TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
In order to have a fun and enjoyable day that ends at a reasonable time we have kept to our format of a Round Robin League. There will be no semi-finals or finals. We will be presenting medals to the winners in each age group, but all U7’s taking part will receive a medal. We plan to make the presentations as each age group finishes at their respective control tents.

SQUAD NUMBERS
U7 Squads of 6 players 4 per game
U8 Squads of 9 players 6 per game
U9 Squads of up to 11 players 6 per game - 3 forwards
U10 Squads of up to 15 players 9 per game - 3 forwards
U11 Squads of up to 18 players 12 per game - 5 forwards
U12 Squads of up to 18 players 13 per game - 6 forwards

TOURNAMENT RULES
 In accordance with the ‘New Rules of Play’ regarding very young players, all U7 players have to be at least six years old on 1st September 2013. The format will be a Round Robin for each age group, the results put into a league table. There will be 3 points for a win and 1 point for a draw. U7 & U8 games will be 5 mins each half; U9 & U10, 6 mins each half; and U11 & U12, 7 mins each half. All U7’s will receive a medal. In the event of a points tie between teams, positions will be based on the following priority list: The total points difference; Points for; Tries scored; Tries for & against; Share trophy. Please ensure you bring regulation (correct length) tags and that all squad members have the correct studs (RFU rugby standard).

REGISTRATION
A registration form is available below for downloading and distributing to your age group squads before the Tournament. Please note all sections must be completed. Registration will be between 9:30-10:00am at each Age Group Control Tent.

REFEREES
All teams to provide a referee.

MATCH TIMINGS
The Playing Order Schedules for each age group will be advertised at the relevant Age Group Control Tent.
The Schedule will be strictly adhered to. Teams should be ready 5 mins before their scheduled kick off.
In the event of any rescheduling, it will be the responsibility of Age Group Coaches to keep an eye on the timings. Scores will be displayed only at Age Group Control Tents.

PLAYING RULES
In line with the rest of Buckinghamshire, Amersham & Chiltern RFC will be adopting the RFU’s new Age Grade Regulations. The Under 7s to Under 10s will play to the ‘New Rules of Play’, whilst Under 11s and Under 12s play to the Continuum. Please refer to summary of the Under 7s to Under 10s of which can be found at http://www.rfu.com/ManagingRugby/ShapingTheGame.aspx
Fly kicking, hand offs and high tackles are not permitted at any age group. Please note there will be no conversions at U11 or U12 levels. Any player sent off will be barred from the rest of the Tournament. It is essential that you make sure that all players are wearing RFU recognised studs and have gum shields. Referees will be asked to check these before every match, underlining the need to be ready to play 5 mins before the allotted time. Please remind parents that in the interest of the sport and the children, this Tournament is supposed to be fun. We will not tolerate abusive behaviour by Parents towards players, officials or members of other teams.

GENERAL
Variety of refreshments including hot and cold food, sweets, and, of course, the bar. Our final request is please, NO DOGS and take all litter to the bins at your Age Group Tent.