Please take a few minutes to look through below for itinerary for the day. Any questions please contact me asap and I will do my best to answer.......I NEED CONFIRMATION BY EMAIL TO ME AS TO WHETHER YOUR CHILD IS GOING TO BE THERE BY FRIDAY AFTERNOON PLEASE!!!! garethbowden@hotmail.co.uk - Here's to a great day!!!!

0930 COACHES ONLY!! - Arrival & registration- South West doors of stadium
1000 PARENTS TO ARRIVE AT SOUTH WEST CORNER/TAP AND TACKLE - Managers Meeting- under dome on South West Corner
1030 Games Begin on main and west pitch of Kingston Park
1315 Group Games Finish
1430 Meet for prematch parade NORTH WEST corner- please note this is different from original confirmation, this is by the Green match control box in the North west corner of the stadium
1500 Kick off Newcastle Falcons Vs Grenoble

KEY POINTS FOR COACHES AND PARENTS (PLEASE PASS ON)

· There will be NO on match day discount on tickets. You receive the preferable group deal discount PRIOR to the festival only. If you purchase on matchday, this will be at matchday rate.

· Parents do not need to register their children with falcons staff individually, coaches are to register teams as a whole.

· Refreshments will be open in the West stand from 09.30, this will be for coffees, teas and refreshments, these can be accessed through the SOUTH WEST doors of the stadium. The tap and tackle will also be open from 10am to serve hot drinks in the east stand. Tap and tackle will also serve match day menu from 12 with hot food and sandwiches available. The west stand concessions open at 1.30pm but please note you will need a ticket for the Falcons VS Grenoble game to access the stand after this time.

· All spectators will be swept out of the stadium at 13.30- they will then be required to re-enter by scanning match tickets, those without a valid match ticket will not be permitted access after this time.

· Spectators on the West pitch will be allowed pitch side (behind any fencing or ropes) but please be aware that we are fully compliant with the RFU guidelines on touchline behavior and it is expected spectators meet this standard. Any issues will be dealt with swiftly on the day.

· Match-day parking is at a cost of £10, no exceptions will be made for those attending the festival. There are alternative parking arrangements available at the metro park and ride stations as well as public transport options. Please ensure all parents are aware of this situation before the day and they may be refused entry without a valid car parking ticket.

· Please be aware that there is no storage area for tents, shelters, gazebos etc inside Kingston Park . Please make sure you have storage arranged.

Gareth