LEADING FESTIVAL, TOURNAMENT, LEGACY COACHING PROVIDER TO SCHOOLS AND CLUBS GLOBALLY

2013 will mark the thirteenth year of the North Wales Festival Of Rugby, and it has firmly established itself as the leading mini and junior rugby festival in Wales.

Teams travel from all over the UK and Ireland to participate in this prestigious event. A warm Welsh welcome with great hospitality is assured for all participating teams and their families.

Please be aware that this event sells out extremely quickly! Whether you are an U8’s or U16’s team, this event offers everything, from exciting rugby to great evening entertainment at the holiday park.

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Park Facilities

At the entrance to the park, all the amenities can be found which will keep the whole family entertained throughout the day.

  • Indoor Heated Fun Pool
  • Cabaret Club
  • Amusement Arcade
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  • Pub & Restaurant
  • Adventure Playground
  • Football Area
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  • Chip Shop
  • Supermarket
  • Launderette
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    Country Club

    For your evening entertainment, we have Palins Cabaret Club with:

  • Live Entertainment For The WHOLE FAMILY
  • Children's Competitions
  • Karaoke
  • Cash Bingo
  • Disco
  • Cyril The Seahorse

    • Adjacent to the cabaret room is the indoor children’s play area with large ball pond and toddler’s area, full-sized pool table and mini arcade.

    For the family, we have the Mexican themed Magpie and Stump bar and restaurant, with its unique décor and surroundings where you can relax and enjoy a mouth-watering meal, at bargain prices.

    Magpie & Stump Bar / Restaurant

    For the family we have the mexican themed Magpie and Stump bar and restaurant with its unique decor and surroundings where you can relax and enjoy a mouth watering meal, at bargain prices.

    Children's Play Area and Amusements

    For the children, we have the Alamo Fort where there is a selection of swings, slides, climbing frames and the exciting tube and pod. Kids can try out our all-weather penalty shoot out area or spend time in the Amusement Arcade.

    U/9s

  • Tackle must be below the waist, only one person allowed to tackle on each occasion.
  • No ripping the ball.
  • No contest at tackle area, ball carrying team must pass ball from tackle area, no pick and go.
  • Non contested scrum, side putting in wins ball, no pushing or wheeling
  • Scrum half is not allowed to pass centre line of scrum
  • Scrum half must pass ball from base of scrum
  • No Lineout, Rucks or Mauls
  • Re starts free pass at halfway
  • No handoff allowed
  • No kicking of ball allowed

    • U/10s

  • Tackle must be below the waist, more than one tackler allowed
  • No ripping the ball
  • Only 1 player from each side allowed to contest for the ball at the breakdown, this includes people involved in the tackle
  • Non contested scrums, side putting in wins ball, no pushing or wheeling
  • Scrum half not allowed to pass centre line of scrum
  • Scrum half must pass ball from base of scrum
  • No lineout or mauls
  • Re starts free pass from halfway
  • No handoff allowed
  • Kicking of ball only allowed in own 22

    • U/11s

  • Tackle must be below the waist, more than one tackler allowed
  • No ripping the ball
  • Only 1 player from each side allowed to contest for the ball at the breakdown, this includes people involved in the tackle
  • No mauls
  • Passive scrum, hookers can contest put in, no pushing or wheeling
  • Scrum half not allowed to pass centre line of scrum
  • Scrum half must pass from base of scrum
  • Uncontested lineout, no catch and drive
  • No handoff allowed
  • Kicking of ball allowed in own half
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    U/12s

  • Full contact laws at tackle and breakdown
  • Contested scrum, maximum push 0.5 mtrs, no wheeling
  • Scrum half not allowed to pass centre line of scrum
  • Pick up by No 8 allowed
  • Uncontested lineout, no catch and drive
  • Kicking of ball allowed anywhere on the field

    • U/13s

  • Full contact laws at tackle and breakdown
  • Contested scrum, maximum push 0.5 mtrs, no wheeling
  • Pick up by No 8 allowed
  • Uncontested lineout with lifting, catch and drive allowed, maximum 10 mtrs anywhere on the field.
  • Defending team can only contest when the lineout is deemed over, refer to law 19.9.b

    • U/14s – U/19s Full U/19 IRB Laws apply

    FAQ for Mini U9-U11

  • Q. Does the acting scrum half need to pass the ball away from the breakdown?
  • A. Yes, the acting scrum half cannot pick and go - penalty, free kick to the non offending team, only applicable to U9’s, U10’s and U11’s
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    Shotton Steel RFC

    Team Tours Direct are proud to announce that the Welsh International Festival of Rugby is to be held once again at Shotton Steel Rugby Club in Flintshire, North Wales.

    The time, effort and hospitality given by the host club is greatly appreciated by all the staff and travelling teams each year.

    Address

    Corus Sports Club,
    Rowleys Drive,
    Shotton,
    Flintshire.
    CH5 1PU