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THE SCC RUGBY ACADEMY DIGITAL REALTY CUP TOURNAMENT 2013

TOURNAMENT GUIDE

October 27th , November 2nd & 3rd 2013

THE SCC RUGBY ACADEMY DIGITAL REALTY CUP TOURNAMENT 2013

TOURNAMENT GUIDE

October 27th, November 2nd & 3rd 2013

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Table of Contents

WELCOME 3

ABOUT OUR SPONSOR - DIGITAL REALTY 4

SUNDAY OCT. 27TH AT A GLANCE 5

SATURDAY NOV. 2ND AT A GLANCE 11

SUNDAY NOV. 3RD AT A GLANCE 13

PRIZES & PRESENTATIONS 14

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 14

TOURNAMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS 15

COMPETITION RULES 20

SUMMARY MINI-RUGBY PLAYING LAWS FOR TOURNAMENT 24

PITCH LAYOUTS AT SINGAPORE CRICKET CLUB 25

SINGAPORE CRICKET CLUB LOCATION MAP & PARKING ADVICE 27

CODES OF CONDUCT 28

October 27th, 28th & November 3rd

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WELCOME

The SCC Rugby Academy would like to extend a warm welcome to the clubs and players participating in the

tournament. We are hugely excited to be hosting our second Digital Realty Cup Tournament here on the

historic Padang in the heart of Singapore and we are equally proud to be continuing the exhilarating event

in the Singapore rugby calendar which we started last year.

We appreciate the support of our fellow Singapore rugby clubs, Centaurs, Dragons and Tanglin Rugby Club

in this, and we plan to continue developing the event in coming years into one of the most important

events on the Asian youth rugby calendar.

Our rugby tournament is open to boys and girls in eight age categories from U5s to U13s, and Girls Touch.

Our tournament features an exciting ‘Double Bill’ over two weekends, with the pool stages and Plate Finals

of October 27th and the Cup Finals on Nov. 2nd and 3rd.

As hosts of the famous SCC International Rugby Sevens Tournament on Nov 2nd- 3rd, we have scheduled the

Digital Realty Cup Tournament Finals in between the Sevens games, so the players will be assured of a

large, enthusiastic crowd watching. The Tournament Rules below tell you all you need to know about

regulations governing the competition and age groups.

The SCC Rugby Academy has come a long way in a short time. Founded in January 2012, the Academy is

committed to offering the best possible playing and development experience for mini and youth players

from the age of five right through to the transition to our senior squads, providing tomorrow’s stars with

the opportunity to develop in a real team environment akin to the best clubs in The UK, Australia and New

Zealand.

Drawing on the experience and history of the Singapore Cricket Club, which is one of Asia's oldest sporting

and recreational clubs, having been founded in 1852, the SCC Rugby Academy is now an integral and

established part of club and children's rugby in Singapore.

Scheduled a week before the famous Singapore Cricket Club International Rugby Sevens Tournament, the

players will have the opportunity to play on expertly prepared pitches in front of crowds comfortably

seated in the covered stands. With food and drink in plentiful supply, we look forward to welcoming clubs,

players and their families to the SCC Rugby Academy Digital Realty Cup Tournament.

Good luck!

SCC Rugby Academy – Founders & Tournament Committee

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SCC RUGBY ACADEMY DIGITAL REALTY CUP TOURNAMENT 2013

SUNDAY OCT. 27th AT A GLANCE

Under 5

Pool A Pool B

SCC TIGERS SCC LIONS

DRAGONS A DRAGONS B

TRC REDS TRC BLACKS

TIME PITCH POOL TEAM TEAM

8:00AM Coaches Report to Minis Control Tent

8:30AM 1A A SCC TIGERS vs DRAGONS A

8:30AM 1B B SCC LION vs DRAGONS B

8:40AM 1A A TRC REDS vs SCC TIGERS

8:40AM 1B B TRC BLACKS vs SCC LION

8:50AM 1A A DRAGONS A vs TRC REDS

8:50AM 1B B DRAGONS B vs TRC BLACKS

9:00AM 1A CUP SEMIS 1 POOL A RANK 1 vs POOL B RANK 2

9:00AM 1B CUP SEMIS 2 POOL A RANK 2 vs POOL B RANK 1

9:10AM 1A PLATE FINALS POOL A RANK 3 vs POOL B RANK 3

Under 6

POOL A POOL B


DRAGONS TRC B

TRC A CENTAURS BUCCANEERS

CENTAURS

ARCHERS



8:30AM 2A A SCC TIGERS vs DRAGONS

8:30AM 2B A TRC A vs CENTAURS ARCHERS

8:40AM 2A B CENTAURS BUCCANEERS vs SCC LION

8:40AM 2B A DRAGONS vs TRC A

8:50AM 2A A SCC TIGERS vs CENTAURS ARCHERS

8:50AM 2B B TRC B vs CENTAURS BUCCANEERS

9:00AM 2A A CENTAURS ARCHERS vs DRAGONS

9:00AM 2B A TRC A vs SCC TIGERS

9:10AM 2A B SCC LION vs TRC B


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9:20AM 2B BOWL FINAL POOL A RANK 3 vs POOL B RANK 3

9:20AM 2A PLATE FINAL POOL A RANK 2 vs POOL B RANK 2

Under 7

TIME PITCH TEAM TEAM

9:00AM 3 Coaches Report to Minis Control Tent

9:30AM 3 SCC vs TRC

9:40AM 3 CENTAURS vs DRAGONS

9:50AM 3 TRC vs DRAGONS

10:00AM 3 SCC vs CENTAURS

10:10AM 3 CENTAURS vs TRC

10:20AM 3 DRAGONS vs SCC

10:30AM 3 PLATE FINAL (RANK 3 vs RANK 4)

Under 8

POOL A POOL B


DRAGONS-

GREEN

DRAGONS

-WHITE

TRC BLACK TRC RED

CENTAURS

ARCHERS CENTAURS BUCCANEERS



9:30AM 1A+1B A SCC TIGERS vs DRAGONS-GREEN

9:40AM 1A + 1B B SCC LIONS vs DRAGONS-WHITE

9:50AM 1A+1B A TRC BLACK vs

CENTAURS

ARCHERS

10:00AM 1A + 1B B TRC RED vs

CENTAURS

BUCCANEERS

10:10AM 1A+1B A DRAGONS-GREEN vs TRC BLACK


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10:20AM 1A + 1B B DRAGONS-WHITE vs TRC RED

10:30AM 1A+1B A SCC TIGERS vs

CENTAURS

ARCHERS

10:40AM 1A + 1B B SCC LIONS vs

CENTAURS

BUCCANEERS

10:50AM 1A+1B A

CENTAURS

Archers vs DRAGONS-GREEN

10:50AM 2A + 2B B

CENTAURS

BUCCANEERS vs DRAGONS-WHITE

11:00AM 1A+1B A TRC A vs SCC TIGERS

11:00AM 2A + 2B B TRC B vs SCC LIONS

11:10AM 1A+1B SHIELD FINAL POOL A RANK 4 vs POOL B RANK 4

11:10AM 2A + 2B BOWL FINAL POOL A RANK 3 POOL B RANK 3

11:20AM 1A+1B PLATE FINAL POOL A RANK 2 POOL B RANK 2

Under 9


9:10AM 2A+2B Coaches Report to Minis Control Tent

9:40AM 2A+2B SCC vs TRC

9:50AM 2A+2B CENTAURS vs DRAGONS

10:00AM 2A+2B TRC vs DRAGONS

10:10AM 2A+2B SCC vs CENTAURS

10:20AM 2A+2B CENTAURS vs TRC

10:30AM 2A+2B DRAGONS vs SCC

10:40AM 2A+2B PLATE FINAL (RANK 3 vs RANK 4)

Under 10

POOL A POOL B


DRAGONS A DRAGONS B

TRC ARROWS TRC DARTS

CENTAURS ARCHERS CENTAURS BUCCANEERS


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12:00PM 3+4 A SCC TIGERS vs DRAGONS A

12:15PM 3+4 B SCC LIONS vs DRAGONS B

12:30PM 3+4 A TRC ARROWS vs

CENTAURS

ARCHERS

12:45PM 3+4 B TRC DARTS vs

CENTAURS

BUCCANEERS

1:00PM 3+4 A DRAGONS A vs TRC ARROWS

1:15PM 3+4 B DRAGONS B vs TRC DARTS

1:30PM 3+4 A SCC TIGERS vs

CENTAURS

ARCHERS

1:45PM 3+4 B SCC LIONS vs

CENTAURS

BUCCANEERS

2:00PM 3+4 A

CENTAURS

ARCHERS vs DRAGONS A

2:15PM 3+4 B

CENTAURS

BUCCANEERS vs DRAGONS B

2:30PM 3+4 A TRC ARROWS vs SCC TIGERS

2:45PM 3+4 B TRC DARTS vs SCC LIONS

3:00PM 3+4 SHIELD FINAL POOL A RANK 4 vs POOL B RANK 4

3:15PM 3+4 BOWL FINAL POOL A RANK 3 vs POOL B RANK 3

3:30PM 3+4 PLATE FINAL POOL A RANK 2 vs POOL B RANK 2

Under 11


3:15PM 3+4 Coaches Report to Minis Control Tent

3:45PM 3+4 SCC vs TRC

4:00PM 3+4 CENTAURS vs DRAGONS

4:15PM 3+4 TRC vs DRAGONS

4:30PM 3+4 SCC vs CENTAURS

5:00PM 3+4 CENTAURS vs TRC

5:15PM 3+4 DRAGONS vs SCC

5:30PM 3+4 PLATE FINAL (RANK 3 vs RANK 4 ))


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Under 12



11:30AM 1+2 SCC LIONS vs TRC

11:45AM 1+2 CENTAURS ARCHERS vs CENTAURS BUCCANEERS

12:00PM 1+2 SCC TIGERS vs TRC

12:15PM 1+2 TRC vs CENTAURS ARCHERS

12:30PM 1+2 SCC TIGERS vs CENTAURS BUCCANEERS

12:45PM 1+2 SCC LIONS vs CENTAURS ARCHERS

1:00PM 1+2 CENTAURS ARCHERS vs SCC TIGERS

1:15PM 1+2 CENTAURS BUCCANEERS vs TRC

1:30PM 1+2 SCC TIGERS vs SCC LIONS

1:45PM 1+2 CENTAURS BUCCANEERS vs SCC LIONS

2:00PM 1+2 PLATE FINAL (RANK 3 vs RANK 4) GHGHG Pp PLATE FINALS

Under 13

TIME

PITCH TEAM TEAM

1:45PM Coaches Report to Minis Control Tent

2:15PM 1+2 CENTAURS ARCHERS vs DRAGONS

2:30PM 1+2

CENTAURS

BUCCANEERS vs TRC

2:45PM 1+2 SCC vs CENTAURS ARCHERS

3:00PM 1+2 DRAGONS vs CENTAURS BUCCANEERS

3:15PM 1+2 SCC vs TRC

3:30PM 1+2 CENTAURS ARCHERS vs CENTAURS BUCCANEERS

3:45PM 1+2 TRC vs DRAGONS

4:00PM 1+2

CENTAURS

BUCCANEERS vs SCC

4:15PM 1+2 TRC vs CENTAURS ARCHERS

4:30PM 1+2 DRAGONS vs SCC

4:45PM 1+2 PLATE FINAL(RANK 3 V RANK 4)


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GIRLS TOUCH U10





9:10AM 3 TRC vs SCC

GIRLS TOUCH U12

TIME PITCH

TEAM TEAM


8:30AM 4 SCC vs TRC

8:50AM 4 CENTAURS vs DRAGONS

9:10AM 4 TRC vs DRAGONS



10:10AM 4 DRAGONS vs SCC

10:50AM 4 PLATE FINALS (RANK 3 vs RANK 4)

GIRLS TOUCH U16


10:10AM 3+4 Coaches Report to Minis Control Tent

10:40AM 3+4 SCC vs CENTAURS

11:05AM 3+4 CENTAURS vs TRC

11:30AM 3+4 TRC vs SCC


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SATURDAY, NOV 2ND AT A GLANCE

Under 5 & Under 6

Time PITCH

12:10PM Coaches Report to 7s Control Tent

12:40PM 1+2 U5 CUP FINAL


Under 7 & Under 8

Time PITCH

12:25PM

Coaches Report to 7s Control Tent



Under 9

Time PITCH

1240PM Coaches Report to 7s Control Tent


Under 10 & Under 11

Time PITCH

310PM


340PM 1+2

U10 CUP FINAL


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340PM 3+4

U11 CUP FINAL

Girls Touch Under 10 & Under 12

Time PITCH

330pm Coaches Report to 7s Control Tent

400pm 1+2 Girls Touch U10 CUP FINAL

400pm 3+4 Girls Touch U12 CUP FINAL


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SUNDAY, NOV 3RD AT A GLANCE

Under 12 & 13 Cup Finals

Time PITCH

1210PM Coaches Report to 7s Control Tent

1242PM 1+2 U12 CUP FINAL

1242PM 3+4 U13 CUP FINAL

Girls Touch U16 Cup Final

Time PITCH

1230PM


1PM 1+2 Girls Touch U16 CUP FINAL


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PRIZES AND PRESENTATIONS

All players in the SCC Rugby Academy Digital Realty Cup Tournament from Under 5 to Under 8 will

receive a participation medal after their games on Sunday,27th October. The Plate Winners from

Under 5 to U13 will receive a team trophy after their Plate Finals on Sunday, 27th October as well. Cup

winners will receive their medals after the Cup Finals on the following weekend, Nov. 2nd and 3rd .

For the weekend of Oct. 27th, will club coaches please ensure that their teams come to the Multi

Purpose Court immediately after the finals to be presented with participation medals and plates.

For the Cup Finals on Nov. 2nd and 3rd, details of the prize presentation will be announced on the day

(likely to be in the Players Marquee) so will club coaches please ensure that their teams stay behind

and come forward to be presented with their medals and winner’s cups.

Timing for Prize Presentation:

1. For Plate Presentations on Sunday, 27th Oct:

-Under 5 & Under 6: 10:30AM

-Girls Touch U12, Under 7, Under 8, Under 9: 11:45AM

-Under 12: 3:00pm

-Under 10: 4:00pm

-Under 13: 5:00pm

Under 11- 6:00pm

2. For Cup Presentations on Saturday, 2nd Nov:

-Under 5, Under 6, Under 7, Under 8, Under 9- 2:00PM

-Under 10, Under 11, Girls Touch U10 & Girls Touch U12- 5:00PM

3. For Cup Presentations on Sunday 3rd Nov:

-Under 12, Under 13 & Girls Touch U16-2:00PM

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Food and drinks will be available for purchase on the Multi Purpose Court (please refer to the Pitch Layout

once you receive your flyer when entering the Tournament). Large water dispensers will be available around

the pitches for players to use.


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FOOD & BEVERAGE AND WATER

PARKING

RUGBY BALLS

TOURNAMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS

INTRODUCTION

All participating teams shall abide by the Rules and Regulations as set out below. Non- compliance may result

in disqualification from the event.

LAWS OF THE GAME

The Tournament shall comprise nine categories, namely: U5s, U6s, U7s, U8s, U9s, U10s, U11s, U12s and U13s

played according to the modified Laws of Playing Mini-rugby and the Laws of Playing Rugby Union as defined

by the IRB Under 19 variations. http://www.irblaws.com/EN/downloads/. The Mini-rugby Laws are

summarized below.

Girls Touch, as played according to the slightly modified Federation of International Touch (FIT) Laws.

TEAM REGISTRATION

Clubs/coaches must sign in their teams at the Minis Control Tent (different to the 7s Control Tent) 45 minutes

before your first game is scheduled to start on Oct. 27th. If not completed already, team Participation Forms

should be emailed to Jia Yu at [email protected] no later than Oct. 24th. :

PLAYER ELIGIBILITY AND PROOF OF AGE

All players must fall within the following age-group requirements:

1. Under 5s: born in 2008 (2-handed touch)


We encourage everyone to take public transport where possible. There is STRICTLY NO PARKING for Non-SCC

Members at the SCC and parking around The Padang is very limited. Suggested parking venues nearby include

Raffles City Shopping Centre and The Esplanade. Aim to arrive at least 45 minutes ahead of your start

schedule.

SCC will provide Match Balls. There will be no balls available for training purposes so we recommend that

each team provide its own training balls for warming-up purposes.

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5. Under 9s: born in 2004 (Mini-rugby)





10. Girls Touch U10s: born in 2003 and after



Any member of the SCC Academy Tournament Committee reserves the right to demand proof of players’

identity and eligibility at any time during the event. Failure to provide adequate proof of eligibility will result

in the player not being allowed to take part in the event.

All players participating in the above categories must be able to prove their Date of Birth if requested to do

so.

Copies of the following will be the only acceptable forms of proof of age:

a) Passport

b) NRIC/FIN

c) Photo bus pass

d) Birth Certificate

In addition to the above, the SCC Academy Tournament Committee shall have the right to request that a

player is not permitted to play if his size (weight/height) is deemed to pose a potential threat to the safety of

the other players or to himself.

REGISTRATION OF PLAYERS

The registration of players is the responsibility of the Club or Coach. A maximum number of 15 players may

be registered per team for each of the nine age groups and three Girls Touch age categories. Whilst all care

will be taken by the Academy and the SCC (Singapore Cricket Club) in conducting the Tournament, all

Participants and Parents or Legal Guardians of Participants:

a) hereby release the Academy and the SCC of any liability if the Tournament causes any loss, damage, death or personal injuries to the Participants arising directly or indirectly as a result of their participation

b) hereby release the Academy and the SCC of any liability whatsoever if the Tournament is cancelled and/or rescheduled for any reasons whatsoever due to circumstances beyond the Academy and SCC’s control

c) grant the Academy and the SCC a moral rights waiver to use, amend, modify, adapt, reproduce, publish any still or moving images of the Participants and/or their Parents or Legal Guardians that are taken as part of the Tournament for any promotional or marketing or any other purposes as the Academy and the SCC may in its absolute discretion deem fit.


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TOURNAMENT FORMAT AND PITCH LAYOUT

See Competition Rules and the Pitch layout as attached below.

POINTS SCORING

There will be no conversions and penalty kicks for goal at ANY age group.

Points can only be scored by touching the ball down in the goal areas marked. For all age groups from Under

5s to U13s, a try scored in the goal area is valued at 1 point.

There are no other methods for scoring points.

DURATION OF MATCHES

U5s- 7 minutes per game

U6s- 8 minutes per game

U7s & U8s – 8 minutes per game



U13s – 12 minutes per game

Girls Touch U10 – 15 minutes per game



The referees of all rugby games shall time and blow their whistle for the start and end of the matches.

Extra time in the Mini-rugby Plate and Cup finals:

If extra-time is required in the case of scores being tied after full time in the Finals, then a further 4 minutes

sudden death extra time shall be played immediately, with both teams removing two players from the pitch

and reverting to 3-man scrums (U5s, U6s, U7s and U8s move to 6 players on the pitch).

In the case of there being no result after extra time, then the team that scored first (if there was a score) in

the original duration period shall be deemed the winner.

In the case of there being a nil – nil result after the 4 minutes of extra time, then the result will be determined

by the toss of a coin.

Extra time in the Girls Touch Plate and Cup Finals:

If extra-time is required standard FIT ‘drop-off’ rules shall be followed.

OFFICIALS, MATCH TIMINGS & MATCH FORFEIT

The Singapore Rugby Union shall provide the match referees for the U13s, U12s, U11s, U10s and U9s. The

U5s, U6s, U7s and U8s will be refereed by their age group coaches.


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Touch Football Singapore will provide the match referees for the Girls Touch U10, U12 and U16s.

Referees will time the matches. Each match will start on the blast of a claxon then refs shall self-time the

matches.

Pitch Marshals will ensure all teams are ready to commence at their designated start time. They will also liaise

with referees and record match scores, which will be relayed to the Scoreboard Marshal by score-runners.

Any team unable to start on time or failing to turn up for the kick-off shall forfeit that match and their

opposition shall be awarded the ‘Win’ with maximum points (see Competition Rules).

Touch judges (referees’ assistants) are to be provided by participating teams.

SQUADS, PLAYERS ON THE PITCH AND SUBSTITUTIONS

For the rugby U9s, U10s, U11s, U12s and U13s each team squad shall number no more than 15 players with

no more than 10 players taking the field at any one time. (Rolling subs permitted).

For U5s, U6s, U7s & U8s, each squad shall number up to 15 players with no more than 8 players taking the

field at any one time. (Rolling subs permitted).

Substitutions can be made at any suitable stoppage point during a game but must be with the referee’s

permission. There are no restrictions on the number of substitutions during a game and players may return

having been substituted.

For Girls Touch, each squad shall number no more than 15 players with a maximum of 6 players on the pitch

at any one time. Substitutions can be made through each team’s Subs bench at any time.

FOUL PLAY AND BAD LANGUAGE

Foul play and bad language will not be tolerated. The referee will penalize and be permitted to impose the

ultimate sanction of sending off (red card) a player for foul play or bad language if he/she deems it

appropriate. Once the captain is warned, the whole team is on notice. Once sent off (red card), that player

may not take part in the rest of the tournament, unless at the Tournament Director’s discretion.

FIRST AID

Ambulance cover for the tournament is being provided and they will be located in a clearly designated area

near the control tent.

BLOOD BIN

A player who has an open or bleeding wound must leave the playing area to receive medical attention. Such

player may be replaced. The injured player may return to the field of play once the bleeding has been

stopped or dressed.


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STOPPAGE OF PLAY AND ON-FIELD ATTENDANTS

Injuries shall not necessarily stop play unless the referee deems the injury requires immediate attention.

Most injuries should be attended to immediately by the medics and/or coaches.

The referee shall allow medical attendants to enter the field of play to attend to the injured player at any

time. If deemed necessary, the match shall be stopped to allow unhindered attention to the injured person.

ATTIRE

All members of the same team must be uniformly attired in matching jerseys. Studded boots or trainer

footwear must be worn. Mouthguards are compulsory for all players in U9, U10, U11, U12 and U13.

DATE, TIME AND VENUES

The SCC Rugby Academy Digital Realty Cup Tournament will take place over two weekends, with Pool stages

and Plate Finals for all age groups on Saturday 27th October, and Cup Finals for U5, U6, U7, U8 , U9s, U10s,

U11s, Girls Touch U10s and U12s on Saturday Nov. 2nd and for U12, U13 and Girls Touch U16 on Sunday Nov.

3rd. All games will be played on The Padang at Singapore Cricket Club, Connaught Drive Singapore 179681.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

It is highly probable that there will be rain and/or lightning at some stage during the tournament so please

note the following:

In case of lightning, a decision will be taken by the Tournament Committee to suspend play until it is

deemed safe to resume, usually a time of 30 minutes from the last sign of lightning before play can

recommence.

Should play need to be suspended, the Tournament Committee will signal the halt with the sounding

of a horn and all players and spectators will be asked to move immediately under the shelter

provided.

The sounding of a horn shall signal the ALL CLEAR and play will resume on the Tournament

Committee’s announcement.

All matches in progress and subsequently called off will be cancelled and the score at that time will be

considered the final score. All reasonable efforts will be made to allow those matches to end on time,

without compromising player safety or the tournament schedule.

All future matches affected by the break will be cancelled and considered a 2-2 draw. The

tournament will run on a tight schedule and there is no contingency in the timetable for rescheduling

lightning-affected matches.

In the event that the weather preceding the Tournament is deemed to jeopardize the pitch quality for

the SCC Sevens on Nov. 2nd-3rd, the Tournament Committee reserves the right to move the location

of the tournament, or part thereof, to Dempsey Field.


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COMPETITION RULES

The Competition Rules, as laid out below, govern the various age group competitions, which have been

structured according to the numbers of entries per age group.

The SCC Academy Tournament Committee reserves the right to adjust, amend or change any aspect of any

age group competition if it is deemed that such action needs to be taken to ensure the smooth, safe and fair

running of the tournament.

Please see below for the various competition structures.

General Rules for ALL age groups:

Each try shall be worth 1 point at all age groups.

Match points awarded for Pool games as follows:

o WIN/Walkover - 3 points

o DRAW - 1 points

o LOSS - 0 points

In the case of a Walkover for U5s to U13s, the match score will be deemed to have ended 2-0.

Final Pool positions shall be determined by, and in order of priority:

1) Total position points per team (W3, D1 or L0)

2) If 2 (or more) teams in the same Pool finish on equal points then their final positions shall

be determined by, and in order of priority:

a. Difference in points scored over points conceded (+/-)

b. Total tries scored

c. The team that won when the tied teams met

d. A coin toss

Extra-time in the Rugby Plate & Cup Finals:

If extra-time is required in the case of scores being tied after full time, then a further 4 minutes sudden death

extra time shall be played immediately, with both teams having removed two players from the pitch and

reverting to 3-man scrums (where age group- appropriate).

In the case of there being no result after the 4 minutes of extra time, then the team that scored first in the

original 10 minute period shall be deemed the winner.

In the case of there being a nil – nil result after extra time, the winner will be determined by the toss of a

coin.

In extra-time is required in the Girls Touch Plate or Cup Finals, standard FIT ‘drop-off’ rules shall be followed.

The first named team on all the Playing Schedules shall kick-off at the start of each match.


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Additional Age-group specific Competition Rules:

For U13:

5 teams have entered. Each team playing each other once within their Pool.

Team ranked 1st and 2nd will proceed to the Cup Final.

Team ranked 3rd and 4th will proceed to the Plate Final.

The teams shall follow the U19 law variations.

For U12:

5 teams have entered. Each team playing each other once within their Pool.

Team ranked 1st and 2nd will proceed to the Cup Final.

Team ranked 3rd and 4th will proceed to the Plate Final.

The teams shall follow the Mini-rugby Playing Laws in Singapore, as below

For U11:

4 teams have entered, each team playing each other once within their Pool.

Teams ranked 1st and 2nd in the Pool will proceed to the Cup Final.

Teams ranked 3rd and 4th in the Pool will play in the Plate Final.

The teams shall follow the Mini-rugby Playing Laws in Singapore, as below.

For U10:

8 teams have entered, 4 teams in each Pool. Each team playing each other once within their Pool.

Teams ranked 1st in each Pool will proceed to the Cup Final.

Teams ranked 2nd in each Pool will proceed to the Plate Final.

Teams ranked 3rd in each Pool will proceed to the Bowl Final .

Teams ranked 4th in each Pool will proceed to the Shield Final.


For U9:





For U8:





Teams ranked 4th in each Pool will proceed to the Shield Final.

U8 play 2-handed touch with the 6-tackle rule (see below for Summary Playing Laws).


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For U7:





For U6:





Teams ranked 4th in each Pool will proceed to the Shield Final


For U5:


Team ranked 1st in Pool A will play the team ranked 2nd in Pool B in the Cup semis.

Team ranked 2nd in Pool A will play the team ranked 1st in Pool B in the Cup semis.

Winner of each of these semis will go on to the Cup Final.

Teams ranked 3rd in both pools will play in the Plate Final.


For Girls Touch

For Girls Touch U10:


The teams finishing 1st and 2nd in each Pool shall proceed to the Cup Final.

There will be no Plate Final.

The Federation of International Touch Laws shall be applied.




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The teams finishing 1st and 2nd shall proceed to the Cup Final.

The teams finishing 3rd and 4th shall proceed to the Plate Final.




The teams finishing 1st and 2nd in each Pool shall proceed to the Cup Final.

There will be no Plate Final.





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SUMMARY MINI-RUGBY PLAYING LAWS FOR TOURNAMENT

** Under 13s will play 10-a-side utilising the U19 law variations http://www.irblaws.com/index.php?variation=1

U5, U6, U7, U8 U9, U10 U11, U12

Coach on pitch One One None

Ball Size 3 4 4

No. of players on pitch 8

(all backs)

10

(5 fwds/5 backs)

10

(5 fwds/5 backs)

Tackle

No (2-hand touch on waist/shorts)

6 touches then turnover Ball passed

to own team

(2 to 3 step momentum allowance)

Yes

Yes

Scrag (swing ball-carrier to the

ground by shirt) N/a Penalty Penalty

Squeeze-ball N/a No No

Offside at Tackle Defenders retreat 3m min. after

tackle made N/a N/a

Kicking

- Kick off

- Kick off must travel

- Drop out (at)

- Penalty to touch

- Kick out of hand

- Fly hack

- Conversion

- If pass back into own 15m area

- Restart (after try)

Place or drop kick

5m

No (Tap @ 10m)

No

No

No

No

N/a

Place kick (by scoring team)

Drop or Place kick

7m

Yes (15m)

No

No

No

No

N/a

Drop or Place kick (by non-scoring

team)

Drop or Place kick

7m

Yes (15m)

Yes (only from own 15m) Yes (only

from own 15m) Yes (only from own

15m) No

Not into touch

Drop or Place kick (by non-scoring

team)

Scrum

- Players in scrum

- Pushing

- Hooking

- Offside (backs)

- Offside (s-half)

- No 8 pick-up

No (Tap Restart)

-

-

-

-

-

-

Yes (non-contested)

5 fwds

No

Yes (feeding team wins) 3m behind

back foot Tunnel or further back

-

Yes (contest hook only)

5 fwds

No

Yes

3m from back foot

Tunnel or further

-

Mauls No Yes (only 3m shove then “use or

lose”)

Yes (only 3m shove then “use or

lose”)

Line-out

- Players in line

- Distance to front

- Contested

- Jumping

- Lifting/Supporting

- Offside

- Quick

No (Tap Restart)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Yes (contested)

4

3m

Yes

Yes

No

7m

No

Yes (contested)

4

3m

Yes

Yes

No

7m

No

Fair catch (mark) No No No

Hand-off No No

Yes

(flat palm/bent arm/below shoulder

line)

Quick tap-penalties No No Yes

Penalty offside line 5m 7m 7m

http://www.irblaws.com/index.php?variation=1


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PITCH LAYOUTS AT SINGAPORE CRICKET CLUB


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PARLIAMENT

PITCH 3 PITCH 4

SCC CLUBHOUSE

SRC CLUB HOUSE

HALFWAY

PITCH 1A

PITCH 2A

PITCH 1 B

PITCH 2B

CONNAUGHT DRIVE


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SINGAPORE CRICKET CLUB LOCATION MAP & PARKING ADVICE

SINGAPORE CRICKET CLUB

Connaught Drive

Singapore 179681

PARKING

We encourage everyone to take public transport (taxi, bus, MRT) where possible. There is STRICTLY NO

PARKING for Non-SCC Members at the Singapore Cricket Club and parking around The Padang is very limited.

Suggested parking venues nearby include Raffles City Shopping Centre and The Esplanade. Aim to arrive at

least 45 minutes ahead of your start schedule.

http://www.rafflescity.com.sg/directions-and-parking/location-map/

http://www.esplanade.com/about_the_centre/getting_to_esplanade/index.jsp


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CODES OF CONDUCT

PLAYERS’ CODE OF CONDUCT

You are reminded that the purpose of this Code is to provide you with an enjoyable and safe environment

where you are able to develop as a player, gain personal fulfillment and satisfaction through friendly

competition.

All players should:

Play within the Laws and rules of Rugby Union Football.

Be a GOOD SPORT on and off the field.

NEVER become involved in foul play.

SHAKE HANDS with and thank the opposition players and officials after the match, WIN, LOSE or

DRAW.

RESPECT the referee’s decision and never question it. Leave any questions to your captain.

NEVER use BAD LANGUAGE, NEVER CRITICISE or use physically ABUSIVE actions against opposition

players, supporters or officials.

REMEMBER that winning should be striven for but only by using fair means. When the game is lost

you must be GOOD SPORTS.

NEVER abuse your own teammates.

Work equally hard for yourself and your team – your team’s performance will benefit and so will you. Be a

good sport at all times – applaud all good play, whether by your team or by your opponent. Co-operate with

your coach, teammates, referees and opponents for without them you won’t have a game.

Remember, if you do become involved in illegal or any other unacceptable behaviour you may:

- Be removed from the field by the coach.

- Sin Binned.

- Sent off.

- Banned from taking part in a Tournament


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COACHES’ CODE OF CONDUCT

Introduction

This policy is required to enable those who are involved in the coaching of children to fully understand their

responsibilities. This code will be adhered to at all times and must be understood by all those to whom it

relates.

The Code:

Rugby is only part of the players’ lives. Recognise this and allow for it in your demands on them.

Ensure all players get a reasonable amount of match time.

Never ridicule or belittle any player and always make them feel valued.

Find out facts about child development and physical, intellectual and emotional capabilities of the

age group you work with.

Rugby is a potentially dangerous game, which relies on every participant playing it in a spirit of

mutual respect. Teach the players you work with the meaning of "fair play" and set them a good

example.

Learn the Laws and learn how to referee.

Teach players by your own example to always respect the referee.

Foul play and bad language must never be encouraged and should be stamped out immediately,

warning all players that it will be penalized and the perpetrators will be at risk of being sent off.

You always owe it to yourself to behave as a coach by:

o Always looking like a coach, always acting like a coach.

o Starting and finishing on time.

o Planning your season and session.

o Do not drink alcohol prior to or during coaching.

o Do not smoke during coaching.

To be a good coach you need regular information on coaching issues and rugby skills and

techniques.

You are responsible for the safety of players you work with:

o Mark out a safe work area and keep it safe. Make sure equipment is in good repair and safe.

o Never "join in" with contact drills and games. You are too strong and hard and may hurt the

children.

o Do not encourage or allow players to play on an injury.

o Never wear any jewelry that could catch or hurt a child.

Tell the players, and keep telling yourself, that winning and losing are only by-products of

performance. We are there to play and enjoy playing.

Gain respect by being generous with your praise when it is deserved and set a good example in every

way.

PARENTS’ AND SPECTATORS’ CODE OF CONDUCT This code is to ensure that the players, the children, are encouraged at all times to take part willingly, to enjoy

the game and play with good sportsmanship and best sporting principles.

All parents should:


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Not force an unwilling youngster to participate in rugby.

Always remember they are involved in rugby for their enjoyment not yours.

Encourage your child to play by the laws.

Teach youngsters that honest effort is as important as victory so that the result of each game is

accepted without undue disappointment.

sportsmanship. Never ridicule or yell at any child for making a mistake or losing a game.

Remember young people learn best by example. Their inspiration comes from those around them so

set the best of examples. Applaud good play by your team and by members of the opposition.

Do not publicly question the referee’s judgment and never his/her honesty.

Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from junior rugby.

Recognise the value and importance of volunteer coaches and referees. They give of their time and

resources to provide recreational activities for youngsters.

All spectators should:

Remember that youngsters play organized sport for their own fun. They are not there to entertain

you.

Be on your best behaviour. Don’t use profane language or harass players, coaches or referees.

Applaud good play by your own team and the visiting team.

Show respect for your team’s opponents for without them there’d be no games.

Never ridicule or scold a player for making a mistake during the game.

Condemn the use of violence in all forms.

Respect the referee’s decision.

Encourage players according to the Laws.

Not do anything that may bring the game into disrepute.


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