South Coast 7s Tournament 2025 by The Portsmouth Grammar School

Sunday 9th February 2025

Hilsea Playing Fields

Portsmouth

S O U T H C O A S T S E V E N S

WELCOME

Mr David Wickes Head of The Portsmouth Grammar School

Portsmouth Grammar South Coast Rugby again and to see opportunity to thank all the staff for giving their time generously to bring the players here today. We are looking forward to seeing the teams play and I have no doubt that, even at this stage of the season, we are in for some thrilling performances.

I would like to thank parents and supporters for all that they do for the players. We are grateful that you are here today and very much hope you enjoy the experience.

Equally, I wish to extend my thanks to the referees, without whom there would be no matches at all, and also to South Coast RX Physiotherapy who are providing medical support.

Finally, I wish to pay tribute to all the staff at PGS, including the Grounds and Catering Staff for everything that they do throughout the year, but especially today. I am also enormously grateful for the work of our PE Department, especially Simon Copeland, Director of Sport, and Andrew Seddon, Head of PE, for their organisation of this event.

The Portsmouth Grammar School Gordon’s School Brighton College Millfield School

St Benedict’s School Bishop Wordsworth’s School Canford School RGS Guildford

Bryanston School King Edward VI, Southampton Marlborough College Sherborne School

Dauntsey’s School Wimbledon College Seaford College Epsom College

TOURNAMENT GROUP STAGE

Group 1

The Portsmouth Grammar School

St Benedict’s School

Bryanston School

Dauntsey’s School

Group 2

Gordon’s School

Bishop Wordsworth’s School

King Edward VI, Southampton

Wimbledon College

Group 3 -

Brighton College

Canford School

Marlborough College

Seaford College

School

Millfield School

RGS Cuildford

Sherborne School

Epsom College

COACHES CORNER

HENNO VENTER PGS HEAD OF RUGBY

IwouldliketosayaverywarmwelcometotheannualPGSSouth Coast7sTournament.

Asweallknow,educationisnotjustaboutwhatcanbe successfullydeliveredviaclassrooms.Eventsliketodayoffer youngpeopleinvaluableexperiencesandlifelessons.Inaddition tofosteringmomentsofhappiness,collaboratingasateamand forginglastingmemories.Itistrulyinspiringtoseenumerous studentsproudlyrepresentingtheirschoolalongsidetheir friends.

Regardlessoftheoutcometoday,mysincerewishisforthe gametobeplayedwithsportsmanshipandforeveryoneinvolved tohaveawonderfulday.Iextendmygratitudetoalltheplayers, coaches,andparentsforbeingapartoftoday'srugby celebration.

IwouldliketoexpressmygratitudetotheentirePGSstaff, includingourexcellentgroundsstaffandcateringteam,fortheir dedicationandhardworkinorganisingthistournament.Theyput inatremendousamountofeffortbeforeandduringtheeventto ensureitssuccess.Iwouldalsoliketoextendmysincerethanks toalltherefereesfortheircoordinationandsupportinofficiating today'smatches.Finally,Iwouldliketoacknowledgetheongoing medicalsupportprovidedbySouthCoastRXPhysiotherapy.

Letshopetheweatherwillsmileuponustoday,aswecelebrate anothergreatdayofschoolrugby!

1st

2nd Group

1st

2nd

RULES

1. Each school may use a squad of up to 14 players for the tournament.

2. Games will be under RFU / World Rugby 7s Laws.

3. Each game will be 7 minutes each way, 1 minute for half-time.

4. In the group stages 3 points will be awarded for a win and 1 point for a draw. If at the end of the group stages, there is a tie the winner will be the team having scored the most tries; then the fewest tries conceded; then the toss of a coin.

5. If any match after the group stage ends in a draw extra time will be played in one period of 5 minutes and will operate under a Golden Try format. Should this not produce a winner, sudden death drop kicks will take place from the 22 line in front of the posts.

6. Conversions of tries underneath the posts can be taken from either side of the post.

7. If a team is late for whatever reason they will forfeit the game as a 0-20 point loss (4 tries).

8 In the event of a colour clash, the first named team should change.

9. Each team playing must provide one touch judge. If they are required as a replacement, the captain should ensure an alternative touch judge is found immediately.

10 All decisions of the organisers are final.

1.MinibusparkingwillbeavailableforteamsatHilseaPlayingFieldscarpark.Coachesshould drop-offonlyandparkattheVillageHotelorHMRCcarpark(seemapinformationlaterinthe programme).

2.Thereisnoparentparkingordrop-offatHilseaPlayingFields-pleaseinformparentstouse thecarparksasdetailedlaterintheprogramme.

3.Stafffoodwillbeavailableupstairsinthepavilion.Forspectatorsandplayerstherewillbe refreshmentsavailableonsite.

4.Teamswillhaveaccesstoanun-securedindoorchangingroom.ThePortsmouthGrammar Schoolcannotbeheldresponsibleforanylossordamagetobelongingswhichmayoccur.

5.Spectatortoiletsarelocatedonthegroundfloorofthepavilionandinthetoiletblocknearthe netballcourts.Noparentsshouldentertheplayerchangingrooms.

6.Medical:therewillbeateamofphysiosonsitethroughouttheday.Thenearesthospitalis QueenAlexandraHospital(QAH),postcode:PO63LY.Itisapproximatelya10-minutedrivefrom HilseaPlayingFields.

R E V I O U S

RGS

RGS Guildford

Chichester

Chichester HS

Lord Wandsworth

Chichester HS

Judd

KCS Wimbledon PGS

RGS Guildford

RGS Guildford PGS PGS

Millfield

Hartpury

Wellington College

Millfield

Brighton College

Whitchurch

Brighton College

Millfield School

Brighton College

Whitgift

Hampton

Chichester HS

Bembridge

Lord Wandsworth

RGS Guildford

Portsmouth RFC

Havant RFC

Hampton

St John's College

Judd

Chichester HS Judd

Chichester HS

Canford

Seaford

Dauntsey's Ryde

Chichester HS Ryde

RGS Guildford

Canford

Whitgift

Filton

Wellington College

St Paul's College

Millfield

Wellington College

KCS Wimbledon

Canford

Millfield School

Canford School

Wimbledon College

Ivybridge

Millfield PGS

Hartpury

St Paul's College

Millfield

Brighton College

Gordon's School

Bryanston School

RGS Guildford

St John's College

Coleg Sir Gar

Canford

Millfield

Whitchurch

KCS Wimbledon

Whitchurch

Bryanston

Wimbledon College

PGS

Gordon’s School

HOW TO FIND US

DIRECTIONS TO HILSEA PLAYING FIELDS

At the junction of the A27 and M27 take exit for Hilsea A3 (S). From the Portsbridge roundabout take London Road to Hilsea and North End. To access the playing fields and Hilsea Lido parking, take the right hand lane for City Centre and Ferries. Keep right towards Shell garage. The entrance for the Hilsea Playing Fields in on the left immediately before the garage forecourt.

The postcode for the Hilsea Playing Fields is PO2 2RP.

SPECTATOR PARKING FOR HILSEA PLAYING FIELDS

There is no spectator parking or drop off at the playing fields.

Please scan the QR code below for a map showing nearby parking locations which are no more than a 5-10 minute walk from the playing fields.