change ends each quarter.
NET 1.2 Duration of play: The game shall consist of four
quarters of 15 minutes each with an interval of four minutes
between the first-second and third-fourth quarters and with
an interval of eight minutes at half-time. Teams shall change
ends each quarter.
NET 4.2 Extra Time Rules: Ties are not permitted
in Knockout Matches and extra time should be
played as follows:
Change in rule
Bring in line with new INF rules
NET 4.2 Extra Time Rules: Ties are not permitted in Knockout
Matches and extra time should be played as follows:
If, at the end of any of these matches the teams are tying:
If, at the end of any of these matches the teams
are tying:
Netball
(i) There shall be a two minute interval at the end
of full time;
(ii) Extra time of two halves of seven minutes
each shall be played, with an interval of one
minute at half-time. Teams change ends at half
time. The Centre Pass is taken by the team
entitled to the next CentrePass;
(iii) During both of these intervals, substitutions
and/or team changes may be made;
(iv) In the event of a tie remaining at the end of
extra time, a visual signal shall be used to
indicate that play shall continue until one team
has a two goal advantage.
(i) There shall be a four minute interval at the end of full
time;
(ii) Extra time of two halves of seven minutes each shall be
played, with an interval of one minute at half-time. Teams
change ends at half time. The Centre Pass is taken by the team
entitled to the next CentrePass;
(iii) During both of these intervals, substitutions and/or team
changes may be made;
(iv) In the event of a tie remaining at the end of extra time, a
visual signal shall be used to indicate that play shall continue
until one team has a two goal advantage.
The home team is responsible for ensuring a visual indicator
(such as a cone or flag) is supplied to the score bench prior to
the start of the match.
Bring in line with new INF rules.
The home team is responsible for ensuring a
visual indicator (such as a cone or flag) is
supplied to the score bench prior to the start of
the match.
RUU 17 Player Movement
RUU 17.1 Front Rows: Front row players are able to move up
and down 1 team from their starting selection. For example, a
2nd team prop may play for the 1st team, or the 3rd team, in a
front row position. This movement is only permitted within
front row positions. This regulation supersedes REG 6.7 and
applies in addition to RUU 17.2. Front row players therefore
do not need to be declared in accordance with RUU 17.2
Rugby Union
N/A
RUU 17.2 National League: Institutions competing in the
National League may declare up to 8 players who will be able
to move between the 1st team and 2nd team subject to the
following:
RUU 17.2.1 Declared players must not be starting players for
the 1st team. Where a player becomes a starting player for the
1st team they will no longer be able to move to the 2nd team
under RUU 17.2 but usual player movement under REG 6.7 will
be permissible.
RUU 17.2.2 Players must be declared during the appropriate
declaration windows. Players cannot be re-declared outside of
these windows. There will be two declaration windows in a
To allow greater flexibility in the
National League to ensure highest
standard of play, and to accommodate
specialist positions.
season. Declaration windows will be outlined in the BUCS
Affiliation and Deadline document.
RUU 17.3 Knockout competitions: Player movement as
outlined in RUU 17.1 and RUU 17.2 will not apply to knockout
competitions. Team selection for knockout competitions must
comply with REG 6.8
RUU 17.4 Team Sheets: In addition to REG 7, all National
League team sheets must be submitted to the BUCS office
within 3 hours of the completion of the fixture.
RUU 17.4 Contraventions of player movement in accordance
with these regulations will be dealt with by the BUCS office in
accordance with REG 17.
Tennis
TEN 3.1 Players
Each team shall consist of a minimum of four and
a maximum of six players. Four players shall play
one singles rubber each and the fifth and/or sixth
players may be selected for doubles only. Teams
failing to field three players must concede a
walkover. Teams fielding 3 players will concede
the rubbers they are unable to fulfil.
TEN 2.1.1 For National and Premier Leagues each team shall
consist of a minimum of four and a maximum of six players.
Four players shall play one singles rubber each and the fifth
and/or sixth players may be selected for doubles only. Teams
failing to field four players must concede a walkover. Teams
fielding four players will concede the rubbers they are unable
to fulfil.
TEN 2.1.2 For Tier 1 and below each team shall consist of a
minimum of three and a maximum of six players. Up to four
players shall play one singles rubber each and the fifth and/or
sixth players may be selected for doubles only. Teams failing
to field three players must concede a walkover. Teams fielding
three or four players will concede the rubbers they are unable
to fulfil. Please note that teams must comply with REG 6.9 if
fielding only three players.
Updated to ensure high level of play in
higher tiers.
Tennis
N/A
Tennis
All National Premier League and National
Premier League Play-Off matches are to be
played on indoor courts.
Volleyball
Volleyball
N/A
N/A
TEN 2.1.2.1 Teams only using 3 players must notify their
opposition of this a minimum of 48 hours in advance. Failure
to notify the opposition will result in the forfeiture of the
fourth rubber.
TEN 7.2.1 Institutions may request to add a player to the
bottom of the ranking list when ranking windows are not
open. Requests must be submitted and approved by the BUCS
office in advance of any fixtures being played by the nonranked player. This is to encourage the fulfilment of fixtures
and must not be manipulated. Teams found to be attempting
to manipulate the rankings using this regulation will face
disciplinary action under REG 17.
TEN 11.2 Venue Requirements
All National and Premier League fixtures and National and
Premier League play-off matches are to be played on indoor
courts.
To allow teams greater flexibility and
enable more fixtures to be fulfilled
Appendix 2 - a designated scorer, or scorers, must be assigned
for each fixture to conduct the completion of the FIVB
scoresheet but do not require to be qualified.
In line with FIVB rules.
VOL6 Facility Requirements: The following minimum standards
are designed to ensure that students participating in BUCS
volleyball competitions are able to do so in a safe and
appropriate environment using suitable equipment. Matches
will take place under FIVB Official Volleyball Rules, with the
following additional provisions to facilitate and support BUCS
competition.
VOL6.1 Facility/Hall Provision
VOL 6.1.1 The volleyball Court should be of standard size, 18m
Change was supposed to be
implemented in 2014 (has been on
website as guidance since 2014).
Bringing in line with FIVB requirements.
x 9m, surrounded by a free zone which is a minimum of 3m
wide.
VOL 6.1.2 The surface must be flat, horizontal and uniform
and not present any danger or injury to the players.
VOL 6.1.3 The roof height should be a minimum of 6m from
the playing surface.
VOL 6.2 Posts and Net
VOL 6.2.1 All nets must include securely fastened antennae.
VOL 6.2.2 Posts must be securely fixed to the ground without
wires and there shall be no dangerous or obstructing devices.
Nets fixed to walls are not acceptable for competition
purposes.
VOL 6.3 Referee Stand: Courts must have a secure, stable,
refereeing stand which will enable the first referee to control
the game effectively.
VOL 6.4 Lines: Courts lines must be clearly marked and visible.
A court centre line must also exist and be clearly visible.
WAT 1.4 Match Duration – Matches will be of the following
duration:
Waterpolo
WAT 1.4 Match Duration – Matches will be of the
following duration:
*Premier Division = 4 x 8mins with 2 mins rest interval
between each period (To be reviewed for 2017-18 season to
include a 3 minute interval for half time
In line with FINA rules
*All other tiers1 = 4 x 7 with 2 mins rest interval between each
period
Waterpolo
WAT 1.4.1.1 For standalone matches, 4 x 7 mins
(2 min break between periods). Teams in a
league may agree to play round robin format and
WAT 1.4.1.1 All non-premier standalone matches shall be
home and away, 4 x 7 mins (2 min break between periods).
In line with FINA rules
shorten the length of matches. If this occurs then
all matches in that league must be played to the
shortened length.
WAT 1.4.1.2 Semi-finals - 4 x 7 Mins (2 min break
between periods)
Waterpolo
WAT 1.4.1.3 Finals – 4 x 7 Mins (2 min break
between periods)
Please note BUCS reserves the right to reduce
the length of matches if required for any reason.
However, if ALL teams competing in the same league agree to
play round robin format and shorten the length of matches
(no less than 5 minutes)then all matches in that league must
be played to the shortened length.
WAT 1.4.1.2 Semi-finals - 4 x 8 Mins (2 min break between
periods
In line with FINA rules
WAT 1.4.1.3 Finals – 4 x 8 Mins (2 min break between periods)