What is the Tens all about?:

The Tens Festival evolved to cater for the growing number of overseas groups attending the Gold Coast Rugby Carnival and requesting extra matches as part of extended tours. The Tens has the same credo of "Competitiveness, Sportsmanship, Friendship", only we play with 10 aside - a good opportunity to stretch the legs, but not as wide open as Sevens.  Tens has a growing reputation as the most popular form of the game. More structure is required than in 7's while more space isavailable for those willing to show off their handling and running skills.

Who usually attends the Tens?:

School age teams from all around the world, from Under 15 upwards. Local teams also welcome. If you haven't played Tens, this is a great chance to give it a try.  Club and school teams are both welcome.

Where are they held?

In the last two years the Tens have been held at Central Park Caloundra (formerly Camp Wallaby) but in 2008 the event will be held at the Palam Beach Currumbin (Alleygators) Rugby Club.  The grounds are within minutes of the Gold Coast airport so that teams arriving even on the morning of the game can take part if they wish.

How are the Tens organised?:

Any school or school age club team is welcome to enter at Open, Under 16 and Under 15 levels, and efforts are made to grade them into pools of similar standard. The emphasis is on giving players as many matches as possible and not just on the match results.

Can supporters come along too?

Definitely!