FAQs

💷 What is the cost to enter a team?

The cost to enter is £3 per player (5x players per team).

Payment must be made in advance of the festival. Please ensure this is completed prior to the event to secure your team’s place.

🥪 What do the children playing receive?

Each playing child will receive a packed lunch (coaches to collect) and a certificate

📝 How do I enter a team?

Teams can be entered by club coaches/ team managers completing the Google Form on the home page.

Alternatively, you can click here to access the entry form directly.

🚗 Is there parking on site? 

Yes. Parking is available at Bowdon RUFC and will be £10 per car, payable by contactless (preferred) or cash. Parking attendants will be on hand to direct you to a space.

🕘 What time should we arrive?

Please arrive in good time for registration, which opens from 09:30. Matches begin at 10:30, so we recommend arriving at least 45 minutes before your first fixture to allow time for parking and registration.

🍔 What food and drink is available?

BBQ | Wood Fired Pizza | Hot Food | Hot Drinks | Full Bar | Ice Cream Van

🚻 Are there toilets on site?

Yes. Toilets are available in the clubhouse throughout the day.

🩹 Will there be first aid provision?

Yes. We have professional first aid cover on site for the duration of the festival, located in a gazebo next to the clubhouse.

🏕️ Can we bring our own gazebo? 

Yes. We will have a tented village area, and teams are welcome to bring their own gazebos if they wish.

🐕 Can I bring my dog?  

Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but must be kept off the pitches at all times.

👕 What if we lose something? 

There will be a clearly signposted lost property and lost children point on site.

📸 Will there be a photographer? 

Yes. A professional photographer will be capturing the action throughout the festival. Photos will be available for purchase to take home on the day.

🏉 What format will the matches be played in?

Matches will:

• Be 10 minutes long

• Follow RFU U7 guidelines

• Be refereed by a different club and in line with age-grade rules

• Focus on fun, participation and development

🔢 How many matches will each team play?

The exact number of matches will depend on the final number of teams entered into the festival.

We will ensure that every team plays as many games as possible across the day. Based on expected entries, teams can anticipate playing approximately 5/6 matches.

🧑‍⚖️ Who referees the matches?

• Each team is required to provide one suitable and experienced individual who is available to referee matches during the festival.

• Referees will officiate games within their allocated group/zone. However, they will not referee matches involving their own team or club.

• This approach helps ensure fair play, shared responsibility and a smooth-running schedule across all pitches.

👥 How do groups/zones work?

Each team will be allocated to a zone, which consists of two adjacent pitches. Search for your team on the Fixtures page to find your zone.

This allows teams to remain in the same area throughout the festival, helping to minimise movement and keep the schedule running smoothly.

Zone locations can be viewed on the site plan.

In order to maximise the number of games each team plays it may be necessary to play the occasional match in a separate zone - this will be clearly displayed in the fixtures list.

📊 Where can I see fixtures and pitch allocations? 

All fixtures and groups are available on the Fixtures page. Use the search to locate your team and see their schedule and pitch number.

These are live and will update automatically if changes are made on the day.

🔍 Where can I see which matches I need to referee?

Search for your club or the team you are allocated to on the Fixtures page. It will be clearly highlighted which matches you need to officiate.