UEA RUGBY FESTIVAL 2017
CAPTAINS PACK
UEA COLNEY LANE:
SATURDAY 29TH APRIL 2017
10:30-17:00
Contact: Becky Wilkinson & Joseph Skeet (uea+sport)
Email: [email protected]
T: 01603 593567
CONTENTS
VENUE
DATE
COMPETITION FORMAT
HOW TO REGISTER?
ADMINISTRATION & ELIGIBILITY
TEAM AND PLAYER RESTRICTIONS
TEAM NAMES
TEAM COLOURS
REFEREES
SAFETY & EQUIPMENT
FIRST AID
ENTRY FORM
VENUE
All matches will be played on the Colney Lane Playing Fields.
UEA COLNEY LANE
SATURDAY 29TH APRIL 2017
10:30-17:00
COMPETITION FORMAT
Men’s and Women’s 7’s:
 Playing standard IRB 7’s Rules – to see a detailed breakdown of these
rules please consult http://www.rfu.com/thegame/formsofrugby/sevens
 The men’s competition format tbc (based on entries).
 The women’s competition format tbc (based on entries).
 There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place play offs for each.
 Squads can consist of up to 12 players, with no more than 7 on a pitch at
any one time. Rolling substitutions will be in place.
 Captains must report each match score to the HQ after each game.
 Timings for each match will be detremined based on the number of
teams that enter.
Mixed Touch:
 Playing standard touch rules, except that we will be playing 7 minute
halves. To see a detailed breakdown of the rules please consult
http://www.englandtouch.org.uk/wp/index.php/about/rules
 The men’s competition format tbc (based on entries).
 There must be a minimum of 2 players of either gender on the pitch at
all teams e.g. 4 men and 2 women.
 Captains must report each match score to the HQ after each game.
 Squads can consist of up to 12 players, with no more than 6 on a pitch at
any one time. Rolling substitutions will be in place.
HOW TO REGISTER
Team Captains: If you want to register a team, then please use the entry
form attached or contact uea+sport via [email protected] and request
an entry form. Please read the eligibility rules before entering a team. All forms
can be returned via email.
THE ENTRY FEE PER TEAM IS £20. THIS CAN BE PAID IN PERSON AT
SPORTSPARK RECEPTION OR OVER THE PHONE ON: 01603 592398.
Please quote your team name when booking.
BOOKING FOR THE RUGBY FESTIVAL IS NOW OPEN. Entries will only be
confirmed once payment has been received.
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: MONDAY 24TH APRIL 9AM 2017
Booking may close early if the entry limit reaches capacity. Please book & pay
early to avoid disappoint.
ADMINISTRATION & ELIGIBILITY
Administration for the festival will be managed by uea+sport, the Rugby
Activator, The RFU and the Festival Volunteers.
ALL TEAMS MUST MEET AT THE REGISTRATION POINT BEFORE 10:30am.
Teams can be made up of any student or member of UEA staff and a restricted
number of invitational players. To authorize an invitational player, please
contact uea+sport, [email protected]. Invitational team entries may
also be accepted.
Each player may only be registered to 1 team from the Men’s, Women’s and
Mixed Touch competitions. A player may enter the Mixed Touch competitions
and one of the Men’s or Women’s competitions but fixture clashes may occur,
so any team with players registering in 2 competitions are asked to ensure they
have enough players to complete their fixtures.
The Festival reserves the right to decline entry to the tournament for any
team or individual.
TEAM COLOURS
Teams are requested to wear the same colours for match fixtures and where
possible bring an alternative colour in case of a clash.
TEAM NAMES
Teams are requested not to use team names that may cause offence. All team
names are to be accepted at the discretion of the Festival Administrators.
REFEREES & LINESMEN
All referees on the day will be fully qualified and provided by the RFU. Each
team is expected to provide 1 nominated linesman for each game. This person
may change from fixture to fixture but at least 1 person must be named on the
Team Entry Form.
SAFETY & EQUIPMENT
Equipment - A player must not use equipment or wear anything that is
dangerous to him/herself or another player, including any kind of jewellery.
Jewellery which is potentially dangerous and cannot be easily removed should
be taped. Players competing in the Men’s and Women’s competitions should
use a gum shield at all time on the field of play.
Clothing - Players must wear appropriate playing kit.
Footwear - Players competing in the Men’s and Women’s competitions should
wear appropriate footwear with studs. Players in the Mixed Touch competition
should wear appropriate footwear, including but not limited to footwear with
studs, blades or trainers.
FIRST AID
First Aid qualified staff will be on duty at all times, in the case of an injury
please contact a Festival Administrator immediately.
TEAM ENTRY FORM
Team Name:
Team Captain:
Competition:
Email:
Tel:
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Linesman:
Please read eligibility conditions and return to [email protected]