Shekou Touch 2002

Confirmed Teams

Tournament Rules

1. Field Layout

2. Rules of Play 

Because of the range of knowledge, experience and skills of both the teams AND refs. (we're hoping all will help out in providing refs) we will keep things pretty simple:

6 touches then change over.
After each touch, restart with a roll ball.
['Roll ball' - pretty standard but just to make sure we are all playing the same
a) Person touched must roll the ball
b) Ball rolled backwards on the ground between the legs
c) Ball must not travel more than one metre behind the person rolling the ball.
d) Player picking up the ball known as 'dummy half' until he passes the ball.
e) Dummy Half cannot score.
f) If Dummy half gets touched - change of possession.
g) Defending team must be 5 yards back from the point of the roll ball and cannot move forward until 'dummy half" touches the ball.]

As for infringements, off side, knock on, drop ball etc. will begin with a roll ball (either back to first touch for defending team infringement, or change over for attacking team infringement) with the defending team standing 5 yards back. We will not have tap penalties as a lot of players will struggle to get used to all the rules as they are not very experienced.

Start of match and restart after score with a 'tap ball' on the half way line. This player is not a dummy half and can run and be touched. Defending team must be 10 yards back. Ball must be 'tapped' on the ground

Six players per team and one girl per team at all times.
Only pass backwards and no kicking.
And no sticking fingers up peoples' arses - just incase the Aussies think they can try that one here.

We are not going to be too bothered about players playing for different sides if people are tired or injured - just as long as its done sensibly and fairly. We want to make it a fun day for everyone with rugby coming a close second to beer drinking and a good laugh.

If you would like to enter a team in this competition we may be able to fit you in so please send an email to: touchrugby@shekou-rugby.com and we will get back to you ASAP.