Match Preview

1. Introduction

Welcome to the 30th Hertfordshire County Contact Rugby Festival. We have 71 teams entered into the competition this year. Please can we ask you to ensure that you read this entire document, as there is important information throughout particularly relating to the parking arrangements (see section 4). We will be running a Park & Ride scheme this year with buses bringing you to the Clubhouse and returning you to the Car Parks later. Parking is Free, however we respectfully request that a Festival Programme is purchased at just £3 to cover the cost of buses with the remainder going 100% towards the betterment of the Club and kids Rugby Facilities. The Park & Ride has been implemented for the health and safety of officials, competitors and their families, however both main Car Parks are also an easy 10-15 minute walk should you wish to stretch your legs at the start or the end of the day.

2. Outline Timings

08.15 Car Parks Opens
08:30 Registration Opens: Registration Tents (one on U11’s, one on U12’s)
09:30 Coaches/Referees briefing Control Points
10:00 Competition & Festival kicks off
15:00 Prize giving (exact time dependent upon age group and competition): Control Tent for U12’s

3. Festival Rules

3.1 Outline

The festival will be conducted under the laws and within the spirit of the RFU Age Grade Regulations.
Dogs will not be allowed into the grounds unless they are registered Hearing or Guide Dogs. Please advise parents.
Hemel Hempstead (Camelot) RUFC is not liable for loss or damage to property belonging to members, guests or visitors. Please ensure that you keep your valuables safe.

3.2 Timings

In the event of a team cancelling or not arriving in suitable time for the start of the competition, the festival organiser has the right to reorganise the tables for the betterment of the competition.

Match Play / Duration: U12’s - 10 minutes straight through without an interval.

3.3 Scoring

The maximum score differential to be allowed is 6 tries, at which time the referee should call a halt. Only the score at that point of the match is allowed to be reported as the result of the game.
Games will be scored on tries not points. No conversions will be allowed. Teams will gain 3 points for a win and 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss. Voided games will be scored as a 2-0 win to the non-forfeiting team.

4. Parking

Please aim to arrive from 8.15am and up to 9.15am to allow for smooth running of the Park & Ride and efficient and easy parking for you all. There will be allocated parking to all clubs who are attending the Festival.

Royston has been allocated Hemel Hempstead Station Car Park - sat nav ‘HP3 9BQ’

5. Food and Drink

There will be food and drink stalls at various points on site, plus at the club house. The match day programme, will also have a detailed site plan of all amenities available during the festival.

6. Programmes

The match day programme will be on sale on the day at a price of £3 per copy. There is No Car Parking Charge and the Match Day Programme has a listing of all fixtures for both age groups, Rules, Site Map & plenty of interesting reading and Hertfordshire based company advertising. Please ask all of your parents to support the Club and the kids by buying one.