On the Day Timings
REGISTRATION & ARRIVAL TIME
08:00
Teams are required to arrive and Register.
The team sheet must be completed with player shirt numbers.
CAPTAIN’S BRIEFING TIME
08:30
Team Captains are required to attend Event Control for a briefing at this time.
FIRST GAME KICK OFF TIME
09:00
LAST GAME KICK OFF TIME
15:45
PRESENTATION CEREMONY
16:30 - 16:45
Presentations will take place in the Club Room off of the bar where the following trophies will be
awarded:
● Cup - 1st Place
● Plate - 5th Place
● Bowl - 9th Place
● Shield - 13th Place
● Most Valuable Players (Female & Male) (as voted for by opposition teams)
● Most Valuable Referee
The ETA would be very grateful if as many teams as possible stayed for the presentations as this
adds to the atmosphere and allows teams to celebrate together.
08:00
Teams are required to arrive and Register.
The team sheet must be completed with player shirt numbers.
CAPTAIN’S BRIEFING TIME
08:30
Team Captains are required to attend Event Control for a briefing at this time.
FIRST GAME KICK OFF TIME
09:00
LAST GAME KICK OFF TIME
15:45
PRESENTATION CEREMONY
16:30 - 16:45
Presentations will take place in the Club Room off of the bar where the following trophies will be
awarded:
● Cup - 1st Place
● Plate - 5th Place
● Bowl - 9th Place
● Shield - 13th Place
● Most Valuable Players (Female & Male) (as voted for by opposition teams)
● Most Valuable Referee
The ETA would be very grateful if as many teams as possible stayed for the presentations as this
adds to the atmosphere and allows teams to celebrate together.
Nominating MVPs
After each game, team captains will be asked to nominate a female and male player from the
opposition. These will be tallied up through the course of the event with the most nominated players
receiving an award. This is part of the community we create in Touch Rugby and we think it is very
important that this is celebrated.
opposition. These will be tallied up through the course of the event with the most nominated players
receiving an award. This is part of the community we create in Touch Rugby and we think it is very
important that this is celebrated.
Event Closing Time
The event will be closing at 17:00 and the venue will be closed at 18:00.
Parking
Parking is free for all users at the venue, coaches can remain onsite but may be asked to leave and return to free up space.
Weather, Clothing and Kit
Weather
Please attend the event with the appropriate items of kit that you will need to stay warm and dry
throughout the day. All players are permitted to wear any clothing item underneath their playing shirt,
that keeps them warm, provided there are no rigid elements to it and it does not cover the shirt
number.
Kit & Playing Attires
Please see Rule 4 of the FIT 5th Edition Playing Rules here for a full breakdown of permitted attire.
No jewellery must be worn and it is strongly advised that watches are not worn either. If a participant
desperately wishes to wear a watch, this must be covered by a soft wristband, sweatband or medical
tape.
Boots with screw-in studs are not permitted.
Please attend the event with the appropriate items of kit that you will need to stay warm and dry
throughout the day. All players are permitted to wear any clothing item underneath their playing shirt,
that keeps them warm, provided there are no rigid elements to it and it does not cover the shirt
number.
Kit & Playing Attires
Please see Rule 4 of the FIT 5th Edition Playing Rules here for a full breakdown of permitted attire.
No jewellery must be worn and it is strongly advised that watches are not worn either. If a participant
desperately wishes to wear a watch, this must be covered by a soft wristband, sweatband or medical
tape.
Boots with screw-in studs are not permitted.
Changing Facilities
Full changing facilities, toilets and showers are available at the grounds, at the Building marked ‘C’ on
the map above. Note that all items are left at the owner's risk. Team allocations of Changing Rooms
(which are large and expansive and can easily home all players):
● Ref Room 1 - Female, Junior, Gender Diverse & Single Occupancy Changing Room
● Ref Room 2 - Male Referees
● Male Changing Room 1 - Large
● Male Changing Room 2 - Large
● Female Changing Room 1 - Small
● Female Changing Room - Small
the map above. Note that all items are left at the owner's risk. Team allocations of Changing Rooms
(which are large and expansive and can easily home all players):
● Ref Room 1 - Female, Junior, Gender Diverse & Single Occupancy Changing Room
● Ref Room 2 - Male Referees
● Male Changing Room 1 - Large
● Male Changing Room 2 - Large
● Female Changing Room 1 - Small
● Female Changing Room - Small
Event Control
Event Control will be located at the Changing Room Centre marked ‘C’. The event briefing will happen
here.
here.
Medical Support
Medical support will be located in the changing pavilion physio room as shown on the site map.
As part of our commitment to quality and making the day a competitive but safe event, we have
secured expert physio, sports therapy and first aid cover for the duration of the event and the season.
Please note that there will be a £5.00 charge for taping (free if you supply your own).
In the case of needing medical assistance during a game, please notify your nearest events assistant
or attend event control.
As part of our commitment to quality and making the day a competitive but safe event, we have
secured expert physio, sports therapy and first aid cover for the duration of the event and the season.
Please note that there will be a £5.00 charge for taping (free if you supply your own).
In the case of needing medical assistance during a game, please notify your nearest events assistant
or attend event control.
Food and Drink
Water refill is available in all changing rooms and externally on the pavilion building.
Full food and beverage options are available at the event, they are located at the university eateries
marked ‘F’ on the map. In both cases, these are a 3-5 minute walk away from the pitches/changing
facilities.
