When?
1st and 2nd August 2026
Where?
Shelford Rugby Club, The Davey Field, Cambridge Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge CB22 5JJ
How much?
£175 per team
Early bird: £15 off entry with code 2026EARLYBIRD. First 10 teams only.Entry deadline?
by Friday 24 July 2026
This is a friendly, skill-based tournament for NVL, Regional, County, and Local/Social level teams. The organisers may re-allocate teams into different leagues/divisions depending on entries and available spaces.
Outdoor/ grass 6-a-side tournament
Men's League - Div 1 / 2 - capped at 16 teams per division.
Mixed League - Div 1 / 2 / 3 - minimum 3 women on court at all times, capped at 25 teams per division.
Women's League - if fewer than 5 entries, teams will play in the Mixed divisions, with the highest-placed teams competing in a Women’s final on Sunday.
Outdoor/ grass 2-a-side tournament
This is an extra competition for 6v6 players who want some 2v2 matches, if time allows.
Men's | Women's | Mixed
Registration opens early Saturday afternoon, once teams have started finishing their 6v6 matches (weather permitting); closes before the final 6v6 rounds.
Entry fee: £20 per team, pay at registration. Each player can only compete in one league at a time.
Max 18 teams per division; first come, first served.
Teams must be ready to play when called. If a team cannot commit because their 6v6 matches are still ongoing, they will be skipped.
Skipped teams will be refunded 75% of the entry fee.
Entry deadline - Friday 24 July 2026.
To help avoid late cancellations, please ensure your team can attend before entering.
Withdraw after 12:01am, Mon 20 July 2026: No refund.
Withdraw before this time: 25% fee applies unless we are successful in filling your place.
Plan your weekend:
On-site camping at Shelford Rugby Club
Open from 4pm on Friday to 5pm Sunday.
Toilet and shower facilities available.
£17 per person for both Friday and Saturday.
This includes all adults, whether competing or not, and any juniors who are competing.
Any non-competing juniors camp for free.
All participants are invited to the Party 🎉 on Saturday evening from 7.30pm.
By entering the tournament, teams agree to:
General
Entry is confirmed once full payment has been received.
Entry fees are non-refundable if play is disrupted by circumstances beyond the organisers’ control.
The organisers are not responsible for any loss, damage or injury to persons or property.
The organisers may refuse entries, amend the format, or combine divisions if required.
Site Rules
No naked flames or personal BBQs are permitted anywhere on site.
No glass (including bottles) is to be used outside of the rugby clubhouse.
Please keep noise to a minimum after 11pm.
Please dispose of all rubbish in the bins and skips provided.
Please respect the venue, neighbours and surrounding area at all times.
Dogs must be kept on leads and cleaned up after.
Keep off Rugby pitches at all times.
Final Note
This tournament is run entirely by volunteers - thank you for helping us maintain a positive relationship with the venue 🤩
This is a tournament run entirely by volunteers - we appreciate your patience and respect 🤝
Play competitively, but always with respect - no aggressive or abusive behaviour.
Respect referees at all times - decisions are final.
Teams will take turns officiating - please stay focused and be fair.
Speak respectfully to officials, players and others at all times.
This is a friendly, skill-based tournament - junior players are welcome if able to compete safely (county or NVL recommended, supervised by a coach/parent).
Please avoid alcohol during matches and ensure behaviour remains appropriate at all times.
If you have any concerns, please speak to the tournament desk or our Safeguarding Lead, Andres Suarez, who can also be reached via cambvolley.welfare@gmail.com
Please make yourself and your teams aware of the Risk Assessment.
A little prep goes a long way...
✔ Game ready: volleyball, whistle, appropriate footwear, knee pads, ankle braces, spare kit...etc
✔ Food & drink: water + snacks
✔ First aid: bring tape, plasters, ice packs, and any medications (allergies, pain relief... etc) or personal supplies you need for pre-existing conditions. First aid staff are on hand for injuries and emergencies - please be prepared to manage your own pre-match routine.
✔ Recovery: foam roller, resistance bands, massage ball
✔ Comfort: small chair or picnic blanket
✔ Sun: sunscreen and sunglasses
✔ Extras: phone charger, toiletries, towel, hair brush, contact lenses...etc
Coach-led Taster sessions for Juniors:
Juniors:
£8 each. Max. 16 players.
FREE Taster sessions for Adults:
Adults:
Saturday 3pm - 4pm
Sunday 1.30pm - 2.30pm
