2026 Sports Day

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BOOKINGS OPEN: BASA Sports Day 2026, June 24th 

Join us for the highly anticipated BASA Sports Day 2026, a day of friendly competition and networking at Hawkstone Park and the West Midlands Shooting Ground. Open to all skill levels, this event offers a variety of sporting challenges, followed by a relaxed evening of dining and awards.

Accommodation
As of 27th April, we now have less than 5 rooms on hold, these must be booked directly through Hawkstone Park and can no longer be booked online. Please call 01948 841 700 and ask for Mat Batkin to book the BASA rate.

BASA room rates:

• £119 for a classic room with breakfast

Other options:

If you cannot stay at the Hawkstone Park Hotel because it is full, we recommend the Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel (this can be booked at a similar rate on hotels.com etc). This is an 18 minute drive from the venue and BASA will arrange and cover the cost of a taxi for members staying there. Please contact us prior to the event if this applies to you.

🏌️ Golf – Sponsored by IMCD UK Ltd

Enjoy a full day of golf, starting with a Texas Scramble (9 holes) on the Championship Course in the morning, followed by the Glue Pot Trophy (18 holes) on the Hawkstone Course in the afternoon. Additional competitions include Nearest the Pin (12th hole) and Longest Drive (18th hole).

• Morning Registration: 08:30 with tea, coffee & bacon sandwiches in Lyle’s Bar
• Afternoon Registration: 11:30, lunch available from 12:00-13:00
• First tee times: 09:00 (morning) & 12:40 (afternoon)

Players must bring their own equipment. Golf buggies are available for hire (pre-booking required). Call 01948 841775 to reserve. 

🎯 Shooting – Sponsored by Newport Industries Ltd

Take aim at a range of shooting challenges at the West Midlands Shooting Ground, including:

• Morning: Air Rifle, .22 Rifle, Multi-Calibre
• Afternoon: The 50-Bird Glue Gun Trophy, concluding with a thrilling 2-Man Flush
• Morning Registration: 09:15 with tea, coffee & bacon sandwiches
• Shooting starts: 10:00 (morning) & 13:00 (afternoon)
• Lunch: Served at 12:00 for all registered participants

All safety training, tuition, and equipment are provided.

🏑 Croquet – Sponsored by Omya UK Ltd

After an action-packed day, unwind with a friendly croquet match on the lawn at Hawkstone Park Hotel (near the bar). The tournament begins at 16:30, with the draw announced on the day, please let us know when booking if you would like to join this free game. Afternoon golfers will not be back in time for the start of the croquet, but do please come and join us in the terrrace bar which overlooks the croquet to see the final matches.

🍽 Dinner & Awards Presentation

The day concludes with a Dinner & Awards Presentation at Hawkstone Park Hotel in the Waterloo Suite. The evening begins with a cash bar from 16:30, followed by dinner at 20:00. Prizes will be awarded after dinner at approximately 22:00. Dress code: Smart casual.

📍 Location: Hawkstone Park, Weston-under-Redcastle, Shrewsbury, SY4 5UY
🚆 Nearest Train Station: Shrewsbury (12 miles from hotel)

Whether you're competing or cheering on colleagues, BASA Sports Day is a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry peers while enjoying a fun-filled day of sporting activities.