6 a side tournament

Saturday 24th July and Saturday 31st July

Update 26th July

After a whole load of pfaffing around, we now have 6 teams confirmed for the Spooner Sixes and it will run over Saturday, 24 July (2.30pm) and Saturday, 31 July (1.00pm).  Please note the following:-

*  The participating teams are captained/managed by:

     Paul Eynon

    Stuart Wilkins

     Nikki Millman

    Justin Evans

    Lee Pike

    Kevin Ellis

*  The entry fee is £25 per team, payable before 24 July

*  The rules are as before except re-introducing a previous rule into the Spooner 6's this season. 

The intention is to award a turnover if the Dummy Half gets touched legitimately (i.e after moving 5 metres) the reason being to stop the simple pick up and charge on which was turning the touch game into semi-contact as some teams tried to intimidate others and steal yards by charging into/through the opposition.  A copy of the rules will be emailed out to each team this week and a copy handed to each captain on the 24th.

*  We hope to have enough referees to take every game but could each team nominate one squad member who will take on a game if we are struggling

*  The plan is for each team to play one another once (3 games on 24th and 2 on 31st) on a league basis - 2 points for a win and 1 for a draw.  Points difference will be used in the event of teams tying for league positions and, thereafter, it will be down to points scored.  If teams are still tied then.....I don't know really!  A drink-off in the bar?

*  At the conclusion of the league stage, the top two teams will play off for the trophy while 3/4 and 5/6 will play each other to determine final positions
*  Trophies, kindly donated by Mick Ellis, will be awarded to the winning team and the runners up

Any questions, please call Ken Potter on 07970 293296 or email kpotter705@aol.com

Above all, we hope everyone will have fun and enjoy the event.  We would ask some of the more competitive players to remember the word 'Fun' and just enjoy it without all the Rambo stuff!

Ken Spooner Memorial Six-a-Sides

24th /31st July 2010

Team                                        Captain/Manager

A                                              Paul Eynon (Seniors)

B                                              Justin Evans (3rds/4ths)

C                                              Nikki Millman (Ladies)

D                                              Stuart Wilkins (Seniors)

E                                              Lee Pike (Colts)

F                                              Kevin Ellis (U16’s)

Time                                        Pitch 1                                     Pitch 2            

Day 1

14.30                                        A v B                                        C v D

15.00                                        E v F                                        B v C               

15.30                                        D v E                                        A v F               

16.00                                        A v C                                        B v D

Day 2

13.30                                        A v E                                        B v F

14.00                                        A v D                                        B v E

14.30                                        C v F                                        No game

15.00                                        D v F                                        C v E

15.30                                        5th/6th                                      3rd/4th

16.00                                        Final

TOUCH RUGBY 2010

General Rules And Regulations

·            The decision of the referee and/or the organiser is final.

·            Games will rotate on a 30- minute cycle and will be 5 minutes each way.

·            2 points will be awarded for a win, 1 for a draw and nothing for a loss.

·            Players are only permitted to play for one team during the tournament.

PLAYING RULES

·            Teams will toss for possession prior to start of each game.

·            The game will start from centre field with a tap pass at the start of each half and after each score.

·            Each team will have 5 opportunities of possession, after being touched, before turnover on the sixth touch. A turnover starts with a tap pass.

·            A touch constitutes a touch anywhere on the opponents’ body. In the event of a disputed touch the player touching must honestly hold up their hand claiming the touch, to inform the referee.

·            The ball must be played at the point where the touch was made. Players stealing ground must be brought back to the point of touch to play the ball.

·            Repetitive digression will result in a turnover.

·            The ball must be played between the legs with the hand. It must not be rolled or kicked back.

·            If the ball is passed after the touch the ball must be brought back to the point of touch and played by the player who is touched, as above.

·            On playing the ball the acting dummy half must pass the ball before a try can be scored.

·            If the dummy half is touched while possessing the ball it is a turnover.

·            The player making the touch must retire 5m to the offside line before they are allowed to touch any opposing player. They cannot touch or obstruct the acting dummy half at the point of play of the ball or within the first 5m.

·            All other players must retire to the 5m offside line before they can make a touch on any opponent.

·            Touches or infringements in front of the offside line will result in a further 5 plays of the ball to the attacking team.

·            All infringements will result in a further 5 touches or a turnover.

·            All touches or infringements within 5m of the try line will result in play resuming on the 5m line.

·            If the ball goes to ground the team responsible will lose possession.

·            Over physical play will be penalised.

·            The referee has the option of sin binning or sending off players who do not play to the rules.

Players who are sin binned will not be able to take part for the remainder of the half in which the penalty