Welcome to Southsea Nomads’ Charity 10s Tournament for 2017
In Proud partnership with Portsmouth RFC
Introduction
Thank you very much for the interest you and your team have shown in Southsea Nomads RFC’s – Charity
10s Tournament for 2017.
The club us very happy and excited that we have been able to keep the event running, now in its 4rd year and
this can only be made possible by the large group of people that get involved in organizing the event or
donating their time, money or services to make it a success.
Of course, the event cannot take place without teams, such as yours getting involved and hopefully in 2016
we are planning to make the day more of a family oriented event with the introduction of (if we can get
enough teams to join) to a lady’s tournament as well as the usual pitch side entertainment and family stalls.
I’d like to mention why we do this first and foremost, because it is a message that we strive to get across to
all involved:
1.
Charities – The event was conceived after an unfortunate event involving a long standing member of
our club, for which we wanted to give something back to local organizations that were able to help;
This is a tradition that we are keen to keep alive for as long as we can; so in the true spirit of the tournament,
every penny that is made, be it through sponsorship, from match fees, raffle or a stall holder on the day goes
into the charity pot. This is split three ways and donated to the chosen three.
For 2017 the charities we have chosen to support are:
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The Rosemary Foundation - Who provide the “hospice at home” service in Petersjield and the
surrounding towns and villages to help those in the latter stage of life threatening conditions.
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Children with Cancer - Who raise fund to assist in research and treatment for cancers among
children as well as assisting family.
2.
Support and promotion of local, grass roots rugby – Our little tournament is put on every year so we
can all pull together in the true spirit of the game to promote and expand its horizons. We want to give
something back to those willing to pop down for the day.
For all at Southsea Nomads, a truly unique club within Hampshire, that has existed for over 35 years, without
a club house or base to call its own; we hold dear what the event allows us to do.
By working with teams like yours, we can bring home the true nature of the game and its community spirit to
all who come to the event.
We share in the spectacle and offer those unfamiliar with the game the opportunity to be part of it.
By taking part your club will become part of the promotion. Benefiting from the addition of the team to the
website and we will also promote your club via the website.
It is hoped that this will enable our clubs and southern rugby to grow in popularity and allow us to gain
interest from people who otherwise thought the game was inaccessible
Timings
The event will open at 11:00am, with Team Registration to have been completed by 11:30.
The first game will kick off at 12:00
Team registration on the day will take place in the Tournament Administration Tent.
For location of this tent please see Map included in this pack and on site signage.
Schedule of Events on the Day
Event Opens
Registrations
Safety and Referees briefing Referee’s Briefing
Group Stage Start
11:00
11:00 - 11:30
11:35 - 11:40
11:40 - 11:45 (Including Stud Check)
11:45
Please note: in the event of large stoppages of play, the event schedule may be adjusted accordingly.
Registration and Deposits
Your team will be required to pay a pre-tournament non-refundable deposit in order to secure your
team’s place by 7th July 2017.
Deposit payment can be made by cheque, cash or bank transfer to the value of £75.
The balance of your teams £150 participation fee will be payable on the day of the tournament
although in advance of the day is preferred.
Cheques should be made payable to Southsea Nomads RFC.
Please send your cheque to:
Southsea Nomads RFC
C/O Mr. Peter Pridmore
6 Mountbatten Square
Southsea
Hants
PO4 9XY
Payments made through the internet can be arranged and details will be provided upon request.
If you wish to make a payment using the Internet, then please contact Scott Kelsall (Contact details
are at the back of this booklet) to obtain bank details.
Player Eligibility
All players need to be 18 years of age on or before 30th July 2016
Player registration is expected as per Hampshire RFU cup competition rules.
Teams, Accessories and Arrival
Each team will consist of 10 players on the field at any time and you are invited to bring up to 5
substitutes. A competition squad is therefore up to 15 players.
The registration fee is applicable for the squad regardless of whether you bring the full 15 players or
not.
Each team will be required to bring a minimum of 1 front row replacements in addition to the 3
players who will form the starting line-up.
Please also bring any support staff you require such as coaches or physios.
We recommend where possible transportation by Mini-bus or people carrier to minimise traffic
disruption.
Alternatively, Hilsey train station is located less than 5 minutes’ walk from the venue.
Local parking is available on site but maybe restricted. Off site parking is also available Please
note: admittance to the venue car park will be limited and may be refused.
Setting up Camp and what to bring.
Teams will be invited to bring their own team gazebos which can be erected around the pitches in
designated areas.
No seating will be provided for each team.
Physios and support staff will also be able to set up in areas appropriate to the team.
Please note: there will be limited shade on the open pitch area, so you will be advised to bring
something to shade your team or appropriate sun protection.
Supporters will be allowed to join areas of their respective club, or will be able to set up camp for
the day, pitch-side in one of the other designated areas.
Tournament Structure
Both the tournaments will comprise of a group stage, followed by a cup stage after a short break.
Each team’s games will be publicized after the initial competition draw takes place on the day.
Teams may be required to play consecutive games, but this will depend on where each team is
drawn.
Matches will take place on each of the 3 pitches that will be used for the event.
Teams may be required to move between different pitches in order to play their games.
Approximately, 5-7 minutes will be a break between each scheduled group game.
As the event progresses into the cup stage then breaks will be 10 minutes.
Teams A – L represent the Men’s teams,
Teams M – P represent the Ladies teams
Initial Group Stage
Pitch 1 Pitch 2 Pitch 3
AB
EF
IJ
MN BC
FG
JK
NO
CD
GH
KL
OP
BD
FH
JL
NP
AC
EG
IK
MO AD
EH
IL
MP
In order to progress, a number of teams from the group stages will qualify for the cup draw:
For the Men’s Tournament these teams will be the 1st and 2nd place teams in each group, followed
by the highest scoring 3rd place teams from the three groups.
For the Ladie’s Tournament, the 1st and 2nd place teams will enter into a Cup Game and the 3rd
and 4th place teams will play for the wooden spoon.
Cup Competition
Below is an Illustration of the cup competition.
Please note: once the group stage is complete, then each remaining Men’s will team will enter into a
draw for the Cup competition. This will be done on a Random basis
P1
Quarter 1
Break Quarter 2
Break Semi 1 Break Final Prize Presentations
1
3
Q1 Winner
S1 Winner
2
4
Q3 Winner
S2 Winner
P2
Quarter 3
5
6
No Game
P3
7
8
Quarter 4
Q2 Winner
Q4 Winner
MWS
L3
L4
Semi 2
Ladies Cup
L1
L2
Ladies Plate
S1 Loser
S2 Loser
3rd and 4th Place
Please note: the tournament structure is subject to change depending on the number of teams
entering.
Tournament Rules
Each team will be required to submit a complete list of its squad with each player’s names and dates
of births during registration on the day.
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The men’s participating teams will be drawn into one of three groups of 4 teams.
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Matches will be played simultaneously using three pitches available.
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Each men’s team will play 3 matches in a round-robin format in the group stage.
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The game schedule may be set out such that teams may be required to play 2 games
consecutively. This will be limited where possible
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For group games, in the event of a draw extra time shall not be played.
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There will be approximately 5 - 7 minutes break between group games.
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Each team must have no more than ten players on the playing area at any one time.
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A team may nominate no more than five replacement/substitute players.
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A team can substitute or replace any number of players during a game at any time during
appropriate stoppages of
play.
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Players entering the field of play must do so at the half way line after the replaced or
substituted player has left the field of play. Sanction: Penalty Kick where the game would have
restarted.
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There will be no limits on the number of substitutes during any 1 game.
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Once the group stage is complete the top 2 teams from each group will progress to the Cup
Round of the tournament.
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The top 2 point scoring 3rd place teams from each of the groups will also progress to the
Cup Round of the
tournament.
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The Cup competition will be played as 4 Quarter Finals, 2 Semi-Finals, with a 3rd / 4th
Place Play off and 1 Final
which will determine the overall winner.
If less teams participate then an alternative structure will be used instead.
Duration of the Match
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A match lasts no longer than twenty minutes plus lost time and extra time. A match is
divided into two halves of not
more than ten minutes playing time.
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The referee’s clock shall remain on unless serious injury occurs.
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After half time the teams change ends. There is an interval of not more than two minutes.
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Extra time shall not be played in the group matches.
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When there is a drawn match and if the competition structure requires extra time, after a
break of one minute the
extra time is played in periods of five minutes. After each period, the
teams change ends without an interval.
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Extra Time - Toss. Before extra time starts, the referee organises a toss. One of the captains
tosses a coin and the other captain calls to see who wins the toss. The winner of the toss decides
whether to kick off or choose an end. If
the winner of the toss decides to choose an end, the
opponents must kick off and vice versa.
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Extra time is played to duration as determined by the referee. – No golden try or kick rule
shall apply.
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If tournament timings on the day permit then the Trophy Match shall be played for a
duration of 15 minutes each way.
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For the final; if the result is still a draw after extra time has been played then then the
winning team shall be that with the highest number of tried in game. If the result is a further
draw then a drop goal shoot out will be played,
where drop goals shall be taken from 10 meters
out approximately in the center of the posts. This shoot out shall be
drawn after 5 then sudden death occurs.
best of 5 but if still
Scoring
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Tries are worth 5 Points;
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A conversion is then taken by the try scorer where the kick must be a drop kick and are
worth 2 points. Unless that player is injured then a replacement can be allowed to take the kick
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The kicker must take the kick within forty seconds of a try having been scored. The kick is
disallowed if the kicker
does not take the kick in the time allowed.
Foul Play
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Note: Temporary Suspension: When a player has been temporarily suspended i.e. Yellow
Card, the player’s period
of suspension will be for a period of two minutes.
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If a player receives a Red Card then they will be barred from participating in the rest of the
tournament
Kick-Off and Restart Kicks
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Kick Off shall be a drop kick
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After a score, the team that has scored kicks off with a drop kick which must be taken at or
behind the centre of the
half way line. Sanction: Free Kick at the centre of the half way line.
Position of the Kicker’s team at Kick-Off
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All the kicker’s team must be behind the ball when it is kicked. If they are not, a free kick is
awarded to the non-offending team at the centre of the half way line. Sanction: Free Kick at the
centre of the half way line.
Kick-0ff of Under 10 Meters and Not Played by an Opponent
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If the ball does not reach the opponents’ 10-metre line, a free kick is awarded to the nonoffending team at the centre of the half way line. Sanction: Free Kick at the centre of the half way
line.
Ball Goes Directly Into Touch
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The ball must land in the field of play. If it is kicked directly into touch, a free kick is
awarded to the non-offending
team at the centre of the half way line. Sanction: Free Kick at
the centre of the half way line.
Ball Goes Into the In Goal
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If the opposing team grounds the ball, or if they make it dead, or if the ball becomes dead by
going into touch-in- goal or on or over the dead ball line a free kick is awarded to the nonoffending team at the centre of the half way line. Sanction: Free Kick at the centre of the half way
line.
Scrum
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A scrum is formed in the field of play when five players from each team, bound together in
two rows for each team,
close up with their opponents so that the heads of the front rows are
interlocked. This creates a tunnel into which a
scrum half throws in the ball so that front row
players can compete for possession by hooking the ball with either of
their feet.
Forming a Scrum
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Number of players: Five. A scrum must have five players from each team at all times. All
five players must stay bound to the scrum until it ends. Each front row must have three players in it,
no more and no less. Two locks must
form the second row by binding together so that their
heads are between a prop and the hooker. Sanction: Penalty
kick
No player in the scrum may unbind to play the ball. Sanction: Penalty kick.
Additional Information
Changing Facilities
It is advised that your teams arrive ready to take to the field as limited changing facilities will be
available.
Changing rooms will be available for both the ladies and the gentlemen taking part in the
competition.
No areas are available for storage of kit, and tournament organizers accept no liability for loss of
any loss of or damage to property during the event.
Separate Changing rooms will available should your team wish to get changed after the event
before departure from the event, however, we strongly suggest due to the event timings that teams
arrive fully kitted and ready to attend referee’s and safety briefings at the time stated.
Medical Room and First Aid
A medical room and physio area will be available for the duration of the event.
Any serious injury will be dealt with by involvement of the local emergency services.
For minor injuries, your injured players will be advised to visit local medical facilities.
First aiders will be available pitch-side for the duration of the event.
Alcohol and Soft Drinks
Alcohol and Soft Drinks will be available from within the club house and can be consumed on the
premises.
Additional Soft Drinks will be available for purchase outside.
Food and Barbecues
Hot food will be available from within the premises with a proportion of the profits going to charity.
The use of portable Barbecues will be strictly prohibited due to fire safety concerns.
Ice Creams will be sold by a vendor on site.
We ask that only food sold from within the tournament grounds be consumed at the tournament;
please remember profits made will be donated to the charities.
Litter
We ask that you dispose of your litter in any of the facilities that will be provided as a matter of
respect to the environment.
Entertainment
Various entertainment will be available for non-playing family and supporters of the tournament.
These will be confirmed prior to the event.
Tournament Website:
www.nomads10s.co.uk
Club Websites:
http://www.nomadsrfc.com
http://www.havantrfc.co.uk
Additional Contact Information
Ken Walker – Southsea Nomads RFC Secretary
Tel: 07787 568 871
Email: [email protected]
Ashley Johnson – Southsea Nomads Charity 10s Event Director
Tel: 07972 772 729
Email: [email protected]