Sevenoaks Rugby Club hosted the annual Local Primary School Tag Rugby Festival yesterday, an event which showcased the talents and enthusiasm of budding young rugby players from local primary schools, promoting the spirit of camaraderie and sportsmanship.
The festival, held on Monday 9th October, brought together primary school students from the Sevenoaks area for an afternoon of friendly competition and sportsmanship. The event featured teams from various local primary schools, including Chevening, Otford, Ide Hill, St Johns, St Georges, St Katharines, Kemsing, Lady Boswells, Seal, Weald, Anthony Roper, Shoreham, Amherst, St Lawrence, Ightham, Churchill, Chiddingstone, Leigh, all of whom displayed impressive skills.
The festival was not just about winning; it was a platform for young local athletes to learn and grow while fostering a love for rugby. It also aimed to promote the values of teamwork, respect, and fair play that rugby instills in its participants.
Adam Bowman, Director of Rugby of Sevenoaks Rugby Club, expressed his enthusiasm for the event, saying, "We are thrilled to have hosted this wonderful festival for the local primary schools. It's fantastic to see so many young children enjoying rugby and learning valuable life skills through the sport. We are proud to be a part of their rugby journey".
The festival was made possible thanks to the dedicated efforts of Clare Strange (the tournament organiser), Sevenoaks Rugby Club, Sevenoaks School, the participating schools, Aztech Group for providing the festival trophy, and Sevenoaks Town Council who kindly provided the pitches at no cost. The club would like to extend its gratitude to all volunteers, coaches, teachers, parents, and spectators who contributed to the success of the event.
Sevenoaks Rugby Club remains committed to fostering a love for rugby at all levels and ages within the community. The Local Primary School Tag Rugby Festival serves as a testament to this commitment.
