BOP Secondary School 7’s Tournament Pack
The BOPSS Sevens Tournament for is in its fourth consecutive year in 2014. The sole purpose of this
tournament is to provide an opportunity for secondary school aged players to participate in what is
the latest Olympic sport. The top 2 U19 Boys teams (finalists) and Girls champion will gain
qualification to the BNZ Condor National Secondary Schools’ 7s Finals held in Auckland at Kelston
Boys High School on 29th and 30th November. The top 2 U15 girls teams will qualify for the Northern
Regional tournament on Wednesday 12th November.
Date:
Friday 31st October 2014: U14 boys, U15 girls, U55kg / U15 boys
Saturday 1st November 2014: U16 boys, U19 boys, U19 girls, U65kg Open
boys
Venue:
Blake Park, Mt Maunganui
Start Time:
8.00am Registration / Managers meeting. 8.40am Games Start, although
subject to change. The official draw will be sent to all schools the week of the
tournament.
Cost:
$50.00 (per team) This must accompany entry to secure your spot.
Tournament
Control:
Bay of Plenty Rugby Union: Kyle McLean
Entries close
Friday 24th October 2014
Entry:
Please fill out the entry form and return it to (email is best):
Kyle McLean
Bay of Plenty Rugby Union
P.O. Box 4058
81 Truman Road
Mt Maunganui
Payment Details
Particulars: SS 7’s
Ph: 07 574 2037 Ext 4325
Mobile: 020 40010130
Fax: 07 574 2046
Email: [email protected]
Bay of Plenty Rugby Union
02-0466-0329270-00
Code: School Name
Bay of Plenty Rugby Union
Baypark Stadium, 81 Truman Road, Mount Maunganui
E: [email protected] | P: 020 40010130 | W: www.boprugby.co.nz
Reference: Grade
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1. Eligibility
Players must:
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Be enrolled at the secondary school they are representing at the time of the tournament.
Be under 19 as at the 1st January of the year of competition (for U19 grade)
Be under 16 as at the 1st January of the year of competition (for U16 grade)
Be under 15 as at the 1st January of the year of competition (for U15 grade)
Be under 14 as at the 1st January of the year of competition (for U14 Competition)
U55kg: Players will be weighed prior to the tournament starting and must be under the
weight-limit to participate. They must also be under 15 as at the 1st January of the year of
competition.
7. U65kg Open grade: Players will be weighed prior to the tournament starting and must be
under the weight-limit to participate. They must also be under 19 as at the 1st January of the
year of competition.
2. Squad Numbers:
1. Teams are allowed a maximum of 12 players in their squad for the duration of the
tournament.
2. A Tournament Team Sheet must be completed and handed in their team sheet (with any
amendments to this original Team Sheet) at the managers meeting. Please see below.
3. Substitutions:
1. Each team is allowed to make a maximum of 5 substitutions in a match.
2. Substitutions must be made through Match Officials and is only permitted during stoppages
of play and from the Sub Control Area.
3. Players with blood may only re-enter the game when the bleeding has stopped. There is no
time-limit.
4. Playing Time
1. The period of play for all matches (including finals) shall be 7 minutes each way.
2. Half-time will be 2 minutes.
5. Competition Format
1. Once team entries have been finalised, the draw will be created and will be sent to the
nominated email address on the entry form.
2. It will be a basic format of round robin play then into play-off games. Each team will play a
minimum of 4 games.
6. Defaults
1. In the event of an unforeseen default, the Tournament Director will aim to re-schedule the
match to a time that is fair to the non-offending team (3 rounds between matches). If that is
not feasible the match will be an automatic 29-0 win to the non-offending team (5 tries).
7. Result Confirmation
Bay of Plenty Rugby Union
Baypark Stadium, 81 Truman Road, Mount Maunganui
E: [email protected] | P: 020 40010130 | W: www.boprugby.co.nz
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1. It is the manager’s responsibility to confirm the score with the referee at the end of the
match.
2. Once the score card is with the Tournament Results Manager, the result will stand.
8. Points Allocation
1. Three (3) points for a win
2. Two (2) points each for a draw
3. One (1) point for a loss
9. Rankings From Pool Play
If on completion of the pool matches two or more teams in their respective pools have the same
aggregate number of points awarded, their final ranking will be determined in accordance with the
following formula in order of sequence:
1. The winner of the match already played between the two teams.
2. The team, which has the highest point’s differential - points ‘for’ minus points ‘against’
in their pool matches.
3. The team which has scored the most tries in their pool matches.
4. The team which has scored the most points in their pool matches
5. Toss of a coin.
10. Play-off Games:
In the event of a draw at the end of a play-off game, the match will continue until points are scored.
There is no change of ends or break in play. If it is still tied after 5 minutes, the winner will be
determined by the following formula in order of sequence:
1. Team which scored the first try of the match.
2. The team which has the highest point’s differential ‘for’ minus points ‘against’ in their
pool matches.
3. The team that has scored the most tries in pool matches will be declared the winner.
4. Toss of a coin.
11. Condor Qualifications
1. U19 Boys: The top 2 (e.g. finalists) will qualify
2. U19 Girls: The winner will qualify
i. Please note, the entry fee for the Condor 7’s is set at $600. Please contact Phil
Gaze ([email protected]) for more information.
3. U15 Girls: Top 2 will qualify for Northern Regional Tournament on Wednesday 12th
November. Travel expenses to be covered by NZR.
12. Referees:
1. All games will be provided certified referees.
2. Each team is to provide a touch judge for all of their pool games. During play-off games
where possible certified Assistant referees will be allocated.
3. Normal 7 A-Side rules will be applicable
4. All teams, management, coaches and spectators need to show respect to officials and
recognise that the officials are volunteers
Bay of Plenty Rugby Union
Baypark Stadium, 81 Truman Road, Mount Maunganui
E: [email protected] | P: 020 40010130 | W: www.boprugby.co.nz
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BOPSS 7’s 2014 Tournament Entry Form
5.
Friday 31st October: U14 boys, U15 girls, U55kg / U15 boys
Saturday 1st November: U16 boys, U19 boys, U19 girls, U65kg Open boys
Blake Park, Mt Maunganui
Closing Date:
Friday 24th October 2014
Entry Fee: $50 per team
Please complete one entry form per team and email, post or fax to the below. Draw will be
distributed the week of the tournament
Grade – 31st Oct
U14 Boys
U15 Girls
U55kg boys
(U15)
Grade – 1st Nov
U16 Boys
U19 Boys
U19 Girls
U65kg open
School
Coach Name
Coach Email:
Coach Mobile:
Manager Name
Manager Email:
Manager Mobile:
Post or email entries to:
Kyle McLean
Bay of Plenty Rugby Union
P.O. Box 4058
81 Truman Road
Mt Maunganui
Bay of Plenty Rugby Union
Particulars: SS 7’s
Ph: 07 574 2037 Ext 4325
Mobile: 020 40010130
Fax: 07 574 2046
Email: [email protected]
02-0466-0329270-00
Code: School Name
Bay of Plenty Rugby Union
Baypark Stadium, 81 Truman Road, Mount Maunganui
E: [email protected] | P: 020 40010130 | W: www.boprugby.co.nz
Reference: Grade
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SCHOOL PRIDE
BOPSS 7’s 2014 Team Sheet
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School
Grade
Coach:
Manager:
Number Name
DOB
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Final Team Sheet needs to be submitted at the Managers Meeting on the day of the tournament
Bay of Plenty Rugby Union
Baypark Stadium, 81 Truman Road, Mount Maunganui
E: [email protected] | P: 020 40010130 | W: www.boprugby.co.nz
BAY WIDE
SCHOOL PRIDE