Guildford Sevens under 12 competition

[pieter blackie]

This is not the official notice but as I get news on this event I will post it here. Last year was a great success and this year it looks like a 30 team comp. All schools and clubs can enter their U12 team

TThe inaugural Guildford Sevens, hosted
by Guildford Grammar School, was held
on Sunday 7 September 2008. 16 teams
from across the state competed in this very
successful Sevens competition. Our 2008
Champions were Joondalup Brothers (Blues)
who beat Kalamunda Rugby Club (Red) in
the Grand Final in front of a massive crowd
of supporters and rugby lovers. This
competition involved teams from clubs and
schools across our rugby playing
communities.
Our aim was to make the Guildford Sevens
grow, develop and improve year by year
into one of the premier junior rugby
occasions in Western Australia – and further
afield. 2008 was a superb start and we are
delighted to be able to continue this
competition on an annual basis.
It is our pleasure to continue this unique
opportunity for clubs and schools to come
together to celebrate the passion, pace and
skills of Rugby 7s. This very popular format
of our game designed to produce quick,
skilful and free-flowing rugby, in which tries
are scored with great regularity, has grown
in popularity throughout the world.
Join us as we strive to continue this exciting
concept and be part of a wonderful day of
exhilarating rugby – let us continue to build
on the history and tradition we embarked
upon in 2008.
The Guildford Sevens will be run in an initial
pool round robin format, which will lead
into a second round of strength v strength
games, in three divisions, once again in a
round robin format to determine the top
two teams in each division – Championship,
Plate and Bowl – which will play each other
in the final of each division.
Irrespective of the success or strength of
each team, all teams that enter are
guaranteed the same number of games
throughout the morning, making the
experience worthwhile for all teams
participating. Teams will all play a minimum
of six games before the top two teams in
each division play each other in the final.
Rugby WA Officers will be present to referee
all games and we hope to have prominent
rugby personalities present to officially open
proceedings, mingle with all players and
supporters, and assist with the presentation
of medals and trophies at the conclusion of
the day’s play.

[Burgs]

Under 12's makes it Junior School doesn't it?
Bit rusty these days.
Back in the day we used to play nine a side in the PSA Junior Shool comp, I think 20-25 minute halves.
Also had a Caltex Bowl at the same time as the Under 15 Caltex Cup, the only time we played the rough heads from the other schools.
Dunno if that still happens?

This looks like a great event though, full marks to them.
Congrats to Guildford for their fantastic new facilities there too, was most impressed when I was out there for the Scotch match.

[pieter blackie]

Here is some more Now we just need to find out when it happens??

RULES
Midi Rugby Rules with specific Sevens modifications – to allow
fast, open play.
• 7 a side
• 5 reserves – interchange during break of play
• 7 minutes each way – 2 minute half time
• Drop kick for kick offs
• Scrums – 3 man – uncontested – backs 5 m back –
opposing scrumhalf last man’s feet
• Lineout – 3 v 3 – back to throw in –
10m off side rule – contested – no lifting
• No kicking outside 22 – cannot carry into 22 and then kick
– scrum where kick was taken.
• Penalties – tap – 10m back – no kicking outside 22
• No kicks to goal – penalty or conversion
• Scoring team kicks off after each try.
• 12 players per team entered.
• Mouthguards MUST be worn – (no mouthguard, no play)
• All players must be covered by their club or school insurance.
• All players must abide by the laws of the game.
• Referees will use yellow cards for relevant infringements. In
accordance with the laws of the game any individual who
commits a second “yellow card” offence will be sent from
the field of play.
• Yellow carded players will be off the field for 2 minutes.



FORMAT
Structure of day – depends on a large degree on how many
teams enter – but envisage the following:
• 6 pools for first Round Robin section
• 3 pools for Strength v Strength Round Robin section
• Finals – Bowl Final, Plate Final and then Grand Final.
• Play starts at 9.00am and should conclude by 1.30pm
– all teams will play an equal number of games
(possibly as many as 7 games) with the section winners
playing one additional game in the respective Finals.
• Pool results will determine the section teams will
advance into – Championship/Plate or Bowl.
In the event of a tie within the pool,
the result will be decided by:
– the highest number of tries scored, and if still tied
– the lowest number of tries against and, if still tied
– the toss of a coin.
Further precise details about the fixtures, rules, pools, times
of games, parking, map of campus and rugby fields will be
posted to all clubs and schools that enter by 15 August
2008.
Meals and refreshments will be available and on sale
throughout the event.
REGISTRATION
Team Registration – Closing Date 15 August 2009
$50.00 Registration Fee for each team entered. (Cheques to be made out to Guildford Grammar School).
More than one team can be entered, but please indicate your entry preferences as numbers may be
curtailed, depending on demand. We are prepared to cater for up to 30 teams.