The Format
Age Groups
Under 9s-Under 14s

Rules
  1. The Festival is played under the current English Mini and Junior Continuum.
  2. All referees are qualified and appointed by Notts, Lincs & Derby Referees Society.
  3. Touch judges are to be provided by participating teams.
  4. Duration of games:
    Under 9-12
    Seven minutes each way with a squad of 15 players at under 9s and under 10s and a squad of 20 players at under 11s and under 12s.
    Under 13 & Under 14
    Twelve minutes each way with a squad of 23 players.
    Please note match duration is subject to change without prior notice.

Unfortunately due to the status and popularity of this Festival the squad sizes must be strictly adhered to and cannot be increased under any circumstances.

Structure

POOL GAMES

Under 9-Under 12s
Maximum of 16 teams in each age group split into two pools of eight. Each team plays the other seven teams in their pool. Depending on pool position, teams are then divided into Semi Finals:

  • The Bowl and Plate Semi Finals are played at Nottingham. Winners of the Plate and Bowl Semi Finals play their Finals at Twickenham.
  • The Cup Semi-Finals and Finals are played at Twickenham.

Under 13 & Under 14
Maximum of 14 teams in each age group split into two pools of seven. Each team plays the other six teams in their pool.

  • Winners and runners up in each pool play a Semi Final to determine the two Cup Finalists for Twickenham. (There will be no Plate or Bowl competition for these two age groups).


THE FINALS
Teams qualifying for Finals Day then play at Twickenham on 29 May as a ‘curtain-raiser’ to the Guinness Premiership Final.

  • In the event of adverse weather conditions, the Finals may be transferred to an alternative date or venue.
  • All boys/girls qualifying for the Finals receive a commemorative trophy on the day.

  • Please note Gullivers reserve the right to alter the playing schedule at any time.

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    The Festival

    Age groups:

    Under 9-14s


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    Testimonial

    Nottingham 2009

    Thank you for another well organised festival. I have now attended four Gullivers Festivals and without exception they have all been very well organised and have run smoothly - Gullivers does a great job!

    David Adams
    Cobham U12s

    Testimonial

    Nottingham 2009

    Congratulations on organising an absolutely first class event. The set up and accessibilty was spot on and the feedback we've had from our parents has been nothing but positive. Nottingham ias unquestionably the most proficiently run event we have been to and we look forward to returning in the future.

    Greg Heath
    Brighton U9s


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