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Let the festival begin!

Welcome to Wales to you all - Croeso i Gymru i chi gyd

Golden Oldies Rugby is delighted to welcome all teams (local and visiting), players, supporters and referees to Cardiff for the 21st Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival.

On behalf of Cardiff & District Rugby Union I’d like to extend a very warm Welsh welcome to everyone from across the world who has travelled here to participate in the 21st Golden Oldies Rugby Festival; we’re certainly very proud of the fact that Cardiff has been chosen as the venue for the first occasion that this prestigious event has been held in Wales. I sincerely hope that you all enjoy your time with us here in the Welsh capital and trust that your experience of Cardiff and indeed Wales in general will be everything that you hoped for.

Teams and individual rugby players from Australia, Argentina, Bahamas, Canada, England, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Russia, Scotland, Wales and USA will gather in the true spirit of Fun, Friendship and Fraternity to celebrate the game of rugby and enjoy the great venue, hospitality and facilities on offer in Cardiff. The Festival is about the friends and acquaintances you have made and will make, playing Golden Oldies rugby for the sheer fun of the game and the social events that accompany them. I am sure there will be some great rugby played this week and many stories exchanged! The rugby grounds are ready for kick off, the parade is organised and the social functions are all set to entertain - all you need to do now is enjoy the rugby and the special camaraderie that only Golden Oldies sports can provide.

Gareth Thomas. CDRU Chairman.

Peter McDermott

VSL Founder and Director

“The Golden Oldies spirit is the heart of rugby for me. As Jean-Pierre Rives said: ‘Rugby is the history of a ball with friends around. When the ball is gone, the friends stay’. That is Golden Oldies for me,”

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As you’re probably aware, Cardiff is used to staging big sporting occasions - especially rugby both at club and international level and with the numerous attractions in the city including Cardiff Castle, the National Museum of Wales and Cardiff Bay to name but a few I’m sure that you will find a variety of things to see and do during your stay here. Cardiff & District Rugby Union has been an affiliated member of the WRU since it was first formed at a meeting held on the14th November 1892 at the Market Hotel (now the Old Market Tavern) in Trinity Street, Cardiff (next to Cardiff Central Market) with a remit to organise competitions for local sides who were not already WRU members. We currently have almost forty member clubs and next year (2017) sees the 125th anniversary of the union, which is proud to be able to say that it organises two of the oldest rugby union cup competitions in world rugby that are still being played for, as well as also providing league competitions for the clubs. Our premier cup competition - the Mallett Cup - was first played for in 1894 whilst the Ninian Stuart Cup was first contested in 1910, although when taken in conjunction with it’s predecessor tournament the Union Shield, this secondary competition has been played for since 1895. The finals of both competitions are held at the Arms Park, a tradition that has been upheld since their inception all those years ago. One point of interest, the Ninian Stuart Cup was donated to our union by the son of the then 4th Marquess of Bute – Lord Ninian Crichton Stuart – who was tragically killed in 1916 at the Battle of Loos in Belgium; his statue still stands to this day in the Gorsedd Gardens in front of the National Museum of Wales in Cathays Park. Finally, may I wish you all the very best of luck in your endeavours and hope that everyone has a magnificent rugby experience over the duration of the tournament.

CROESO i GYMRU! WELCOME to WALES! May I extend to all Golden Oldies a very warm welcome to Wales on behalf of Wooden Spoon, the Children’s Charity of Rugby. It is an honour & a privilege for us to be involved with the 21st Golden Oldies Festival & we are very grateful to VSL for nominating us as their charity for the week. Wooden Spoon was established in 1983, when a group of English rugby supporters travelled to Dublin to watch England lose their 4th & final game to Ireland in the then 5 Nations. In true rugby spirit they turned a ‘wooden spoon’ defeat into a positive by raising money for a mini bus for a local special needs school. From those humble beginnings we now have 34 volunteer regions throughout the UK & Ireland & since 1983, have committed in excess of £24 million to 650 projects, currently about 70 projects each year. Our mission is to positively transform the lives of disadvantaged and disabled children and young people across the UK and Ireland through the power of rugby.Typically, we fund sensory rooms, sensory gardens, outdoor play areas, outdoor classrooms & MUGAs (multi use games areas & arenas) for the most worthy causes. Our USP is ‘every penny raised in the region is spent locally’, with no admin costs, so you may be assured any donations received this week will be spent wisely on local projects. As a charity, we are inspired by our rugby roots. Passion, Integrity, Teamwork and Fun drive everything we do, qualities which I know are shared by the Golden Oldies. Wooden Spoon is an events based charity & for the next 7 days we look forward with great anticipation to a wonderfully unique event, full of sporting friendship & FUN. We look forward to meeting as many of you as possible on the rugby fields & in the ‘clubhouses’ afterwards. We sincerely hope you thoroughly enjoy your time here in Cardiff & you sample the full variety of sights & hospitality that the city has to offer.

Diolch yn fawr a phob lwc i bawb.Thank you & good luck to you all!

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Croeso gan Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros yr Economi a’r Seilwaith, Ken Skates “Rwy’n falch iawn fod Cymru’n cynnal y dathliad gwych hwn o Rygbi. Mae hi bellach yn amser i ni estyn croeso Cymreig cynnes i’r holl wledydd a fydd yn cymryd rhan dros y penwythnos. Rydym yn edrych ymlaen at groesawu’r 2000 o ymwelwyr rhyngwladol sydd wedi teithio i Gymru ar gyfer y digwyddiad hwn. Gobeithiwn y bydd cyﬂe i bawb brofi’r cyﬂeusterau, yr atyniadau a’r llety rhagorol y gall Cymru eu cynnig a hefyd fwynhau croeso a lletygarwch enwog Cymru a’n diwylliant chwaraeon heb ei ail..Croeso i Gymru!”

Welcome from Cabinet Secretary for the Economy and Infrastructure, Ken Skates “I’m delighted that Wales is hosting this fantastic celebration of Rugby and the time has now come for us to extend a warm Welsh welcome to all countries taking part over the week. We’re looking forward to welcoming the 2000 international visitors who have travelled to Wales for this event and I hope everyone gets to see the world class facilities, attractions and accommodation we have to offer in Wales while enjoying our famous Welsh welcome and hospitality as well as our legendary sporting culture. Croeso i Gymru/ Welcome to Wales”

The Golden Oldies Rugby Ethos Shwmae! I am a very lucky man. I get to welcome you to the 21st Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival as part of the VSL team and as a very proud Welshman. We are all here because of our passion for and love of the great game. Wales is a nation with a passion and love for the game that may be matched but never beaten. As such, there is no better place in the world to celebrate the 21st anniversary of Rugby, Fun, Friendship and Fraternity than the heart of world rugby, Cardiff. Rugby is and has always been the lifeblood of Welsh culture. We have certainly had our ups-and-downs over the years and nowadays coaching our national team is probably the most scrutinised role in sport; there are three million of us who are never short of sharing an opinion or two. Regardless of the results our support never waivers, nor does our obsession with discussing the performances. We have produced many brilliant players and I hope you will get the chance to meet some of them during the week. They will enjoy talking about rugby and reminiscing as much as you will. This is a special opportunity for you to get a feel for just how much the game means here. I know you will receive an extremely warm welcome wherever you venture during your stay. Welsh hospitality is like no other and Cardiff’s attractions, facilities, restaurants, and most importantly, bars are primed and ready to make your stay a memorable one. I am extremely grateful for the support and enthusiasm of the Local Organising Committee, the team at Cardiff Council, the Welsh Government and our host clubs. You will meet many volunteers during the week who are giving their time and are determined to make your stay easy and enjoyable. It would be a nice touch if you could thank them as much as I will. I know they will be very pleased should you do so. Aside from the rugby, there are two things I would ask you to do. Please make yourself available to break the Guinness World Record for the largest ever rugby scrum; and support the Charity fundraising activities throughout the Festival for Wooden Spoon. We will leave Wales with a legacy from Golden Oldies Rugby that will mean very much.

So have fun, don’t hesitate to ask me anything and feel free to buy me a beer!

The Golden Oldies Experience begins when you accept that you’re at far greater risk from what you may do to yourself and have done to you socially than anything which may happen to you on the field. Golden Oldies Rugby Festivals, owned and managed by Vintage Sport and Leisure Ltd (VSL), are primarily the means of bringing together rugby enthusiasts, 35 years of age and over to share their common interest in rugby and have a great time. There are three main principles on which every Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival is built on: 1. To provide players from any country an environment in which sportsmanship and camaraderie thrive. The Festivals are founded on Fun, Friendship and Fraternity for those who have retired from serious competitive play, but wish to continue participating in their favourite sport for sheer enjoyment. 2. To provide an environment for participants to play against others who still prefer to play games more competitively, the opportunity to do so against like-minded teams, but still remaining dedicated to playing in a spirit of goodwill. 3. To provide opportunities for team members and their spouses or partners to travel, create new friendships and renew old acquaintances. Together, these provide opportunities to highlight and promote rugby throughout the world, and to create positive reasons for enthusiasts to retain an active interest in rugby. VSL works with and is sanctioned by the governing bodies of each country a World Festival is held, whilst ensuring strong involvement with clubs, rugby development and charities in the host area.

Supporting Team Managers Golden Oldies is built as much on the dedication of the team managers as any other aspect of the movement. VSL supports team managers with everything from mailing list templates and promotional material to fundraising ideas and team kit supply. So if the thought of organising your team seems daunting, don’t worry, VSL will be with you every step of the way.

For Anyone Over 35 Golden Oldies Festivals are open to men and women over 35 years of age from any part of the world. Whether you are part of an established team or you are an individual or group of mates looking to join a Festival - you are all welcome. 2016 sees the introduction of the Premier Grades, which adhere to the full World Rugby Laws and have no Golden Oldies Variations.

Paul Guest 2016 Festival Director

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The Golden Oldies Rugby Ethos Following discussion with many Golden Oldies teams and loyal supporters, VSL is delighted to introduce new Golden Oldies playing grades, which will first be played here at the 2016 Festival. The new team gradings recognise the ability, age, agility and experience of teams and players.

Men’s Grades 1) Premier (full World Rugby Laws, no Red or Gold Shorts) 2) Semi-Competitive (Golden Oldies Laws, no Red or Gold Shorts) 3) Social A (Golden Oldies Laws) 4) Social B (Golden Oldies Laws) 5) Social C (Golden Oldies Laws, average age over 60)

Women’s Grades 1) Premier (full World Rugby Laws, no Red or Gold Shorts) 2) Semi-Competitive (Golden Oldies Laws, no Red or Gold Shorts) 3) Social A (Golden Oldies Laws) 4) Social B (Golden Oldies Laws) In addition to choosing a grade, teams will be requested to provide information on their playing standard, experience, playing ethos, spread of the ages within their team and an estimate of the average age of players. This will inﬂuence the fixtures a team plays within their grade.

Premier Grades match length - Two 30 minute halves Non-Premier Grades match length - Three 20 minute periods

“At a time when sport is taking off in unprecedented ways at the top commercial levels, your presence here will remind us that the soul of sport still resides in the hundreds of thousands of players from many different backgrounds in many different places who play games socially for the love of it promoting respect and understanding amongst people in the process.”

The Golden Oldies Rugby Ethos Previous Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival Statistics Year

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“I enjoyed myself immensely. I have never been associated with such a well-organised and smooth-running rugby event and I congratulate the organising committee.”

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Playing Laws The World Rugby Laws of rugby apply to Golden Oldies, but are modified within each grade with the exception of the Premier Grade. The Golden Oldies Laws embody and reﬂect the spirit of Golden Oldies Rugby. The aim of the laws and the variations is to provide the best environment in which player enjoyment is maximised and the possibility of injury is minimised. Prior to a match the team captains and the referee will remind all players of the manner in which the game is to be played and the nature of the laws to be applied. Sportsmanship and camaraderie are imperative in all Golden Oldies matches.

Shorts Red shorts or bibs Not to be tackled to the ground or pushed off their feet. Must be “claimed and held”. Must pass to a player not in red or gold shorts. Gold shorts or bibs Not to be tackled or touched. May run with the ball for up to 15 metres before passing the ball. Must pass to a player not in red or gold shorts. 70 -79 Years Purple Shorts Not to be tackled or touched. May run with the ball for up to 15 metres in total before passing to a team mate wearing club shorts or red shorts.

Host Clubs

Host Clubs Rumney

Harlequins Cardiff Harlequins started life as Cardiff High School Old Boys in 1922. In the 90 plus years since then the Quins have established a reputation for playing rugby with a smile. We love to have fun, throw the ball around and remember we all have to go to work on Monday. This ethos fits so well with that of the Golden Oldies that we feel it’s what we have all been waiting for!

Rumney RFC is a club steeped in history, with some great players coming through its ranks, Jamie Roberts (Harlequins/Wales/British Lion), Steve Ford (Cardiff/Wales), Phil Ford (Widnes and GB Rugby League, to name but a few. In the current crop Tom Ireland was capped last Season at U16 for Wales. The club currently runs 2 senior sides; a youth side and junior sides age 7 up to 16. With Sunday mornings at the club a foray of activities, the future looks bright.

We look forward to welcoming you to our city and can assure of a wonderful time! Enw gwreiddiol C.R. Cwins Caerdydd oedd Cardiff High School Old Boys a sefydlwyd ym 1922. Yn y 90 a mwy o ﬂynyddoedd ers hynny, mae`r Cwins yn gyfarwydd â chwarae rygbi gyda gwên.`Rydym yn mwynhau wrth chwarae rygbi agored gan gofio bod rhaid mynd yn ôl i`r gwaith ar ddydd Llun. Mae hyn yn debyg i ethos y “Golden Oldies” ac felly yr hyn yr ydym wedi bod yn aros amdano. Edrychwn ymlaen at eich croesawu i`n dinas gan obeithio y cewch amser i`w gofio!

Our Veterans team is made up of all ex Rumney players, generally only play against touring sides or the annual young v old(ish) fixture on Boxing Day, trying to display some treachery and scull duggery to gain the upper hand, (all in good fun of course). Although the team regularlyget together to discuss the good old days, over the odd pint or two. The Veterans team are currently managed by Terry Gee and he, like the rest of the ‘old heads’, are looking forward to playing in the Golden Oldies Tournament when it comes our way in August. As a club we are excited to be a part of the Tournament and will extend a warm welcome to all the players and supporter in our extensive clubhouse throughout the tournament. More information on the club can be found at www.rumneyrfc.co.uk/

Host Night Thursday 25th August – 6pm Cardiff Harlequins vs Colorado Ol’ Pokes. With Pig Roast and Music. Contact Phil judd on +44 (0)7771 798921 for tickets or find him at the grounds on match days.

Host Night “I’ve been to seven Festivals now and it’s just a great opportunity to catch up with friends we have made from around the world. Golden Oldies rugby has enabled my wife and me to travel to 22 countries. We have friends right around the world. You just can’t beat that.”

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Wednesday 24th August – 6pm Rumney RFC Leighton Jones (from ’The Voice’) Live Music and Hog Roast. Contact Rumney Rugby Club on 02920 0777186 for tickets.

Host Clubs Clwb Rygbi Clwb Rygbi Cymry Caerdydd are delighted to welcome the Golden Oldies Rugby Festival and all participating players and supporters to Cardiff. What a way to kick off our 50th anniversary season! Our club was established by players from the traditional Welsh-speaking areas of west and north Wales who moved to the capital to work or study. The majority of our members are Welsh speakers but the only real requirements are to respect the values of the game and to enjoy it. What could be better then, than taking part in this Festival? Clwb Rygbi are entering a social side including players in their 50s and a ladies’ team and we invite all Golden Oldies to call in at our club headquarters at the Cayo Arms on Cathedral Road at any time during your stay. It’s a great spot to meet if you’re near the city centre – just 5 minutes walk from the Principality Stadium. We’ll be putting on a barbecue and some fun on the Thursday night of the Festival and hope you will be able to join us. We know you will have a fantastic time in this iconic rugby city and look forward to meeting you on the pitch and for a beer afterwards.

Host Night Thursday 24th August – 6pm Barbecue and CRC Fun! Contact Jonathan Owen on Jonathan.Owen@wjec.co.uk talk to the team at the grounds for more information.

Wooden Spoon is the children’s charity of rugby We fund life-changing projects across the UK and Ireland to support disadvantaged and disabled children. Our rugby heritage has given us our core values of passion, integrity, teamwork and fun. Working closely with the international rugby community, these values drive the ethos and spirit in everything we do.

Festival Programme All Team Managers will be required to register at the Festival Office (Radisson Hotel) and pick up their team’s Festival packs.

Saturday 20th August: Teams will begin arriving and settle into their selected accommodation, preparing for a week of Fun, Friendship and Fraternity. Golden Oldies Rugby will have meet and greet facilities at all accommodation to welcome teams to the 21st Golden Oldies Rugby Festival. The Festival office will be in the Bianco, Verde and Rosso suite (Radisson Hotel) from 10am till 2pm.

Sunday 21st August: Festival Office Open from 10am till 1pm, with briefings in the Azzurro Ballroom, Radisson Hotel, as follows: 11am-1pm – Referee Forum 1pm – 2pm – Volunteers Briefing 2pm-2.45pm – Team Manager’s Briefing

Guest Speakers and the official welcome from Golden Oldies and the city will be up next. The evening will finish off with performances from local bands provided by Cardiff live music venue, the Brewhouse. The party comes to a close at 8.30pm, when everyone will then move over to the Brewhouse for the after party till late in the night!

Monday 22nd August: Teams will transfer to the University Fields (Llanrumney) for the first round of games, hosted by Rumney RFC, Cardiff Harlequins and Clwb Rygbi Caerdydd. There will also be live performances from local bands, again provided by Brewhouse.

From 2.30pm, teams will gather at the Historic focal point of the city, Cardiff Castle, where there will be entertainment and a cash bar!

With ample supply of food and drink (including a Golden Oldies beer!) and a colourful Festival Hub, the rugby and partying will carry on till 6pm!

At 5pm The Parade of Nations will depart from the Castle, through the city centre (High Street, St. Marys street and then Guildhall Place) before heading up the ramp into Gate 3 of the Principality Stadium (formerly known as the Millennium Stadium), the incredible venue for the Welcome Party.

Evening free to enjoy the delights of the pubs and restaurants in Cardiff, in particular the festivities being held at Brewhouse and Chapel 1887 bars.

The party will take place in the Stadium Bowl with food and an open bar. A unique opportunity, no doubt, to create an experience to remember. Teams will be welcomed by Symphonic Brass Wales and our MC for the evening, BBC Wales legend, Phil Steele. Teams will then witness the outstanding Pendyrus Male Choir performing all the classic Wales and rugby anthems!

Coach transfers to the grounds will depart at 9.30am, 11am and 1pm. Returning to the hotels from the grounds at 3pm, 5pm and 7pm.

Festival Programme Tuesday, August 23rd

Thursday, August 25th

This year’s Big Day Out is a celebration of Wales hosted in the iconic St David’s Hall, a stunning venue in the heart of Cardiff.

A day of rest and recreation and the opportunity to enjoy Cardiff Bay or take the Doctor Who or Gavin and Stacey tour.

Beginning at 12pm with traditional Welsh cuisine and an open bar, the celebration will include performances from local Welsh bands and the entire top-ﬂoor as a dedicated charity casino to further the fundraising push for Wooden Spoon Wales!

Other ways to spend the day include a trip to delightful Caerphilly, visit the stunning Brecon Beacons, maybe a visit to the famed Norwegian Church or the St Fagans National History Museum.

The highlight of the day though is the Legends of Welsh Rugby Q&A, hosted by Phil Steele. We’re keeping under wraps who the stars joining Phil on stage will be, but this is not to be missed!

There are also 12 teams taking part in the special match day at BT Sports Cardiff Arms Park. It’s not too late to email rugby@govsl.com for more information and to book your team’s place.

At 3pm, the Celebration will finish and teams will then head over to the Brewhouse for the Big Day Out after party!

Thursday Night will also see the Team Mangers cocktail function, being held in the President’s Lounge of the Principality Stadium. A fantastic venue to launch the 2018 Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival!

Wednesday, August 24th

Friday, August 26th

Our second match day out at University Fields (Llanrumney) with all the festivities of the first day, but with a special feature!

Our final match day out at University Fields (Llanrumney) but with a few added extras:

The highlight of the day will be the Guinness World Record attempt to break the record for the World’s Largest Scrum. Currently standing at 1,198, we hope to get to at least 1500. The scrum will be forming from 1pm, but make sure you’re there early to be part of history. Don’t forget the events going on at the Brewhouse each evening – more details on those to come Coach transfers to the grounds will depart at 9.30am, 11am and 1pm. Returning to the hotels from the grounds at 3pm, 5pm and 7pm. We encourage as many of you as possible to get the 9.30am or 11am transfers to be part of the Guinness World Record Scrum attempt.

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The Golden Oldies Tug-of-War competition! Make sure you register your team for this during the Festival week. There will also be special games on our main pitch including a WRU staff team, a Golden Oldies Baa Baas team, the Wooden Spoon XV and our feature Women’s game! Coach transfers to the grounds will depart at 9.30am, 11am and 1pm. Returning to the hotels from the grounds at 3pm, 5pm and 7pm.

Please refer to transport handout provided in registration packs - for all match days transfer arrangements.

Festival Programme Saturday, August 27th At 6.30pm teams will gather at the Principality Stadium (formerly known as the Millennium Stadium) for a magnificent Welsh cuisine dinner with an open bar. The screens will be operating showing a montage of the week’s enjoyment and teams will be seated in the Stadium Bowl with the roof closed enjoying the atmosphere of one of the best rugby Stadiums in the world. An experience that will be the closest most of us will ever get to playing a test on the famous fields. The incredible atmosphere and sense of rugby history will be supported and enhanced by entertainment from local bands, awards and a minimum of formality. A highlight of the evening will be the Wooden Spoon Charity Auction, featuring both the Headline Auction (a truly special item we have up, for bidding on) and the silent auction (teams, don’t forget to bring over your items to be included in the silent auction). The perfect end to Golden Oldies Rugby’s 21st Celebration, the chance to enjoy the Opening and the Finale at the Principality Stadium is something not to be missed.

Sunday, August 28th Teams will depart or maybe stay on for a few more days and enjoy the opportunity to tour around Wales - a very special country with a great deal to offer.

Festival Programme

“Golden Oldies Rugby is your opportunity to show all those skills you acquired in your younger days while still enjoying your favourite sport. This is not uncompromising competition but rather the means of cementing friendships and enjoying the company of some of life’s most unforgettable characters on and off the field” An anonymous publican in London was heard lamenting about when that year’s tournament would be over. “It’s not just the money it’s brought in. That’s the least of it. They’ve brought back in here the sort of atmosphere, I, as a host, would always like to have in my pub. “No problems, but DRINK, my God those boys could move it. But they were entertainment in themselves.

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Pub Passport Paul Guest and the Local Organising committee, unsurprisingly, have been joined by a large number of helpers whilst researching this particular feature for you. We bring you the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Pub Passportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, your guide to the very best pubs and bars in Cardiff, all with special Golden Oldies offers waiting for you (make sure you have your lanyard on you to receive the offers)! Ranging from our headquarters pub and live music venue, the Brewhouse, to the unique gothic chapel that is Chapel 1877 Not only are they the best watering holes in the City, but they are also geared up to host you for team meals, live rugby on their TVs and more.

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Pub Passport Bar 2 - Chapel 1877 Churchill Way, Cardiff CF10 2WF www.chapel1877.com

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Bar 1 - Headquarters Pub Brewhouse, 49 Mary Street Cardiff CF10 1AD www.brewhousecardiff.com

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Festival Hotels 1. Jurys Inn

Park Place Cardiff CF10 3UD 0044 (0) 292 038 3471

2. Clayton Hotel

St Mary Street, Cardiff, CF10 1GD 0044 (0) 292 066 8866

3. The Big Sleep Hotel

Bute Terrace, Cardiff, CF10 2FE 0044 (0) 292 063 6363

4. Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa 24-26 Newport Road, South Glamorgan, Cardiff, CF24 0DD 0044 (0) 292 043 5000

5. Radisson Blu Hotel

Meridian Gate, Bute Terrace, Cardiff, CF10 2FL 0044 (0) 292 045 4777

9.Cardiff University (Talybont) Southgate House, Bevan Place, Cardiff CF14 3UX 0044 (0)292 087 4660

10. The Royal Hotel Cardiff

88 St Mary Street, Cardiff, CF10 1DW 0044 (0) 292 055 0750

11. Future Inn

Hemmingway Road, Cardiff, CF10 6NS 0044 (0) 292 048 7111

12. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre Castle Street, Cardiff, CF10 1XD 0044 (0) 871 942 9240

13. Park Plaza

Greyfriars Road, Cardiff, CF10 3AL 0044 (0) 292 011 1111

14. Hilton Hotel Cardiff

Kingsway, Cardiff, CF10 3HH 0044 (0) 292 064 6300

6. Hotel Ibis Cardiff

Churchill Way, Cardiff CF10 2HA 0044 (0) 292 064 9250

7. Park Inn by Radisson

Mary Ann St, Cardiff CF10 2JH, United Kingdom 0044 (0) 29 2034 1441

8. The Angel Hotel

Castle St, Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF10 1SZ 0044 (0) 292 064 9200

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BAR & RESTAURANT

GOLDEN OLDIES! BURGER & BEER 20% discount on food for the Golden Oldies!

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*excludes Saturday evening

Enjoy everything from Prosecco on tap and Welsh spirits to locally sourced food and live music at Chapel 1877!

Chapel 1877 Golden Oldies events Monday 22nd

Welsh buffet including 2 drinks for £19pp with a guest speaker in the Lounge Bar

Wednesday 24th

Local Welsh singer in the Lounge Bar

Thursday 25

Quiz night with Welsh themed prizes

Team dinners and a live DJ until 2am

Friday 26

Saturday 27th

Team dinners and a live DJ until 2am

Sunday 28

Welsh Sunday lunch at it’s best from 12 - 5pm with local jazz and folk singer Elena Piras in the Lounge bar from 4pm.

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All the Festival matches will be held at the University Fields (Llanrumney) and Rumney Rugby Club, which is immediately next to the University Fields.

Golden Oldies Rugby merchandise will be on sale all week at the Festival Hub during Match Days and in the stadium at the Opening Ceremony.

The ‘Festival Hub’ will include live music and authentic Welsh food and drink vendors and more.

Festival Newspaper

Games Draw and Times

A full colour complimentary copy of the Festival Newspaper will be available at all hotels on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, with photographic coverage and stories of the Festival highlights.

The games draw will be available to Team Managers at the Team Managers Meeting on Sunday 21st August. Copies will also be on display at the grounds. There will be a longer lunch break on Wednesday 24th August to allow for all participants to take part in the Guinness World Record Scrum Attempt, be attempted at the University Fields (Llanrumney).

Team Awards

Shower/Changing Rooms Showers and changing rooms will be open from 9am till 6pm each match day in the University Clubhouse (Llanrumney) and the Rumney RFC clubhouse next to the Romney ground.

Injuries will be reported to Event Medics who will be on duty during games. This will be supported by St. Johns Ambulance and volunteer medical runners (from some local junior rugby clubs). There will also be a chiropractor tent who will be able to provide strapping and treatment for injuries not requiring the emergency treatment of St. Johns.

Food and drink at the grounds is being supplied by SFP, who have worked with local suppliers throughout Wales to bring you authentic Welsh cuisine as well as a few exotic offerings.

Fundraising through Eco Cup and the Golden Oldies Beer

Three “Team Personality” medallions will be given to each team (included in the Team Manager’s Kit). One player per playing day to be awarded Personality of the Match which is to be chosen by the team manager or opposing team members. The reasons for a team member to be selected the “team personality” are up to the Teams and usually have particularly colourful logic!

Medical

Food and Beverage at the Grounds

We are delighted to tell you that there will be a special Golden Oldies beer available at the grounds! 10p of every pint of this will go towards our £50,000 fundraising target for Wooden Spoon Wales. We will also be using ‘Ecocup’ - simply pay a deposit for your Golden Oldies cup and then pay for your drink. You can use your cup throughout the day to reduce the waste of multiple disposable cups, then simply return your cup at the end of the day and get your deposit back. If you want to keep your limited edition cup, then your deposit will be donated to the Wooden Spoon Wales fundraising pot.

Insurance Team managers should be aware that player insurance is the responsibility of the teams and individuals, and not of the Festival Operations Office.

Festival Office The Festival office will be located in the upstairs of the University Sports Clubhouse at the grounds. For rugby related queries, please see the rugby tent in the Festival Hub.

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ARGENTINA TEAM MANAGER Old Orcas Alejandro Silva Pueyrredon Rugby Club Classic Marcelo Monterosso

AUSTRALIA Alice Springs Dingoes Arkives Blue Veins Budgies Bundaberg Rumruckers Central Coast Seagulls Central West Old Bulls Charters Towers Knackered Bulls Crippled Crows Darwin Stubbies Dee Why Loin Kings Drummoyne Vintage Reds Gladstone Rugby Old Goats Goulburn Fermented Reds Grafton Big River Bullrouts Irish Expats Katherine Krocs Mount Isa Ugly Mongrels Nelson Bay Grey Gropers Newcastle Spears Northwest Galloping Goannas Old Tasmanian Devils Orange Emulators Penrith Legless Emus Perth Wanderers Pine River Pensioners Port Macquarie Vintage Ports Redland Crabs Rocking Chairs SAM Rugby South West Rock Lifers

TEAM MANAGER Ross Sowerby Michael Miller Rex Kermode Paul Lees Bruce Dalton Stewart Davison Bob Hodgson Gary Grant Brian Purdell Richard Peter Shaun Adlam Dr David Todd Jonathon Dalton Gary/Beth Stephens Christine Matthes Michael Beaver Sam Forwood Ron Coriaans Ray Milton Frank England Gregory Bell Paul Smith Murray Reay Michael Krasny Bob Whityne Tam Avery Michael Reed Terry Wickens Claire Knight Alan Gordon John Stokes

GERMANY TEAM MANAGER RUSSIA Moscow Lads Frankfurter Bembelschwenker Rolf Keppler

Stillbillies Sydney Downunders The Outsiders Viking Longhorns Whitsunday Whales Ye Olde Dogs of Wanneroo

Bob Webster Graham Murray Greg Felsman Bruce Williamson Bob Corskie Tony Lambe

BAHAMAS Cracked Conchs

TEAM MANAGER Peter Muscroft

BRAZIL Keep Walking Rugby

TEAM MANAGER Murilo Perez

CANADA Antediluvians RFC

TEAM MANAGER Arnie Gaudin

ENGLAND The Old Vulgarians Caldy RFC

TEAM MANAGER John Rankin Mark Dean

JAPAN All Kyoto MA-I-KO Chiba-Ken & Yuwaku Fuwaku Gunma Wakuwaku Hosei Univ. Rugby OB Club & Meiwaku Maebashi Old Danbo Niigata Fuwaku Half Backs Samurai Tokyo TROT Tokyo Club

NEW ZEALAND Canterbury Baa Baa’s Counties Cavaliers Evergreens Manawatu Golden Koru Rugby Club Katipos Mainland Kiwis Merivale Maulers Rimutaka Rams Saints n Sinners Shirley W’s Stuffed Hawks Suburbs Marauders Upper Hutt Yellowbellies

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TEAM MANAGER SCOTLAND Forrester RFC Rubies Kida Atsushi Motoo Tarumi Kenji Matsumoto Akira Igarashi USA Chicago Frogs Rugby Kenji Matsumoto Colorado Ol’ Pokes Akihiko Kimura FBI Keiko Kanamoto Masayuki Kobayashi MARS Old Barking Dogs RFC Takeaki Nitta Texas XXX’s

WALES Greg Lamb ‘Andsome Mavericks Tom Baker Barry RFC Stewart Murray Cardiff Harlequins Andy Campbell Clwb Rygbi Caerdydd Paula & Gavin W Rumney RFC Lindsay Parke Welsh Assembly XV BobDeacon Wooden Spoon XV Phil Frost WRU Staff Pete Blackwell Y Gogs Alan Dent Shaun Flynn Wal Keenan John & Michelle Moen

TEAM MANAGER Vladimir Dorofeev

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Lt Col Harvey Paris Andrew Moffat Phil Judd Jonathan Owen Terry Gee Lianne Thomas Huw Thomas Ellis Jones Malcolm Jones

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Office Hours Festival Registration Saturday 21st August, 10am – 2pm Bianca, Verde and Rosso Suite, Radisson Hotel Sunday 22nd August, 10am – 1pm Bianca, Verde and Rosso Suite, Radisson Hotel Match Days Monday 22nd, Wednesday 24th and Friday 26th August, 9am - 6pm University Clubhouse, Llanrumney Big Day Out Tuesday 23rd August, 9am – 11am Nero Boardroom, Radisson Hotel Additional Days Thursday 25th and Saturday 27th August, 10am - 2pm Nero Boardroom, Radisson Hotel

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Thank You A huge thank you to all involved... Local Organising Committee and all their incredibly supportive fellow club members. Jill Parker (head of volunteers), Phil Judd (Cardiff Harlequins RFC), Andrew Wilcock (Rumney RFC), Gareth Thomas (Cardiff and District), Mark Marriott (Golden Oldies England), Huw Thomas (Wooden Spoon Wales) All the superb Volunteers and Team Liaisons.

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