The WRUFC U7-U12 Rugby Festival 24/25 Season
Sunday 13th October 2024
Welcome to Woodbridge Rugby Club and our Development festival. We want to encourage and enable both new and experienced players to play rugby against similar ability opposition from other clubs. We want all players to enjoy the day in a safe environment.
We would like to highlight the 5 key values that we coach to at the club,
Please enter into the spirit of the day with lots of positive support for both the players and the officials from all clubs who have volunteered their time and expertise as without them none of this would happen.
A big thank you to Woodbridge School, our Junior Section sponsor, they have sponsored us for many years and we are so grateful for their ongoing support. They have sponsored the mini rugby balls that will be given to each team for their coach to award to their player that has demonstrated the best TREDS values during the festival.
Food and Drink
Food and drinks will be available on the day from our clubhouse and barbecue, there is also a cake sale and coffee is provided by Suffolk Coffee Pod.
Welfare
Toilets can be found outside the changing rooms and in the main Clubhouse.
Our safeguarding representative Adam Lubbock will be in attendance and can be reached on 07502 279497
Medical
We will have trained First Aiders on site from Sports Med East, their base will be the physio room in the clubhouse accessed from the terrace. All age groups should bring an appropriately qualified person also.
Clubhouse
No studs to be worn in the clubhouse, please encourage players to use the outside toilets.
Gazebos
Team gazebos are welcome and team locations should be to the side of the pitches, please do not block the emergency access or main walkways.
Parking
Parking opens at 8.45. We are very limited for parking at Woodbridge Rugby Club, please car share where possible. Parking at the club is only for coaches with equipment, 1 pass per age group has been emailed.
Please do not go to car parks we have used previously as this is not being used and is privately owned
From Melton continue past the rugby club on your right on the B1084, take the next small road on your right, this is a single track with passing places.
Please note parking is on an arable field, not hard standing. If we have heavy rain leading up to the festival we may need to make other plans. Volunteers with hi-viz will guide you to the right place.
Programmes
Timings for matches will be published on our website, there will be QR codes located around the pitches and there will be an old school whiteboard by each marshal station for when timings invariably change!
Dogs
We are a dog friendly club, please keep them on a lead at all times and off the playing areas and make sure you clean up after them.
Registration
This will open at 9.15, to make the process as efficient as possible please complete the registration form in advance and take it to the relevant age group marshal located by your pitch.
Teams are not permitted to include under or over-age players unless RFU exception has been granted, please give proof to your age group marshal on registration.
Once registered your point of contact will be your Woodbridge Minis Coaches or Marshal
U7 –Sarah Rafferty U8 –Gavin Wainer
U9 –Fran Freeman U10– Taf O’Donnell
U11 -Tim Johnson U12 – Jim Fanshawe
Claire Cole Youth Chair and Tim Johnson Chairman will be on site to assist with any other queries.
Briefing
There will not be a multi age group briefing, briefings will take place pitch side at 9.45am with your fellow coaches for your age group by the Woodbridge head coach.
Refereeing
We have nominated referees from attending clubs from each game. Please respect the referee, no one gets it right all the time and we all have to start somewhere. If you notice a gap in the schedule, please be prepared to stand in.
Time Keeping
| Age Group | Length of half (mins) | Half time (mins) |
| U7 | 5 | 2 |
| U8 | 5 | 2 |
| U9 | 6 | 2 |
| U10 | 7 | 2 |
| U11 | 8 | 2 |
| U12 | 10 | 2 |
Please keep to the times in the schedule and have your squad ready a few minutes before the start of each game, there will be marshals to assist getting people ready prior to the start of each game.
Pitch Allocation
Photographer
We have Sam Few Photography in attendance, if there is a child in your squad that cannot be photographed, please make them known to Sam. Photos can be purchased after the event online.
If you have any issues on the day, please go to your age group marshal or head coach in Woodbridge kit, committee members will be on hand in light blue tabards please ask for assistance. All will be happy to help to ensure the day goes as smoothly as possible and make it as enjoyable as we can.
We look forward to welcoming you to a great day of rugby and fun!
Claire Cole
WRUFC Junior Chair
Timetable
Registration and Briefings:
Team registration takes place from 9.15am. Please submit your registration forms to the relevant age group marshall (at pitch side) – Please ensure these are updated prior to arrival to speed up the registration process.
Briefings to take place by WRUFC marshal for each age group.
First matches kick off at 10am
Event Sponsor
