MAIDENHEAD U12’s RUGBY FESTIVAL Saturday 13th October 2018

FESTIVAL START TIME IS 13:30PM PLEASE ENSURE YOUR TEAMS ARE ON- SITE AT 12:30PM

Welcome

A very big welcome to all our visitors today to start the 2018 RFC Festival.

With the challenge that the summer and the hard grounds has brought to many rugby clubs around the country, it is fantastic to still welcome you to Braywick despite it being a Saturday and I hope you enjoy playing on the fantastic AGP. It should make for some great games.

The quality of rugby and the spirit within which it is played is fantastic to see at all the festivals I attend and hopefully the quality, fun and enthusiasm showed by all players’ today will bode well for the future and also be a part of what encourages them to aspire to reaching the heady heights of their club’s senior teams when the time comes.

It is so important that in these times of financial rewards throughout rugby that we nurture these young players love for their clubs and offer them the opportunity to represent their clubs at the highest level. As Chairman and past Colt there is no better feeling than seeing a number of previous seasons’ colts running out with the 1st team on a Saturday afternoon.

A big part of this is thanks to you, coaches, managers and parents, who put so much effort into making the playing environment for your young charges so enjoyable and rewarding. So I would also like to thank all of you for your love of rugby, your hard work and commitment to rugby’s young players and for being here today.

Good luck to all teams and participants and I hope that you have a great day at the Maidenhead Festival.

Stephen Bough

Chairman Maidenhead RFC

Maidenhead RC Ltd., Braywick Park, Braywick Road, Maidenhead, , SL6 1BN.

Instructions for visiting clubs

1. You have 2 Parking Permits to park by the clubhouse in the area marked P1 & P2 on the map 2. Other vehicles will need to park in the car parks highlighted on the parking map included. 3. Photographic registration forms are included in this pack. Please ensure your spectators complete this form and bring to the Festival Control Tent to receive their wristband. 4. A fixture list for all age groups is included in this pack. 5. A pitch map is included in this pack. 6. Please ensure that you provide a First Aider per age group per club. 7. Please provide a referee per team. 8. Please bring whistles. 9. You have 2 Parking Permits to park by the clubhouse in the area marked P1 & P2 on the map 10. Other vehicles will need to park in the car parks highlighted on the parking map included. 11. Photographic registration forms are included in this pack. Please ensure your spectators complete this form and bring to the Festival Control Tent to receive their wristband. 12. A fixture list for all age groups is included in this pack. 13. A pitch map is included in this pack.

Maidenhead RC Ltd., Braywick Park, Braywick Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1BN.

Control ‘Tent’ / Welcome

This will be situated in the clubhouse behind the stand in the main hall. Please Register all teams here.

Gazebos

We have sole use of the AGP so you can base yourselves in the stand. If you wish to have a Gazebo, please put it up OUTSIDE of the AGP on the grass are to the left hand side.

Festival rules

1. The main aim of the day is that all players enjoy the festival. 2. Matches will be played 6 minutes each with 1 minute half time 3. Each team will get 5 games in a round robin format 4. The Festival will run according to the guidelines set by the RFU. 5. Due to the number of teams there will be NO Waterfall approach 6. Consideration to relative strengths due to impact of availability will be assessed on the day and game by game 7. Please encourage a competitive game even if ‘in game conditions’ are applied. This will only be by joint agreement of both coaches. This may be agreed by both coaches at the start of the match or if one team takes more than a 4 try lead 8. Replacement of players during a game is at the referee’s discretion. No player may join the game except with the express permission of the referee.

1. All teams should complete a team list showing the competing players’ names and dates of birth. The team lists will be available for inspection by any other competing club at the control point. Age limits must be strictly observed and any team playing an over age player will be excluded from the competition. 2. In the event of a colour clash, the second named team is requested to borrow an alternative strip. 3. A maximum of 5 minutes’ injury time will be played in any one match.

Maidenhead RC Ltd., Braywick Park, Braywick Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1BN.

Code of conduct

Coaches Remember the laws of the game mean less than a long established accepted spirit in which the game is played and supported. Remember that without a referee you cannot have a game, so make them welcome and respect their decisions. Condemn any sort of violence or practice against the laws of the game. Be positive. Don’t criticise. Encourage from the touchline, but don’t resort to harassment or inappropriate language. Please always take the view that the game is played for enjoyment. Encourage the youngsters to enjoy themselves by positive coaching and well planned sessions and when competing to win with modesty and lose with dignity. Players A good player is a self-disciplined person – always stay in control of yourselves. Accept the referee’s decision and never argue with him. Work hard on your own game and learn to cooperate with other members of your team. Respect the opposition and applaud them afterwards, warmly and genuinely. Play for the fun of competing – not just to please others. Parents Accept the referee’s decision – without them your child would not have a game. Any form of violence or practice against the laws of the game is discouraged, especially by shouting from the touchline. Applaud all good play – not just that of your own team. Respect the opposition and all figures of authority. Remember that youngsters are not there primarily to entertain you or to meet your expectations. Be positive – give encouragement not criticism. Please remember the game is played for enjoyment. Encourage the children to enjoy themselves and to win with modesty and lose with dignity. Never use inappropriate language. General Behaviour In Rugby Union, players are impressionable and their behaviour will often reflect that of the adults around them. At Maidenhead we welcome spectators on our touchlines who embrace the ethos of the game as one of fun, enjoyment and skill development. In Rugby Union the following behaviours are encouraged: Act as positive role models to all young players. Be familiar with, and abide by, the RFU Codes of Conduct in relation to verbal and emotional abuse. Respect the Rugby Club policy with regard to spectator behaviour.

Finally please remember these young people play for FUN and the Love of the Game. Let us all encourage them to achieve that by adopting a positive attitude at all times.

Maidenhead RC Ltd., Braywick Park, Braywick Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1BN.

Pitch Map and Parking

Refreshments

As we are on the AGP all refreshments and food will be available in the main bar area.

Maidenhead RC Ltd., Braywick Park, Braywick Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1BN.

Fixtures

Maidenhead RC Ltd., Braywick Park, Braywick Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1BN.

First Aid

First aid facilities are provided throughout this tournament by Polaris Medical Services Ltd. Polaris Medical are dedicated to providing the very highest standards of medical protection. From sporting events to film set cover, Polaris Medical work to ensure that the correct level of medics, vehicles and equipment are provided.

Local hospital details Wexham Park Hospital, Wexham, , Berkshire SL2 4HL Telephone 01753 633 000 – Accident and emergency provision Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 5AN Telephone 0118 322 5111 – Accident and emergency provision Bracknell Urgent Care Centre, Royal Berkshire Bracknell Healthspace, London Road, Berkshire RG12 9BG Telephone 01344 551 100

Maidenhead Rugby Club’s first aid contact on the day is: Sarah McPherson – Telephone 07818 424 142

In the unlikely event that you will need a defibrillator, one is situated on the wall of the club house to the right of the main entrance. www.polarismedical.co.uk Telephone 01753 630 388

Maidenhead RC Ltd., Braywick Park, Braywick Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1BN.