Middlesex Competitions

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The bad weather has played havoc with the scheduling of Vase matches, and because of rearraged league fixtures fro 4th February, the 1st round Vase matches scheduled for this Saturday will be delayed until 17th March.

The only outstanding preliminary round match is between Harlequin Amateurs and Old Abbotstonians. The match will be played this weekend, with the winners playing away at Old Millhillians.

Playing the final as scheduled on 17th April means playing on Easter Saturday. The other option is to play the semi finals on 21st April and the final on 28th April or 5th May.

Most Clubs probably don't want to play over Easter. The question is whether you wish to play the semi final on 21st April and the final one week later or give it two weeks to 5th May. Clubs should please make their views known to Andrew Smart.

Kilburn Cosmos might be on tour on 28th and so if they reach the final we will have to play on 5th May.

The other option would be to play mid week under lights at Harrow

There is also an issue with Harrow who are in the semi final of the National Junior Vase (London Division) which they play on Saturday. This will put them two league matches behind everybody else and to be honest I can't see how they can fulfil their fixtures in this competition. A decision will be made about Harrow after the weekend.

2011 - 2012 Federation Vase			Result
Feb25	1st round	Harlequins Am		v		Old Abbotstonians
Jan 21	1st round	Ickenham	0	v	29	Hendon
Feb 18	1st round	Old Actonians	10	v	28	Hackney
Jan 21	1st round	Feltham	WO	v	-	Old Priorians
Mar 17	2nd round	Kilburn Cosmos		v		Harrow
Mar 17	2nd round	Hackney		v		Feltham
Mar 17	2nd round	Hendon		v		Upper Clapton
Mar 17	2nd round	Old Millhillians		v
Mar 17	SF			v
Mar 17	SF			v
Mar 21	Final			v

The four clubs joining the competition in the 2nd round have received a 1st round bye.

The first named side is at home and is responsible for arranging the referee. There is no requirement for match cards. Middlesex Cup rules apply in relation to front rows, number of replacements, extra time etc. (pages 55 to 59 of the Middlesex Diary) Players do not have to be registered but must be bona fide members of the Club.

The team to host the final at home will be drawn after the semi finals have been played.

2010 - 2011 Results			Result
5 March	QF	Old Actonians	32	v	16	Hendon
5 March	QF	Old Isleworthians	7	v	34	Old Millhillians
19 March	QF	Kilburn Cosmos	-	v	AWO	Harrow
19 March	QF	Feltham	57	v	3	Belsize Park
2 April	SF	Old Actonians	10	v	5	Feltham
2 Arpril	SF	Old Millhillians	15	v	41	Harrow
16 April*	Final	Harrow	33	v	16	Old Actonians

Competition Rules

The Federation Vase is a knock-out competition open to all county clubs not eligible for the Middlesex Bowl, in Herts/Middx 1 and below, including club 1st XVs playing in the Middlesex or Herts/Middx Merit Tables. There is no seeding.

The competition is played to Middlesex Cup rules with one exception; players do not have to be league registered, just bona fide club members.

The home team is responsible for arranging the referee. Teams may enter squads of up to 21but must five players capable of playing in the front row.

In the event of a draw, extra time will be played, 10 minutes each way. If the match is still all square, the number of tries will be taken into account, and if still equal then converted tries. If still equal then the away team progresses through the next round.

Further information

For further information about the Middlesex Federation Vase, contact
Andrew Smart Tel: 07971 178633 Email: andrew-smart@ntlworld.com

There is a small grant of around £250 to cover the costs for the host club. This is to cover referees and touch judge expenses, food for the players and a buffet for guests.