Amateur rugby in Colorado includes men's, women's and youth clubs playing spring and fall seasons and summer sevens tournaments on park and school fields.
In this video
- 0:00 Intro
- 0:09 What it looks like
- 0:20 Formats
- 1:33 Build it
- 1:44 Registration
- 1:59 Results
- 2:20 Event day
- 2:29 Fun ideas
- 3:05 Tip
Step by step
Running a rugby event in Colorado? Here's how to plan it, pick a format and run it on Colorado Under Par, start to finish.
What it looks like
Amateur rugby in Colorado includes men's, women's and youth clubs playing spring and fall seasons and summer sevens tournaments on park and school fields.
Formats
- Rugby Sevens (7s)
- Seven players per side on a full field with short halves of seven minutes.
- Touch Rugby
- No tackling, a two-hand touch stops play and possession changes after a set number of touches.
- Rugby 15s
- The full game with fifteen per side, scrums, lineouts and full contact over two halves of 40 minutes.
- Rugby Tens (10s)
- Ten players per side with shorter halves, blending sevens speed with some full-game set pieces.
- Pool Play + Bracket
- Teams play every team in their pool, then top finishers move into knockout rounds for the cup, with lower brackets for others.
- Beach Rugby
- Small teams play short games on sand, often touch or modified tackle.
- League
- Clubs play a scheduled season of matches, earning points toward standings and playoffs.
- Conversion Kick Challenge
- Players kick conversions from different spots on the field, with points for each make. Fans can try too during breaks.
- Pledge Per Try
- Supporters pledge a set amount for every try scored in the tournament. A running total keeps the crowd invested in every attack.
- Third Half Social
- Both teams share a meal together after the match, a long time rugby tradition. Rivals become friends and families join in.
Build it
In the Organizer Dashboard, click Create event and pick rugby and your format. Every tab, word and Start here guide then follows your sport.
Registration
In Registration, ask what you need from each entrant, like jersey number. Set a roster minimum and a roster lock date, and split team fees into two to four payments in Invoices if that helps teams sign up.
Results
Open Brackets and schedule. Pick the division, pool play or a bracket, your pitches, the first game time and minutes per game. Each of your pitches gets its own phone link for scores, and every score updates the bracket for everyone. Tick Post on the event page so players follow it live.
Event day
Teams check in, warm up, play scheduled pool games, then knockout rounds and finals lead into awards and a social gathering.
Fun ideas
Make it memorable. Three ideas people love. Conversion Kick Challenge. Players kick conversions from different spots on the field, with points for each make. Fans can try too during breaks. Pledge Per Try. Supporters pledge a set amount for every try scored in the tournament. A running total keeps the crowd invested in every attack. Third Half Social. Both teams share a meal together after the match, a long time rugby tradition. Rivals become friends and families join in.
Tip
One tip for first-timers: have certified first aid or an athletic trainer on site for all contact games, and post a clear field and game schedule. Building is free, then 1% per paid order plus card processing, paid to your own Stripe account. Stuck? Ask Caddie or search Need help in your dashboard. Start at coloradounderpar.com/sell-tickets.
Questions organizers ask
What formats can you use for a rugby event?
Common rugby formats include Rugby Sevens (7s), Touch Rugby, Rugby 15s, Rugby Tens (10s), Pool Play + Bracket, Beach Rugby, League, Conversion Kick Challenge, Pledge Per Try and Third Half Social. On Colorado Under Par you pick one when you create your event, and every tab and the Start here guide follow it.
What should you ask rugby participants when they register?
In Registration, ask what you need from each entrant, like jersey number. Set a roster minimum and a roster lock date, and split team fees into two to four payments in Invoices if that helps teams sign up.
What happens on the day of a rugby event?
Teams check in, warm up, play scheduled pool games, then knockout rounds and finals lead into awards and a social gathering.
How much does it cost to run a rugby event on Colorado Under Par?
Building the event is free. When you sell registrations or sponsorships, CUP charges 1% per paid order plus card processing, and the money goes to your own Stripe account. Listing an event on the Colorado Under Par calendar is free.
