TagFest Oxford 2021
We are excited to welcome the inaugural TagFest™ Oxford to the distinguished list of locations taking part in the TagFest™ Series in 2021.
As one of the UK’s top 10 most visited cities, it’s sure to become a very popular addition to the series. Teams from across the UK and beyond are invited to participate. Accommodating all levels from beg inner to elite, this event will enable all players to do their talking both on and off the pitch.
An after-party will be held onsite at Oxford Rugby Football Club. This party will then move into Oxford City Centre for the After After Party late into the night. More information will be confirmed closer to the event. All social elements will depend on the Covid-19 situation and will be adapted accordingly at the time.
For those travelling teams or just those true festival goers, TagFest™ Oxford is also the only TagFest™ in the series to offer camping! More information will be released on this shortly to enable you to build this into your plans.
Additional unique components are also planned to be added to this event, and these will be announced through social media as we build up to the event.
FORMAT
- All games will be 7-a-side and will have a guaranteed game time of at least 90 minutes
- Regular Try Tag Rugby Rules apply
- Maximum of 12 players per squad, minimum 3 female on the pitch at any one time
- Teams will be seeded and graded based on submitted squad lists prior to the tournament
- Squad lists must be complete by the end of Sunday 20th June at the very latest
- Pools will be created which in turn will break out into Cup, Plate and Bowl etc competitions so there is always something to play for
- Consumption of alcohol is prohibited until the tournament has concluded
If your usual team can't play or you just fancy a bit of a change, don't worry, you can always register for the tournament as an individual and we will assign you to a new team or we can build a team around you on request.
PRESENTATION & AFTER PARTY
On completion of the finals, the presentation will take place in the onsite clubhouse before the after-party kicks-off for all players in the clubhouse bar, with live band and DJ until 11pm. We will then move into Oxford City Centre for the After After Party!
VENUE
This year’s event will be hosted at Oxford Rugby Football Club, just a short 10 minute taxi ride out of Oxford City Centre and train station. On-site parking is available.
Camping will be available on site for both the Friday and Saturday night. More details coming soon.
ON THE DAY
All teams and players will be required to arrive at the venue in order to register at least one hour before kick off with the first games starting at 11:30am. Exact registration opening times will be confirmed in the welcome email. Play will be completed for 17:30 with the after-match party taking place onsite at Oxford RFC with a live DJ and Band until 11pm.
The After After Party will then take place at a venue in Oxford City Centre until late.
FOOD & DRINK
Food and drink will be available on the day.
SPECTATORS
Spectators are more than welcome, so make sure you bring your friends and family to enjoy the day and all it has to offer in the evening.
SHORTS/TIGHTS
Official TagFest™ regional shorts and tights will be available to order on our online shop at www.trytagrugby.com/shop soon, with a selection also available at each event.
PLAYING KIT
ITF approved Tag Rugby shorts or tights are compulsory, available from the Try Tag Rugby shop www.trytagrugby.com/shop in advance or via card on the day. Details on ITF Approved (Tag Rugby) Shorts / Details on Kit Items not Permitted. Shorts will also be available to hire on the day.
REGISTRATION
Team registration is available at the cost of £175 for squads of 12. However, the first 8 teams to register can take advantage of our early bird offer at the low price of £140!
If your usual team can’t play or you just fancy a bit of a change, don’t worry, you can always register for the tournament as an individual for £20 and we will assign you to a bespoke Individuals’ Team of a similar standard.
If you have a couple of mates and want to play together as part of an individuals’ team, sign up and drop a line to thamesvalley@trytagrugby.com with the players’ names.
The registration deadline for both teams and individuals is 9am Friday 18th June or when the event sells out.
COVID-19 AND CANCELLATIONS
Events will adhere to relevant Covid-19 guidelines. Details of Try Tag Rugby’s latest regulations will be circulated in the event welcome email which all players must familiarise themselves with. If any event has to be postponed or rescheduled, players will have the option to carry over their registration or be refunded.
OFFER TAGFEST™ LONDON
Register a team for your home TagFest™ and receive 20% cash-back off TagFest™ London team registration. Applies to non-London based teams only. Cannot be used in conjunction with the TagFest™ London early bird offer.
Team names should be the same at all TagFest™ tournaments, six or more of the same players must participate at each tournament.
To redeem, email info@trytagrugby.com with your team name after registration and one week prior to TagFest™ London.
ARE YOU A LONDON BASED TEAM? Find out about our regional TagFest™ offer by scrolling to the bottom of the London TagFest™ page here.
