Our huge end-of-season festival - Club Fest 26 - is coming to Rodney Parade this May... and spaces are filling fast!
This huge festival at the home of Dragons RFC will see teams from Under-7s to Under-10s compete in a tournament on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31.
The Dragons Community team have seen a huge wave of interest and we can now confirm:
- The Under 9s and Under-10s festival is already 95% booked.
- The Under 7s and Under-8s fetival is now 50% booked.
- his week is the last week for Gwent clubs to sign up before we open it up to teams outside the region. Don't delay!
This is going to be a weekend not to be missed and a great way to finish of the season with your teams. Come Play on Parade'!
The tournament will take place in a round robin format, with games kicking off at 11am on both days and following WRU pathway laws, with some variations. Each team will play six games in the tournament.
Every participant will receive a medal and there will also be official team photographs and a special changing room and tunnel experience.
The cost of entry is £70 per team, or clubs can enter two teams at the discounted rate of £120. All entries must be secured by a £30 non-refundable deposit.
Want to know more? Contact Angharad.Kibble@dragonsrfc.wales today or check out the FAQs below
Dragons RFC Club Fest 26 - FAQs
Entry Fees & Booking
- Entry per team is £70.
- A £30.00 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your team’s place.
- The remaining £40 must be paid via the booking link no later than Friday 6th March.
- All bookings and deposits must be completed using the links sent in the original email to all clubs.
Multiple Team Entries
- Clubs may enter more than one team.
- A maximum of two teams per age group is permitted.
- A discounted rate of £120 applies for two teams entered in the same age group.
- All entries must be secured with a £30 non-refundable deposit.
What Does the Entry Fee Include?
- The entry fee covers: All registered players, two coaches & one team organiser
- Any additional coaches, organisers, or spectators must purchase tickets via the link sent to all clubs.
What Can You Expect on the Day?
- Changing room and tunnel experience
- Team name displayed on pitch-side LED boards and the big screen
- Medals for every player
- Matches played on the main pitch at Rodney Parade
- Official match-day photography
Pre-Event Club Meeting
- Approximately two weeks prior to the festival, a club meeting will be held either at Rodney Parade or via Microsoft Teams.
- During this meeting, the running order, fixtures, pitch allocations, and key event details will be confirmed.
- This meeting will also provide clubs with the opportunity to ask any further questions they may have regarding the event.
- Attendance from at least one representative per club is strongly encouraged.
Laws & Playing Format
- All matches will be played in line with the current Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) Pathway Laws for the relevant age group.
- Teams are strongly encouraged to follow the WRU Half a Game Initiative throughout the festival
Under 7s & Under 8s
- Matches will be played across three pitches.
- Each pitch will host 7 teams.
- Each team will play 6 games, with each game lasting 10 minutes.
Under 9s & Under 10s
- Matches will be played across two pitches, with 7 teams per pitch.
- Each team will play 6 games, with each game lasting 10 minutes
Please note: things are subject to change depending on the number of teams we have sign up.
