TAG QUEENS - A TTR Pride Tournament London 2025

Join us for the inaugural Try Tag Rugby Pride Tournament, TAG QUEENS taking place on Clapham Common on Friday 27th June 2025.

Absolutely everyone is welcome! This is a loud, bright, fun evening for all LGBTQIA+ (or just those who want to have a fun evening!) players to get involved in.

A percentage of the registration fees goes towards Terrance Higgins Trust, which funds vital services, including a one-of-a-kind sexual health helpline, HIV testing, counseling, and peer support programmes.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• 8 mixed Tag Rugby teams beginners to elite welcome
• 7-a-side Tag
• 3 x 15-minute pool stages followed by a Cup and Plate showdown 75 minutes of game time
• Awesome tunes
• Face painting stand – LOTS OF GLITTER
• We expect dress up – think sparkles, rainbows and Chappell Roan
• Fun prizes
• Pride Pints in the Park- BYO tins to party the night away
• Continue the Party at a neighboring pub

TAG RUGBY FORMAT

• Maximum of 12 players per squad, with maximum 4 1-point-player on the pitch at any one time. Please refer to Gender inclusion policy for further details
• All players must be registered for insurance purposes
• Try Tag Rugby standard rules apply
• Teams will be seeded based on submitted squads. Squads must be complete by midday on 20th of June.
• Seeding is done at the discretion of Try Tag Rugby, incomplete squads may result in higher seeding than expected
• Consumption of alcohol is prohibited until the tournament games have concluded

PRESENTATION & AFTER PARTY

• Pride pints in the park
• BYO drinks post-games
• Pints in the park followed to the pub
• Kick-ons to be expected – turn off all those Saturday morning alarms

VENUE

The Pride tournament will take place at Clapham South Eagle Pond Park. It’s a 15-minute walk from Clapham High Street Overground and a 3-minute walk from Clapham South tube station. We encourage all attendees to arrive by public transport or cycle to the venue as traffic (especially on Friday evening) can be incredibly hectic around this area and parking can be very difficult.

There are no bathrooms or showers available at the venue, but there are pubs across the road if you’re desperate for the loo. A reminder to bring excess amounts of deodorant.

ON THE DAY

Full timings for the day will be released once the tournament capacity is reached but we would recommend getting to the venue at 6 pm, half an hour before the first kick-off to ensure you secure your team a good spot and can boot up and warm up with ample amount of time. However, we are on the main street and there are plenty of fast food options only minutes from the park, not to mention a Tesco for those looking to get a trusty meal deal.

PLAYING KIT

ITF-approved Tag Rugby shorts or tights are compulsory, available from the Try Tag Rugby Shop in advance or via card at our shop on the day. A limited number of shorts will also be available to hire on the day for £8.

Details on ITF Approved (Tag Rugby) Shorts / Details on Kit Items not Permitted

STANDARD

All teams and standards welcome
Ranked to 8 and then split into 2 different pools of equal stretch – which then results in a play-off of Plate and Cup

REGISTRATION

Team registration is available at the cost of £145 for squads of 12. Guaranteed 5 games.
Individuals can register for £15. If registering as an individual we’ll add you to a team or create a team of other individuals.

A percentage of registration fees goes towards Terrance Higgins Trust which goes toward funding vital services including a one-of-a-kind sexual health helpline, HIV testing, counseling, and peer support programmes.