SOCS RGS GUILDFORD UNDER 16
RUGBY SEVENS FESTIVAL
SUNDAY 2 MARCH 2025
BRADSTONE BROOK PLAYING FIELDS
FIXTURES AND RESULTS
All fixtures and results will be on display in the pavilion.
In addition, live updates will be available at the following address: www.rgsg7s.co.uk
Bradstone Brook Playing Fields, Hornhatch Lane, Chilworth, GU4 8AT
WELCOME
Welcome to the SOCS RGS Guildford Under 16 Rugby Sevens Festival.
Thank you for entering and we hope you enjoy the day.
It is a great pleasure to welcome you all, to the stunning setting of Bradstone Brook, for the annual SOCS RGS Guildford Under 16 Rugby Sevens Festival. This tournament has a long history of producing performances of the highest calibre and it is exciting to see so many outstanding schools joining us for the day.
I am most grateful to all those staff who have made today’s event possible, particularly the School’s Head of Rugby, Ben Dudley and the superb Grounds Team which is led so ably by Russell King.
Rugby Sevens has cemented itself on the world stage as both a Commonwealth and Olympic sport and the game epitomises athleticism as well as any other. We hope that all the players will relish playing in today’s competition and wish everyone, spectators included, a successful Sevens season.
Giles Cover Director of Sport
ORDER OF EVENTS
COMPETITION RULES
In the morning, teams will play three group stage matches. In the afternoon, all teams will then progress through to the quarter final and semi-final stages.
The rankings of the afternoon competitions are as follows:
RANKING CUP PLATE
SHIELD BOWL
SCORING
2 points for a win
1 point for a draw
If two teams are equal on points, their placing in the group will be decided on:
a) Points Difference
b) Points For
c) Total Tries
d) Number of Wins
e) Number of Draws
If teams cannot be distinguished between after using these calculations, the following will apply:
f) Head-to-head record
g) Toss of a coin
Games will be 7 minutes each way with a 2-minute half time interval. In the quarter finals and beyond, with the scores tied, the teams will change ends and play for an additional 3 minutes with the first team to score a point declared the winners. After this a coin toss will decide the game.
○ Maximum squad size is 12 players.
○ Rolling replacements can be made at any break in play.
○ Any player receiving a red card will no longer be able to take part in the festival.
○ Players must turn/be under the age of 16 on the 1st September 2024.
○ RGS Guildford cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage suffered to property on the day.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TEAM STRIP
Where possible please bring an alternative playing strip in the case of a colour clash.
FACILITIES
○ You will be allocated a changing room to share with one other school.
○ Student toilets are between Changing Rooms 5 and 6 on the ground floor of the pavilion.Staff toilets can be found upstairs in the pavilion.
○ Please ensure all rubbish is put in the bins provided.
○ Please keep players away from the cricket squares.
FIRST AID
○ There will be a central first aid point where qualified First Aid staff will be based.
○ They will attend to players at pitch side in the event of serious injury.
FOOD AND DRINK
○ Breakfast and lunch vouchers will be provided for staff.
○ Players and supporters can bring packed lunches - and/or purchase food and drink on site.
○ Whilst payment by card is preferred, cash payment is also available.
SUPPORTERS
In the event of bad weather, the car parking facilities (mainly on grass) may be severely limited. Please advise supporters to turn up early if they require a parking space and ask them NOT to park outside the houses surrounding Bradstone Brook playing fields.
PITCHES
