Invitation Players' Booklet Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens 2014
4 Dec - 6 Dec 2014
Contents
Contents Welcome Message Tournament Information
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Teams 2014
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Tournament Rules
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Acknowledgements 37 Directions to The Sevens Stadium
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Site Map
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THE DUBAI MALL · DEIRA CITY CENTRE · SOUK MADINAT JUMEIRAH · HAMAC STORES ABU DHABI MALL · YAS MALL · SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, OMAN · AL BUSTAN HOTEL, OMAN AVENUES MALL, KUWAIT · 360 MALL, KUWAIT
Welcome Message A’Salamu Alaykum and welcome to the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens 2014. As I reflect on what makes this tournament one of, if not, the most amazing rugby festivals on the planet I realise how very fortunate we are to have such fantastic support from the City of Dubai, the UAE Rugby Federation, the local rugby community and all those who come together in the name of a sport they love so much. We say it’s pretty special, and I guess we would, wouldn’t we. After all, this is the 45th consecutive Dubai Rugby Sevens Tournament. That takes some beating. This year we’ll have nearly 250 teams participating. That’s well over 3,500 players displaying their skills, enjoying the camaraderie and the on-field battle, as they go head to head across the seven pitches at 7he Sevens – our purpose built facility that was constructed in 2008 to not only house this annual event but to host RWC Sevens 2009. By the way, for the record, this is also the 15th year that Dubai has hosted the Sevens World Series and the third year we are concurrently hosting the Women’s Sevens World Series. So, for first time attendees, it gives me pleasure to extend a warm welcome and thank you for joining us. For those who have been before, welcome back for what promises to be another sensational weekend of rugby! The Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens is absolutely unique in that it hosts three distinct and very different tournaments at one venue simultaneously. The appeal being that there is ‘something for everyone’, it is that unusual blend that makes this tournament so very special, memorable and such a draw. This year, we will again see the HSBC Sevens World Series host 16 male teams and the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series host 12 women’s teams. The Invitation Tournament increases in size and now plays host to 224 teams, the largest it has ever been. There is always a keen interest in developing the Tournament and this year we have introduced a new tournament section, Gulf Under 18 Girls, who will play full contact rugby. It is hoped this section will prove successful and become a permanent fixture in the Tournament going forward. Emirates Airline, an ardent supporter of rugby locally, and of Sevens, has been tournament sponsor since 1987. Of course the airline’s reach goes much further in rugby given its international commitment to sponsoring the IRB Referees and Rugby World Cup 2011, 2015 and 2019… However, without the support of the other tournament sponsors and the local community the Tournament would not be the world-class spectacle it is today and, for that, we are very grateful. Thank you for your support and participation in our tournament. Please, enjoy the weekend of rugby, the activities surrounding the rugby and savour the generous Dubai hospitality.
Gary Chapman President – Group Services and dnata, Emirates Group Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens 2014
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Tournament Information Welcome to the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens Invitation Tournament 2014. This booklet’s aim is to provide teams with essential tournament information to help make the experience as enjoyable, memorable and stress-free as possible. Entrance/Accreditation Passes Accreditation Passes for players and personnel will only be issued when the signed Squad Registration Sheet is submitted at the Registration Tent. This will be available from Wednesday 3rd December onwards. Players must wear their Accreditation Pass at all times, except whilst playing when the pass should be lodged with their Team Manager. The Accreditation Pass allows a player or member of team personnel access to the areas they need to enter in order to take part in the Invitation Tournament. Without an Invitation Tournament Accreditation Pass, access will be denied. Accreditation Process • Team Managers should have submitted all player accreditation information online by midnight on Saturday 29th November. • Teams needing to change players from Sunday 30th November and before their first match of the tournament must do so on site in person at the Registration Tent. Proof of eligibility will need to be provided for any new player and all player changes must be made by the Team Manager. Teams changing players will be issued a revised Squad Registration Sheet when the player changes take place. • Accreditation Passes will not be issued to teams before Wednesday 3rd December Registration Registration Tent opening times are: • Sunday 30th November – Wednesday 3rd December 12 noon – 6.00pm • Thursday 4th December 7.00am – 10.00pm • Friday 5th December 7.00am – 10.00pm • Saturday 6th December 8.00am – 6.00pm Prior to play Team Managers must register their squad as detailed below:Squad Registration • Squad Registration Sheets will be emailed to Team Managers prior to the tournament once online accreditation is complete. • Team Managers are required to register their squad by submitting the signed Squad Registration Sheet at the Registration Tent at least one hour prior to their first match of the tournament. • Teams may register their squad from Wednesday 3rd December if ready to do so. • Team Managers are only required to register the squad once for the tournament, before the Team’s first match of the tournament. • All squad members (players and personnel) must personally sign the Squad Registration Sheet. • Players arriving late to the tournament cannot play until they have signed the Squad Registration Sheet. Therefore late arrivals must present themselves at the Registration Tent to sign the Squad Registration Sheet and pick up their Accreditation Pass before they are allowed to play.
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Tournament Information Team Identification • Teams must turn up at the pitch they are due to play on 20 minutes before their match is scheduled to start and register their presence with the Pitch Marshal at the Pitch Marshall stand. • Players will have their identification checked against the image submitted for their online accreditation. Non-accredited squad members are not permitted to play until they have signed the Squad Registration Sheet and received their Accreditation Pass. Pool Players • Individuals - Individuals wishing to join a team may put their name on the list of Pool Players. The Pool Players list is held at the Registration Tent and players must register by 3pm on Thursday 4th December. • Teams - Teams that are short of players may take additional players from the Pool. Teams that have been knocked out of the competition may register their players as Pool Players. For further details of Pool Players, please see the Tournament Rules on page 15 onwards in this booklet. Pitch Marshal Stands Pitch Marshal stands are located at: Pitch 1 at the side of the East (DHL) Stand and at the side of: Pitch 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Matches • It is imperative that all teams arrive on time for their matches as the tournament runs to a very tight schedule. • All pitches will have technical zones marked for non-playing staff and replacements. All non-playing team members must remain within these zones while play is in progress. Pitch Marshals will monitor this. • Should a team delay the start of a match through non-appearance or lateness the referee reserves the right to shorten the match time or award the points to the opposition. Warm-Ups • Teams may access the pitch on which their match is due to take place 20 minutes before the start of their match for warming up in the dead-ball area. Schedule A current copy of the schedule is available at the Registration Tent or by logging onto www.dubairugby7s.com and checking the Invitation Tournament section
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Tournament Information Finals All Invitation Tournament finals take place on either Friday 5th or Saturday 6th December 2014 as follows: Friday 5th December Pitch 1 – International Invitation Women Trophy Final Pitch 2 – International Invitation Women Plate Final Saturday 6th December Pitch 1 - Trophy Finals for Gulf Under 18 Boys, International Under 18 Boys, International Invitation Men, International Vets, UAE National Schoolboys and Gulf Men’s League.
Pitch 2 & 3 – All other Trophy, Plate & Bowl Finals (check schedule for details)
Teams playing Finals that take place on Pitch 1 must meet at the entrance to the medical area of the Grandstand 15 minutes prior to the start of their match so as to be escorted through the Grandstand tunnel onto Pitch 1 for the start of the match.
Presentations • Finals taking place on Pitch 1 will have their Trophy presentation above the tunnel of the Main Grandstand facing Pitch 1 immediately after the match has finished. • Finals taking place on Pitch 2 will have their presentation immediately after the match at the presentation stand on Pitch 2. • Finals taking place on Pitch 3 will have their presentation immediately after the match at the presentation stand on Pitch 2. A member of tournament staff will escort the winning team to the presentation stand on Pitch 2. • Trophy, Plate and Bowl winners only, will receive trophies. Changing Rooms & Toilets • Changing Rooms are located on the ground floor of the Players Club. • Toilets are located on the ground floor inside the Players Club (for team members only), outside the Players Club near the swimming pool, behind the East (DHL) and West (Air BP) Stands and near Pitch 2 in the Rugby Village. • Ice baths are available upon request in the Players Club changing rooms. A member of Changing Room staff will assist. Bag Drop • Players should not leave belongings unattended in the Changing Rooms or take kit bags into the stands or onto the pitch. A secure Bag Drop is situated in the Bag Drop tent beside Pitch 5 near the Registration Tent. • The Bag Drop will be open from 7:30am-10:00pm daily. Bags left in the Bag Drop area after hours will be secure and may be collected the following day.
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Tournament Information Medical Provision There are 3 services available for players as follows: 1) Players’ Medical Services • The Players’ Medical Room for players injured during play only, is located at the base of the Grandstand. Entry to this room is by reference from tournament medical staff only. • A full medical team will be in attendance throughout the three days of the tournament offering pitchside assistance only. • Ambulances will be on site throughout the tournament in the event that a player needs to be taken to hospital. • Injured players wishing to be removed from the Squad Registration Sheet must submit a medical report, signed by the Tournament Doctor (located in the Medical Room), to the Registration Manager. Please refer to the Tournament Rules for full details of the medical sign-off procedure. • Players advised to discontinue play due to injury will be required to adhere to advice given or face removal from the Tournament. • Injured players requiring hospital treatment may be taken from The Sevens by ambulance. Costs incurred henceforth will be for the player’s own account. Note: it is customary for medical service providers to charge patients when treatment takes place. Patients then claim expenses back through their personal medical insurer. Tournament participants are therefore strongly advised to bring a credit card to the tournament in case of emergency. 2) Public First Aid Centres • Public First Aid Centres are located at the village side of the Air BP (West) stand and the village side of the DHL (East) stand. 3) Invitation Teams’ Strapping & Physio • Players requiring strapping or physio treatment may use the professional service provided in the Strapping & Physio Room which is located on the ground floor of the Players Club on Pitch 6 side of the building. • The cost of this service will be 50dhs per person per visit. Insurance All players are required to have medical insurance that covers them for playing rugby and participating in the Tournament. Players needing to purchase medical insurance for Tournament specific cover may contact Jacquie Alcon on j.alcon@lifecareinternational.com or call her on +971 50667 3418. Dress Code The Stadium - Participants are reminded to be culturally sensitive and respect the UAE rules and with this in mind appropriately modest clothing should be worn at all times in and around the stadium. Swimwear is not permitted to be worn outside of the pool enclosure. Pool Area - Pool attire should be limited to trunks or shorts for men and bikinis and swimming costumes for women. For women, wearing thongs or going topless is not allowed neither is nudity for either gender. Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens 2014
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Tournament Information Promotional Activities Participants are reminded that no promotional activities can take place within the venue. Teams are reminded that due to merchandising constraints the official Tournament logo may not be reproduced or replicated on team kit or any apparel. Official Photographer The official Tournament photographer will be offering a service to provide team specific photographs taken throughout the Tournament. Those wishing to take advantage of this service should contact Stoney at info@sportdxb.com Food & Beverage • Players will have access to a ‘Players’ Only’ buffet located beside Pitch 6. Meals will cost 40dhs per head and will be served from 11.00am until close of play. • Complimentary water will be available during all games on all pitches and in the changing rooms. • Bars and food outlets are located throughout the Rugby Village, behind the Air BP & Family (West) Stand and DHL (East) Stand, behind the Grandstand (South Stand), and there will also be F&B outlets along the South bank of Pitch 2. Player Seating Invitation Tournament teams have dedicated seating in the DHL stand which can only be accessed by wearing Invitation Tournament player accreditation. Tickets for Supporters If teams require tickets for supporters go to www.dubairugby7s.com. To have tickets set aside for collection at the start of the tournament, please email details to dubai.7s@thesevens.ae. Payment will be required in cash upon collection. Tournament Transport • Taxis will be available from the vicinity of the main public entrance throughout the three days of the tournament. • Complimentary public shuttle buses will run on Thursday (5pm until 12am), as well as Friday and Saturday (6pm until 1am) from The Sevens back to a variety of popular destinations across Dubai: Barasti, Bidi Bondi, Citymax Al Barsha, Citymax Bur Dubai, The Irish Village, Movenpick JLT, Hilton Jumeirah, Habtoor Grand, Al Marooj Rotana, Dubai Festival City and Dubai Media City Dubai Sevens Merchandise Outlet The merchandise outlet is located in the Rugby Village near the Tavern Tent. Opening times: Thursday to Saturday 7.30am – 9.00pm.
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Teams 2014 GULF MEN’S LEAGUE 1 Al Ain Amblers 2 Abu Dhabi Harlequins 1 3 Abu Dhabi Harlequins 2 4 Abu Dhabi Saracens 5 Arabian Knights 6 Bahrain RFC 7 Doha 8 Dragons 1 9 Dragons 2 10 Dubai Exiles 1 11 Dubai Frogs 12 Dubai Hurricanes I 13 Dubai Hurricanes II 14 Red Sea Sharks 15 Muscat 16 Xodus Wasps Dubai I GULF MEN’S OPEN 1 Amman Citadel 2 APB Dubai Sharks 3 Arabian Knights 4 Bahrain Firbolgs 5 Beirut Select 6 Damascus Zenobians 7 Dubai Exiles 2 8 Heartbeat Sports Tigers 9 Joining Jack 10 KSA Rugby 11 Kuwait Lion RFC 12 Kuwait Scorpions 13 Lanka Lions 14 Lions RF & CC 15 Yanbu R.C Rugby Legend 16 Falcon 17 Shaheen 7’s 18 Sharjah Wanderers RFC 19 Unofficially Retired 20 Xodus Wasps Dubai II
GULF MEN’S SOCIAL 1 Al Ain Amblers Social 2 Abu Dhabi Saracens Social 3 Amman Saracens 4 Barasti 5 Beaver Nomad 1 6 Beaver Nomad 2 7 Dragons Social 8 Dubai Celts 9 Dubai Dingoes 10 Dubai Hurricanes Social 11 Expat the Unexpected 12 AUC Wolves 13 Emirates Flying Muppets 14 Woestyn Boere 15 Mediclinic Barrelhouse Warriors 16 PDO Pirates GULF VETS 1 Abu Dhabi Harlequins 2 Al Ain Amblers 3 APB Dubai Sharks 4 Bahrain Golden Oldies 5 Barrelhouse Barbarians 6 CNCF Arabian Knights 7 Das Saracens 8 Doha Dogs 9 Dragons 10 Dubai Exiles 11 Dubai Frogs 12 Dubai Hurricanes 13 Joining Jack 14 Quins 15 Lanka Lions 16 Muscat 17 Scorpions 18 Serco Seniles 19 Sharjah Wanderers 20 Daddy Canes
GULF WOMEN 1 Abu Dhabi Harlequins 2 Al Ain Amblers 3 Doha 4 Heartbeat Sports Tigers 5 Dubai Hurricanes 6 Exodus Wasps 7 Kuwait Scorpions 8 Sharjah Wanderers GULF UNDER 18 BOYS 1 Abu Dhabi Harlequins 2 Al Ain Amblers 3 Al Yasmina School 4 APB Dubai Sharks 5 Bahrain Colts 6 BSAK 7 Doha RFC Colts 8 Dubai College 9 Dubai English Speaking College 10 Dubai Exiles 11 Dubai Hurricanes U18 Boys 12 Jumeirah College A 13 Jumeirah College B 14 Jumeirah English Speaking School 15 English College 16 Wellington International school Gulf Under 18 Girls 1 Dubai Hurricanes 2 Al Ain Amblers 3 Dubai Exiles 4 Sharjah Wanderers
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Teams 2014 INTERNATIONAL INVITATION MEN 1 Belgium Rugby 7s 2 France 7 Development 3 Georgia 7s 4 Germany 5 Midi-Olympique Froggies 6 Moscow Region 7 Poland 8 Samurai International 9 Suzuki Wailers 10 The Royals 11 The Vikings 12 Tribes7s INTERNATIONAL INVITATION WOMEN 1 Almaty Women’s RFC 2 Georgia 7s 3 Irish National Women’s Sevens 4 Kenya Lionesses 5 Moscow Region 6 Tribes7s 7 Tabusoro Angels Inter 8 Tuks Ladies Sevens 9 Wales Women’s National 10 West Coast Vikings INTERNATIONAL OPEN MEN 1 Pyrenees Rugby Sevens 2 Cairo Rugby 3 CMB Bulding Maintenance & Inv co 4 Eagles Invitational 7’s 5 Exeter Baa Baa’s 6 Gray Wolves Rugby FC 7 Hunters 7’s 8 OSC Rugby 9 Moosa Daly Wild Geese 10 Racing RFC Lagos 11 Speranza22 12 RAF Spitfires 13 UAE 7’s 14 UR7s Academy 15 Wyvern Harlequins 16 Move One Rhinos
INTERNATIONAL OPEN WOMEN 1 AUC Wolverines 2 Burevestnik - Kuzbass 3 Pink Ba-bas 4 Askaris Predators 5 Russian Region Kuban center of sports #4 6 The Mamas 7 Swiss Barbarians 8 Alexandria Warriors RFC 9 Dubai Hurricanes Ladies 10 Tribe 7s 2 INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL 1 7 Wonder 2 Alexandria Rugby Club 3 Alpari 4 EC Old Boys 5 Belfast Exiles 6 Speedbird 7s 7 Tripoli Stars Rugby Team 8 DC Old Boys 9 Dubai Redbacks 10 Dubai Exiles Old Boys 11 Honourable Artillery Company 12 Odd Socks 13 Lahore Rugby FC 14 Mana Dubai 15 Moscow Dragons 16 Pie and Pint Pilgrims 17 Pontacq 7’s 18 Projecx Waterboys 19 PWC Rugby 20 SAG Old Rhinos 21 Sherrards Assassins 22 Tehran RFC 23 The Tour 24 Wyvern Harlequins INTERNATIONAL VETS 1 Airbus 2 Baku Exiles 3 dnata Bali Legends 4 Barla Bulldogs 5 Belgium Barbarian 6 Bishops Stortford Vets 7 Cairo Old Crocs 8 CNCF Legends 9 Cranston CSP Legends 10 Crusaders Rugby
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Jonesy’s X- Men Gulf Legends J9 Legends Jinns Legends Joining Jack Krasnoyarsk(Russia) Malta Marauders Racing RFC Lagos RAK Goats Richmond Swansea Heavies Sedye Barsy Stefan’s BHF Watembezi Potbellies Kenya Waterland Baba’s Xodus Steelers Moscow Dragons Frogs Revival West Coast Masters
INTERNATIONAL UNDER 18 BOYS 1 Bethlehem Voortrekker Hoerskool 2 Brussels Seven Development 3 Doverie 4 Eagles Invitational 5 Elite Performance Sports (EPS) 6 France 7 SA Gemsbokke 8 HTS Middleburg 9 Hunter Valley Grammar School 10 Mauritian Barbarians 11 Moscow Region 12 Moscow Schools Representative Team 13 Zulu’s 7s 14 School Dinamo 15 The Centurion Invitational VII 16 The Rugby Academy Gold Coast UAE National Schoolboys 1. Al Ain Mixed Schools 2. Al Nahda National School AD 3. Sanwbar Private School 4. Emirates National School 5. Dubai Mixed Schools 6. Al Maarif School Dubai 7. STS Al Ain 8. Al Sharawi School
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Tournament Rules Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens Invitation Tournament Manager Name : Jill Conlon Address : The Sevens, c/o Emirates, PO Box 686, Dubai, UAE Phone : +971 4 809 6618 (Office) Mobile : +971 50 633 4806 Fax : +971 4 832 7704 Email : dubai.7s@thesevens.ae Section 2: Tournament Structure Each competition will have a distinct tournament structure. Please refer to the competition specific information for further details. 2.1
Pool Stage Matches The first round of games will be played in pools on a round-robin basis. For composition of pools please see competition specific information. Following the pool round there will be knock-out rounds.
2.1.1 Play will consist of matches between teams in the same pool on a round-robin basis. Pool matches will be seven (7) minutes each way with a one (1) minute half-time break. 2.1.2 All Pool Matches carry the following points:
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3 points for a win 2 points for a draw 1 point for a loss 0 points for a no show, abandonment or referee disqualification
2.1.3 In the event of two or more teams being equal on competition points for any position in the pool table the higher placed team will be determined using the following sequence: 1)
If two teams are involved and have played
each other, the winning team will take the higher position. If more than two teams have equal points this rule will not apply. 2)
The margin of points scored for and against a team in all pool matches shall be considered. The team with the highest positive margin of points shall be ranked higher in the pool table. In the event that the tie remains unsolved then;
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The team that scores the most tries in all pool matches shall be ranked higher in the pool table. In the event that the tie remains unsolved then;
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The team that scores the most points in all pool matches shall be ranked higher in the pool table. In the event that the tie remains unsolved then;
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The team that concedes the least points in all pool matches shall be ranked higher in the pool table. In the event that the tie still remains unresolved then;
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If teams are still tied after all the above, the winner will be decided by the toss of a coin between the Managers of the teams concerned.
2.2
Knock Out Stage Matches
Following the completion of the pool stage matches there will be knock-out finals stages. The draw will be based upon the team positions in the pool tables. For details on the knock-out stages please see the competition specific information.
2.2.1 All quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final will be played on a knock-out basis. 2.2.2 All quarter-final and semi-final games will be seven (7) minutes each way with a one (1) minute halftime break.
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Tournament Rules 2.2.3 Gulf Men’s League, Gulf Men’s Open, Gulf Men’s Social, Gulf Vets, Gulf U18 Boys, Gulf Under 18 Girls, Gulf Women, UAE National Schoolboys, International Open Men, International Open Women, International Social, International Vets and International U18 Boys’ finals and International Invitation Men and International Invitation Women’s plate final will be (7) minutes each way with a one (1) minute half-time break. 2.2.4 International Invitation Men and International Invitation Women Trophy finals will be ten (10) minutes each way with a two (2) minute half-time break. 2.2.5 In the event of a match being drawn at the end of normal time (in the knockout stages) extra time will be played, in five (5) minute periods until a winner is determined. There will be an interval of one (1) minute after full time has been declared then play shall commence with a coin-toss the winner of which chooses either; which way to play or to kick-off the period of extra time. The first team to score will immediately be declared the winner and play will cease. After each five (5) minute period of extra time, teams will change ends, without stoppage, and resume play. 2.2.6 For all matches, should the Referee decide there is a clash of shirt colours the Referee will call both team captains together and toss a coin; the loser will change shirts. 2.2.7 Due to scheduling constraints play will continue as often as possible to avoid any delays. Referees will penalise unnecessary delays as time wasting. All games are required to kick-off on time. The organisers may change fields without prior notice to facilitate completion of the tournament on time.
2.2.8 All teams are required to be at the allocated field and ready to start 5 minutes before the scheduled kick-off time. Should a game not kick-off on time, the Referee may shorten the match to enable it to finish on time. Team captains will be advised if a match is to be shortened. The Referee shall note on the match report which team was responsible for the match being shortened and the Tournament Manager may decide to deduct additional points based on the circumstances of the delay or for consistent offenders. Section 3: Rules of the Tournaments 3.1
The rules of the Tournament, including their interpretation, are matters for the Disputes Committee. As such the Tournament Management will appoint a Disputes Committee to arbitrate on all matters concerning the rules of the Tournament. The Disputes Committee will be convened only in the event of an official written complaint being registered with the Tournament Manager or at the discretion of the Tournament Manager. The complainant and affected parties may be required to attend a hearing at the discretion of the Disputes Committee. Failure to attend will render the complaint void. In the event of any matters arising that are not covered by the Tournament Rules, or ambiguity of the Tournament Rules, the Committee shall make a ruling after interpreting the rules in the best interests of the tournament. Its decision shall be final, without appeal.
3.2 All the matches will be played in accordance with the Laws of the Game of Rugby Football 2014 and the rulings therein, together with all by-laws and directives of the IRB and directions published in the Tournament Rules. The English text of the IRB Handbook (as
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Tournament Rules published by the IRB including all 7-a-side variations and available for view at irblaws. com/downloads/EN/IRB_Laws_2012_ EN.pdf ) and this Tournament Rules manual shall be authoritative and final.
Note: For the purposes of this tournament for grades Under 19 and below, a team in a scrum must not push the scrum more than 1.5mtrs towards the opponents’ goal line (Sanction: Free Kick) or be intentionally wheeled (Sanction: Penalty Kick).
3.3 Teams, Players who breach the jeopardise their being invited to tournaments.
or Team Personnel tournament rules will team’s likelihood of participate in future
3.4
At the end of each match the Team Captains must sign the Referee’s scorecard to verify the final score.
3.5
A score disputed after the match has finished must be brought to the attention of the Registration Manager, situated in the Registration Tent, by the Team Manager within 30 minutes prior to the commencement of their next game or within 2 hours of match completion whichever is soonest.
3.7 Eligibility Eligibility is a competition specific element of the Tournament Rules. Please see competition specific information for further details. (Section 7) 3.8
The Tournament Management shall appoint the relevant Officials and/or agencies to: •
Administer and implement the Tournament Disciplinary Programme;
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The position of Referee Manager and all other necessary accredited personnel;
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Administer the Tournament and ensure that rules of eligibility are adhered to;
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The position of Tournament Medical Officer (and support staff/structure);
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The membership Committee.
3.9
Request by Officials
All participating Clubs and each member of their team will comply with the requests of the Tournament Officials, Match Referees, Pitch Marshals and Assistant Referees. Any failure to do so could result in a complaint being made to the Tournament Manager and disciplinary action.
3.6 Variations
The Tournament Manager reserves the right, before and during the tournament, to make or vary rules and give directions as to the conduct of the tournament, the conduct of participating teams and each member of their team. All such rules and directions when made and communicated will become binding on the participating teams and each member of their team, at the time of publishing by posting of a notice in the Registration Tent.
Appointment of Officials
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3.10 Forfeit, No Show or Disqualification
If a team does not show up, refuses to play or forfeits a match prior to its commencement without the prior consent of the Tournament Manager or their delegate, that team will ‘lose’ the match. The Tournament Manager will decide upon the further participation of that team in the tournament. Games will be considered forfeited if a team fails
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Tournament Rules to appear within two (2) minutes of the published kick-off time.
Teams who ‘no-show’ may not be invited to participate in future tournaments.
If a match is forfeited, a team fails to show up for a match or a team is disqualified by a Referee or a Tournament Official a score of 20 – 0 (four tries) will be recorded in favour of the offended team.
3.11 Abandonment
If a team refuses to play or abandons a match in progress, that team will forfeit the match. The Tournament Manager will decide upon the further participation of that team in the tournament.
If the Referee abandons a match:
A. Due to conduct of a team, this will result in a Disputes Committee decision being taken on the final result of the match; or for non-disciplinary reasons B. At half-time or any time in the second half, the score will stand; C. During the first half, the result will be declared a draw unless the match is a knock-out or final stage competition in which case the score will stand. D. Judicial procedures will also apply to participants who are sanctioned through the red and yellow card process by the Referee abandoning the match. 3.12 Declaration of Squads, Teams and Replacements
Team squads registering for all individual sevens (7s) sections will consist of a maximum of twelve (12) players. All twelve (12) players are eligible to play in each match. Teams may use five substitutions throughout each match (see
Section 5 Substitutions, Replacements and Stoppages). Teams must have a minimum of seven (7) players on pitch in order for a match to start.
Team squads registering for all individual tens (10s) sections will consist of a maximum of fifteen (15) players. All fifteen (15) players are available to play in any individual match with substitutions being made on a rolling basis. Teams must have a minimum of ten (10) players on pitch in order for a match to start.
3.12.1 A player, having been registered in a team, irrespective of whether he or she has taken part in the tournament, cannot register or make themselves available for registration in any other team other than in accordance with 3.12.6 below. 3.12.2 Each squad must register once with the Registration Tent no later than one (1) hour before their first game of the tournament. Each squad player must sign the Squad Registration form prior to it being lodged at the Registration Tent in order for them to participate in the match. Players may sign the Squad Registration form after it has been lodged but may not play in any matches until they have signed the Squad Registration form. Non-registered players are not eligible to play. 3.12.3 Teams must register for each game by presenting themselves to the on-pitch Registration Staff (located in the Pitch Marshall stand beside the pitch on which they are due to play) no later than 20 minutes before the match is due to start. The on-pitch Registration Staff will check the players carry accreditation and that they are registered to play in that team. Players may be required to surrender their players’ Accreditation Pass to the on-pitch Registration Staff prior to the commencement of the game if further verification is required.
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Tournament Rules 3.12.4 Once the tournament has commenced, if a player is injured such that he/she cannot continue in the tournament, and this is certified by the Tournament Medical Officer, a provision has been made for replacing said injured player. See below. 3.12.5 A player injured during a game will remain a member of the team squad until the Tournament Medical Officer, after examination, decides that the player is unfit to play throughout the remainder of the Tournament. To assist in reaching the decision the Tournament Medical Officer may refer the player to hospital for further examination. Only the Tournament Medical Officer can sign and issue a Medical Certificate confirming that a player is no longer fit to play in the Tournament through injury. 3.12.6 A player certified by the Tournament Medical Officer as unfit to take any further part in the Tournament may, at the request of the Team Manager and approval of the Tournament Manager, be removed from the Squad Registration form and be replaced by another player from the list of Pool Players at the Tournament Manager’s discretion as follows: •
Up to and including quarter-final stage, a team depleted through injury may register a player from the list of ‘Pool Players’ held at the Registration Tent. ‘Pool Players’ may be registered from a team eliminated from a lower tournament section or from individuals who have registered as Pool Players;
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At semi-final and final stage, a team depleted through injury, may register a player from the list of ‘Pool Players’ held at the Registration Tent. ‘Pool Players’ may be registered from a team eliminated from the same or lower tournament section or
from individuals who have registered as Pool Players; •
The Team Manager must register the replacement player with the Tournament Manager no later than 30 minutes before the scheduled time for commencement of their next game. The replacement player must also accompany the Team Manager and personally sign the Squad Registration Form in the presence of the Tournament Manager or their delegate.
3.12.7 Injured players who are replaced must have their names deleted from the original Squad Registration form and replaced with the name of the approved replacement player. 3.12.8 Once a player has been eliminated through injury and his/her name deleted from the Squad Registration form, that player can take no further part in the Tournament, and cannot be re-instated at a later date or time. 3.12.9 A replacement player selected to replace an injured player will not take precedence over the original remaining members of the team squad. The replacement player cannot be selected to play in the declared team taking the field nor can he/she enter the field of play as a replacement player/ substitute until all remaining members of the original squad have been used in that match. Should one of the original squad members be used as a replacement for an injury (except a blood injury which will not qualify), this will be interpreted as ‘having been used’. 3.13 Pool Players 3.13.1 Invitation Tournament •
Individuals wishing to play who have not been selected by a team may join the list
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Tournament Rules of ‘Pool Players’. Pool Players must register by 3pm on Thursday 4th December 2014. •
When registering players all relevant documentation as per tournament section is required as shown in Section 7.
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Pool Players must state their standard of play and not play for a tournament below their ability or outside their eligibility.
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Registered players whose team has been eliminated from the tournament may join the list of Pool Players and can only play in a tournament higher than (up to and including quarter-final stage) and equal to (from semi-final and final stage) the tournament section from which they have been eliminated (provided they meet the eligibility criteria) as follows:
Men’s Competitions 1. International Invitation Men 2. International Open Men 3. International U18 Boys 4. International Vets 5. Gulf Men’s League 6. International Social 7. Gulf Men’s Open 8. Gulf Men’s Social 9. Gulf Under 18 Boys 10. Gulf Vets 11. UAE National Schoolboys Women’s Competitions 12. International Invitation Women 13. International Open Women 14. Gulf Women 15. Gulf Under 18 Girls •
Pool Players may be chosen by the Team Manager from the list available at the Registration Tent.
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A member of team management may not become a team player for their team unless previously registered as a Pool Player.
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Player Accreditation passes will not be issued to Pool Players until their place in a team has been secured. The signed off player that the Pool Player is replacing will be required to hand in their players’ accreditation pass and a wristband allowing the signed off player access to the grounds will be issued.
Section 4: Understanding the Laws of the Game 4.1
All players are expected to have a basic understanding of the laws of the game of Rugby Union and have physical competency and fitness to play the game.
4.2
Youth Players - 17 year olds wishing to play for adult teams must provide written parental/guardian permission to the Tournament Manager. Those aged 16 years or younger may not play for adult teams.
4.3
Under 18 year old team players playing in Under 18s’ tournament sections must be 16 or 17 years old to play and have written parental consent. Teams wishing to include a 15 year old player must take permission from UAERF who must also inform the tournament. Players who are 14 years old or younger may not participate.
4.4
All kicks at goal must take place from the field of play.
4.5
All tournament participants must hold private medical insurance covering them to play rugby. Proof of medical insurance will not be requested by the Tournament however, prior to their first match of the tournament players (or the parent/ guardian of an under 18 year old player) will be required to sign a medical waiver form indemnifying the Tournament Organisers and Match Officials from all
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Tournament Rules liability arising from any injury caused as a result of participating in the tournament. Personal liability insurance is also recommended but not a tournament requirement. Section 5: Substitutions, Replacements and Stoppages 5.1
All substitutions and replacements during a match, including but not limited to blood replacements, shall be made in accordance with IRB Law 3 and the Sevena-side variations.
5.2
Vets teams may use all fifteen (15) players during a game. Substitutions may be made on a rolling basis with all substitutions being acknowledged and approved by the Referee.
5.3 Teams participating in seven-a-side competitions may use all twelve (12) players during a game. Substitutions may be made having been acknowledged and approved by the Referee. Players substituted cannot re-enter the game from which they have been substituted. 5.4
All substitutions should be made via direct communication with the Assistant Referee.
5.5
For any injuries, time will not be stopped UNLESS it is determined by the Referee in consultation with the medical team that the injury is serious enough to require the game to stop for safety reasons. The Referee, at his/her discretion, may call the game off early to maintain the safety of participants.
5.6
The Tournament accepts no liability for injuries sustained during the course of the tournament.
Section 6: Judicial and Disciplinary Committee 6.1
For persistent or deliberate fouls or other infringements the Referee may issue a Yellow Card to dismiss a player to the Sin Bin for a period of two (2) minutes.
6.2
If a player in the tournament receives two (2) Yellow Cards, for any reason, during the tournament (i.e. the Yellow Cards could be from different games) they will be deemed to have been given a Red Card and therefore must attend a hearing held by the Tournament Judicial and Disciplinary Committee. They cannot take further part in the tournament until the required hearing has taken place and judgement given.
6.3
Rule 6.2 will be applied to any subsequent card (Red or Yellow) that is received by the player once an initial hearing is heard.
6.4 Should the Referee consider the infringement to be more serious, a player may be issued a Red Card and will be dismissed from the field of play and will take no further part in the game. 6.4.1 A player receiving a Red Card during a game will be required to attend a hearing held by the Tournament Judicial and Disciplinary Committee. 6.4.2 A player that has been issued with a Red Card will take no further part in the tournament until a Tournament Judicial and Disciplinary hearing has been conducted. The decision of this hearing will determine any further participation. 6.5
Any hearing will be conducted under the Judicial Procedures of the United Arab Emirates Rugby Federation (UAERF), and heard by appointed members of the United Arab Emirates Rugby Federation Judicial Panel. Outcomes imposed in
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Tournament Rules accordance with UAERF and IRB rules and regulations will be upheld during and after the tournament and advised to the Home Union of the offending player or other participant. Section 7: Rules Regarding Eligibility The competition comprises fifteen separate sections each with its own rules of eligibility, as follows; 1.
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Gulf Men’s League A team participating in this section is a representative of a Club that is affiliated to UAERF and participates in UAERF or ARFU sanctioned competitions. The team name must be identical to the name under which the Club plays in those competitions. Players in the team must be regular members of the Club side entered. Players must be Gulf/Middle East resident and hold a valid resident’s visa for the Gulf/ Middle East country in which they reside. Accreditation: Teams receive - 12 Player & 2 Personnel passes i.e. 14 passes in total. Gulf Men’s Open Teams participating in this section of the tournament must comprise players who are Gulf/Middle East resident and hold a valid resident’s visa for the Gulf/Middle East country in which they reside. This section of the tournament is intended for teams who wish to play competitive rugby. Accreditation: Teams receive - 12 Player & 2 Personnel passes i.e. 14 passes in total. Gulf Men’s Social Teams participating in this section of the tournament must comprise players who are Gulf/Middle East resident and hold a valid resident’s visa for the Gulf/Middle East country in which they reside. This competition is intended for ‘social’ teams and/or teams who gather specifically for
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this tournament. To enter into the spirit of this tournament section players are trusted to use their own judgement as to whether they feel they are genuinely eligible to compete in a ‘social’ competition. Accreditation: Teams receive - 12 Player & 2 Personnel passes i.e. 14 passes in total. Gulf Vets Teams in this section must comprise men who reside in the Gulf/Middle East region and hold a valid resident’s visa for the Gulf/ Middle East country in which they reside. Players must be 35yrs or older on 4th December 2014. Accreditation: Teams receive - 15 Player & 2 Personnel passes i.e. 17 passes in total. Gulf Under 18 Boys Teams in this section must comprise males who reside in the Gulf/Middle East region and hold a valid resident’s visa for the Gulf/ Middle East country in which they reside. Players must be under 18yrs on 31st August 2014. Accreditation: Teams receive - 12 Player & 2 Personnel passes i.e. 14 passes in total. Gulf Under 18 Girls Teams in this section must comprise females who reside in the Gulf/Middle East region and hold a valid resident’s visa for the Gulf/Middle East country in which they reside. Players must be under 18yrs on 31st August 2014. Accreditation: Teams receive - 12 Player & 2 Personnel passes i.e. 14 passes in total. Gulf Women Teams in this section must comprise women who reside in the Gulf/Middle East region and hold a valid resident’s visa for the Gulf/Middle East country in which they reside. Accreditation: Teams receive - 12 Player & 2 Personnel passes i.e. 14 passes in total.
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Tournament Rules 8.
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International Invitation Men This section comprises invited men’s teams made up of highly competitive players who compete at international/ county/provincial standard. Accreditation: Teams receive - 12 Player & 3 Personnel passes i.e. 15 passes in total International Invitation Women This section comprises invited women’s teams made up of highly competitive players who compete at international/ county/provincial standard. Accreditation: Teams receive - 12 Player & 3 Personnel passes i.e. 15 passes in total. International Open Men Teams in this section comprise male players who participate regularly in competitive Club rugby. Accreditation: Teams receive - 12 Player & 2 Personnel passes i.e. 14 passes in total. International Open Women Teams in this section comprise female players who participate regularly in competitive Club rugby. Accreditation: Teams receive - 12 Player & 2 Personnel passes i.e. 14 passes in total. International Social Teams in this section are made up of ‘social’ players i.e. those who do not participate in regular competitive rugby or ‘social’ players who gather specifically to compete in this tournament. Accreditation: Teams receive - 12 Player & 2 Personnel passes i.e. 14 passes in total. International Vets Teams in this section comprise players who are 35yrs or older on 4th December 2014. Accreditation: Teams receive - 15 Player & 2 Personnel passes i.e. 17 passes in total. International Under 18 Boys Teams in this section must comprise males
who are under 18yrs on 31st December 2013. Accreditation: Teams receive - 12 Player & 2 Personnel passes i.e. 14 passes in total
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UAE National Schoolboys By invitation only. Accreditation: Teams receive – 12 Player & 2 Personnel passes i.e. 14 passes in total.
The Tournament reserves the right to decline entry to teams who it is felt, at the Tournament’s sole discretion, do not qualify for the section which they have entered.
Tournament Sections will comprise the following number of teams: 1 Gulf Men’s League 16 2 Gulf Men’s Open 20 3 Gulf Men’s Social 16 4 Gulf Vets 20 5 Gulf Under 18 Boys 16 6 Gulf Under 18 Girls 4 7 Gulf Women 8 8 International Invitation Men 16 9 International Invitation Women 12 10 International Open Men 16 11 International Open Women 8 12 International Social 24 13 International Vets 24 14 International Under 18 Boys 16 15 UAE National Schoolboys 8 TOTAL 224 Should the minimal number of teams not be achieved the section may be removed from the tournament. IRB Eligibility Laws All players are subject to the eligibility laws of the game of Rugby and the regulations of the IRB. All players must be available to represent the country of their nationality or country of eligibility. The National squads of the country’s Union have the first and last choice of any player should they wish.
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Tournament Rules Any players selected for their representative Union must represent that Union in the tournament unless they have notified the Union in writing at least one month prior of their unavailability and have received written notification from the Union that their unavailability has been accepted. Any player found to be playing in the tournament who has ignored this ruling will be removed from the tournament and no replacement player will be allowed. Any player selected for any Union National Squad who subsequently decides not to represent the Union in the competition will not be eligible to play for any other team in the tournament without the written consent of the Union concerned. Eligibility Documents Required
Section 8: Accreditation 8.1 All participating players and registered team personnel must be accredited in order to participate. 8.2 • •
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The purpose of accreditation is: to ensure the correct players are on the pitch at any time to ensure each team has the correct number of players & personnel registered in adherence with the section eligibility criteria and Tournament Rules to ensure accredited players and personnel have access to the appropriate areas of the venue for the accreditation they hold to provide security and protection in case of an emergency
This table summarises which documents MUST be submitted electronically for each team member with the team accreditation information prior to the tournament commencement.
8.3
Providing false names, photos, details or eligibility documentation for accreditation is a breach of the Tournament Rules and will result in accreditation being denied.
Eligibility is subject to the Tournament Manager’s discretion as the tournament host. The Tournament Manager has the right to move a team to another competition section should it be deemed necessary or appropriate to do so.
8.4 Trying to enter the venue without the correct accreditation or using accreditation that is counterfeit, damaged or altered in any way will result in the individual concerned being removed
Section Resident’s Visa Passport Sized Photo Proof of Age/ Residency Gulf Men’s League Gulf Men’s Open Gulf Men’s Social Gulf Vets Gulf Under 18 Boys Gulf Under 18 Girls Gulf Women International Invitation Men International Invitation Women International Open Men International Open Women International Social International Vets International Under 18 Boys UAE National Schoolboys
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Tournament Rules from the venue and from the competition. It could also result in a ban from future competitions. 8.5 Accreditation will only be issued to registered team players and personnel when squad sheets are submitted. 8.6 Pool Players will only be issued accreditation when their place in a squad has been confirmed and their name and signature has been added to the squad sheet. 8.7 Late additions to the team will only have accreditation issued once the submitted squad sheet has been signed. 8.8
Lost accreditation passes must be reported to the Registration Tent. The cost of a replacement accreditation pass is 400dhs which must be paid before a replacement pass is issued.
8.9
Anyone found within the venue without either accreditation or an entry wristband will be removed.
8.10
Any abuse of the accreditation system will be dealt with seriously.
Section 9: Payment ‘Terms & Conditions’ and Refunds 9.1
Invited teams wishing to confirm their place in the Tournament must complete the online invitation document and submit it electronically by 15th September 2014.
9.2 Teams confirming their place must pay the required Tournament Fee (one per team invited) by 15th September 2014.
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Tournament Fees are as follows: 2,100dhs (US$575) for 7-a-side teams not competing in the International Invitation Men or International Invitation Women sections 2,250dhs (US$615) for 7-a-side teams competing in the International Invitation Men and International Invitation Women sections 2,550dhs (US$695) for 10-a-side (Vets) teams
9.4
Teams failing to pay the Tournament Fee by 15th September will incur a 500dhs (US$140) late fee which must be paid by 30th September 2014.
9.5
Invitations will be withdrawn from teams failing to pay the Tournament Fee plus late fee by 30th September 2014.
9.6
Teams who have paid the Tournament Fee and find they are no longer able to participate will be eligible for a refund if the Tournament Manager is informed, in writing, before 1st October.
9.7
Teams withdrawing from the Tournament after 30th September will forfeit any Tournament Fees paid.
Section 10: Social Media 10.1 Teams participating in the Tournament are required to comply with the Social Media guidelines which are available upon request or by visiting: http://dubairugby7s.com/mediazone/ socialmedia/content.aspx October 2014
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Aknowledgments
Emirates wishes to thank the Invitation Tournament sponsors 2014.
Gulf Men’s League Gulf Men’s Open Gulf Under 18 Boys Gulf Vets Gulf Men’s Social
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Gulf Women International Vets International Open Men International Open Women International Invitation Women International Invitation Men International Social International Under 18 Boys Gulf Under 18 Girls UAE National Schoolboys
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