Savills is proud to sponsor The Bill McLaren Foundation and Loretto School Under Junior School Rugby Tournament. THE BILL MCLAREN FOUNDATION AND LORETTO SCHOOL UNDER 10 RUGBY TOURNAMENT Newfield, Loretto School Sunday, 28th September 2014 Think property think Savills. 10:30 am Savills Edinburgh Anna Gardiner 8 Wemyss Place Associate Edinburgh EH3 6DH 0131 247 3714 U10 0131 247 3700 [email protected] Sponsored by Savills [email protected] savills.co.uk SA77113 Loretto School Rugby advert A5V2.indd 1 14/07/2014 08:39 WELCOME FROM THE HEAD OF WELCOME FROM THE LORETTO JUNIOR SCHOOL BILL MCLAREN FOUNDATION I have great pleasure in welcoming all our teams, staff, parents and guests The Bill McLaren Foundation is delighted to be associated with Loretto who are taking part in this inaugural Bill McLaren Foundation and Loretto School with its wonderful rugby heritage and fine tradition of playing sport School Under 10 Rugby Tournament with Savills as our main sponsor. and in particular with this Under 10 Tournament to be played at Newfield. We are delighted to have you here and I am certain this tournament will Apart from being a rugby broadcaster for over 50 years with the BBC provide a wonderful exhibition of rugby and excitement for all, both and recognised as the ”Voice of Rugby” throughout the rugby playing players and spectators. world, Bill McLaren was a teacher who instilled in his young charges the joy and thrill of playing rugby. On behalf of everyone at Loretto, the Bill McLaren Foundation and Savills we would like to thank everyone for making the journey here today. Bill believed passionately in encouraging children, all shapes and sizes to Your cheers and encouragement are appreciated by all the teams! get involved in sport and to do their best for themselves, for their team and at the same time to honour the game. He believed that sport and rugby in The Tournament can only be a success on the day because of the particular was a great way of helping youngsters develop life skills. determined and sporting spirit of all the players and the enthusiasm and dedication of their accompanying staff. We also owe a Respect for team mates, for the opposition and for the officials was central debt of gratitude to the referees and groundstaff and to his teaching as were discipline, sportsmanship and developing the we look forward to an exciting competition. concept of team and ethos. Fun and friendship are at the heart of the rugby game and these two elements aligned with a controlled physical contest makes this game so Mr Philip Meadows relevant for youngsters as they prepare to face the many challenges and Head of Loretto Junior School demands of the modern world. Junior School We wish every player and every team all the very best for today’s tournament. I hope it’s a great success and everyone learns something PROGRAMME about themselves from being part of this event and goes away having enjoyed the day and the experience. 10:00 am Teams arrive for photographs 10:30 am Tournament begins Lastly our thanks to the School staff and the officials 12:10 pm Lunch sitting A in Loretto Junior School (see centre spread) for making this day possible. 12:30 pm Lunch sitting B in Loretto Junior School (see centre spread) 2:30 pm Shield Final Best wishes, 2:50 pm Plate Final 3:10 pm Cup Final followed by presentation of prizes Refreshments available throughout the day Linda Lawson Foundation Trustee and Bill’s Daughter THE TEAMS THE DRAW MORNING SCHEDULE: GROUP MATCHES GROUP ONE [G1] Howe RFC TIME PITCH ONE PITCH TWO Heriot’s RFC Minis Loretto School 10:30 am Howe RFC v Hawick RFC Minis 2 v Heriot’s RFC Minis Madrascals (St Andrews) GROUP TWO [G2] 10:50 am Musselburgh Eagles v Hawick RFC Minis 1 v Musselburgh Eagles Portobello RFC Minis Musselburgh RFC Portobello RFC Minis 11:10 am Howe RFC v Hawick RFC Minis 2 v King’s Meadow Primary School Loretto School Prestonpans 11:30 am Musselburgh Eagles v Hawick RFC Minis 1 v GROUP THREE [G3] King’s Meadow P. School Perthshire RFC Hawick RFC Minis 2 Madrascals (St Andrews) 11:50 am Heriot’s RFC Minis v Madrascals (St Andrews) v Prestonpans Loretto School Prestonpans 12:10 pm Portobello RFC Minis v Musselburgh RFC v GROUP FOUR [G4] King’s Meadow P. School Perthshire RFC Hawick RFC Minis 1 12:10 pm Lunch A: Hawick RFC Minis 1 & 2, Heriot’s RFC, Loretto School, Musselburgh RFC Musselburgh Eagles, Howe RFC, Madrascals (St Andrews), Prestonpans Perthshire RFC 12:30 pm Lunch B: Portobello RFC Minis, King’s Meadow Primary School, Musselburgh RFC, Perthshire RFC 1:20 pm Lunch ends AFTERNOON SCHEDULE TIME ROUND PITCH ONE (R1) PITCH TWO (R2) 1:30 pm Shield Semi Finals G1 3rd v G3 3rd G2 3rd v G4 3rd 1:50 pm Plate Semi Finals G1 2nd v G3 2nd G2 2nd v G4 2nd 2:10 pm Cup Semi Finals G1 1st v G3 1st G2 1st v G4 1st 2:30 pm Shield Final & Winners R1 v Runners-Up R1 v 3rd/4th Play-Off Winners R2 Runners-Up R2 2:50 pm Plate Final & Winners R1 v Runners-Up R1 v 3rd/4th Play-Off Winners R2 Runners-Up R2 3:10 pm Cup Final & Winners R1 v Runners-Up R1 v 3rd/4th Play-Off Winners R2 Runners-Up R2 3:30 pm Presentation to all Players Involved A WORD FROM OUR SPONSORS Savills prides itself on being a key part of the surrounding community and we are delighted to be associated with this inaugural tournament of grass roots rugby. We hope that each and every player and spectator enjoys today’s games. Our Country House team have a wealth of knowledge and experience A different school of the East Lothian property market, and can help you whether you’re looking to sell or searching for your dream home. With 4 offices in of thought. Scotland, 28 in London, 80 across the rest of the UK and over 600 offices and associates across the globe, we have access to some of the world’s most beautiful properties and an audience of international buyers. Anna Gardiner and her team are excited to be here today to cheer on the players and they look forward to meeting as many of you as possible. Best wishes for a successful tournament! TOURNAMENT RULES (Squads must contain a minimum of 10 players and a maximum of 12 players) Senior School (age 12-18) There are four groups, each containing three teams. Open Morning - Saturday, 4th October 2014 Each school/club will play the other members of their group once. The points system is that used for mini rugby and incorporates; individual skill, team ethic, respect for the Open MorningJunior - Saturday, School (age 28th 3-12) February 2015 referee and sportsmanship. Open Morning - Saturday 27th September Where teams finish with equal points in their group, the final positions will be decided as follows: Junior School (age 3-12) (a) The greatest number of ‘Respect for Referee’ points (b) The greatest number of ‘Team Ethic’ points Fun Morning Senior - Saturday, School (age 17th 12-18) January 2015 (c) 1) The result of the match in which the teams played each other OpenOpen Morning Morning - Saturday,- Saturday 2nd 4th MayOctober 2015 2) Toss of a coin In the (Shield, Plate, Cup) stages no extra time will be played in the case of a draw. The winners will be the side who scored the number of ‘Respect for Referee’ points. If this is the same then the side who scored last will be the winners. In the case of a 0-0 draw, the side with the prettiest shirts will win, failing agreement the match will be decided on the toss of a coin. We’re a School with a difference. Founded in success, but we’re also well known for our In case of a 0-0 draw in the Final of the Shield, Plate or Cup the tournament will be shared. 1827, Loretto is a boarding and day School emphasis on the development of the whole All matches will be SEVEN minutes each way with a one minute interval. for just over 600 boys and girls aged 3-18 person in Mind, Body and Spirit. Scholarships Each team is assured five games. set in an 85 acre leafy campus just to the east and means-tested bursaries up to 105% of Cup: Teams finishing 1st in their group; Knockout Semi Final followed by Final and 3rd/4th Play-Off of Edinburgh. Yes, we’re all about academic the fees available. Plate: Teams finishing 2nd in their group; Knockout Semi Final followed by Final and 3rd/4th Play-Off Shield: Teams finishing 3rd in their group; Knockout Semi Final followed by Final and 3rd/4th Play-Off LINKFIELD ROAD, MUSSELBURGH, EAST LOTHIAN EH21 7RE, SCOTLAND, UK TEL: +44(0)131 653 4455 [email protected] www.loretto.com We hope you enjoy the rugby today and would encourage all spectators to show their appreciation of the boys’ and girls’ efforts in a courteous manner..