(CANCELLED) Touch Rugby Regional (Round 2) North

DATE
Saturday 9th December 2023
LOCATION
Harrogate Rugby Union Football Club
ADDRESS
Rudding Ln, Harrogate HG3 1DQ
https://maps.app.goo.gl/w5FzmNQAbDdsygkS6

All games will be played on grass surfaces.

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Teams will play all teams in their Pool during the morning games
- The 1st & 2nd Placed Teams in each Pool advance to the Cup Quarterfinals
- Winners advance to the Cup Semifinals, Losers to the Plate Semifinals
- The 3rd & 4th Placed Teams in each Pool advance to the Bowl Quarterfinals
- Winners advance to the Bowl Semifinals, Losers to the Shield Semifinals
- All teams will either play in a final or a play-off depending on the outcome of their Semifinal
- All Teams will play 6 Games

See Results from Round 1 North

BUCS Points are not directly available at this singular event. Please see the UTC Season Information
Pack for further information.
This event is a qualifying event for the National Championships. Performance in the event will
determine rankings for the National Championship events. BUCS Points will be awarded after all
National Championship events have taken place.
This competition is also an opportunity for new and developing teams to take part locally in the UTC.

As of publishing this document, any withdrawals from the event will not be refunded. The schedule
and format will not be revised and all the games relating to the withdrawn team will be recorded as
‘Byes’.
 

Player Referee slots will be allocated as per the Sport Specific Regulations. Due to the number of
Full-Time Referees attending, it is likely that Player Referees will be required to facilitate the
tournament so please be prepared regardless.
Teams should ensure that their Player-Referees come prepared with a whistle.
Player Referee Allocations will be completed nearer the time of the event.

Players must be added to teams on the BUCS Play system by 5pm on Tuesday 24th October.
These players are then checked against the ETA Membership Database to ensure they have a valid
ETA Membership. (Instructions on how to obtain membership are in the Season Info Pack.)
Club Captains with be notified of any players not with a membership before the event, it is then their
responsibility to sort.
Fielding a player without a valid membership may result in a penalty or disqualification.
England Touch will then release digital playing teamsheets via this link nearer the time of the event:
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Team Captains must ensure that each player’s shirt number is filled out before their first game on the
event day.
This is used to track scoring and MVP records.
 

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
15:25
PRESENTATION CEREMONY
16:15 - 16:30
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.
EVENT CLOSING TIME
The event will be closing at 17:00 and the venue will be closed at 17:30.

 

PARKING
Parking at the venue is free for all users. Coaches can remain onsite. All vehicles must park in the
highlighted carpark.
WEATHER, CLOTHING & 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.
CHANGING FACILITIES
Full changing facilities, toilets and showers are available at the grounds. Note that all items are left at
the owner's risk. Team are allocated to the following changing rooms:
● Referee Changing 1 - Female
Referees, Gender Diverse & Inclusive,
single occupancy for anyone to use
● Referee Changing 2 - Male Referees
● Changing Room 1 - Male 1
● Changing Room 2 - Male 2
● Changing Room 3 - Male 3
● Changing Room 4 - Male 4
● Changing Room 5 - Female 1
● Changing Room 6 - Female 2
EVENT CONTROL
Event Control will be located as per the map above.
MEDICAL SUPPORT
Medical support will be located in the main 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.
WATER REFILL
Water refill is available in all changing rooms and externally on the pavilion building.
FOOD & DRINK
Full food and beverage options will be available at the event from 08:30 in the main pavilion for
breakfast and lunch items.

All participants must comply with the ETA and BUCS Code of Conduct while taking part and supporting at UTC events, the full details can be found at http://www.englandtouch.org.uk/play/code-of-behaviour/ The ETA Code of Behaviour applies to all participants including players, coaches, referees, administrators and supporters and sanctions can be applied to individuals, teams and clubs as necessary. Participant enjoyment should not be compromised at any point and necessary actions will be taken should they be needed to ensure this. The decision will be made by the tournament control. Your cooperation on this matter is greatly appreciated.

EVENT SPONSORS - The event is being held in partnership with Sheffield Hallam Sport, they are kindly providing their high performance facilities for the day, please treat the site with respect and make use of the food and drink on offer.

SOCIAL MEDIA - Ensure your players are following @universitytouchuk on Instagram for all the latest updates, inside stories and behind the scenes competition. Please tag: @bucssport @englandtouch @universitytouchuk In your instagram stories, also use the hashtags: #touchrugby #bucssport #universitytouchchampionships

In the first instance, all questions and enquiries should go through your IA.

If you have any issues, or need further questions answering, please contact: BUCS - issues regarding BUCS Play, team sheets or deadlines ETA - Jack Harris on [email protected] for event details or clarifications.