Can mini rugby festivals keep scores or have winners?

Q: Can mini rugby festivals keep scores or have winners?

No. Under WRU regulations, all mini age groups (U7 to U11) must be titled and run as festivals only. Mini festivals must not have outright winners and must not keep scores. Participation medals are allowed but not required. To host any festival, tournament or event, a club or girls' hub must apply for WRU permission and show that: referees are fully qualified all players are fully registered, with registration cards shown on the day first aiders are provided the Half a Game initiative is applied for mini age groups Other fixture rules: Fixtures against teams outside Wales need the same permission as a tour. Tour applications must go in at least 14 days before the tour. Clubs and girls' hubs may not play against school teams at any age.

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No. Under WRU regulations, all mini age groups (U7 to U11) must be titled and run as festivals only. Mini festivals must not have outright winners and must not keep scores. Participation medals are allowed but not required.

To host any festival, tournament or event, a club or girls' hub must apply for WRU permission and show that:

referees are fully qualified
all players are fully registered, with registration cards shown on the day
first aiders are provided
the Half a Game initiative is applied for mini age groups

Other fixture rules:

Fixtures against teams outside Wales need the same permission as a tour.
Tour applications must go in at least 14 days before the tour.
Clubs and girls' hubs may not play against school teams at any age.