The festival

The 2012 International Junior Rugby Festival

Now in its 8th year, The International Junior Rugby Festival at Disneyland® Paris is firmly established as a major event in the junior rugby calendar, attracting teams of all ages and abilities from across the Home Nations, and even from Australia! The Festival Tournament is open to all school and club teams at Under 13, Under 14 and Under 15 age groups.

Day One - Sunday 1st April

This morning we will train .After training we will go to Paris City for a sightseeing tour, returning to the hotel for dinner and meeting.

Day Two - Monday 2nd April

This morning we will commence the International Junior Rugby Tournament matches which will take place throughout the morning and early afternoon. At this pool stage of the Tournament, teams compete to determine their place in either The International Cup or Shield Competition Play-Offs and Finals. The remainder of the afternoon and evening are then free to enjoy Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park.

Day Three - Tuesday 3rd April

Today players and coaches will take part in our exclusive Coaching Clinics and International Players Masterclasses. The specialist sessions will promote and develop both team and individual player skills. By spending time with each team and players individually it is possible to deliver bespoke and innovative sessions that build on their current ability levels and lay the foundations for future development.

Team coaches are also encouraged to interact with our coaches and the international players and to participate in the Clinics and Masterclasses. As part of our ongoing coaching support, each team coach will receive a copy of the mashsport Coaching Manual. There will then once again be free time during the late afternoon and evening for everyone to enjoy the Disney® Parks.

Day Four - Wednesday 4th April

The International Cup and Shield Competition Play-Offs and Finals will be played

today, taking place during the morning and early afternoon. Traditionally competitive and featuring a high standard of rugby, they also enable players to put into practise the knowledge and skills picked up during the Coaching Clinics and International Players Masterclasses. The late afternoon is then free to enjoy the Disney Parks.

The Festival will conclude with the Awards Ceremony, held in Disney® Village, with dinner included. The international player celebrities will take part in a Q&A session, that is always highly entertaining and enjoyable. They will then present the tournament winners with their trophies.

Photography: Danielle Naranjo 2011