Event Guide
Accepted Entries & Draw
The below teams are accepted as entrants for this competition. Teams are listed in the order in which they are ranked for the pool draw (See the Touch Sport Specific Regulations for method.)
- Nottingham Trent 1
- Nottingham 1
- Loughborough 1
- Birmingham 1
- Durham 1
- Edinburgh 1
- Manchester 1
- Cambridge 1
- Birmingham 2
- Loughborough 2
- Leeds 1
- Edinburgh 2
- Nottingham Trent 2
- Durham 2
- Loughborough 3
- Wolverhampton
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POOL A |
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POOL B |
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POOL C |
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POOL D |
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Nottingham Trent 1 |
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Nottingham 1 |
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Loughborough 1 |
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Birmingham 1 |
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Cambridge 1 |
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Manchester 1 |
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Edinburgh 1 |
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Durham 1 |
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Birmingham 2 |
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Loughborough 2 |
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Leeds 1 |
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Edinburgh 2 |
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Wolverhampton 1 |
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Loughborough 3 |
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Durham 2 |
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Nottingham Trent 2 |
On the Day Timings
REGISTRATION & ARRIVAL TIME
08:30
Teams are required to arrive and Register.
The team sheet must be completed with player shirt numbers.
CAPTAIN’S BRIEFING TIME
09:00
Team Captains are required to attend Event Control for a briefing at this time.
FIRST GAME KICK OFF TIME
09:30
LAST GAME KICK OFF TIME
15:55
PRESENTATION CEREMONY
16:30 – 16:45
Presentations will take place in front of the pavillion where the following trophies will be awarded:
- Cup - 1st Place
- Plate - 5th Place
- Bowl - 9th Place
- Shield - 13th Place
- Most Valuable Players (Female & Male) (as voted for by opposition teams)
- Most Valuable Referee
The ETA would be very grateful if as many teams as possible stayed for the presentations as this adds to the atmosphere and allows teams to celebrate together.
NOMINATING MVPs
After each game, team captains will be asked to nominate a female and male player from the opposition. These will be tallied up through the course of the event with the most nominated players receiving an award. This is part of the community we create in Touch Rugby and we think it is very important that this is celebrated.
EVENT CLOSING TIME
The event will be closing at 17:00 and the venue will be closed at 18:00.
Schedule
Please see below for the schedule and other important information. This will be a live spreadsheet updated throughout the day.
Touch - Northern Regional Round 1 Schedule
FORMAT
- The 16 Teams are split into 4 Pools of 4 Teams
- Teams will play all teams in their Pool during the morning games
- The winners / 2nd placed teams of each pool will advance to the Cup Quarter Finals
- The 3rd / 4th placed teams in each pool will advance to the Bowl Quarter Finals
- The Cup Quarter Final winners will advance to the Cup Semi Finals
- The Cup Quarter Final losers will advance to the Plate Semi Finals
- The Bowl Quarter Final winners will advance to the Bowl Semi Finals
- The Bowl Quarter Final losers will advance to the Shield Semi Finals
- All teams will play 6 games
- If a team loses their Semifinal, they will still play in a play-off game after.
Withdrawals
As per the entry information, any withdrawals from the event after the team entry deadline will not be refunded.
The schedule and format will not be revised and all the games relating to the withdrawn team will be recorded as ‘Byes’.
Refereeing
Player Referee slots will be allocated as per the Touch Sport Specific Regulations.
Due to the number of Full-Time Referees attending, it is likely that Player Referees will be required to facilitate the tournament so please be prepared regardless.
Teams should ensure that their Player-Referees come prepared with a whistle.
Player Referee Allocations will be completed nearer the time of the event and included on the Ref Allocations tab of the schedule.
Teamsheets
Players must be added to teams on the BUCS Play system by 23:59pm on Tuesday 22nd October 2024.
These players are then checked against the ETA Membership Database to ensure they have a valid ETA Membership. (Instructions on how to obtain membership are in the Season Info Pack.)
Club Captains with be notified of any players not with a membership before the event, it is then their responsibility to sort.
Fielding a player without a valid membership may result in a penalty or disqualification.
England Touch will then release digital playing teamsheets here.
Team Captains must ensure that each player’s shirt number is filled out before their first game on the event day.
This is used to track scoring and MVP records.
Venue Information
LOCATION
Riverside Sports Complex, Nottingham
VENUE MAP
PLAYING SURFACE
All games will be played on grass surfaces.
PARKING
Parking at the venue is free for all users.
Coaches can remain onsite
All vehicles must park in the purple highlighted carpark. Only event control and emergency vehicles will be allowed beyond the barrier located at the red line.
CHANGING FACILITIES
Full changing facilities, toilets and showers are available at the grounds. Note that all items are left at the owner's risk. Teams will be allocated specific changing rooms, these will be shared with other teams where required with each team being allocated a male and female changing facility.
EVENT CONTROL
Event Control will be located in the main pavilion as shown on the site map. The event briefing will happen here.
FOOD & DRINK
Full food and beverage options may be available at the event, this has not yet been confirmed. We would recommend bringing lunch and after event meals. But further light snacks, tea/coffee may also be available. This will be confirmed shortly.
WATER REFILL
Water refill is available in all changing rooms and externally on the pavilion building.
Weather, Clothing & Kit
Weather
Please attend the event with the appropriate items of kit that you will need to stay warm and dry throughout the day. All players are permitted to wear any clothing item underneath their playing shirt, that keeps them warm, provided there are no rigid elements to it and it does not cover the shirt number.
Kit & Playing Attires
Please see Rule 4 of the FIT 5th Edition Playing Rules here for a full breakdown of permitted attire.
No jewellery must be worn and it is strongly advised that watches are not worn either. If a participant desperately wishes to wear a watch, this must be covered by a soft wristband, sweatband or medical tape.
Boots with screw-in studs are not permitted.
Medical Support
Medical support will be located in the main pavilion physio room as shown on the site map.
As part of our commitment to quality and making the day a competitive but safe event, we have secured expert physio, sports therapy and first aid cover for the duration of the event and the season.
Please note that there will be a £5.00 charge for taping (free if you supply your own).
In the case of needing medical assistance during a game, please notify your nearest events assistant or attend event control.
Code of Behaviour
All participants must comply with the ETA and BUCS Code of Conduct while taking part and supporting at UTC events, the full details can be found at http://www.englandtouch.org.uk/play/code-of-behaviour/
The ETA Code of Behaviour applies to all participants including players, coaches, referees, administrators and supporters and sanctions can be applied to individuals, teams and clubs as necessary. Participant enjoyment should not be compromised at any point and necessary actions will be taken should they be needed to ensure this. The decision will be made by the tournament control. Your cooperation on this matter is greatly appreciated.
Social Media
Ensure your players are following @universitytouchuk and @bucssport on Instagram for all the latest updates, inside stories and behind the scenes competition!
Please tag:
@bucssport
@englandtouch
@universitytouchuk
In your instagram stories, also use the hashtags:
#touchrugby
#bucssport
#universitytouchchampionships
