BANGKOK INTERNATIONAL RUGBY SEVENS TOURNAMENT MANUAL BANGKOK PATANA SCHOOL, BANGKOK NOVEMBER 8 & 9 2014 TOURNAMENT MANUAL & TEAM INSTRUCTIONS INDEX (Amended 12 September 2014) Contents TOURNAMENT MANUAL & TEAM INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................... 2 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 3 The Tournament................................................................................................................................... 4 Tournament Timings ........................................................................................................................... 4 Playing Venue ...................................................................................................................................... 4 Organisers ............................................................................................................................................ 5 ADVICE ................................................................................................................................................. 6 Suvarnabhumi Airport ......................................................................................................................... 6 Taxis at the Airport .............................................................................................................................. 6 Registration Fees ................................................................................................................................ 6 Accommodation................................................................................................................................... 7 Currency ............................................................................................................................................... 7 Stadium Shuttle ................................................................................................................................... 8 Medical Insurance.............................................................................................................................. 12 Training............................................................................................................................................... 12 Rugby Balls ........................................................................................................................................ 12 Laundry .............................................................................................................................................. 12 Indemnity............................................................................................................................................ 12 TOURNAMENT ................................................................................................................................... 13 Managers’ Briefing ............................................................................................................................ 13 Referees Briefing ............................................................................................................................... 13 Tournament Draw .............................................................................................................................. 13 THE STADIUM .................................................................................................................................... 14 Sponsors’ Reserved Seating ............................................................................................................ 14 Staffing at the Stadium...................................................................................................................... 14 Welcome Party/Registration ............................................................................................................. 15 TOURNAMENT FORMAT .................................................................................................................. 17 Knock-out Standings ........................................................................................................................ 17 Duration of Matches .......................................................................................................................... 18 Composition of Teams ...................................................................................................................... 18 Team Changes ................................................................................................................................... 19 Sending Off & Sin Bin ....................................................................................................................... 19 Organiser's Discretion ...................................................................................................................... 19 IRB Rules ........................................................................................................................................... 20 Page | 2 INTRODUCTION I would like to welcome all teams and spectators to the 20th Bangkok International Rugby Sevens. We invite you to have a most enjoyable time at the Bangkok International Rugby Sevens, whether on or off the field. In what has been a challenging year in securing a venue and the uncertainty off the field in Bangkok we have come through and are committed to presenting a Bangkok International Rugby Sevens like no other. The efforts of our team and supporters have ensured that we have secured a new venue and that the number and quality of teams attending has grown. This year, our 20th year, sees 12 International Men’s teams, 8 Social/Asian Grade Men’s teams and 12 Women’s teams competing. 20 years is a remarkable record for any tournament and when I spoke with the Founder, David Dufall, he said it felt like only yesterday when he started the first tournament. The tournament has been blessed with some great players who were starting their career and who continued on to represent their country. I would like to thank our sponsors who have shown faith in us and I ask that you support them wherever and whenever you can. Their generous support makes this tournament possible. I want to thank the volunteers who help us every year and usually go unacknowledged – Thanks! Enjoy yourself at the Rugby and have an awesome time off the field taking in the many experiences Bangkok has to offer. David Adamson Tournament Director Page | 3 The Tournament - International Club’s Men’s Open, 8 team format drawn into 2 pools of 4 teams, - Men’s Social/Asian Sevens, 12 team format drawn into 3 pools of 4 teams Women’s Open, 12 team format with 3 Pools of 4 teams. (Possibly extend to 16 teams) Tournament Timings 7 November – 19.00 - Tournament Welcome Party – Lotus Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 33 8 & 9 November – 08.30-21.30 - Men’s & Women’s Sevens. 9 November – 19.30 - Tournament BBQ at the Venue Playing Venue Bangkok Patana School, 643 La Salle Road (Sukhumvit 105), Bangna, Bangkok 10260, Thailand Page | 4 Organisers The point of contact for the Tournament are: David Adamson Tournament Director Tel +66 805889266 or +64 274469077 Email: [email protected] James Iversen Deputy Tournament Director Tel +66 614350796 Email: [email protected] TBA Operations Manager +66 Team Liaison Manager Robbie Yule +66 Web Page: www.bangkoksevens.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/bangkokrugbysevens Page | 5 ADVICE Suvarnabhumi Airport “Sue-one-a-boom” Airport is about 36kms from the centre of the City and the trip takes between 35-60 minutes depending on the time of day. Taxis at the Airport On entering the Arrivals Dispersal Area passengers should follow the Terminal signs to the external Taxi Rank (first floor) and use your own initiative to book a cab at the official booking point. Avoid the touts selling limousine services at exorbitant prices from inside and/or outside t h e Terminal and those offering illegal booking tickets. Airport taxis (and all others in Bkk) charge Baht 35 flag-fall however from the Airport there is a Baht 50 booking fee plus the fare which should be no more than Baht 250 one way, to that add the Toll-way fees (2) of Baht 70, so your total taxi ride should be less than Baht 400 all of which is paid on reaching your destination – it is wise to have some small change available in B100 notes. Beware of the driver who doesn’t switch his meter on before proceeding. The destination is Bangkok Lotus Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 33 (Sook hum wit saam sip saam) Buses If your team has arranged or ordered a bus to pick you up then proceed (inside the Terminal) to the Zone B Exit, Counter B – “Association of Thai Travel Agents” and they will call up your bus. Registration Fees Tournament Registration Fees will include: Tournament fee includes water & ice for players; BTS (Mass Transit System) & buses to & from the Stadium; Team Pack with, passes, programs, and beer coupons for players; Buffet meal at Bangkok Lotus Hotel, Soi 33 Welcome Party, Friday Night; Qualified medical support on site provided by Bangkok Hospital. NB. Tournament fees for Thai-based teams and the Women’s Event do not include costs for Stadium transfers – attendance numbers need to be confirmed 2 weeks before the tournament. Registration Fees are to be paid in advance direct to the Organiser’s Bank account. Details are as follows: Sports Management Asia Co Limited The A/C no. is 633-1-00592-2 Kasikorn Bank LatPhrao 92 Branch, current A/C SWIFT CODE is KASITHBK Please put your team name in reference field, please send proof of deposit Page | 6 Accommodation The official Tournament Hotel will be the Bangkok Lotus Sukhumvit Hotel, Bangkok at 4Star rating. The address is Sukhumvit Soi 33 http://www.hotellotussukhumvit.com/ The Hotel rates for Bangkok Sevens teams and supporters are 1850baht nett, with buffet breakfast for single or twin-share rooms (NB- normal rate does not include VAT & Service charge or breakfast). Reservations Please make your reservations direct to the Hotel to [email protected] cc [email protected] Please note for any pre/ post stays the applicable discounted rate is Baht 2850 net including to breakfast. Currency The currency is Thai Baht and is available in coins with denominations, Bt 1 Bt 2, Bt 5, & Bt 10. Notes are in Bt 20, Bt 50, Bt 100, Bt 500 & Bt 1,000 denominations. Currency Exchange outlets are all over the City but NOT at the Stadium. It is advisable to carry Bt 20 to Bt 100 notes as expecting change from taxis and others can be a problem. There are ATM’s at Bangkok Patana School Page | 7 Stadium Transport Transport will be via the Bangkok Mass Transport System Skytrain (BTS) from Phrom Phong to Bearing. Each Manager will be provided with 15 x 3 return tickets for issue to players and management. There will be Team Liaisons in bright shirts at each station to help The entry for the BTS is 450m from the Bangkok Lotus Hotel Page | 8 The BTS map below shows the stations (highlighted) where you enter and exit the BTS Your team will exit the train at the last stop (Bearing BTS) descend from the Bearing BTS station on the left hand side and board Marked Mini buses or trucks (Stadium Shuttles) for the Bangkok Patana School Page | 9 RETURN Journey The Stadium shuttle will leave from Bangkok Patana School and you will board the BTS at Bang Na. As shown below exit the BTS at Phrom Phong Station – descend from the BTS on the right hand side to Sukhumvit Road Page | 10 Grocery shopping for extras There is a Family Mart store in Sukhumvit Soi 33 for immediate needs but we do recommend the Villa Supermarket for a larger array of goods (24 hours) in Sukhumvit Road. (160m from the Hotel) Page | 11 Medical Insurance Teams and players are responsible for their own medical insurance and it is strongly suggested that policies include international hospitalization and medical evacuation clauses. The Bangkok Hospital (and others in the metropolitan area) maintain significantly high standards and most have direct relationships with overseas insurance systems. The Bangkok Hospital will provide medical support and first aid during the tournament to handle minor injuries with qualified nurses and a doctor; an ambulance will be on stand-by at the Stadium. Serious injuries will be evacuated to the Bangkok Hospital. The hospital will require individuals to clear their accounts before they leave either with cash or credit card. It is advisable for individuals to be in possession of their insurance policy details and PIN if applicable. At the Stadium, the Bangkok Hospital will not provide strapping for players. Training Training field will be available on Saturday and Sunday at the venue (see your team liaison for booking times). We are in process of arranging training times on Friday afternoon – you will be advised at the Hotel of your training time Rugby Balls Practice rugby balls are not provided by the organizers. Laundry Teams are responsible for their own laundry requirements. There is a laundry opposite the Hotel. See Robbie Yule for directions. Indemnity The Tournament Indemnity Form is attached at Annex A. It is a given that all competing teams comply with this Indemnity whether signed and forwarded to the Organisers or not. Page | 12 TOURNAMENT Managers’ Briefing A Managers Briefing will not be conducted prior to the Tournament as teams arrive in Bangkok at varying times including Friday evening and it is not feasible to conduct a briefing at the Stadium before the commencement of play. Consequently any team queries can be directed to the Organisers in advance of your arrival. Referees Briefing International referees are confirmed to attend the tournament. A Panel Coordinator and Tournament Judiciary Panel has been appointed in advance to facilitate the program. A Referee’s briefing will be conducted at the Tournament hotel on Friday evening prior to the Welcome Party. Tournament Draw The draw for both Men’s and Women’s competitions will be distributed via email about two weeks before the Event and will be printed in the Tournament Program. Team Sheets Teams are requested to complete their Team Sheets before the first Women’s or Men’s match, that is 11.30am Saturday respectively and handed to the Tournament Marshall on arrival at the Stadium. Changes to the Player’s List can only be approved by the Tournament Marshall on the day… see Rules and Laws. Rules & Laws Tournament Rules and Laws are attached at Annex B and are listed on the Web site. Timings There is no excuse for lateness, sufficient shuttle busses are provided to get all players to the Stadium on time however should the worst happen, taxis are available. Thai Protocol After each match teams are asked to line up on the Touch Line either side of the centre-line, facing the Stands and salute the crowd with a simple ‘wai’ which is a clasping of the hands in front of the chest/face with a small bow – a wave of the hands will also suffice. Presentations Trophy presentations will be conducted on the ground after each final. Page | 13 THE STADIUM Sponsors’ Reserved Seating Tournament Sponsors will be seated in the upstairs area of the central section of the Stand. Staffing at the Stadium Any queries concerning water & ice supplies, stadium cleaning and rubbish removal, ball boys, etc should be referred to the Staff in the Marshall’s area. Players Area Teams will be located in the tents around the main stadium. Field Layouts are as below Page | 14 Food & Beverage Lunch will be provided to all teams on a ticket basis, Each team will be provided with 15 tickets per day. All other food is available at the many vendors located throughout the grounds. Water & Ice Bottled water and ice is available free to team members at the Stadium. Teams are requested to keep the Touch Line clear of empty water bottles as much as possible. Ice Baths Ice Baths will be provided and placed below the main stand. Do not tip them out between use. Our staff will be topping them up during the day. Team “Water Boys” are required to wear the yellow slip-on shirt provided at the dug-out – leave them behind after use. Stripping & Streaking A reminder that His Majesty the King is the Patron of Rugby in Thailand. Stripping or streaking at the Stadium however amusing, is regarded as an affront to the King and strong offence is taken. Welcome Party/Registration We will be having a welcome poolside party at the Bangkok Lotus Sukhumvit at 1900 hours on the 7th of November. We will provide you with a finger food meal and soft drinks & juice. We are catering for the teams only, if you wish to bring more guests please advise the management team so that we can organize more tickets, the cost of these extra tickets are 800baht each. Page | 15 ANNEX A To Bangkok Sevens Manual 2014 DISCLAIMER AND INDEMNITY BY A CLUB We, …………………………………………………………. (Hereafter referred to as “The Participating Club”), in consideration of Sports Management Asia Co Limited agreeing at our request to allow us to participate in The Bangkok International Rugby Sevens Tournament on 8/9 November 2014 to be conducted at the Bangkok Patana School, Bangkok, (hereafter referred to as “the Tournament”), hereby confirm and agree that individuals taking part in the Tournament do so at their own risk and that we will not make, and none of our Club/Team players will make, any claims against Sports Management Asia Co Limited or any of its officials, employees or agents for any expenses or compensation for, or for any damages or losses whatsoever, whether directly or indirectly caused by or arising out of or in connection with, any injury sustained or death occurring as a result of participation in the Tournament. We hereby confirm that all The Participating Club players have been so duly informed and are all fully aware of, and have agreed to, the above, and in consideration of the above, we hereby irrevocably undertake to indemnify and keep indemnified, Sports Management Asia Co Limited and its officials, employees and agents against all claims, actions, proceedings, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses whatsoever made against or suffered or incurred by any of them caused by or arising out of or in connection with any such claims by any of The Participating Club players, including without limitation all legal costs in relation thereto. This disclaimer and indemnity shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Thailand. We hereby irrevocably submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Thailand. Authorised Team/Club Signatory Name in Full Designation in Team/Club Official Participating Team/Club Full Name Date …../…../ 2014 Page | 16 ANNEX B to Bangkok Sevens Manual 2014 RULES & LAWS (Reviewed Oct 2014) Rules of the Tournament TOURNAMENT FORMAT 1. There will be 8 International Men’s Cup teams in 2 Pools of 4 teams each. 2. There will be 12 Social Men’s Club Teams in 3 pools of 4 teams each 3. There will be 12 Women’s teams in 3 pools of 4 teams each. 4. All decisions regarding the seeding of teams shall be the sole responsibility of the Tournament Organisers. 5. Play will begin with teams playing each of the other teams within their Pool. 6. In each Pool game, 3 points will be awarded for a win, one point for a draw. No extra time to determine a winner will be played. Knock-out Standings 7. On completion of Pool games: 8 team draw a)CUP Competition. 1) The 2 best in each Pool will automatically advance to the Cup competition quarter-finals 2) after the quarter-finals, the winners will advance to the semi-finals (and final) of the Cup, and 3) the losers of the semi final will drop down to the Plate Competition semifinals. b) BOWL Competition. The remaining 4 (twelve) teams will advance to the Bowl Competition, and play off in the semi -finals of the Bowl. 8. The finishing order of teams will be based on: a) highest number of points scored in their Pool matches, or if tied; b) the highest margin of points scored for and against in their Pool games, or if still tied; c) the highest margin of tries scored for and against in their Pool games, or if still tied; d) the best-placed side(s) will be decided by the toss of a coin. 12 team draw a)CUP Competition. 1) The 2 best in each Pool will automatically advance to the Cup competition quarter-finals. The 2 next highest scoring teams will advance into the Cup Quarter finals 2) after the quarter-finals, the winners will advance to the semi-finals (and final) of the Cup, and 3) the losers of the semi final will drop down to the Plate Competition semifinals. e) BOWL Competition. The remaining 4 (twelve) teams will advance to the Bowl Competition, and play off in the semi -finals of the Bowl. 9. The finishing order of teams will be based on: a) highest number of points scored in their Pool matches, or if tied; b) the highest margin of points scored for and against in their Pool games, or if still tied; Page | 17 c) the highest margin of tries scored for and against in their Pool games, or if still tied; d) the best-placed side(s) will be decided by the toss of a coin. Duration of Matches 10. The duration of all Pool, Quarter and Semi-final games will be 7 minutes each way, with a one-minute interval at half time. 11. The duration of the finals for the Plate and Bowl Championships will be 7 minutes each way, with a one-minute interval at half time. Time will be added for injury and other lost time stoppages at the discretion of the Referee. 12. The duration of the finals for the Cup Championships will be 10 minutes each way, with a two-minute interval at half time. Time will be added for injury and other lost time stoppages at the discretion of the Referee. 13. When there is a tie at full time in any of the Cup, Plate or Bowl Championship games, except in the Finals, the scorer of the first try will be the winner. If there are no tries scored, then the scorer of the first points will be the winner. In the event of a nil-nil draw, the winner will be determined by the toss of a coin. 14. In a Final of the Men’s Cup, Plate or Bowl, and in the Cup semi-finals only, extra time in periods of five minutes with a one-minute break between will be played. The team scoring first in extra time will be declared the winner. 15. Players may take liquids during play provided by a team official other than the coach but only from the touch line. There is to be no time out for this purpose and the game is not to be interrupted in any way. Composition of Teams 16. Each side shall be comprised of up to 7 players on the playing area at any time selected from the Registered Team List of 12 team members. 17. The Registered Team List, complete with team member’s name, jersey number and signature, must be handed to the Tournament Marshall Not Less Than 30 minutes before the team’s first match. This list cannot be changed without the approval of the Tournament Director and will remain with him until the end of the Tournament. 18. A team which can only field 7 or less players will not be permitted to enter the Tournament however, before a team’s first match, if a team borrows players to complete their player’s list, then those ‘borrowed’ players must remain playing with that team only and must be registered as in Rule 11. above. 19. All team playing jerseys must be clearly numbered using contrasting colours whether on the back or the sleeve and players must play in the same number throughout the Tournament. 20. During the ‘knock-out phase’ of the Tournament and subject to the Tournament Marshall’s approval, a team may borrow a maximum of 2 players to replace injured members, but only from teams which have already been eliminated from the Tournament and who have played in the same or a lower level knock-out competition as themselves (ie. Cup, Plate or Bowl). A player in this circumstance must continue playing for his ‘new’ team for the remainder of the Tournament. 21. An exception to the above occurs where a team registers less than the number of players permitted to play (ie 12) in the Tournament, then replacements during the ‘knockout phase’ will only be permitted to replace injured players from the original, registered, players list. Page | 18 Team Changes 22. The Tournament Director will endorse all changes to a team’s original player’s list and any unauthorised changes may result in a team’s disqualification. Sending Off & Sin Bin 23. A player sent off by a Referee under Law 10 will not play again in the Tournament. The Referee will send a written report to the Constituent Body of the Rugby Union to which the player’s team belongs. 24. The sin-bin will be used throughout the Tournament. A player sin-binned, shall remain at the half-way line under Referee control for 2 minutes. The sin-bin will not replace a situation where a player is sent off under Law 10. 25. Any team found in breach of these Rules & Laws may be disqualified from further participation in the Tournament. Organiser's Discretion 26. The Laws of the Tournament, including their interpretation and any additional Laws, Rules and Regulations are at the sole discretion of the Tournament Organisers, whose decision shall be final. Page | 19 IRB Rules Law 3 : Number of Players - The Team 3.1 Maximum number of players on the playing area Maximum: each team must have no more than seven players on the playing area. 3.4 Players nominated as substitutes – Law amendment June 2012 A team may nominate up to five replacements/substitutes. A team may substitute or replace up to five players 3.12 Substituted players rejoining the match If a player is substituted, that player must not return and play in that match even to replace an injured player. Exception: A substituted player may replace a player with a bleeding or open wound. Law 5 : Time 5.1 Duration of a match A match lasts no longer than fourteen minutes plus lost time and extra time. A match is divided into two halves of not more than seven minutes playing time. Exception: A competition final match may last no longer than twenty minutes plus lost time and extra time. The match is divided into two halves of not more than ten minutes playing time. 5.2 Half-time After half-time the teams change ends. There is an interval of not more than two minutes. 5.6 Playing extra time When there is a drawn match and extra time is required, after a break of one minute the extra time is played in periods of five minutes. After each period, the teams change ends without an interval. Page | 20 Law 6 : Match Officials 6.A REFEREE 6.A.13 Extra time - toss Before extra time starts, the referee organizes a toss. One of the captains tosses a coin and the other captain calls to see who wins the toss. The winner of the toss decides whether to kick off or choose an end. If the winner of the toss decides to choose an end, the opponents must kick off and vice versa. 6.B TOUCH JUDGES AND ASSISTANT REFEREES 6.B.8 In-goal judges (a) There are two in-goal judges for matches in the elimination matches on the second day. (b) The referee has the same control over both in-goal judges as the referee has over touch judges. (c) There is only one in-goal judge in each in-goal area. (d) Signalling result of kick at goal. When a conversion kick or a penalty kick at goal is being taken, an in-goal judge must help the referee by signalling the result of the kick. If the ball goes over the crossbar and between the posts, the in-goal judge raises the flag to indicate a goal. (e) Signalling touch. When the ball or the ball carrier has gone into touch-in-goal, the in-goal judge must hold up the flag. (f) Signalling tries. The in-goal judge will assist the referee in decisions on touch downs and tries if there is any doubt in the referee’s mind. Page | 21 (g) Signalling foul play. A match organiser may give authority for the in-goal judge to signal foul play in the in-goal. Law 9 : Method of Scoring 9.B CONVERSION KICK 9.B.1 Taking a conversion kick (c) The kick must be a drop kick. (e) The kicker must take the kick within forty seconds of a try having been scored. The kick is disallowed if the kicker does not take the kick in the time allowed. 9.B.3 The opposing team (a) All players of the opposing team must immediately assemble close to their own 10-metre line. 9.B.4 Extra time - the winner In extra time, the team that scores points first is immediately declared the winner, without any further play. Law 10 : Foul Play 10.5 Sanctions Note: Temporary Suspension: When a player has been temporarily suspended, the player’s period of suspension will be two minutes. Law 13 : Kick-off and Restart Kicks 13.2 Who takes the kick-off and restart kick Afer a score, the team that has scored kicks off with a drop kick which must be taken at, or Page | 22 behind, the centre of the half way line. 13.3 Position of the kicker’s team at a kick-off All the kicker’s team must be behind the ball when it is kicked. If they are not, a free kick is awarded to the non-offending team at the centre of the half way line. 13.7 Kick-off of under 10 metres and not played by an opponent If the ball does not reach the opponents’ 10-metre line, a free kick is awarded to the nonoffending team at the centre of the half way line. 13.8 Ball goes directly into touch The ball must land in the field of play. If it is kicked directly into touch, a free kick is awarded to the non-offending team at the centre of the half way line. 13.9 Ball goes into the in-goal If the opposing team grounds the ball, or if they make it dead, or if the ball becomes dead by going into touch-in-goal, or on or over the dead ball line, a free kick is awarded to the nonoffending team at the centre of the half way line. Page | 23 Law 20 : Scrum DEFINITIONS A scrum is formed in the field of play when three players from each team, bound together in one row, close up with their opponents so that the heads of the players are interlocked. This creates a tunnel into which a scrum half throws the ball so that the players can compete for possession by hooking the ball with either of their feet. The tunnel is the space between the two rows of players. The middle line is an imaginary line on the ground in the tunnel beneath the line where the shoulders of the two rows of players meet. The middle player is the hooker. 20.1 Forming a scrum Number of players: three. A scrum must have three players from each team. All three players must stay bound to the scrum until it ends. 20.8 Front-row players Kicking out. A front-row player must not intentionally kick the ball out of the tunnel or out of the scrum in the direction of the opponent’s goal line. Law 21 : Penalty and Free Kicks 21.3 How the penalty and free kicks are taken Any player may take a penalty or free kick awarded for an infringement with any kind of kick: punt, drop kick but not a place kick. The ball may be kicked with any part of the leg from below the knee to the toe but not with the heel. 21.4 Penalty and free kick options and requirements Page | 24 No delay. If a kicker indicates to the referee the intention to kick at goal, the kick must be taken within thirty seconds of the penalty having been awarded. If the 30 seconds is exceeded the kick is disallowed, a scrum is ordered at the place of the mark and the opponents throw in the ball. Page | 25
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