Tournaments

Minis Tournament - 2011

Fun in the sun for 1500 young rugby players


More than 1,500 young rugby players, aged from six to eleven, took part in the 24th Windsor Rugby Club Mini Rugby Festival on Sunday (2 October).  With around 2,000 supporters cheering on the youngsters, the Home Park has rarely been busier.  The sun shone and ice cream sellers did great business as 12 teams from all over the South East competed in six different age groups for trophies and medals, but mainly for the sheer enjoyment of taking part.  This year’s tournament, sponsored by international real estate adviser Savills, was the biggest for many years.  Local clubs Windsor, Maidenhead, Bracknell and Redingensians were joined by well-known names from further afield, including Richmond, Saracens and Rosslyn Park. 

Hosts Windsor performed well, winning the Under-8 A and B competitions and finishing as runners-up in the Under-9 A and Under-7 B groups.  Another notable local success was Maidenhead, joint winners at Under-10A and winners of the Under-10B group.   Mike Crawshaw, Youth Chairman of Windsor Rugby Club, paid tribute to the team of organisers, referees and support staff who enabled this vast event to run so smoothly:  “We played some 250 matches in a five-hour period on 20 pitches and provided catering for hundreds of people.  I cannot speak highly enough about the superb team we have here.  In addition, our thanks go to our great sponsors, Savills, who not only help with our funding but also take part on the day with such enthusiasm.” 

Windsor RFC Youth Section, one of the strongest in the county, welcomes all players from ages five to 17, regardless of ability.  See Age Group website  pages or Contacts on Home page for contact details. 

RESULTS 

Under 7A: Winners: Rosslyn Park; Runners-Up: Redingensians
Under 7B: Winners: Teddington; Runners-Up: Windsor
Under 8A: Winners: Windsor; Runners-Up: Amersham & Chiltern
Under 8B: Winners: Windsor; Runners-Up: Rosslyn Park
Under 9A: Winners: Rosslyn Park; Runners-Up: Windsor
Under 9B: Winners: Teddington; Runners-Up: Amersham & Chiltern
Under 10A: Winners: (Joint) Richmond and Maidenhead
Under 10B: Winners: Maidenhead; Runners-Up: Richmond
Under 11: Winners: Rosslyn Park; Runners-Up: Richmond
Under 12: Winners: Saracens; Runners-Up: Rosslyn Park

 

Photos taken by DE Photo during the Tournament are now available on line, click on the link below:

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Photos As well as photos see their range of gifts which make fantastic surprise gifts for the family all year round.   

This year's tournament (our 24th Minis Tournament) will be held on the Sunday 2nd October 2011. 

Pre tournament info:

Payment -  Could you ensure that your entry fee has been paid, if not then please  send payment by return per the instructions on the Invoice.

Parking – Free Parking is available and entry is from King Edward VII Avenue Only. Access will NOT be permitted to Romney Lock Road. Cars are parked entirely at owners risk and Windsor Rugby does not accept any liability for damage or theft.

Pitches – The Pitch layout can be downloaded below. A Control Tent will be located at each Age Group location. In the event of any queries throughout the day please contact the Age Group Controller.

Registration – Registration is at 09:30. All Teams and players must be registered at their respective Age Group Control Tent. A Player Registration Form is below. Upon Registration each team will receive a pack containing Programmes.

First Matches - The first Match will start at 10:30.

Referees – For Under 7s to Under 11s each Team MUST provide a Referee. We appreciate how important this role is and I ask that all coaches, spectators and players respect the Referees and their decisions.

Referee briefings will be held at each Age Group Control Tent at 09:45. Please be on time for this briefing and ensure that your teams are ready to play on the allocated pitch at the allocated time throughout the day.

First Aid – Paramedics will be on site and Age Group Controllers will be responsible for contacting the Paramedics if First Aiders require assistance.

Refreshments - Hot and Cold Food and Drink will be available throughout the day at the Clubhouse. Water Bottles can be filled at the Pavilion or in the Clubhouse Toilets. Private BBQs are not permitted anywhere on Home Park.

Presentations – Trophies and Medals will be presented at age group control tents on completion of Final Matches. Trophies and Medals will be presented to Winners and Runners-up. There will be a Shield for 3rd Place. All Under 7 and Under 8 Players will receive a Medal.

Photography – Professional photographers will be attending the Tournament and photographs can be purchased on the day.

RFU Photographic Policy - No parents will be able to take photographs at the event unless they have signed the attached Event Registration Form, handed it to the relevant age group Control Tent and been issued with an Official Pass authorizing the parent to take photographs at the event.

Please can ALL clubs issue the attached documentation regarding photography so that they are aware and come prepared with completed Event Registration Forms.

Meanwhile enjoy the start of your season and we look forward to welcoming you to Home Park.
 
For the Player Registration Form, click here.
For the Tournament Rules, click here.
For the layout of the Pitches, click here. 
For the Event Registration Forms (photography), click here
For the Photographic Policy, click here
For Mini Tournament programme, click here

Participating teams:  

Amersham & Chiltern  
Readingensians  
Richmond  
Saracens  
Worthing  
Rosslyn Park
Teddington  
Maidenhead  
Bracknell  
Sutton & Epsom  
Wallingford  

Good luck to all the teams!