World Cup

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World Cup Tag Rugby Tournament 2007
Fancy yourself as the next Brian ODriscoll?
Then come show us your rugby skills, have some
fun and help Action Cancer at the same time!
The competition will take place at Belfast
Harlequin Playing Fields with a maximum of 24
teams, battling it out to claim the infamous 2007
Action Cancer Cup! Men and women, young and old
are all encouraged to participate in this fun
filled day. Extra points will be awarded to those
with female players.
If you think you have the skills and agility to
compete in this event and are 16 years or older,
simply complete the enclosed registration form
and send with your 70 deposit. Places are
limited and based on a first come first served
policy, so to guarantee your teams place
register today!
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• World Cup Tag Rugby Tournament 2007
• Date The tournament will take place at Belfast
  Harlequin R.F.C, Belfast on Saturday 4th August
  2007
• Timings Each team is guaranteed to play at least
  three matches (each match lasting approximately
  15 minutes).
• TimingsThere will be six pitches in operation,
  so the average time between each match will be
  approximately 15 minutes.
• FormatThe top 12 teams will then compete for a
  place in the finals and there will be trophies
  for those who reach the quarter finals!
• Registration will begin at 930 am. Team captains
  are requested to sign their teams in and are
  responsible for ensuring that all their team is
  present and correct. 
• Each team should be registered by 9.45am so the
  first matches can begin as scheduled (please
  note, if you are late, you hold up the entire
  tournament). 
• Teams should be at the appropriate pitch, ready
  to kick-off at 10am sharp. 
• Please ensure that your team is wearing the same
  colour of T-Shirt. 
• Please bring towels, in event of it being a rainy
  day 
• There will be refreshments, so feel free to bring
  along family and friends, at a charge of 3.00
  per person, 1.50 per child.
• Please remember to bring a copy of the rule sheet
  with you. 

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• World Cup Tag Rugby Tournament 2007 RULES
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• 1. Referees decisions will be final at all
  times.
•  2. Standard Tag rules will apply please see
  Rules page.
• No studs are allowed on the pitches at any time.
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• 3. Allowances for having female players All
  teams entering need at least 3 girls on the pitch
  at all times, inclusing injuries and sin binning.
  If not they will be disqualified.
• 4. The winner and runner up of each group will
  qualify for the next round.

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Registration Sponsorship If you would like to
participate in World Cup Tag Rugby Tournament
2007 on behalf of Action Cancer, simply complete
the registration form. Please feel free to
photocopy the form for others! The registration
fee for this event is 70 per team and should be
returned with the registration form. Each team
has to raise a minimum sponsorship of 500.
(sponsorship money is due Friday 06 July 2007)

• Action Cancer
• Cancer has overtaken heart disease as the biggest
  killer in Northern Ireland, with one in three
  people given a diagnosis of cancer at some stage
  in their lives. Action Cancer is on hand to
  provide advice and support.
• The money raised by Football Frenzy will be used
  to help Action Cancer fund its life-saving
  services. These services include the following
• Womens early detection clinics for breast and
  cervical cancer.
• A mobile unit that travels into community and
  rural areas to provide breast and cervical
  screening
• Mens Health programme early detection clinics
  for testicular and prostate cancer
• Support Services for all people affected by
  cancer including relatives, carers and health
  professionals. The services available are  
• One to one counselling carried out by trained
  counsellors
• Complementary therapy service including
  reflexology, massage relaxation
• Yoga and meditation
• Action Cancer also supports cancer research
  projects in local universities and funds part of
  the Northern Ireland Cancer Genetics Service.
• Action Cancer relies on the generosity of the
  general public. We must raise 3 million each
  year to maintain our life-saving services. All of
  the funds raised by the charity are spent in
  Northern Ireland.
• We hope you will take part in this and help
  Action Cancer raise much needed funds to continue
  the fight against cancer in Northern Ireland.
• In the meantime, if you have any questions or
  queries about the World Cup Tag Rugby Tournament,
  please call Lucy on 028 9080 3379 or Lorna on 028
  9080 3349. E-mail tag_at_actioncancer.org.

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REGISTRATION FORM
World Cup Tag Rugby Tournament 2007
I wish to register a team for Action Cancers
World Cup Tag Rugby Tournament. Name of Team
_________________________________________________
Name of Team Captain ____________________________
______________ Company (if applicable)
_________________________________________ Where
you heard about the tournament
____________________________ Contact Address
_______________________________________________ __
__________________________________________________
___________ County________________________
Postcode_______________________ __________________
_____________________________________________ Tele
phone Number (Day) ___________________________
Evening ___________________________
Mobile number ___________________________
Email __________________________________________
_______________
I the undersigned, accept the conditions of this
event and confirm that all team members are
willing to raise 500 sponsorship between them,
and are able to take part in the tag rugby
tournament run by Action Cancer. To the best of
my knowledge, the above details are correct.
SIGNED _______________________________________
_______ DATE _____________
I would like to pay by
I enclose a 70 cheque / postal order made
payable to Action Cancer Please debit my account
for 70
Card No. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
__ __ __ __ __ __ Expiry Date __ __ __ __
Issue No. __ __ __ __
Places are limited so please return this form
ASAP to Lucy Latewood, Action Cancer, 1
Marlborough Park, Belfast BT9 6XS