FAQ

No, the festival will be open for other age categories. The High school category will have a strong focus on the first team squads but for both Rugby and Netball there will be opportunity for junior teams.

Yes, for both rugby and Netball there will be opportunities for junior teams to enter. Please go to the competition page for more info.

Yes, the ideal is that each school bring their top players which will be 2 teams each playing in the respective A and B squad teams for the tournament. Players will be allowed to move between teams and coaches can adjust their squads as they want to.

The strength vs strength principle will ensure competitive matches for all schools, with each team playing multiple fixtures across the various days. There will however not be an overall champion, trophies or medals awarded.

Yes, playing times of matches will be made shorter, squads bigger and rolling subs will be allowed which will give a trial element to this tournament.

Each school will be requested to submit performance criteria as part of the entry process. Based on criteria like existing school rankings, school size, existing tournaments and leagues that the school participates in, and school performance in 2024, schools will be matched against opponents in a similar category.

Yes, schools will have the opportunity to also bring up to two full squads made up of their first-team group for the following season

Schools are welcome to arrange their own accommodation but affordable accommodation will be offered to the schools at Hugenote High School in Wellington and Boland Landbou High School (14 km from the venue). This will allow schools to save costs and make the festival as affordable as possible. All accommodation information will be shared with the application process.

This is aimed at the older rugby players to add to the festive atmosphere. There will also be a category for the OLD Boys from the respective schools to play against each other to determine the OLD Boys Champion.