MALTA RUGBY 7’S

17TH – 21ST  April 2011 

Tournament Information

Welcome to the Malta Rugby 7s Invitation Tournament, one of the best international rugby events hosted annually. If your team would like to be considered for inclusion in this prestigious event, please complete the Expression of Interest form at the end of this document; one form per team.
Tournament Date: Sunday 17th  – Thursday  21st  April 2011.
Tournament Entry Fee: One tournament fee is required per Team competing as follows:
EUR ..... per 7-a-side team and EUR .... per Vets Team, if paid by the due date stated on the official invitation.
Clubs entering multiple teams must pay a tournament fee for each team competing.
Flights: Teams traveling to the tournament from overseas are responsible for arranging their own flights or we can provide you flights if you wish. Emirates will offer discounted fares to teams invited to compete.
Accommodation: Teams are responsible for their own accommodation arrangements, however, Sundreamstravel  will offer reduced cost accommodation to invited teams details of which will follow on invitation.
Meals: Teams will receive one meal voucher per player per day for each day the team competes.
Visas: Visas can be arranged via the tournament office. Visa processing costs EUR ... per normal visa. Details regarding visa application will be forwarded to teams on invitation.
Accreditation: All players must be accredited and issued with a Player Pass to participate in this event. Player Passes allow access to the main stadium and specific restricted areas for the duration of the tournament. Accreditation information will be provided to invited teams.
Venue: The Malta Rugby 7’s is held at - The Marsa Rugby Grounds, in the Est part of Malta. To insure you the best services you will find 2 pitches, snack bars, and a medical area.
Selection Criteria: Invitations will be offered initially to teams who have previously competed in the tournament. Invitations will then be sent to teams on a first come basis provided they meet the eligibility criteria for the section in which they wish to compete.
Tournament Winners: Trophy winners receive free entry into the Malta Rugby 7’s Invitation Tournament 2012.
Tournament Sections: The Malta Rugby 7’sTournament will comprise ....... sections as follows:

  Tournament Sections Days of Competition
1 Gulf Men’s League Thursday, Friday & Saturday
2 Gulf Men’s Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday
3 Gulf Men’s Social  Thursday, Friday & Saturday
4 Gulf Vets Thursday, Friday & Saturday
5 Gulf Under 18s Thursday, Friday & Saturday
6 Gulf Women Thursday, Friday & Saturday
7 International Invitation Men Friday & Saturday
8 International Invitation Women Friday & Saturday
9 International Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday
10 International Social  Thursday, Friday & Saturday
11 International Vets Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Eligibility Criteria
1. Gulf Men’s League (previously the Dallah & Khanjar section of Gulf Men’s) A Team participating in this section is a representative of a Club that has been an AGRFU full member Club which played in the Gulf Premiership League or the Emirates League Championship for the 2009/10 season. The Team name must be identical to the name which the Club played under in the Gulf/Emirates League. Players in the team must be members of the Club side which they play for regularly and be resident in the country which the Club is based. Players must be Gulf resident and have a resident’s visa. Accreditation: Teams receive - 12 Player & 2 Personnel passes i.e. 14 passes in total.
2. Gulf Men’s Open (Previously the Bowl & Shield section of Gulf Men’s) Teams participating in this section of the tournament must comprise players who are Gulf/Middle East resident and hold a resident’s visa for the country in which they reside. This section of the tournament is intended for teams who wish to play competitive rugby but have not played to a higher level than the Emirates League Championship. Accreditation: Teams receive - 12 Player & 2 Personnel passes i.e. 14 passes in total.
3. Gulf Men’s Social (previously Local Social)
Teams participating in this section of the tournament must comprise players who are Gulf/Middle East resident and hold a valid resident’s visa. This competition is intended for ‘social’ teams and teams who gather specifically for this tournament. To enter in to the spirit of this tournament section players are trusted to use their own judgement as to whether they feel they are genuinely eligible to compete in a ‘social’ competition.
Accreditation: Teams receive - 12 Player & 2 Personnel passes i.e. 14 passes in total.
4. Gulf Vet’s
Teams in this section must comprise men who reside in the Gulf/Middle East region and hold a resident’s visa for the country in which their Club/Team is based. Players must be 35yrs or older on 30th November 2010.
Accreditation: Teams receive - 15 Player & 2 Personnel passes i.e. 17 passes in total.
5. Gulf Under 18’s
Teams in this section must comprise males who reside in the Gulf/Middle East region and hold a resident’s visa for the country in which their Club/Team is based. Players must be under 18yrs on 30th November 2010. Accreditation: Teams receive - 12 Player & 2 Personnel passes i.e. 14 passes in total.
6. Gulf Women (previously Gulf Ladies)
Teams in this section must comprise women who reside in the Gulf/Middle East region and hold a resident’s visa for the country in which their Club/Team is based.
Accreditation: Teams receive - 12 Player & 2 Personnel passes i.e. 14 passes in total.
7. International Invitation Men (previously International Invitation)
Teams in this section are highly competitive comprising players who compete at international/county/provincial standard. Accreditation: Teams receive - 12 Player & 3 Personnel passes i.e. 15 passes in total.
8. International Invitation Women
This section of the tournament is for women’s teams who play rugby regularly at an international/county/provincial standard.
Accreditation: Teams receive - 12 Player & 3 Personnel passes i.e. 15 passes in total.
9. International Open (previously International Overseas)
Teams in this section comprise players from competitive Club rugby.
Accreditation: Teams receive - 12 Player & 2 Personnel passes i.e. 14 passes in total.
10. International Social
Teams in this section are made up of ‘social’ players i.e. those who do not participate in competitive rugby regularly.
Accreditation: Teams receive - 12 Player & 2 Personnel passes i.e. 14 passes in total.
11. International Vet’s
Teams in this section comprise competitive players who are 35yrs or older on 30th November 2010. Accreditation: Teams receive - 15 Player & 2 Personnel passes i.e. 17 passes in total.

Should the minimal number of teams not be achieved the section will be removed from the tournament.
Eligibility
In order to participate in the Malta Rugby 7s Tournament teams must provide proof of eligibility for each player. Therefore, if your team is competing in a Vets, U18s or U20s section a passport copy will be required as proof of age. More information regarding proof of eligibility will be forwarded with official invitations.
If there is uncertainty as to which section your team should play, please contact the Tournament Manager for further guidance.

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