Hi all! I know everyone is focused on BUCS but the USIST entry deadline is coming up in 2 weeks. University of Sheffield International Students Team Tournament Event Date: Saturday 12th March 2016 Venue: Goodwin Sports Centre, Northumberland Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S10 2TY Format: The competition will be fought by teams consisting of 4 men and 2 women. The team composition is as follows: Men: 1 x Under 73kg; 1 x Under 81; 1 x Under 90kg; 1 x Over 90kg. Women: 1 x Under 63kg; 1 x Over 63kg. Players are given the option to be weighed either on the day (Saturday 12th), or the night before (Friday 11th). The women’s category has been changed from previous years to accommodate more lightweight players. Players can fight one weight category above. Entry Fee: Team Fee £75 Per Person £20 The £20 fee includes participation in the competition, food throughout Saturday (including evening meal) and breakfast on Sunday, party on Saturday night (includes entry to boat race, and night club entry) and overnight accommodation on Friday and Saturday nights. Friday 19:00 - 22:00 Reception and Registration of Teams and Competitors 21:30 - 22:30 Weighing In After Registration 20:30 - 23:00 Welcome Drink at the Fox and Duck pub, Broomhill 23:00 - 00:00 Bedtime (in Goodwin Sports Centre) Saturday 07:30 - 08:30 Reception and Registration for those not arriving Friday 08:00 - 09:00 Breakfast 08:00 - 09:00 Weighing In - After Registration 09:00 - 13:00 First Round Pools and First Round Knockouts 14:00 - 16:00 Repechages, Semi-finals, and Final 16:30 Medal and Prize-giving Ceremony 19:00 - 23:00 Pub & Boatrace 23:00 Club Night Sunday 09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast 10:00 Goodbye! Further information can be found in the attached document. Please reply to this email or talk to me by Thursday 18th February if you’re interested in participating! It promises to be a fun weekend :D See you on the mats! Choon Competition Secretary