Land Rover Premiership Cup

2016

Sunday 21st February

@

Dean Close School Cheltenham

Supported by the GRFU

2016 Land Rover and Premiership Cup (approx. times*)

Venue: Dean Close School, Cheltenham GL51 6HE Date: Sunday 21st February 2016 Registration: 8:30 – 9:30am* Coaches/Referee Briefing: 9:35 – 9:45 Pool Matches: 10:00 -12noon* Break: 12:00 -12:20pm* Semi-finals: 12:30pm* Finals: 1:00pm* Cup Presentation: 2:00pm* Team Departure time: 2:15pm* Event Clear up Close: 3:00pm*

Registration:

On arrival all teams should report to the Gloucester Rugby event control point where they will be signed in by a Gloucester rugby staff member.

Registration will take place under the Gloucester Rugby Gazebo (see map) from 08:30 – 9:30am

Players participating should also be registered with Gloucester Rugby by their club before the tournament with the appropriate registration sheet.

Please ensure any players with RFU dispensation forms to play up or down an age group have them with them on request at registration, failure to produce these the participant will not be able to play in the festival.

All squads MUST bring with them their individual registration cards and present them.

Failure to produce current cards will lead to elimination from the competition.

No other forms of ID will be acceptable. 

Can you please ensure that your registration cards are presented in the SAME order as your registration forms this will ensure a speedy registration process.

Please note players that are not RFU registered will not be permitted to play in the festival.

All players must be registered through the Rugby Football Union youth registration scheme with the participating club prior to the tournament. Photographic registration cards should be available on request.

Referees

On arrival can all nominated referees from each club must report to the event control at the Gloucester Rugby gazebo located at the top of the venue.

All clubs MUST provide a suitably qualified referee. They will then be allocated to games within their own pool, but not games involving their own club.

Changing Room Facilities: There is no access to changing rooms on the day; it is advised that teams turn up in kit, as this will avoid any delays.

Unfortunately there are no shower facilities available.

Parking:

Parking is available for parents/spectators on the humpty dumpty field, located near the bacon theatre in Dean Close. (See Map)

Parking is available for team mini busses at the prep school which is then only a short walk through the prep school to the pitches, I would advise that team gazebos/tents are on the busses as this will make it easier to move to the pitches on the day. The postcode for the prep school is GL51 6QS.

Parking is free of charge at this event.

Tournament rules

The games are full contact as per the GRFU laws of the game All festival rules run in conjunction with the GRFU continuum. Games are 7 minutes each way. Half time will be between 3mins and 5mins, depending on the stage of the tournament The team 1st on the fixture card have choice of pitch end, or kick off All games start and finish on the sound of the air horn (This must be strictly adhered

too) If the ball is in play when the final horn is sounded, play will end instantly. Tackles above the armpit is considered high (and dangerous) and is not permitted

under any circumstances. No hand offs are allowed. Kicking is permitted, but no fly hacking! (kicking a loose ball on the ground) There are no conversions. Quick restarts are not allowed. Players must wait for the referee.

Tournament (structure)

Round Robin style pool stage 8 pitches 32 teams 16 teams in the U-11 category 16 teams in the U-12 category 8 Pools in total 4 teams in each pool Each team will play 3 games in the pool stage. Winner of each pool will progresses straight to a semi – final All semi-finals will take place at same time(approx. 12:30pm) Pitches for semi-final will be announced on the day. Winners of the semi-final will progress to the finals. U-11 final takes place before U-12 final. Pitches for U-11 final will be announced on the day. U-12 final is the last game of the tournament. Pitch for U-12 final will be announced on the day.

Continued;

Points are awarded as follows;

Win: 2 Draw: 1 Loose: 0

Table is decided by;

Total number of points Point’s difference Number of tries scored

Under 11 Category.

The game will be played between teams having a maximum of twelve players, five of whom will be forwards for the scrum, while remaining players form the backline. Squad sizes will consist of 20 players maximum.

Under 12 Category .

The game will be played between teams having a maximum of thirteen players, six of whom will be forwards and will form the scrum, with the remaining form the backline. Squad sizes will consist of 20 players maximum.

Players

Players should bring sufficient water/drink and refreshments. Players should also bring appropriate clothing and equipment for the possibility of inclement weather conditions.

Team photo consent form

Regional media have been invited to attend the Land Rover Cup. Land Rover VNR crew will also be distributing footage to online news sites. Please make sure that all consent forms are present and all players and their family are aware of these details. If the form has not been returned to Gloucester rugby, please ensure so before the competition.

Medical

Every team are required to bring their own first aid with them. St Johns ambulance will be in attendance in case of emergency.

LRPC - Code of Conduct

Spectator & Players

Show respect for officials and other players Be courteous to all Remember, young players play rugby for your enjoyment, not only yours. Encourage and applaud good play by both sides Verbally support in a proactive manner Encourage in support Remember victory is not everything Children are playing for their own enjoyment Enjoy the day and transmit that enthusiasm to the players

Players

Play by the laws of the game Do not argue with the referee Play with control Do not lose your temper Play disciplined rugby Respect your opponent. Treat all players as you would like to be treated. Behave appropriately as a representative of your club on and off the pitch. Be a good sport. Applaud all good play whether it is executed by your team or the opposition.

Coaches

Do not use profane language or harass referees, opposition players or coaches Never criticise the referee during or after a match Lead by example-players need a coach who they can respect Be generous with your praise when it is deserved. Never ridicule or shout at players

for making mistakes or losing a match. Teach your players the laws of the game. Be reasonable in your demands on the player’s time energy and enthusiasm Ensure that all players participate in matches. The average players require and deserve

equal time. Insist on fair play and disciplined play. Do not tolerate foul play, fighting, or foul

language. Be prepared to take of an offending player.

LAND ROVER PREMIERSHIP CUP 2016 - LIST OF ENTRANTS

  U-11 TBC1

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     U-121 Cheltenham2 Clifton3 Bredon Star4 Old Patesians A5 Cinderford6 Berry Hill7 Frampton Cotterell8 Minchinhampton9 Ross-On-Wye10 Tewkesbury11 Cirencester12 Matson13 Stow On the Wold14 Stroud15 Longlevens16 Cleve

DOGS

In the interests of hygiene and safety NO DOGS are permitted on any part of the club’s grounds. PLEASE MAKE PARENTS AWARE OF THIS RULE

NO BBQ’s WILL BE PERMITTED TO BE USED ON SITE.

REFRESHMENTS/Hot food and beverages

Refreshments and hot food will be available to purchase throughout the day from the catering van.

PHOTOGRAPHY:

As with all public events, if you intend to take photographs at the festival, we would ask you to complete an authorisation form from the admin tent on the day. Please advise all your parents of this fact as this will be closely monitored!!

Map of Dean Close

Map of Dean Close – Spectator Parking