Following the successful Tackling Leukaemia 10s event in March this year, Rugby Victoria has confirmed the return of the TL 10s Competition in Season 24.
This serves as an early notification to clubs, offering them the necessary details for their Committees, Coaches, and players to plan their participation in this pre-season tournament.
Set for Saturday, March 16, 2024, the Tackling Leukaemia 10s Tournament is scheduled to take place at the Box Hill Rugby Club, located at the intersection of Middleborough Rd and Canterbury Rd in Box Hill South.
Featuring 24 male teams, with the possibility of several female teams participating as well, games will be conducted across all three fields at the Box Hill venue.
A total prize pool of approximately $15,000 is expected to be distributed among the Cup, Plate, and Bowl Competitions.
RUGBY VIC TACKLING LEUKAEMIA PRESEASON 10s | Registrations are now open!
📅 Saturday March 18
📍 Box Hill Rugby Club, RHL Sparks Reserve
💰 Prize money dependant on team entries.
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— Rugby Victoria (@RugbyVictoria) February 3, 2023
Teams can enter the tournament with a fee of $300 per team.
Payment information and other relevant details will be provided in the Tournament General Instruction, which is scheduled to be sent via email by early February 2024.
This Advance Notice, along with the upcoming Tournament General Instruction, pertains not only to registered Rugby Clubs in Victoria but also extends eligibility to other teams, including those representing specific regions.
Additionally, teams can take advantage of this timeframe to create and order their individual tournament playing kit, if desired.
For this purpose, Fashion Clubwear, a supportive entity aligned with Tackling Leukaemia, can be contacted at (03) 9836 3388.
They are offering the option to manufacture distinct playing attire for any team seeking this service.
To seize this opportunity, orders should be placed before the conclusion of this year.
One of the major aims of this Tournament is to secure potential Stem Cell Donors to fight Leukaemia.
Leukaemia is a disease which is prevalent in members of the Māori, Pasifika, and First Nations communities, who are also underrepresented on local and international registers.
