The tournament will be 15 a side set up with squads of up to 25 players. The matches will be two halves of 15 minute with rolling subs. We will provide society refs and full access to changing facilities in our purpose built clubhouse. We will also provide a fully staffed medical tent to support the player’s welfare on the day.

The idea of the tournament is to provide clubs from level 7, 8 and 9 with a fantastic opportunity to get some quality opposition at a great facility all on one day and to help clubs be ready for the new season. I know from personal experience organising pre-season games can be a minefield, we have taken some of that stress away for this coming season. This is going to be a 9 team tournament so I urge you not to delay to ensure a place.

There is a £50 entrance fee which covers some of our costs. There will be food and drink available all day and I have it on good authority that the weather will be sunny with not a cloud in the sky. We would also like to invite you to a post tournament party in our clubhouse where we have a drinking games Olympics, drinks offers and a DJ. So, why not start your season with a bang and sign up today. We would love to welcome you our club on 2nd of September for some cracking rugby and to make new friends over a few drinks!

If you have any questions please email me on ian_rugby@hotmail.com or call me on 07713978855.

Yours in Rugby

Ian Matthews

Head Coach Epping Upper Clapton RFC