From October 1, Loughborough University is hosting BUCS trials for both University and College students.
The trials will take place at the Holywell Fitness Centre. For more information, click the application links below.
Application links
Women’s Loughborough College Students
Women’s Loughborough University Students
Men’s Loughborough College Students
Men’s Loughborough University Students
Only college students eligible to play for Loughborough University in the British Universities and Colleges Sports League can apply.
Application closes on September 30 at 9 pm. Late applications will not be accepted due to the short turnaround between the Sports Bizarre and Open Trials.
For more information, please get in touch with the relevant email below.
Men’s: [email protected]
Women’s: [email protected]
Coach development programme
Loughborough University is offering our Coach Development Programme for aspiring basketball coaches.
The programme provides mentoring, qualifications and coaching experience in a first-class sporting facility.
BUCS Coaching Opportunities
We have coaching roles open for our BUCS programme! We are recruiting five volunteer head coach positions across our Men’s and Women’s programmes.
We’re looking for Head Coaches with previous coaching experience, or a high basketball IQ and strong leadership skills, to run 1-2 sessions per week during term time and approximately 10 games across the season.
Coaches will be integrated into a system where they will receive mentorship from senior staff, and receive the opportunity to mentor novice coaches over the course of the season.
The following roles are available:
| Men’s | Women’s |
| BUCS 3rds | BUCS 3rds |
| BUCS 4ths | BUCS 4ths |
| BUCS 5ths |
Officiating, coaching and events courses
For anyone interested in upskilling and gaining qualifications, Loughborough University are offering courses for officiating, coaching and event management in basketball.
