Under 9's
Saturday 4th Feb:
Saints Tournament at
Franklin's Gardens -
Cancelled
Sunday: Old Scouts
- Cancelled
MOBBs Tournament Details
11/11/2011
Welcome to Towcestrians RFC for the U9 division of the annual MOBBS Memorial tournament to be held on 27th November.
This tournament is played in honour of the memory of Lt-Col Edgar Mobbs, DSO, who lost his life in the Great War, leading men from the Sportsmans Battalion, the 7th (Service) Battalion of the Northamptonshire Regiment, against a German machine-gun post at Passchendaele. He played for Bedford Modern School, Olney, Northampton, East Midlands and Captained England against France in 1910.
We know that the players will display the bravery, sportsmanship and competitiveness exemplified by Edgar Mobbs. We ask that parents and supporters respond with positive encouragement, respect and sportsmanship typical of the game of rugby.
24 clubs have entered this year’s U9s Mobbs so the tournament has been split between two clubs. Brackley will host the southern division and we at Towcestrians are delighted to be hosting the Northern division. The winner of each division will go through to the final to be contested in the spring.
We will have 3 leagues of 4 teams, played in round robin format, with games lasting 6 minutes each way with a minute for half time. When all league games have been played, the 1st placed team will go into a further league of three i.e. all league winners will play each other as will 2nd placed teams in a second league. The ‘winner of the winners’ league is the team that will go forward to play in the final.
Time and Location
Registration for teams will start at 0900hrs, with a referees and coaches briefing at 0930hrs. The first matches will start at 1000hrs. Towcestrians RFC is at:
Greens Norton Rd
Towcester
Northamptonshire
NN12 8AW
Tel: 01327 350141
Rules
The maximum squad size is sixteen players. Please ensure RFU cards for ALL PLAYERS are available on the day. They will be checked at registration and any player without a registration card will not be eligible to play.
League 1
Biggleswade
Huntingdon
Old Scouts A
Oundle
League 2
Long Buckby
Peterborough
Mens Own
Old Scouts B
League 3
BBOB
Casuals
St Neots
Towcestrians
Each player will receive a sandwich or hot dog, a piece of fruit and a drink i.e. bottle of water/Capri sun etc.
For each match, please have your team at your designated pitch five minutes before the designated kick-off time. Winners of a match will be given the official score card by the referee. It is that team’s responsibility to present the score card to the Registration and Control Point. Results will only be accepted on the official score card. If the score is not handed in the match will be counted as a draw.
The following points system will be used:
3 points for a win
1 points for a draw
0 points for losing
Adjudicator
In the event of a dispute which cannot be resolved by the parties concerned, Crispin Slee, Chair of Towcestrians mini and junior section will adjudicate. His decision will be final and binding.
Referees
EMMJRA is unable to supply referees for the tournament so each team will be required to have an accredited referee in attendance. We will make every effort to ensure that your referee does not have to officiate in a game while his own team is playing elsewhere. However, please be aware refereeing duties will take priority. Please forward the name of your referee.
Car Parking
This year we are hosting 12 clubs, so our car parking facilities may be stretched. Please ask your parents to car share wherever possible and follow the Marshall’s instructions on the day. Do not park on the grass verge outside the club.
Photography
Anyone wishing to take photographs or make a video recording on the day will be required to complete an RFU event registration form. Please return completed forms to the registration/control point and you will be issued with a photography pass. Anyone taking photographs or making video recordings may be challenged to produce a valid photography pass.
Players Lunches
At registration, all teams will be provided with a drink, piece of fruit and hotdog voucher for each player. If any one requires a vegetarian option please let us know in advance and we will try our best to accommodate. Telling us on the day is not an option. You will also be provided with a bin bag, please keep the area around your tent clean and tidy.
Refreshments
Hot food and drinks, will be available to purchase from the clubhouse kitchen and the BBQ.
First Aid
It is expected that each team has a trained first aider, if additional help is required come to the registration tent.
Programmes
Entry & parking will only be by programme (one programme per car) which will be on sale at the gate at £4. This will give you the running order and pitch layout. If possible can you have the correct change ready to help us move cars off the road as quickly as possible.
Dogs
Towcestrians would prefer you not to bring your dogs on any part of the club’s grounds. Please ensure that everyone is aware.
Tents
Tents are only to be placed in the areas marked in the programme.
Raffle
Towcestrians U9s will be selling tickets for their Christmas raffle, prizes include:
- 2 tickets to Silverstone British superbikes or British Touring Cars
- 2 tickets to Northampton Saints vs Harlequins
- iPod Touch
- Drinks Hamper
- Hog Roasting Machine rental
- £50; and
- Many more
All funds will go towards the cost of the U9s Tour in the spring so I hope you are able to support us and best of luck in winning a super prize. Many thanks to Silverstone Racing Circuits, Northampton Saints, SAP and the parents of the U9s for their support.
We look forward to welcoming you all to Towcestrians on Sunday 27th November.