Guildfordians Minis Rugby Festival

We run two festivals for U7’s to U11’s each year, one in autumn and one in spring. Typically, we have 1,500 players, from across Surrey and the wider region enjoying a morning of fun, friendship and great rugby - we are very proud of the positive feedback our festival receives. Whatever the weather (and we have had the full range from wet and cold to warm and sunny), and win or lose, it is our aim to ensure that all the players have a good day of rugby and go home happy.

Upcoming Festivals
Autumn 2026: 27th September 2026
Spring 2027: 28th February 2027

Contact Details
If you have any questions on the festival, please contact the fixture secretary at minis.fixtures@grfc.co.uk

Entry Details
In accordance with current Surrey RFU guidance, team entry is unstreamed.

To enter please download an entry form and email it to minis.fixtures@grfc.co.uk. The deadline for entry and payment is 14 days prior to the festival date. Entry is on a first come first paid basis and therefore entry is not guaranteed until payment is received by Guildfordians RFC. Entry is subject to the discretion of Guildfordians RFC.
Guildfordians RFC Festival Team Entry Form - PDF
Guildfordians RFC Festival Team Entry Form - Word



Timing and Details
The festival opens at 08:30 for visiting teams to setup and ends around 13:30 depending on the age group.
Exact timings for registration, referee’s briefings and kick-off times for each match will be included in a briefing pack issued to entered teams one to two weeks prior to the festival.
Referees
Each team must bring one referee.
First Aid
Each Club must bring First Aiders.

Festival Pitches
A map showing the location of the age groups, pitches and facilities will be included in the briefing pack issued to all entered teams.

Player Welfare
We cannot provide shelters for visiting teams therefore all teams must ensure that they have adequate shelter for players and that the players are suitably clothed. Warm areas are available in the clubhouse.

Festival Directions and Car Parking
A map showing the location of the car parks and estimated walk times will be included in the briefing pack and tournify issued to all entered teams.

Please do not park on the grass verges, paths, yellow lines or in residential roads around the club – inconsiderate parking causes the local residents difficulty and we wish to remain on good terms with our neighbours. Parking will be monitored and we reserve the right to exclude from future festivals any team whose members’ parking result in complaints to the club.
Please allow plenty of time (at least 20 mins) to park and get to the correct part of Stoke Park.

Code of Conduct
At Guildfordians RFC we put high values on fair-play and good sportsmanship, therefore we politely ask that all players, coaches and parents abide by the applicable Codes of Conduct and the RFU’s core values or TREDS.

We reserve the right to exclude from any game or the festival any player, coach, spectator, team or club whose conduct is not in accordance with the Codes of Conduct.

We ask that referees and visiting coaches work together with Guildfordians RFC’s coaches to achieve a good rugby playing environment. If any incident occurs, please inform one of our coaches or officials as soon as possible. You have the authority and the support of Guildfordians RFC to exclude such player, coach, spectator or the entire team from the match.

Any Problems?
If you experience any problems or have any complaints please raise them immediately with a Guildfordians RFC coach and/or the Guildfordians RFC Festival Organiser, so that we can attempt to address the issue immediately.
Important: Safety
We are keen that our festival is run as safe event and ask that referees and coaches are particularly diligent in enforcing the regulations.

• Hand-off or fending off an opponent in any way is not allowed. It is important to note that a hand-off/fend off is defined as "ANY movement of the hand, arm or ball to ward off a would-be tackler."
• High tackles should be deemed as dangerous play and a penalty awarded.
• Barging a player into touch will not be considered a fair tackle.
• Repeated offences should be penalised