Etihad Airways Curtain Raiser Cup
The Etihad Airways Curtain Raiser Cup is the premier cup competition for teams from U7s through to U12s in London and the South East. With the chance of contesting the Grand Final on the Twickenham Stoop Stadium pitch, in front of the famous Harlequins' crowd, the stakes couldn't be higher.
Played prior to each Harlequins' home fixture, within the Twickenham Stoop Stadium and the surrounding community pitches, the Curtain Raiser Cup has been motivating and inspiring young rugby players to fulfil their potential for well over a decade.
Entry to the group stages of the Etihad Airways Curtain Raiser Cup includes:
- Confirmed entry into London and the South East's premier youth cup with the assurance of a professionally run competition
- Choice of match tickets in the South Stand at the Twickenham Stoop Stadium (cost will vary with choice of seat- see prices below)
- Team photo opportunity at the Twickenham Stoop Stadium
Etihad Airways Curtain Raiser Cup 2007-2008 Roll of Honour
U7 Grand Champions - Brighton RFC & Ealing RFC (drawn after extra time)
U8 Grand Champions - Brighton RFC
U8 Runners Up - Cobham RFC
U9 Grand Champions - Cobham RFC & Upminster RFC (drawn after extra time)
U10 Grand Champions - Effingham & Leatherhead RFC & Rosslyn Park RFC (drawn after extra time)
U11 Grand Champions - Teddington RFC
U11 Runners Up - Battersea Ironsides RFC
U12 Grand Champions - Rosslyn Park RFC
U12 Runners Up - Tunbridge Wells RFC
Check out the Pictures from the U7, U8 and U9's Grand Finals Day 2007/08 here.
Check out the Pictures from the U10, U11 and U12's Grand Finals Day 2007/08 here.
Etihad Airways Curtain Raiser Cup Prices
All Community Tickets are now in the South Stand
Child (Under 16):
Blocks BA BB BF BG - £7
Block BE - £8
Adult:*
Blocks BA BB BF BG - £17
Block BE - £23
*Adult group discount available for groups in multiples of 10
For your chance to take part in the 2008/09 cup and perhaps become the next Etihad Airways Curtain Raiser Cup Grand Champions see the entry table below or contact Ben Thurlow on 020 8410 6058 or by email.
Click here to download Quins Community Ticket Form
Official Etihad Airways Curtain Raiser Cup Website here.
Etihad Airways Curtain Raiser Cup - Qualifying Days 2008 - 2009
Qualifying Day 1
Fixture: Quins V Ulster - Heineken Cup
Date: Saturday 18th October 2008
Competitors: Sutton & Epsom RFC U7's - U12's, Brentwood RFC U9's - U12's, SPACE AVAILABLE
Qualifying Day 2
Fixture: Quins V London Irish- EDF Energy Cup
Date: Saturday 25th October 2008
Competitors: SPACE AVAILABLE
Qualifying Day 3
Fixture: Quins V Wasps - Guinness Premiership
Date: Saturday 16th November 2008
Competitors: Ely RFC U7's - U12's, Guildfordians RFC U7's - U12's, Jersey RFC U11's, Westcombe Park RFC U7's - U12's, Rosslyn Park RFC U7's, U8's, U9's, U10's, Havant RFC U11's SPACE AVAILABLE
Qualifying Day 4
Fixture: Quins V Bath Rugby - Guinness Premiership
Date: Sunday 30th November 2008
Competitors: Uckfield RFC U9's, U10's, U11's, Upminster RFC U7's - U12's, SPACE AVAILABLE
Qualifying Day 5
Fixture: Quins V Stade Francais - Heineken Cup
Date: Saturday 13th December 2008 (kick-off 17.30pm)
Competitors: SPACE AVAILABLE
Qualifying Day 6
Fixture: Quins V Worcester Warriors - Guinness Premiership
Date: Saturday 10th January 2009
Competitors: Woodford RFC U11s, SPACE AVAILABLE
Qualifying Day 7
Fixture: Quins V Llanelli Scarlets - Heineken Cup
Date: 23rd/24th/25th January 2009
Competitors: Tunbridge Wells RFC U7's - U12's, Welwyn RFC U7's, U8's, U9's, Westcliff RFC U10's, U12's, SPACE AVAILABLE
Qualifying Day 8
Fixture: Quins V Gloucester Rugby - Guinness Premiership
Date: Saturday 21st February 2009
Competitors: SPACE AVAILABLE
(All fixtures are subject to confirmation and alterations. Remaining Heineken Cup & EDF Energy Cup opposition plus exact matchdays will be updated ASAP)
Etihad Airways Curtain Raiser Cup - Knock Out Stages 2008 - 2009
U7's, U8's & U9's Semi Finals
Fixture: Quins V Saracens - Guinness Premiership
Date: Saturday 7th March 2008
Competitors: TBA
U10's, U11's & U12's Semi Finals
Fixture: Quins V Sale Sharks - Guinness Premiership
Date: Sunday 22nd March 2008
Competitors: TBA
U7's, U8's & U9's Grand Finals
Fixture: Quins V Northampton Saints - Guinness Premiership
Date: Saturday 28th March 2008
Competitors: TBA
U10's, U11's & U12's Grand Finals
Fixture: Quins V Newcastle Falcons - Guinness Premiership
Date: Saturday 25th April 2008
Competitors: TBA
(All fixtures are subject to confirmation & alterations. Exact matchdays will be updated ASAP)
Typical Running Order
10am - Registration (Parking for mini buses and coaches is free)
10:30am - Coaches Briefing
11am - Matches KO
1:30pm - Matches End
3pm - Harlequins Home Fixture KO