Entries are now open for UEA Touch Festival 2022!

Our UEA Touch Rugby Festival 2022 will be taking place on Saturday 18th June 2022 at our Colney Lane Playing Fields.

Competition Rules

• Playing standard touch rules, except that we will be playing 7 minute halves. To see a detailed breakdown of the rules please consult here.
• There must be a minimum of 2 players of either gender on the pitch at all times eg. 4 men and 2 women
• Captains must report each match score to the HQ after each game.
• Squads can consist of up to 14 players, with no more than 6 on a pitch at any one time. Rolling substitutions will be in place.

Referees

For the tournament to run smoothly we would please request for each team to provide 1 or 2 player referees to cover games while you are not playing.

How to register

If you want to register a team, then please use the team entry form below or contact uea+sport via h.braidwood@uea.ac.uk . Once we have received your entry form we will be in contact with you to confirm your place.

Entry Fee

The entry fee per team is £40. This can be with registration via our SU page.

Team Colours

Teams are requested to wear the same colours for match fixtures and where possible bring an alternative colour in a case of a clash.

Equipment

A player must not use equipment or wear anything that is dangerous to themselves or another player, including any kind of jewellery. Jewellery which is potentially dangerous and cannot be easily removed should be taped.

Footwear

Players should wear appropriate footwear, to compete in.

First Aid

First aid qualified staff will be on duty at all times, in the case of an injury, please contact a Festival Administrator immediately.

Insurance

The UEA holds Public Liability Insurnace, any current student who has a 2021-22 uea+sport membership will also be covered the UEA’s Personal Injury insurance policy for any injuries whether anyone is at fault or not (please find the accident report form here.  Those outside of this will still be able to make a personal injury claim in particular circumstances e.g. the event organisers are at fault/negligence, however, it is recommended that each individual external to UEA makes sure they are covered by their own club’s/personal insurance policies.

Colney Lane | Tuesdays | 7pm – 9pm

Sportspark | Thursdays | 7pm – 9pm

Standard Membership – £25

Half Year Membership – £15

President: Dan Wilson

Secretary: Imogen Cliff

Treasurer: Luke Marden

Captain: Caitlin Mellor

Publicity Officer: Imogen Cliff

Social & Tour Secretary: Ned Henderson and Ben Hegan

Union Council Rep: Sam Wye

Equality and Diversity Officer: Renzo Palad

Health and Safety Officer: Renzo Palad

Robin Budd

• Winning the Bowl at Cambridge UNTS
• Winning Progress Participation award at the uea+sport awards 2020.