A meeting of talented people from all over the country coming together to enjoy themselves, share ideas and swap new tricks. The convention provides the opportunity to compete against one another in events (competitively and for fun) and to hold the annual British Unicycle-Hockey Championship.
People of all ages, from all over Britain and from as far away as Belgium, Germany and New Zealand! We anticipate about 150 people will come to the 4th convention.
| 11:00 | Registration Opens |
| 13:00 | Track Events (400m, 1500m, relay, etc) |
| 17:30 | Treasure Hunt in Gloucester City (start Gloscat, Brunswick Rd) |
Also happening throughout the day:
| 10:00 | 4th BUC Unicycle-Hockey starts |
| 10:30 | Out-the-hat Unicycle-Hockey starts |
| 18:00 | Unicycle-Basketball Mini-Tournament |
| 21:30 | Renegade Show |
Also happening throughout the day:
| 10:00 | MUNI Expedition (off-site) |
| 12:30 | Fun & Games |
| 13:30 | Unicycle-Jousting Finals |
| 14:00 | Unicycle-Basketball Finals |
| 14:30 | Out-the-hat Unicycle-Hockey Finals |
| 15:00 | 4th BUC Unicycle-Hockey Finals |
| 15:30 | Medals Ceremony |
| 16:00 | Business Meeting |
| 17:00 | Cleanup and Close! |
| 14:00 | Absolute Beginners |
| 15:00 | Freemounts (Intermediate) |
| 09:30 | DM's Unicycle Maintenance |
| 11:00 | Absolute Beginners |
| 14:30 | Long Distance Unicycling (Theory) |
| 15:00 | Absolute Beginners |
| 16:00 | Giraffe Unicycle Mounts |
| 17:00 | Beginners Artistic Unicycling & Standard Skills |
| 09:30 | DM's Unicycle Computer Experiments |
| 11:00 | Absolute Beginners |
| 13:00 | Coasting |
Note: Events and Timings are provisional and may be subject to change. A definite schedule will be available nearer the convention. Please let us know what you want from the convention when pre-registering.
From M5, leave at J11A (between J11 & J12); take A417 towards Cirencester, leave on first slip road (A46); head south towards Bath; at end of dual carriageway (1/4 mile from A417) take a right turn into Mill Lane; road narrows; Sports Centre on left.
From M4, leave at J15 (Swindon), on to A419 and then on the A417 towards Gloucester; leave at A46 junction; head south towards Bath; at end of dual carriageway (1/4 mile from A417) take a right turn into Mill Lane; road narrows; Sports Centre on left.
From A40, turn on to A436 (nr Andoversford) towards Gloucester and then on the A417; leave at A46 junction; head south towards Bath; at end of dual carriageway (1/4 mile from A417) take a right turn into Mill Lane; road narrows; Sports Centre on left.
By Bus, (from Gloucester Station) walk to London Road, from station, turn right and then right after 200m; take bus from stop on lefthand side; No£s 10 or 50 (every 10 mins->1800, every hour->22:40) to Brockworth (cost ~£1.50); get off after about 15 minutes opposite "The Flying Machine" and follow directions.
By Taxi, (from the station) cost ~£4.50.
The hard way ...
| Up to 31st May | From 1st June | |
|---|---|---|
| Rider | £15.00 | £18.00 |
| Non-rider | £5.00 | £6.00 |
Any profit made by this convention will be purely accidental (and a miracle!) and will go on towards future conventions.
Please print and complete the application form and questionnaire.
Geoff Luck: 8 Edgeworth, Miserden Road,
CHELTENHAM, GL51 6BW (01242 519832), galuck@msn.com
Ali Close: 77 Insley Gardens, Hucclecote GLOUCESTER, GL3 3AX (01452) 617825