FAQ
I haven’t played rugby before – is this for me? This is touch rugby – no tackling – and is about evasion, running, passing & catching a ball and teamwork. The rules are very simple (a modification of what our U7s play), so are quick to pick up. If you can run and throw and catch a ball, you can play touch rugby!
What are the team sizes? We are looking at up to 10 players in a team, with between 5 and 7 on the pitch at any one time. We will adapt the team sizes/player numbers based on what happens on the night.
Can mums and daughters play? Absolutely – all ages, genders and abilities are welcome
Are there any age restrictions? Anyone from U7 upwards can play – as we want to make this an inclusive and fun event. We may need to have teams with very young players playing each other, from a safety perspective, but we will see how things play out on the night.
We have a large family - can we put in a family team? Yes of up to 10 players
There are only 3 or 4 of us, what happens to us? We will put you together with others to make up a team of 10
I am coming on my own/with a friend – what happens to me/us? We will put you together with others to make up a team of 10
Are there a maximum number of teams? We are looking at a maximum of of 15 teams of 10 players. In that case we will have 3 teams playing a round robin on each of the 5 pitches we will have available. Any more teams than that and we won’t be able to provide enough playing opportunity each night.
What do I wear? Shorts, t-shirt and trainers are ideal. If you have moulded stud football/rugby boots, they would be useful but not essential.
Do I need a mouthguard? No, this is touch rugby not contact rugby.
FAMILY TOUCH RUGBY
Is there a fee payable? No – there is no fee to play our family touch, we are organizing this to help keep people fit and to have fun.
Is this the same as O2 Touch and the Bath Touch Leagues? No – they play different, more complex rules, based around Rugby League. This is a very simple game, based around Rugby Union.
Will there be food and drink available? The bar will be open each night, and on the last night there will be a BBQ
How do I sign up? There is an online sign up available here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RHlXTDp4eP6vfD_h14xo6NMlMW6OKAjzglB4_0xLfD0/vi ewform