We will be allocated pitch numbers on the day. Please gather on the football pitches near the boundary line (a hedge) with the Kingston Park west pitch / stand.

Please be there for 9.45, at the latest, to allow the children to warm up and to get the squads organised.

I advise getting there earlier as parking will be limited. Falcons have advised all teams that arrival and registration is from 9.00 to 9.30.

Parking

Matchday parking is sold out, so NO parking at the ground unless you have pre-booked. Alternative parking is at Kingston Park Primary School (NE3 2EL) for £5. Be advised that it isn’t very big and fills up quickly.

There is free parking at Bullocksteads Sports Ground NE13 8AH. Again, it is limited and is on a first come, first served basis.

It is a match day, so there will be parking restrictions in the surrounding residential streets.

The nearest Metro stations are Kingston Park and Kenton Bank Foot. Kingston Park is closer to the stadium, but Bank Foot is probably closer for Bullocksteads.

KIT / WEATHER FORECAST

The forecast suggests it will be cold. It is usually even colder at Kingston Park – so BE PREPARED!

Please bring warm clothing, gloves, hats and lots of layers for the children to keep them warm between matches.

We are playing on grass. It is likely to be muddy. A change of clothes for after the game; bin bags and towels to keep your car clean on the way home.

We will be bringing the Team Event Shelter. Volunteers are required to help carry it and put it up. I know there are some experts at this amongst you.

FOOD

Please bring plenty of drinks and snacks to keep the children hydrated and happy. They will be playing several games. The festival is scheduled to finish at 1.15, so they will be there for a long time.

Help

As ever, help from the sidelines with lace tying, comforting and encouragement will be greatly appreciated. Keeping the children happy and entertained between matches is also important.

Spectators are allowed at the pitchside for our matches. Please support the coaches and uphold the Novos’ club and rugby ethos; encourage the children and applaud good play from all sides.

Go Knights!

Rachel, Mike, Andrew, Jeremy, Craig and Richard