British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS), the national organisation for higher sport in the UK which represents 150 universities and colleges, has introduced two new sport disciplines - Trampolining and Indoor Archery - to its 2010 Championships programme, which is being hosted in Sheffield and surrounding Yorkshire venues from 10 -14 March.

Trampolining adds to the growing list of Olympic sports featured at the Championships, which already includes Badminton, Table Tennis, Swimming and Hockey.

Six thousand elite university-aged athletes will attend the BUCS Championships to compete across 26 sports and utilize the international standard sporting facilities the Yorkshire region has to offer.

Karen Rothery, BUCS Chief Executive said: "The addition of Trampolining and Indoor Archery to the BUCS Championships programme is a hugely positive step and illustrates our desire to continue developing the scope of the event to include as many students and sporting disciplines as possible.
"It is fantastic that these new sports will be held in top quality Sheffield venues, the Indoor Archery at Sheffield United Academy and the Trampolining at Hillsborough Leisure Centre, reflecting the numerous first-class facilities Yorkshire boasts."

The BUCS Championships is supported by Yorkshire Forward and the Regional Development Agency for Yorkshire and the Humber. It will be a fantastic opportunity for the region to showcase what it has to offer to the 400 supporting volunteers, 6,000 participating athletes and many supporters.
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