AMERSHAM & CHILTERN RFC. Amersham & Chiltern Mini Rugby Development Festival Sunday 19 th November 2017

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1 AMERSHAM & CHILTERN RFC Ash Grove, Weedon Lane, Amersham, Bucks, HP QU Phone: Amersham & Chiltern Mini Rugby Development Festival Sunday 9 th November 07 On behalf of Amersham & Chiltern Rugby Club we extend a warm welcome to all the players, coaches and supporters attending our November Development Festival this year. The emphasis is very much on fun and player development. We therefore request that you select your players from the bottom up. Address Amersham & Chiltern Rugby Club, Ash Grove, Weedon Lane, Amersham, Bucks, HP QU 09 7 Emergency Telephone Numbers Jo West Minis Fixtures Secretary Duncan Yarroll Minis Chairman Tim Fairhurst Tournament Organiser In the event that we are forced to postpone or cancel we will our main point of contact at each visiting Club and post on the Club s website Car parking Parking is available in the Club grounds, but we do suggest you arrive early to avoid disappointment. Please follow the directions of the marshals. Some of the neighbouring roads, particularly Weedon Lane (leading to the club) will be coned as courtesy to the residents. Please help us to retain our good relationships with our neighbours. Weedon Lane turns into Woodfield Park and we ask visitors to use this loop as a one-way system to get back onto Copperkins Lane when they exit the ground. Please note that no responsibility can be taken by Amersham & Chiltern Rugby Club or its officers for any damage, howsoever caused, for cars parked on Amersham & Chiltern Rugby Club grounds or surrounding area. Registration Registration will be at 9.0am at each Age Group Control Tent. All players must be registered with their clubs and eligible to play in the age group in which they are entered, as detailed in RFU Regulation Age Grade Rugby ( st August 07). Any team fielding over-age players will be disqualified. Registration Forms are available below for downloading and distributing to your age group squads before the Tournament. Please note all sections must be completed.

2 Coaches & Referees Briefing A briefing for coaches and referees will be held at 9.am at the relevant Age Group Control Tent. Every squad is required to bring a referee. If you anticipate any problem with regards to making your refereeing duties please contact the organisers ahead of the day. Match Timings The playing schedules for each age group will be advertised at the relevant Age Group Control Tent. The first matches will commence promptly at 0.00am. Teams should be ready mins before their scheduled kick off. We plan to make the medal presentations as soon as each age group finishes at the respective Age Group Tents. First Aid All teams are expected to have a first aider with them for minor knocks and bruises. Discipline We encourage all coaches and spectators to show support and encourage all those playing the game we love and so any discipline complaints regarding coaches, players, spectators or referees received by the tournament organisers, will be treated with the utmost seriousness. The organisers reserve the right to discipline any participating club as considered appropriate for the circumstances. Please remind your coaches, players and spectators of the relevant Codes of Conduct and their requirements. Referees will be briefed before the tournament begins in order to emphasise the important areas of the rules, to ensure consistency and to deal with any queries. Please ensure you bring regulation (correct length) tags and that all squad members have the correct studs in line with the RFU Regulation. Dogs In the interest of safety for all players on tournament days we have a NO DOGS policy at our ground (pitches and all other areas). Please ensure that all players and their parents are aware of this Policy. Food & Drink The Clubhouse will be open from 8.0am and food/drink available for purchase throughout the day.

3 Clubs attending Amersham & Chiltern Aylesbury Beaconsfield Chesham Drifters High Wycombe Luton Maidenhead Old Albanians Tournament Format In order to have a fun and enjoyable day that ends at a reasonable time we have kept to our round robin format. Every player taking part will receive a medal. Each U7 squad should have a minimum of eight players and maximum of. 8 players from a squad will be involved in each match playing two side by side games of v. An U7 match between A&C and Beaconsfield would play out as follows:- A&C U7 () vs Beaconsfield U7 () A&C U7() vs Beaconsfield U7 () [ players vs player] [ players vs player] All U7 players have to be at least six years old on st September 07. Maximum Squad sizes U7 - Blended (C&D) Squads of players, 8 ( teams of ) per game as detailed above. U8 - Blended (C&D) Squads of 9 players, per game U9 - Blended (C&D) Squads of up to players, 7 per game U0 - Blended (C&D) Squads of up to players, 8 per game U - Blended (C&D) Squads of up to players, 9 per game U - Blended (C&D) Squads of up to 8 players, per game

4 Playing Rules The RFU Regulation Age Grade Rugby Rules of Play ( st August 07) will apply U7s will play mins each half; U8 games will be mins each half; U9 & U0, mins each half; and U & U, 7 mins each half. It is essential that you make sure that all players are wearing RFU recognised studs and have gum shields if playing contact. Referees will be asked to check these before every match, underlining the need to be ready to play mins before the allotted time. Other Important Information Amersham and Chiltern Rugby Club and its officers will not accept any responsibility for the loss of valuables or personal items left anywhere in the club grounds. Please do not leave any clothes of personal belongings in our changing rooms. Please act safely and responsible at all times. Amersham & Chiltern Rugby Club will not accept responsibility for any injury howsoever caused.

5 Amersham & Chiltern November Development Festival U7s Registration Form Please complete all sections and hand into the relevant age group control tent by 9.0 am Club Age Group U7s Name Contact Number Head Coach Referee First Aider Team : Team : Max Squad Sizes: U7 = Signed Head Coach/Age Group Organiser

6 Amersham & Chiltern November Development Festival U8s Registration Form Please Complete All Sections And Hand Into The Relevant Age Group Control Tent By 9.0 am CLUB AGE GROUP U8s CONTACT NUMBER Head Coach Referee First Aider Max Squad Sizes: U8 = 9 Signed Head Coach/Age Group Organiser

7 Amersham & Chiltern November Development Festival U9s/0s/s Registration Form Please Complete All Sections And Hand Into The Relevant Age Group Control Tent By 9.0 am CLUB AGE GROUP CONTACT NUMBER Head Coach Referee First Aider Max Squad Sizes: U9 = ; U0 = ; U = Signed Head Coach/Age Group Organiser

8 Amersham & Chiltern November Development Festival Us Registration Form Please Complete All Sections And Hand Into The Relevant Age Group Control Tent By 9.0 am CLUB AGE GROUP Us CONTACT NUMBER Head Coach Referee First Aider

9 7 8 Max Squad Size U = 8 Signed Head Coach/Age Group Organiser