Founded in 1932, Weybridge Vandals has a proud tradition of community, sportsmanship, and the development of grassroots rugby. Originally formed by a group of local sports enthusiasts, the club has grown over the decades to become a thriving hub for rugby, cricket, and netball. Still located on the banks of the River Thames at Brownacres, Vandals remains a volunteer-run, family-friendly club, committed to nurturing a lifelong passion for sport in young people. We are proud of our inclusive and welcoming ethos, and today’s festival is a celebration of those values.

Festival Code of Conduct
As we celebrate the spirit of rugby, we kindly ask all attendees - players, coaches, and spectators -to join us in upholding the highest standards of respect and sportsmanship:

? Respect the Referees
The referee’s decision is final. Please support their role by showing respect and encouraging players to do the same.

? Applaud Good Play
Cheer for positive rugby from both teams. Recognition of skill, courage, and effort should know no bias.

? No Bad Language
Offensive language directed at referees, coaches, or players from the touchline is unacceptable.

? No Encouragement of Foul Play
Please support play that reflects the values of rugby. Unsafe or unsporting behaviour must not be encouraged.

❤️ It’s Only a Game
While we all love to see our teams succeed, this festival is about enjoyment, learning, and community. Let’s make it a safe, fun, and positive experience for everyone.

Should any issues arise, please approach one of the organisers in a respectful and constructive manner.

We are always open to feedback to help us improve our events.

Schedule
09:45 – Referees briefing by age group (pitch-side)
10:00 – Matches commence
12:30–13:30 – Completion of games & informal awards

Festival Format
The festival is a non-competitive, round-robin format for all age groups. In line with the RFU’s Kids First approach, no scores will be recorded, and no league tables will be maintained. Formats may be adjusted by organisers, if necessary, due to team absences.

Age Groups Max. Individual playing time Match Times
- Under 7 & Under 8: 50 minutes 7 minutes each way
- Under 9: 60 minutes 8 minutes each way
- Under 10: 60 minutes 10 minutes each way
- Under 11: 70 minutes 10 minutes each way

A break of 2 minutes should be allowed for half time. Game times are shown above and a moderate amount of injury time may be applied at the referee’s discretion.

A Word of Thanks
This festival would not be possible without the tireless efforts of our volunteers, who give their time week after week to make Weybridge Vandals the fantastic club it is. To everyone who helped organise today’s event - thank you. If you’d like to get involved as a volunteer, please come and have a chat with one of us. We’d love to have you on board!
Thanks for coming along and we hope you all have a great day.

Aaron Collins, Minis Chairman
Mark Ball, Minis Fixtures Secretary