Senior Colts League Cup Finals.

Wed 27 Apr 2022 21:08

This Sunday 1st May 2022, Eccles RFC will be hosting the Halbro North West Senior Colts League Cup Finals. 

We are looking forward to welcoming representatives of the Colts League and the players, coaches and officials of the teams and their travelling supporters. Good weather and a good crowd are expected. For those who have not visited us before the Eccles RFC ground is located on Gorton Street, Eccles, M30 7LZ.

U18 Senior Colts League Plate Final

Blackburn v Kendal 
KO 11.30am

U18 Senior Colts League Bowl Final

Stockport v Kirkby Lonsdale 
KO 1.15pm

U18 Senior Colts League Cup Final

Winnington Park v Warrington 
KO 3.00pm
Trophy presentations will take place after each final on the balcony.

Parking - Visitors are encouraged to share cars where possible to reduce delays in parking. Our car park stewards will direct you to available spaces. We anticipate having ample free parking, please be respectful of our neighbours and do not park on the street blocking driveways etc . For those arriving by coach our marshalls will direct your driver to a suitable parking area.

Squad entry – The supplied squad listings will be on the entry gate and players/coaches admitted against their names. A pack containing player meal tickets and programmes will be handed to each team manager on arrival. Teams should plan to arrive and register their Squads at least 1 hour before kick-off.

Changing - Each squad will be allocated a changing room on arrival. It is each team's responsibility to take care of their own valuables on the day.

During the Match - Other than bringing on water onto the pitch, replacements and a maximum of 3 Team Officials should remain within the marked technical areas. Spectators must remain outside the playing enclosure behind barriers at all times and must never enter the field of play.

Admission - Charges are agreed and published by the Colts League and include a Match Programme.

Visitors are advised that CASH payment on the gate is required. 

Adults £6.

U16s-U18s and concessions £3.

Under 12s FOC.

Family (2 Adults, 2 Concessions, 1 match programme ) £12.

Provision for a remote card reader system on the gate can not be confirmed at this stage as its successful operation on the day is dependant on wifi connectivity.   
    
Our Coffee Shop, Kitchen and Bars accept CASH and CARD.
Sosoe's Kitchen, serving up delicous South African style street food throughout the afternoon, also accepts CASH and CARD.   
Visitors are NOT PERMITTED to bring their own Alcoholic Beverages into the ground.

Eccles RFC welcomes all friendly dogs with well-behaved owners.

If you are a Dog, please follow our guidelines. 

  • Keep your owner under control by means of a lead at all times.
  • When nature calls, please instruct your owner to clean it up.
  • Do not allow your owner to take you onto the playing field.
  • If you can not find a supply of water, please ask.

Thank you and good sniffing.

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