THE ROAD TO WEMBLEY Carnegie Champion Schools / Colleges 2010 Rugby League Tournament

Contact the RFL Are you in it? 0844 477 7113 Year 7 Boys Final at Carnegie Champion Schools Tournament during the Carnegie Final Weekend 2010 What is Carnegie Champion Schools? “Playing in the Proposed time lines for 2009/10 curtain raiser at season Regional and National Wembley in 1994 The Carnegie Champion Schools Tournament fits comfortably into the new National Competition Framework; it is inclusive for both boys and girls at all Carnegie Champion Schools Tournament is a great way to introduce more was a life changing age groups with a progressive structure which offers competition at local, regional and national levels. It is branded throughout and has a high profile and more secondary schools and colleges to Rugby League, as well as experience for me. at every stage. creating opportunities for them to play alongside friends and enjoy a It was after that I fantastically beneficial sporting experience. knew I wanted a CARNEGIE CHAMPION SCHOOLS: YEAR 7 TO 10 BOYS career in rugby. I remember thinking It is pleasing to know that the competition continues to develop and grow, with a total of 490 schools participating in the Regional Rounds Completed by Friday 26th February 2010 ‘this is for me’ and that I wanted to be National Round 1 (last 16) Completed by Friday 12th March 2010 tournament this year. This number included 1,470 separate boys’ teams and 208 girls’ teams. Both figures represent an National Qtr Finals (Open Draw) Completed by Friday 26th March 2010 annual increase, making it the largest rugby league competition in the world. part of the big occasions.” National Semi Finals (Open Draw) Tuesday 27th April 2010 (Yr 8 & 10) Chev Walker Thursday 29th April 2010 (Yr 7 & 9) National Finals 27th & 28th August 2010

CARNEGIE CHAMPION SCHOOLS: YEAR 7 TO 10 GIRLS

Regional Rounds Completed by Saturday 1st May 2010 National Festival Tuesday 25th May 2010 (Yr 8 & 10) Thursday 27th May 2010 (Yr 7 & 9) National Finals 27th & 28th August 2010 All National rounds will be 11 a side playing to Modified games transitional rules. See web site for more details on rules www.championschools.co.uk

CARNEGIE CHAMPION SCHOOLS: YEAR 11 BOYS

Regional Rounds Completed by Friday 5th February 2010 National Round 1 (last 16) Completed by Friday 26th February 2010 National Qtr Finals (Open Draw) Completed by Friday 12th March 2010 National Semi Finals (Open Draw) Tuesday 23rd March 2010 Final Tuesday 21st April 2010

CARNEGIE CHAMPION SCHOOLS: YEAR 11 GIRLS The finals of the 2009 Carnegie Champion Schools Tournament will be played in Regional Rounds Completed by Friday 5th March 2010 National Festival Thursday 25th March 2010 London during the weekend of the Carnegie Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. Final Wednesday 21st May 2010 All National rounds will be 11 a side playing to Modified games transitional “For anybody rules. See web site for more details on rules www.championschools.co.uk The Road to Wembley Who can play? selected for the Carnegie Champion It may be deemed necessary to move some National round games to neutral venues to ease travel time, distance and cost. Schools may be eligible for Schools Tournament travel subsidy during the National Stage when travelling over 100 miles Schools initially compete in local stage competitions usually Schools can enter any boys team finals, get involved, (claim 50% support – subject to Andy Harland’s approval) organised geographically by district /service area. The local from Year 7 through to Year 11. try your best, but winners then progress to the Regional Stage. make sure you enjoy CARNEGIE : BOYS Teams battle their way through the regional competitions Girls play a 9 a-side competition it, that is what it is all Preliminary Round Wednesday 24th February 2010 hoping to progress to the National Stage of the tournament. from Year 7 through to Year 11. about at your age.” First Round (Last 32) Dates to be confirmed Second Round (Last 16) Dates to be confirmed Phil Clarke Quarter Final Dates to be confirmed For those lucky enough a trip to Wembley awaits... Semi Final Dates to be confirmed Final Wednesday 12th May 2010 “To anybody given the chance to To take part, contact represent your school in the your National or Carnegie Champion Schools Regional Development Tournament final, give your best, Manager and they will no one can ask for anymore, you direct you to your may not go back againthe year nearest schools Liaison Officer. after, so take the opportunity.” Terry O’Connor

You can enter by contacting:

NATIONAL CONTACTS REGIONAL CONTACTS

Andy Harland Dan Clements (Wales) Andy Gilvary (London & South) National Development Manager Rugby League Development Officer RegionalDevelopment Officer Talbot Malone Design T. 01925 633339 01925 T. Design Malone Talbot t: 07802 935173 t: 07811 107799 t: 07515 753912 e: [email protected] e: [email protected] e: [email protected]

Ray Unsworth Martin Flynn (Yorkshire) George Taylor (North East) English Schools Secretary Regional Development Manager Regional Development Manager t: 01942 239588 t: 07841 495073 t: 07841 783998 e: [email protected] e: [email protected] e: [email protected]

Ron David Raybould (Yorkshire) Dave Butler (Midlands) Carnegie Schools Co-ordinator Regional Development Officer Regional Development Officer t: 07846 602597 t: 07764 470828 t: 07595 520174 e: [email protected] e: [email protected] e: [email protected]

Matt Jeffery Kate Hebden (Yorkshire) COACH EDUCATION Sudent Rugby League Manager Carnegie Rugby League t: 0790 867 3111 Schools and Colleges Officer Secondary School Teachers Award e: [email protected] t: 07825 010393 Rugby League Leaders Award e: [email protected] Rugby League Organisers Award Mark Senter (Scotland) National Development Manager Matt Birkett (North West) MATCH OFFICIALS t: 07764 627252 Regional Development Officer e: [email protected] t: 07841 495062 Schools Match Officials Course e: [email protected]

For more information call: 0844 477 7113

www.carnegiechampionschools.co.uk