- What is this?
- Who is eligible to play?
- Why no Ferretz side?
- Why no Whateverz side?
- What is the format?
- What is the post-match plan?
- What is the cost?
- How can I get a Hawks ticket?
- How can I get a Wyverns ticket?
- Who is organizing this?
- Will there be a ladies cup?
- Can I help out as a ref?
- How much does Huwbach currently weigh?
- How do I get a different question answered?
- Why should I fill in the form?
- The keenness chart only shows 6 societies, who else is coming, and how many of them?
- What standard of play can I expect to see?
- How do I get this "free sauce"?
1. What is this?
After the glorious success of the Ashpot Testicle Moanial Reunion Rugby Match held on Suicide Saturday 2007, and the feast of flowing rugby and ale that was Drinksoc7s 2008, there has been a raging torrent of requests for something similar to be organized on an annual basis. We have the ground, we have the mailing list, and we are very, very, thirsty. Please read on, and then get involved.
2. Who is eligible to play?
This is an invitational event in terms of teams. But pressure of keenness may alter the final team line-ups.
Teams will consist of rival college "sporting"/"dining", i.e. drinking societies, and specifically old members of such entities - not current undergrads/postgrads. Current students do not need an excuse for a reunion in May Week, as they are already there - sorry guys, you'll just have to wait. This event is about old boys (and girls) returning - current students are very welcome as supporters.
Post-grads who have already graduated from Cambridge make the cut, as they have served their time, and earned their place.
If you are not currently represented and wish to be involved, please contact the organizers.
3. Why no Ferretz side?
As an inter-collegiate society, the Ferretz have magnanimously released their players to represent their own college teams. However, Ferretz of a certain age who are still keen to play, may apply for consideration to the Ashpot 40+ Select Stannah Chair Lift Saga Lout 7s.
4. Why no Whateverz side?
If you think your particular bunch of reprobates can muster up a side for this event, then contact the organizers. And to prove their levels of keenness, get them to register.
5. What is the format?
6 teams in 2 groups of 3, followed by two Semis, and a Final. Limitless squad size and Roll-on-Roll-off subs. 12.30pm CUWRUFC Prom Match
1.00pm Pool A 1 v 2
1.20pm Pool B 1 v 2
1.40pm Pool A 1 v 3
2:00pm B&I Lions vs Western Province (Sky)
3.40pm Pool B 1 v 3
4.00pm Pool A 2 v 3
4.20pm Pool B 2 v 3
4.40pm Semi 1: Winner A v Runner B
5.00pm Semi 2: Winner B v Runner A
5.20pm Wooden Spoon: Loser A v Loser B
5.40pm Final
6.00pm Boat Race Knockout.
6. What is the post-match plan?
Negotiations are underway for an evening venue. Currently there is no defined end at the City Ground. Details to follow.
7. What is the cost?
Their will be a small fee for entry - probably in the region of 5 GBP a head. This will go towards paying for the insurance, the refs, some beer and other such vital necessities.
There will be a pay bar and BBQ throughout the afternoon, with some promotions.
8. How can I get a Hawks ticket?
Hawks Event is now on Wednesday 10th June. Contact the Hawks.
9. How can I get a Wyverns ticket?
Wyverns will be held 11-3pm on the Sunday. Wyverns wrist-bands will be being sold at the game.
10. Who is organizing this?
The organizers themselves are still being organized. Email the organizers if you wish to help organize them.
11. Will there be a ladies cup?
There will be a “special” ladies event, probably kicking off at 2.00pm
12. Can I help as a ref?
Certainly. Please click here to alert our ref organizer.
13. How much does Huwbach currently weigh?
2008: The current figure is still a subject of much debate. Recent tectonic movements around the Cardiff Bay area are still being analyzed by experienced geologists. We appreciate your concern, and will try to get an accurate estimate shortly.
2009: Geologists have given way to deep-space gravitometrists, after Cardiff-epicentred gravity wave interference was detected by LIGO.
14. How do I get a different question answered?
Click here to alert our admin team and we'll get back to you.
15. Why should I fill in the form?
As a certain level of organization was missing last time round, especially in the budgetary department, it would be a great help if people could fill in the form to give us a rough idea of how many barrels of beer to buy and so on.
Also, the more people who add their names to the attendance sheet, the more other people will want to attend. Unless you're very unpopular of course.
Once your email address has been submitted it will not be republished, but you will receive the occasional update if anything important changes.
16. The keenness chart only shows 6 societies, who else is coming, and how many of them?
There is a snapshot of all the affiliations of the responders so far, including some quite unusual ones, here...
If you want to know exactly who is coming, you can access the full list if you register.
17. What standard of play can I expect to see?
There is a stats page where you can check this out. The management accept no responsibility for participants who are no longer functioning at the same peak level of fitness as they once had. Or for those who have accidentally "miss-clicked" during registration - currently we have 10 players who claim to have represented their countries. There are at least two genuine ones, and a bunch of professionals!
18. How do I get this "free sauce"?
If you are a lady, then hang around some of the old boys and wait for your opportunity. All the drink promos have been structured to encourage binge-ordering, so "spare" drinks are likely to be in plentiful supply.
If you are chap, then it's either mine-sweeping, or donning a wig and comedy breasts, and waiting for the old-boys to become drunk enough to think that you are a lady. Probably won't take long...(though not advisable in the latter stages of the evening).