Information
Arrival and departure
Teams are required to arrive at Marlborough on Saturday 3rd December for 8.00am in preparation for a 9.00am kick off. There will be a coaches’ briefing at 8.15am. Parking will be clearly signposted on arrival at Marlborough.
The tournament is scheduled to finish by 3.00pm following the final presentations for each age category.
Facilities
The U14, U16 and U18 tournaments will be held across three grass fields, which will be marked with six individual touch pitches. The U10 and U12 tournaments will be played on the field in the middle of the athletics track; there will be two touch pitches marked in this area. All fields are clearly visible on entry to the Marlborough campus. Toilets will be accessible from all fields of play. There will be numerous tents between pitches to provide shade for participants and spectators throughout the day.
Lightning procedure
Lightning is indicated by a siren and a flashing light from the lightning alarm system. All players will be directed to the main sports hall where they will remain until the all-clear signal from the lightning alarm has sounded and the Tournament Director has advised that play can continue. If there is a significantly prolonged delay, a coaches’ meeting will be called and a decision about proceeding will be agreed.
Security
The College has excellent security. However, coaches and players should ensure all valuables are stored away safely.
Food
There will be reasonably priced food available to purchase from a variety of vendors on the day. Food can be purchased with Malaysian Ringgit and Singapore Dollars, please note that cash will be the only form of payment accepted.
Refreshment
All players should be advised to bring a water bottle that can be refilled from the water dispensers provided. There will also be a refreshment stall available for all participants, staff and parents.
Medical treatment
Marlborough nurses will be situated in red medical tents and will be on-hand to treat players throughout the tournament; these tents will be easily accessible by all pitches. In the event of a serious injury, participants will be taken to:
Columbia Asia Hospital:
Persiaran Afiat, Taman Kesihatan Afiat, 79250 Nusajaya, Johor, Malaysia.
Gleneagles Hospital:
Lebuhraya Sultan Iskandar, Tanjung Puteri, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
Coaches require all necessary player contact details and documents for insurance purposes; players without insurance must have adequate funds to cover any expenses incurred.
Hotel information
For teams travelling a significant distance to participate in the competition, we recommend staying at the hotel detailed below:
Hotel Granada
Address: 55, Jalan Indah 15/2, Taman Bukit Indah, 81200, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
- Tel: +607-231 8888
- Fax: +607-231 8889
Email: info@htlgranada.com
Balls and equipment
Teams are to bring balls for practice between matches and warm-ups. Match balls will be provided.
Presentation
Following the end of play, all teams will gather by the scorers’ tent for the presentation of Runners-up and Winners medals for each age category by the Master of the College. Winners will also receive the MCM Straits Touch Trophy, which will be engraved with details of the winning team.
Sponsorship
Marlborough College Malaysia is proud to have Legend Brands as our sponsor of the Straits Tournaments. Legend Brands represent a number of sports brands in the region and there will be the opportunity to purchase a variety of sporting items from them at the Retail Tent on the day. Please note that cash, in Singapore Dollars and Malaysian Ringgit, will be the only form of payment accepted.