We were thrilled to host 45 teams from 18 different clubs, welcoming hundreds of young players, coaches, and families to the Tonbridge Juddians home ground. From the first whistle to the final try, the spirit of rugby was on full display. We would like to extend our thanks to Kent Rugby for selecting us to host this event and to the other clubs across Kent who so warmly welcomed our remaining Minis age groups this weekend.

A Massive Thank You
Events of this scale do not just happen. They are the result of weeks of planning and a mountain of hard work on the day. We want to extend a huge thank you to every parent, volunteer, medic, and referee who gave up their Sunday to make this possible.

Two people deserve a special shout out for their tireless efforts:

Vicky Court (Festival Coordinator): For her incredible organisational skills and for keeping the gears turning behind the scenes. Without Vicky’s dedication, a festival of this size simply would not be possible.

Darren Reeves (Head of Rugby): For his leadership and technical oversight, ensuring that the rugby remained the focus and that every child had a safe and fun environment to play in.

Looking Ahead
Please note that next week is a well earned week off for all age groups. Enjoy the Easter break and recharge those batteries.

Our next major event will be the Ashford Festival on 12 April. We look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible to keep this great momentum going.

Note to Parents: If you have any great photos or videos from our home festival, please share them with your age group managers. We would love to feature them in our end of season gallery.