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Welcome
Welcome
U8, U10 & U12 Boys
U8, U10 & U12 Boys
150 years of Northern FC Rugby
150 years of Northern FC Rugby
“As we mark Northern FC’s 150th season, it’s a privilege to welcome you to McCracken Park for a day that celebrates everything grassroots rugby stands for. I am indebted to Chris Blyth and his team for the organisation of this event which will allow all of the boys and girls to experience the enjoyment, highs and occasional lows of the game we love, all encompassed by the core values of rugby for players and spectators alike.
Talent and future stars will undoubtedly be on show, but it will be the fun and participation for all that will win the day. From our youngest players to our most seasoned volunteers this festival and indeed all of the mini and youth training and games throughout the season are a testament to the spirit, history, and future of all our clubs. Thank you for being part of it.” - Jim Pollock, Club President
“It’s a real privilege for Northern FC to welcome more than 400 young players to our festival as part of our 150th anniversary celebrations. Days like this are what grassroots rugby is all about — bringing clubs together, creating memories, and inspiring the next generation to love the game as much as we do.” - Michael Mitten, Head of Age Grade Rugby
TEAMWORK
TEAMWORK
RESPECT
RESPECT
ENJOYMENT
ENJOYMENT
DISCIPLINE
DISCIPLINE
SPORTSMANSHIP
SPORTSMANSHIP
Hosted with Purpose
Hosted with Purpose
This mini rugby festival is a Northumberland RFU celebration of grassroots sport, inclusivity, and player development. Coaches, parents, and young athletes unite not just for games, but for memories that last a lifetime.
Core Values
Core Values
Everyone Involved in Rugby whether as a player, coach, referee, administrator, parent or spectator is expected to uphold the Core Values of our sport.
150 Seasons Strong
150 Seasons Strong
Northern FC proudly marks its place as one of England’s oldest clubs, built on rugby, belonging, and community.
A Living Timeline
A Living Timeline
Past and future generations come together to celebrate our heritage.
Every Match Matters
Every Match Matters
Today’s matches add fresh threads to the rich story of our club.
Timings
Timings
09:30 - Team Registration
09:45 - Coaches’ Briefing at "the Hub"
10:00 - Games kick off
12:15 - Games finish
12:30 - Festival Closed
RFU registration
RFU registration
Please note that all players taking part in the day must be RFU registered players. The age group lead coach has the responsibility to ensure that all their players are registered correctly on the RFU GMS system.
U12 Fixtures
U12 Fixtures
Duration: 2.5 hours (140 minutes of play + 10 minutes buffer)
Format: Non-competitive, cross-club fixtures only
Rules: As per RFU Regulation 15.4 Appendix 6 for U12s
Referee: Home team coach to referee
Game Length: 13 minutes (no half time)
Matches per Team: 4
Pitches: 2 (1a, 1b)
Mixed U10 Fixtures
Mixed U10 Fixtures
Duration: 2.5 hours (140 minutes of play + 10 minutes buffer)
Format: Non-competitive, cross-club fixtures only
Rules: As per RFU Regulation 15.4 Appendix 4 for U10s
Referee: Home team coach to referee
Game Length: 10 minutes
Matches per Team: 4
Pitches: 3 (2a, 2b, 2c)
Mixed U8 Fixtures
Mixed U8 Fixtures
Duration: 2.5 hours (140 minutes of play + 10 minutes buffer)
Format: Non-competitive, No streaming as per RFU Guidelines
Rules: As per RFU Regulation 15.4 Appendix 2 for U8s
Referee: Home team coach to referee
Game Length: 10 minutes
Matches per Team: 4
Max Playing Time Per Team: 50 minutes
Pitches: 6 (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f)
Rules
Rules
Northumberland RFU and RFU age grade rules apply.
The home team in each fixture will referee the game.
First Aid
First Aid
Each Club must ensure they have trained and available First Aid provision for their teams as per RFU Regulation 9.
First Aid provision is also available through St. John’s Ambulance, based at the Hub.
Parking
Parking
Please note there is NO Parking on site for the festival, except for named persons and blue disabled badge holder, as per earlier correspondence. This is for Health & Safety reasons.
We ask if you park locally in Brunton or Melton Park, you do so considerately of the occupants and legally. Further afield there is parking available at Asda and Newcastle Racecourse with a short walk or bus to the bus stop directly outside Northern.
Dogs
Dogs
No dogs are allowed, except service or assistance dogs. These service or assistance dogs should be kept on the lead where possible.
Parents & Spectators
Parents & Spectators
No parents or spectators are allowed onto any of the pitches.
Parents must always remain behind respect barriers, as denoted by the orange dotted lines on the site map, below.
The Clubhouse
The Clubhouse
Toilets are available in the club house. There is signage for players’ toilets, situated within the player changing area.
Please can any players remove boots and cover muddy legs or shorts before entering the Club House.
We ask that any spectators clean boots and shoes prior to entering the Club House.
Gazebos
Gazebos
Team gazebos can be pitched between pitch 1 and pitch 2 (this is the area between the U12 and U10 pitches).
All gazebos should be suitably anchored against the wind. We may ask you to take the gazebo down if it looks or seems unsafe.
Catering
Catering
Concessions will be available on the day near to the Club House and through catering vans in the area between between pitch 2 and pitch 3.
The U12 Boys teams will be playing pitches 1a and 1b
The U10 teams will be playing on pitches 2a, 2b and 2c
The U8 teams will be playing on the 6 pitches 3a-3f
No parents or spectators should be in the boxes marked in red. This includes the area within the white fences around pitch 1 and the infield areas between the sub-pitches of pitch 2 or 3
Respect barriers or tape will be in place around pitches 2 and 3
All players and coaches must wear studded boots when in the red dotted boxes, no trainers or flat shoes
Please do not use the out of bounds area to the north of the site, we have an unsafe tree and we wouldn't want anyone getting hurt. Please use the marked route to pitches 2 and 3 and not the path north of pitch 1.
There is no parking on site other than booked by for each coaching lead above. One car per club per age group.
Please keep the double yellow lines at the entrance of the club clear. Wardens do police these lines and we'd ask you respect our neighbours.
Please respect our car park volunteers, they're willing helpers and deserve that respect.
McCraken Park, Gosforth
McCraken Park, Gosforth
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vqfy4AJqzLk7bhz69
Address: McCracken Park, Great N Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 2DT
Website: http://northernfc.rfu.club/
Telephone: 0191 236 3369
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