We are pleased to share that the University of Hull has achieved 3 star rating for the BUCS Football accreditation programme which is the highest rating that a University can attain.

Dan Matthews, BUCS Football Development Manager:

“BUCS Football Development Team are delighted to confirm that the University of Hull has achieved a 3* Football Accredited University rating for this season. Throughout this FA strategy cycle, Hull have made significant efforts to improve the football and futsal provision to enhance the student experience. Hull have accessed a number of funding options to support the development of their offer whilst supporting students to attend member services run by BUCS. Congratulations to the team at Hull Sport and we look forward to supporting them next season”.

The accreditation is an operating model which aims to unite the delivery of football under consistent standards to raise both the equality of access of football provision and the quality of that provision.

The BUCS Football Accredited Universities network supports institutions to create a football and futsal offer which meets the needs of male and female students who want to play either recreationally or competitively, as well as those who want to play a role in making the game happen.

To become accredited, university delivery must meet accreditation standards which are focused around these key pillars;

1. Participate - An inclusive football and or futsal offer for males and females which provides an opportunity to play on a recreational basis.
2. Lead - Inclusive access for male and female students to have Workforce & Leadership opportunities within the game.
3. Compete - An inclusive football and or futsal offer for males and females which provides an opportunity to play on a competitive basis.
4. Connect - Evidence of a relationship with your County Football Association (CFA) to demonstrate how you are connected to the local football and futsal landscape.

We are extremely proud of share that we have achieved the highest rating in the BUCS Football programme due to the development and growth of our playing and workforce opportunities in Football/ Futsal.

If you would like to be part of Football/ Futsal offer next year whether that’s playing or workforce development, get in touch, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact details: hullsport@hull.ac.uk / 01482 466491