Bletchley RUFC would like to invite entrants to the 2009 seven-a-side rugby tournament aimed at the more round and aged player. (Old fat gits over thirty five years old and more than sixteen stone plus anyone else wanting to have fun)

The competition is open to players of all ages, weights, ability and fitness levels but it will be handicapped in favour of the older and heavier teams. Each team will consist of a maximum of 10 players.

16 stones and 35 years old will be a zero handicap with players gaining points FOR if they are older or heavier but earning points AGAINST if they are younger or lighter. (A 25 stone young ‘un will still be in with a chance, as will a 60 year old light ‘un). Under age players will be required to wear fancy dress. Further penalties may be imposed to prevent outrageous miss-matches

In short: a team of seventy year oldies with "excess poundage" would only need to be able to stand on the pitch for fourteen minutes in total and have the co-ordination and strength to change ends within a minute of the half time whistle to BEAT a side of 19 year old athletes wearing drag.

There will also be a “MVP“ award going to the player worth the most points by just stepping on the pitch - age and weight fully considered, but playing talent not necessary.

Normal seven-a-side rules will apply: 7 mins each way, convert your own tries. A 2minute sin bin will be used for time wasting.

The Fatboy Sevens will run as part of Party on the Pitch, an event running from 6pm on Friday 28th August, until midnight on Sunday 30th August. Party on the pitch launched successfully as a Family event in 2007.

Party in the beer tent, with real ales, family activities and live music
Over night camping facilities will be available should you wish to bring a tent. This will need to be pre-registered and at a charge of £5 per tent (unlimited stay over the weekend).
Funds raised from entry fees, camping fees and any bribes will be donated equally between our nominated charity and Bletchley RUFC. Please complete the application form and return as soon as possible as numbers will be limited.

To give you an idea of last years events here are the vital statistics -

Pints sunk: 4024; Cider Kegs drained: 8 kegs of Cider (and one of those was a deep orange colour...)
Pigs eaten: 1 (and a mountain of burgers sausages and potatoes)

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