The Arthur Buchan Shield 2016
The Arthur Buchan Shield 2016
The Arthur Buchan Shield is a Rugby Union Competition for under 16 boys. The structure of the competition has evolved in recent years, and is initially run in a gala day format. A number of gala days will be runacross the state by the NSW Rugby Union Development Officers and are geared toward promoting participation in the early stages of the competition.
The second stage of the Arthur Buchan Shield reverts to a traditional knockout structure. The best placed (winning) State High Schools (16 in total),fromeach of the state wide gala days, then enter a home and away draw with the winner from each game progressing through to the next round. This section of the draw will be managed by the Arthur Buchan Shield Coordinator(Andrew Fitzgerald The Ponds High School) with the two finalists playing in the State Knockout finals day on Wednesday 31st August 2016.
The Sports High schools have been withdrawn from the Arthur Buchan Shield Proper and now play in their own version of the Arthur Buchan Shield and will play in a series of games between the competing Sports high schools which will culminate on the State Knockout finals day on Wednesday 31st August 2016.
Schools who have entered via the State Knockout nomination process in November each year, will be required to complete the nomination form attached to finalise their intentions to compete in their regions gala day. Once this has been completed the schools will be contacted by the Development Officer in their region regarding the specific details of the gala day they have entered.
Below is a diagram to explain the Arthur Buchanshield structure.
NSW Combined High School Rugby Union Tournaments 2016
Please contact the Event Coordinator –Matt Kellahan
Email:
Fax: (02) 9323 3477
School Rugby Contact
School Contact Email
School Contact Mobile #
School Contact Landline #
Smart Rugby Coach
*Please note all School teams must have a Smart Rugby qualified Coach (ARU can provide free training for this)
Please place an “X” in the box for the competitions you wish to enter / Under 18s / Under 16s
Waratah Shield / Waratah Cup / Buchan Shield
Please provide suitable date and time below
Would you like NSW Development Staff to provide coaching to our school for any of the above tournaments? / YES/ NO
Principal’s Permission
I Insert Principals Name as Principal of Insert School’s Name school gives permission for our school to participate in the above rugby union competitions.
Principal’s Approval Granted
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