We are in the midst of a super Six Nations tournament in a year which sees the Rugby World Cup return to England after twenty four years. Our festival is a celebration of the game at its grass roots level. We are sure to see some fantastic rugby from potential future stars!

In recent seasons a number of changes have been introduced to the rules and principles of Mini Rugby. Chippenham RFC have fully embraced these progressive changes. This is reflected in our festival structure. Our principle is to put the ‘Child first and foremost’ and build a festival which seeks to recognise achievement at all levels of ability, engender a competitive spirit and foster inclusion for all the children taking part.

Other highlights this year are....
We have teamed up with two fantastic organisations to provide free skills coaching sessions and to get a taster of their coaching courses that run throughout the year.

Up & Under Sports - Sunday 8th March.

Olly Barkley’s Electrik Events - Sunday 15th March.
(NB a free place at Electrik3’s training camp being held at Kingswood School, Bath this Easter is up for grabs for one lucky player – register your details at the festival to enter. If you are not lucky enough to win, the festival programme contains a discount code for the same event.)

DE Photo will be taking photos on each weekend. Prints will be available either to buy on the day or to be ordered through the link on the Chippenham RFC website.

Why not tweet us and share your favourite pictures from the festival to: @minichiprfc #ChipFest15.

There will be on-site catering including BBQ, The Noodle Man, Posh Coffee, Ice-Cream Van and our mighty U11s and U12s will be selling an awesome selection of sweets and cakes to raise funds for their respective tours.

We look forward to welcoming all our friends in Rugby to this year’s festival. Let’s have an enjoyable and fantastic festival for all.