Upcoming Events at Chichester
Friday, 2 May 2025
- Arrival: Teams check into their hotels or camping accommodations from late afternoon; most lodgings available from 4:00 PM.
- 4:00 PM: Venue Campsite Opens.
Saturday, 3 May 2025
- 9:00 AM: Venue gates open. Ample parking is available (over 500 spaces); no need to arrive too early.
- 9:30 – 10:15 AM: Team registration.
- 10:15 – 10:35 AM: Opening Ceremony – Parade & Fancy Dress Welcome.
- 10:35 AM: Briefing for referees and coaches.
- 11:00 AM: First Rugby Matches Kick Off.
- 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: FREE Activities – Climbing Walls, two Bouncy Castles, and Table Tennis at the Sports Centre.
- 11:00 AM – 1:15 PM: Play Rugby.
- 1:15 – 1:45 PM: Lunch & Parents Touch Rugby Competition.
- 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Play Rugby.
Sunday, 4 May 2025
- 10:00 AM: Venue gates open. Ample parking available.
- 11:00 AM: First Rugby Matches Kick Off.
- 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: FREE Activities – Climbing Walls, two Bouncy Castles, and Table Tennis at the Sports Centre.
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Play Rugby.
- 1:15 – 2:00 PM: Lunch & Parents Touch Rugby Competition.
- 1:45 PM – 5:00 PM: Play Rugby.
- 3:00 PM onwards: Trophy Presentations:
- 3:15 PM: U7 Trophy Presentation
- 3:20 PM: U9 Trophy Presentation
- 3:30 PM: U8 Trophy Presentation
- 4:00 PM: U11 Trophy Presentation
- 4:20 PM: U10 Trophy Presentation
- 4:30 PM: U12 Trophy Presentation
- 4:45 PM: U13 Trophy Presentation
- 5:00 PM: U14 Trophy Presentation
- 5:15 PM: U15 Trophy Presentation
- 5:30 PM: Tournament Concludes.
- 6:00 PM: Campsite Closes.
Monday, 5 May 2025
- 10:00 AM: Teams vacate accommodation and venue campsite.
- AM/PM: Spare Day / Sightseeing Day (Recommendations available).
- AM/PM: Safe travels home!
Thank you for your interest in the International Mini & Youth Rugby Series! We had an amazing time at the 2025 series and look forward to welcoming more teams and fans next year. Mark your calendars for the 2026 event in Chichester on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3. If you’d like to join us or get more information, don’t hesitate to enquire here to secure your spot for next year!