Norfolk Schools
Rugby Football Union
2011-2012
Handbook &
Competitions
Information
1
Norfolk Schools Rugby Football Union
Officers
Chairman:
M. Dack
40 Waterloo Road, Hainford, Norwich, Norfolk NR10 3AX
Tel: 01603 898965, Mob: 07796 353053,
Email: [email protected]
Hon Secretary:
R. Grove
24 Devon Way, Trowse, Norfolk NR14 8GE
Tel: 07917582629 Email: [email protected]
Hon Treasurer:
R. Duckett
12 Thistledown, Lowestoft.NR33 8SN
Tel: 01502 583 247 (H) Email: [email protected]
Competition Committee
Members:
R. Grove, A. Wildmun, A. Ogle, S. Mooney, D. Keats
Norfolk RFU:
M. Dack
Co-opted Members:
R. Grove, R Duckett, D Masdin
Rep. to E. C. Schools R. U.: D. Masdin & R.Duckett
E.C CBRDP 12 -18 rep:
D.Masdin
Rep. to Norfolk R.F.U:
R. Grove
Rep. to Norfolk R.D.P:
R.Grove
E.C Schools Disciplinary Secretary:
R. Duckett
COMPETITIONS FORMAT FOR 2011/12 SEASON
1. As agreed at the 2011 AGM (see attached) Wymondham College and Langley will be seeded into the
Quarter Finals stages of the U13, U14, U15 and U16 competitions. Wymondham College B (Under 15 and
Under 16) and Greshams B (Under 14, 15 and 16) will be entered into the Pool stages of their age groups.
2. It was agreed by all that after the pool games were completed, a draw will be made for the Quarter Finals in
the Cup which included the seeded schools with the possibility for some preliminary games to be played in
certain age groups.
3. The Under 18 Competition continue with the pools then knock out stages for the Cup and Plate Competitions
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN UNDER 18 NOT UNDER 19 COMPETITION
4. The Under 16 Competition will remain as a knock out event due to the clashes with exams and reluctance of
schools to let Year 11 students out of school. A. Ogle reinforced the point that ANY teams that concede
games in Round 1 and Round 2 of the Cup will NOT be eligible to go into the Plate, this was agreed by
all.
2
Cup Competitions
Under 18 Participation Cup and Plate 2011/12
Please contact Steve Mooney with results and queries Email - [email protected]
Phone 01493 662234 ext 340
2010/11 Cup Winners: Langley
Cup Runners Up: Easton College
2010/11 Plate Winners: East Norfolk 6th Form
Plate Runners Up: Paston College
Structure:




There will be two pools of four teams where matches will be played in a round robin format.
1st and 2nd placed teams in each pool will progress into a draw for the semi-finals of the cup competition
3rd and 4th placed teams will be entered into a draw for the quarter finals of the plate competition
HOME teams, first on the fixture list, are responsible for making the fixtures.
Pools:
Pool 1 – Easton, KES, COWA, Wymondham High
Easton v KES
COWA v Wymondham High
Wymondham High v Easton
Easton v COWA
KES v Wymondham High
KES v COWA
Pool 2 – Langley, Dereham 6th Form, Paston, East Norfolk 6th Form
Langley v Dereham
Paston v East Norfolk
East Norfolk v Langley
Langley v Paston
Dereham v East Norfolk
Dereham v Paston
All Pool matches to be played by Friday 9th December 2011
Proposed Cup and Plate Finals week commencing 5th March 2012 - TBC
Under 16 Competitions 2011/12 - See attached
Finals to be played week commencing 5th March 2012 - TBC
3
U15 County Rugby Competitions 2011/2012
2010/11 Cup Holders: Wymondham College
Cup Runners Up: Fakenham
2010/11 Plate Holders: Aylsham
Plate Runners Up: Downham Market
As agreed at the AGM, Wymondham College A and Langley are seeded through to the quarter-finals of the Cup,
where the 6 teams with the best records in the pool stages will join them.
The quarter-finals for the cup and plate will be redrawn and details emailed ASAP after the completion of the pool
stage.
HOME teams, first on the fixture list, are responsible for making the fixtures.
Please be professional and try to spread fixtures out rather than leaving a mad rush at the end and overplaying your
boys.
Results and/or queries to: [email protected]
Pool A
Northgate
Lynn Grove
Reepham
Wymondham High
Great Yarmouth
Pool B
Aylsham
Kings Lynn Academy
Framingham Earl
Methwold
KES
Pool C
Wymondham College B
Downham Market
Diss
Dereham Neatherd
Smithdon
Pool D
Greshams B
Cliff Park
Thetford Grammar
Fakenham
Pool A Fixtures
Pool B fixtures
Northgate V Lynn Grove
Reepham v G.Yarmouth
Wym High v Reepham
G.Yarmouth v Northgate
Northgate v Wym High
Lynn Grove v G.Yarmouth
Lynn Grove v Reepham
G.Yarmouth v Wym High
Reepham v Northgate
Wym High v Lynn Grove
Aylsham v KLA
Fram. Earl v Methwold
KES v Fram Earl
Methwold v Aylsham
Aylsham v KES
KLA v Methwold
KLA v Fram Earl
Methwold v KES
Fram Earl v Aylsham
KES v KLA
Pool C Fixtures
Pool D Fixtures
Wym Coll B v Downham Market
Diss v Neatherd
Wym Coll B v Diss
Downham Market v Neatherd
Neatherd v Wym Coll B
Diss v Downham Market
Smithdon v Diss
Smithdon v Wym Coll B
Downham Market v Smithdon
Neatherd v Smithdon
Greshams B v Cliff Park
Thetford Grammar v Cliff Park
Greshams B v Thetford Grammar
Cliff Park v Fakenham
Fakenham v Greshams B
Thetford Grammar v Fakenham
Matches to be completed by Friday 9th December 2011
Finals to be played week commencing 12th March 2012 TBC
4
U14 County Rugby Competitions 2011/2012
2010/11 Cup Holders: Wymondham College
Cup Runners Up: Norwich
2010/11 Plate Holders: KES
Plate Runners Up: Downham Market
As agreed at the AGM, Wymondham College and Langley are seeded through to the quarter-finals of the cup where
the 6 teams with the best records in the pool stages will join them.
The quarter-finals for the cup and plate will be redrawn and details emailed ASAP after the completion of the pool
stage.
HOME teams, first on the fixture list, are responsible for making the fixtures. Winners please forward results.
Please be professional and try to spread fixtures out rather than leaving a mad rush at the end and overplaying your
boys.
Results and/or queries to: [email protected]
Pool A
Springwood
Stalham
KES
St Clements
Sheringham
Pool B
Aylsham
Thorpe
Reepham
Kings Lynn Academy
Methwold
Pool C
Diss
Hellesdon
Fakenham
Northgate
Wymondham High
Pool D
Alderman Peel
Framingham Earl
Thetford Grammar
Wayland
CNS
Pool E
Greshams B
Lynn Grove
Neatherd
Cliff Park
Smithdon
Pool A Fixtures
Pool B Fixtures
Pool C Fixtures
Springwood v Stalham
KES v St. Clements
Sheringham v KES
St. Clements v Springwood
Springwood v Sheringham
Stalham v St. Clements
Stalham v KES
St. Clements v Sheringham
KES v Springwood
Sheringham v Stalham
Aylsham v Thorpe
Reepham v KLA
Methwold v Reepham
KLA v Aylsham
Aylsham v Methwold
Thorpe v KLA
Thorpe v Reepham
KLA v Methwold
Reepham v Aylsham
Methwold v Thorpe
Diss v Hellesdon
Fakenham v Northgate
Wym High v Fakenham
Northgate v Diss
Diss v Wym High
Hellesdon v Northgate
Hellesdon v Fakenham
Northgate v Wym High
Fakenham v Diss
Wym High v Hellesdon
Pool D Fixtures
Pool E Fixtures
Alderman Peel v Fram Earl
Thetford Grammar v Wayland
CNS v Thetford Grammar
Wayland v Alderman Peel
Alderman Peel v CNS
Fram Earl v Wayland
Fram Earl v Thetford Grammar
Wayland v CNS
Thetford Grammar v Alderman Peel
CNS v Fram Earl
Greshams B v Lynn Grove
Neatherd v Cliff Park
Greshams B v Cliff Park
Lynn Grove v Neatherd
Neatherd v Greshams B
Cliff Park v Lynn Grove
Smithdon v Greshams B
Smithdon v Neatherd
Cliff Park v Smithdon
Lynn Grove v Smithdon
To be completed by Friday 9th December 2011
Finals to be played week commencing 12th March 2012 TBC
5
U13 County Rugby Competitions 2011/12
2010/11 George Howard Memorial Cup Holders: Springwood
2010/11 Plate Winners: Kings Lynn Academy
Cup Runners Up: Norwich
Plate Runners Up: Framingham Earl
As agreed at the AGM, Wymondham College and Langley are seeded through to the quarter-finals of the cup.
The winners and runners up in each group (plus the 3rd team in pools A and B) will go forward to the latter stages of
the cup along with the seeded schools. This will create the need for a preliminary round before the quarter finals,
semi finals and the final.
Third and fourth placed teams will be entered into the quarter final of the plate competition. These games will be
redrawn on completion of the pool stages and details will be emailed out to all schools.
HOME teams, first on the fixture list, are responsible for making the fixtures.
Results and or queries to [email protected] or 01263 733270 ex 120
Pool A
1 Wayland
2 Wymondham High
3 Fakenham
4 Downham Market
5 Hellesdon
Pool B
1 Acle
2 Great Yarmouth
3 Neatherd
4 Thetford Grammar
5 Cliff Park
Pool C
1 Northgate
2 Diss
3 Lynn Grove
4 Aylsham
5. Methwold
Pool A Fixtures
Pool B Fixtures
1v2
3v4
5v1
2v3
4v1
1v3
4v5
2v4
3v5
5v2
1v2
3v4
5v1
2v3
4v1
1v3
4v5
2v4
3 v5
5v2
Wayland v Wymondham
Fakenham v Downham
Hellesdon v Wayland
Wymondham v Fakenham
Downham v Wayland
Wayland v Fakenham
Downham v Hellesdon
Wymondham v Downham
Fakenham v Hellesdon
Hellsdon v Wymondham
Acle v Yarmouth
Neatherd v Thetford
Cliff Park v Acle
Yarmouth v Neatherd
Thetford v Acle
Acle v Neatherd
Thetford v Cliff Park
Yarmouth v Thetford
Neatherd v Cliff Park
Cliff Park v Yarmouth
Pool C Fixtures
Pool D Fixtures
1v2
3v4
2v3
4v1
1v3
2v4
5v1
5v2
3v5
4v5
1v2
3v4
2v3
4v1
1v3
2v4
5v1
5v2
4v5
3v5
Northgate v Diss
Lynn Grove v Aylsham
Diss v Lynn Grove
Aylsham v Northgate
Northgate v Lynn Grove
Diss v Aylsham
Methwold v Northgate
Methwold v Diss
Lynn Grove v Methwold
Aylsham v Methwold
Pool D
1 Thorpe St Andrews
2 Springwood
3 Framingham Earl
4 KES
5. Smithdon
Thorpe v Springwood
Fram Earl v KES
Springwood v Fram Earl
KES v Thorpe
Thorpe v Fram Earl
Springwood v KES
Smithdon v Thorpe
Smithdon v Springwood
KES v Smithdon
Fram Earl v Smithdon
To be completed by Friday 9th December 2011
Finals to be played week commencing 12th March 2012 TBC
6
Emerging Schools Tournaments 2011/12
Under 14 Boys Emerging Schools – 10 a side – Half pitch
To be on Thursday 10th November 2011 venue TBC - organiser Penny Chapman
Trophy Holders – Wymondham High
Shield Holders - Smithdon
Under 13 Boys Emerging Schools – 12 a side – Half Pitch
To be on Friday 30th September 2011 venue TBC - organiser Penny Chapman
Trophy Holders – Wymondham High
Shield Holders - Diss
Under 12 Boys Emerging Schools - 12 a side – Half Pitch
To be on Monday 10th October 2011 venue TBC - organiser Penny Chapman
Trophy Holders – Wymondham High
Shield Holders – Diss
Girls Emerging Schools Years 7/8 and Years 9/10 – 12 a side – Half Pitch
To be in March 2012 date and venue TBC - organiser Penny Chapman
Trophy Holders – Fakenham (2010)
Entry Forms and rules for the Emerging Schools Competitions will be sent out directly to
schools in early September 2011
County 7s Tournaments 2011/12
Under 18’s 7’s
To be on Tuesday 20th March 2012 at Langley School TBC
Cup Holders: Norwich
Plate Holders: Dereham 6th Form
Under 16 Sevens
To be on Tuesday 6th March 2012 at Langley School TBC
Cup Holders: Greshams
Plate Holders: Thetford Grammar
Under15 Sevens
To be in week commencing 12th March 2012 venue TBC
Cup Holders: Wymondham College Plate Holders: KES
Under14 Sevens
To be in week commencing 12th March 2012 venue TBC
Cup Holders – Wymondham College A
Plate Holders – Wymondham College B
Under 13 Sevens
To be in week commencing 19th March 2012 Venue TBC
Cup holders – Springwood
Plate Holders – Thetford Grammar
NEW Under 12 Sevens
To be held in week commencing 26th March 2012 Venue Langley School
Entry Forms and rules for the County 7s Competitions will be sent out directly to schools in January 2012
7
Contact Details for Handbook
School
Contact
Acle High Sch
Neil Moggan
Alderman Peel
Alistair Ogle
Archbishop Sancroft
Ben Farrow
Attleborough High
Will Crome
Aylsham High Sch
Dean Keats
Beeston Hall
James Ashcroft
Cliff Park High Sch
Ryan Callaby
C.N.S.
Phil O’Brien
College of West Anglia Simon Leader
Dereham 6th Form
John Llewellyn
Diss High School
Andy Wildmun
Downham Market High Barry Collins
East Norfolk 6th Form
Darren Smith
Easton College
Jonny O’Brien
Fakenham High Sch
Mark House
Framingham Earl
Ben Player
Great Yarmouth High
Tim Zielinski
Greshams Prep
Simon Worrall
Greshams Senior
Dave Bailey
Hamonds High Sch
Mark Lloydd
Hellesdon High Sch
Dean Heron
KES School
Ross McNeil
Kings Lynn Academy
Gerry Bird
Langley School
Tim Malone
Lynn Grove High Sch
Gareth Flack
Methwold High Sch
Neatherd High Sch
Northgate Hign Sch
North Walsham High
Norwich School
Paston College
Reepham High Sch
Sheringham high
Smithdon
Stalham High
Springwood High Sch
St Clements
Thetford Academy
Thetford Grammar
Thorpe St.Andrew
Wayland High Sch
Wymondham Coll
Wymondham High Sch
Duncan Carmichael
Nigel Miller
John Llewellyn
Paul Bradshaw
Iain Grisewood
Richard Simms
Gary Cartwright
Tim Gibbs
Simon Atkinson
Laurence Mann
Lee McMahon
Luke Feaviour
Richard Osler
Paul Southam
Stuart Simpson
Matt Woodhouse
Jon Fudge
Roger Morgan
Stephen Simms
Telephone
01493-750431
01328- 71047601379852561
01953-452335
01263 -733270 x120
01263 837324
01493-661504 ext 122
01603-274009
01553 815485
01362-697033
01379-642424
01366-389154
01493 662234 ext 340
01603 731218
01328-862545
01508-491525
01493-849655
01263-710735
01263-714538
01760-721480
01603-254320
01553-773606x 253
01553-774671
01508-520210
01493-660249
01366-728333
01362-655451
01362-697033
01692-400088
01603-728430
Mobile
07890517233
07870687355
07879 894660
07773876607
07869128969
07974261537
07738164108
07827870542
07909112522
07919922022
07725949714
07719978895
07789315952
07793036129
07884447023
07786168768
07980926635
07980102424
07917100126
07766491204
07759872809
07827870542
07806772014
07725121107
01692 402334
01603-870328 ext 208
01263-822363
01485-534541
01692-580281
01553-773393
01553-828648
01842763981
01842-752840
01603-497732
01953-881514
01953-609021
01953-423437
8
07738323748
07956289797
07540650542
07828451846
07584293847
07981487432
07518600168
07818015792
07826849039
07595942806
Email address
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Competition Rules for full-sided tournaments
Under 13
Under 14
Under 15
Under 16
Schools Cup and Plate
Schools Cup and Plate
Schools Cup and Plate
Schools Cup and Plate
1
Under 14’s and U13’s will play a maximum of 25 minutes each way with a size 4 ball
2
Under 15’s and 16’s will play 30 minutes each way with a size 5 ball.
3
Play will be under the Laws of Rugby as laid down by the R. F. U.
4
Teams will be of 15 a side.
5
Scrums must contain eight players. However if injuries cause insufficient numbers to permit this then reductions are permitted in the
following order for both sides: 3-2-1,3-2(Law 20).
6
Replacements should have front row experience wherever possible. If players in the front row are not experience, scrums should be
uncontested.
7
The first named side in league and cup draws is designated as being at HOME in all cases. It is the HOME team’s responsibility to
arrange fixtures. It is the responsibility of the HOME team to notify the results within the same school week.
8
League places will be decided on points from games. Points will be awarded for games as follows:
2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw.
No extra time to be played
All games will conclude when the first side reaches 40 points unless agreed by mutual consent by the teachers in charge prior to the
game.
Points in abandoned and unplayed games will be awarded as follows:
1
If the game is abandoned in the first half, the points are shared, but with the points remaining valid for calculation
purposes.
2
If the game is abandoned in the second half the points are awarded to the team in the lead, with the points remaining valid
for calculation purposes.
In knock-out stages/competitions the following actions apply to a draw at full time. NO EXTRA TIME MAY BE PLAYED
1.
The team having the most tries wins. If there is still no result then the team with the most conversions from tries wins.
2.
If there is still no result, then the first to miss penalty kicks, centrally from the “22m” line will decide the game. Every
member of the team taking one kick each in order.
3.
In the Final, if the score is tied, the team having the most tries wins. If there is still no result then the team with the most
conversions from tries wins then the first to miss penalty kicks, centrally from the “22m” line will decide the game. Every
member of the team taking one kick in order.
4.
The tournament organiser reserves the right to select dates / redraw / disqualify / eliminate any teams from the
competitions if deemed necessary. The tournament/competition organisers’ decision is final.
All Finals will have a team of 3 officials that will be supplied by the Norfolk Referees Society.
For semi-finals a neutral referee must officiate the game and if possible 3 officials as per the
finals
Referee’s Contact – David Speck
Mobile – 07769202273 Email - [email protected]
9
Affiliated Schools/Colleges
Acle
Alderman Peel
Archbishop Sancroft
Attleborough
Aylsham
Beeston Hall
City Academy Norwich
City College
Cliff Park
CNS
College of West Anglia
Dereham 6th Form
Diss
Downham Market
East Norfolk 6th Form
Easton College
Eccles Hall
Fakenham and College
Flegg
Framingham Earl
Glebe House
Great Yarmouth HS
Greshams
Hammond’s
Hellesdon
Hethersett
Hewett
King Edward VII
Litcham
Lynn Grove
Kings Lynn Academy(Park)
Langley
Methwold
Neatherd
Northgate
North Walsham
Norwich School
Norwich Lower School
Notre Dame
Old Buckenham
Ormiston Venture Academy
Ormiston Victory Academy
Paston College
Reepham
Sewell Park
Smithdon
Springwood
Sprowston
St. Clements
Stalham
Taverham
Thetford Academy
Thetford Grammar
Thorpe St. Andrew
Town Close
Wayland
Wymondham College
Wymondham High
IF YOUR SCHOOL OR COLLEGE IS NOT LISTED HERE IT MEANS THAT
YOU ARE NOT AFFILIATED TO THE RFU AND THEREFORE YOU ARE
NOT COVERED TO DELIVER RUGBY IN YOUR SCHOOL OR COLLEGE
PLEASE CONTACT RICHARD GROVE ASAP
10
Rugby union is the fastest growing major sport in the country, attracting more people than ever to enjoy a vibrant game as
professional and amateur players, volunteers and supporters. But the expansion of rugby brings new challenges to the game and
a need to sustain the standards that are its strengths.
Teamwork
Teamwork is essential to our sport. We welcome all new team members and include all because working as a team enriches our
lives. We play selflessly: working for the team, not for ourselves alone, both on and off the field. We take pride in our team, rely
on one another and understand that each player has a part to play. We speak out if our team or sport is threatened by
inappropriate words or actions
Respect
Mutual respect forms the basis of our sport. We hold in high esteem our sport, its values and traditions and earn the respect of
others in the way we behave. We respect our match officials and accept our decisions. We respect opposition players and
supporters. We value our coaches and those who run our clubs and treat clubhouses with consideration.
Enjoyment
Enjoyment is the reason we play and support rugby union. We encourage players to enjoy training and playing. We use our
sport to adopt a healthy lifestyle and build life skills. We safeguard our young players and help them have fun. We enjoy being
part of a team and part of the rugby family.
Discipline
Strong discipline underpins our sport. We ensure that our sport is one of controlled physical endeavour and that we are honest
and fair. We obey the laws of the game which ensure an inclusive and exciting global game. We support our disciplinary
system, which protects our sport and upholds its values. We observe the sport's laws and regulations and report serious
breaches.
Sportsmanship
Sportsmanship is the foundation upon which rugby union is built. We uphold the rugby tradition of camaraderie with teammates
and opposition. We observe fair play both on and off the pitch and are generous in victory and dignified in defeat. We play to
win but not at all costs and recognise both endeavour and achievement. We ensure that the wellbeing and development of
individual players is central to all rugby activity.
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT ALL PLAYERS, COACHES AND PARENTS
FOLLOW THIS RUGBY CODE OF CONDUCT
THANK YOU.
11
EASTERN COUNTIES RUGBY UNION
September 2009
PITCH SECURITY AND TECHNICAL AREA – Advice to all EC Member Clubs
Last season there were several unsavoury “touchline” incidents and in an effort to eliminate these, and in the interests of general safety, the
ECRU Management Committee expects that, where possible, pitches be roped off at no less than 2 meters from the touch line, on BOTH
sides of the playing enclosure; this applies to Schools and Youth games.
TECHNICAL AREA: This should be regarded as part of the playing enclosure. For ALL games where there is no properly marked
technical area, the two areas between the half way line and each 10m line will be designated and used as technical areas.
Two coaches, no more than two water carriers and the medic and/or physio should be within those technical areas and will remain there
unless called to the playing area.
No replacement will remain in the Technical Area, or anywhere near the Touchlines.
Replacements are to remain behind any barrier or ropes provided, or in any event away from the field of play. Replacements should only
warm up behind their opponent’s goal area,
It is understood that there may be some local difficulties in fully implementing the boundary ropes. It is believed, however, temporary daily
arrangements should be practicable. If there are difficulties, common sense must prevail.
It is appreciated that these are guidelines.
However, following discussions with RFU Competitions Manager, and the London and North-East Competitions Secretary, the
recommendation is that ALL Clubs must take ‘reasonable precautions’ to prevent spectators getting onto the Playing Enclosure.
Should an incident occur which may have been avoided by implementing these suggestions, the facts may be taken into consideration.
Clubs are again reminded of their collective responsibilities towards match officials and spectator behaviour.
*
*
*
NO-ONE, coach, spectator or parent will enter the field of play for ANY reason with out the knowledge AND permission of the referee. It is
the duty of the referee to control the game.
# This will negate ANY opportunity for allegations of “Child Abuse or Child Welfare”. Problems start, not when two 14 year olds have a
spar with each other BUT WHEN an adult tries to separate them.
If any discipline matter is dealt with in-house, and that is the preferred way, the results must be sent to the Hon. Sec. Discipline within 72
hours of the incident. Failure to comply may result in further sanctions against the club.
Yours Sincerely,
Huw Davies,
Chairman,
ECRU Discipline Committee
12