The All Stars Beach Rugby Tournament took place for the first time on Saturday 22nd May 2010 at the South Shore beach Bridlington.
The tournament proved to be a popular and spectacular event raising over £2,500 for the Life For a Kid Foundation.
11 Teams entered the competition including mixed teams of male and female.
Also taking part where ex Professionals such as Paul Newlove, Jason Critchley, Ikram Butt, Graeme Hallas, Chico Jackson, Marquis Charles, David Seeds, Johnny Thompson, Paul Topping, Jason Roach, Les Dyl and more.....
In the sweltering heat of Sunny Bridlington, The tournament was won by Wakefield City ARLFC who beat Yorkshire All Stars to win Group A then beat Group B Winners Lancashire All Stars in the Final.
Well done to all the players for taking part and all the support from sponsors and fundraisers.
The All Stars Beach tournament will now become an annual event, any team or individual who would like to play in the 2011 tournament please contact
Dean Hoggard
dean@lifeforakid.com
07891 506258
Beach tournament Comments
WOW...! What a day at Bridlington beach! The Great Britain All Stars rugby and the weather was fantastic! We got beat in the final but great time to catch up with the old boys of rugby league!.....
Was a top class day yesterday on Bridlington beach. Your organisation of the whole event meant that we cud enjoy the day, and we did! Thanks again
Paul Topping, Lancashire All Stars
It was a belting day really well organised, roll on next year! Thanks.
Chris Fisher , Radjers RL
Great day defo the way forward beach rugby a big must for next year
Jason Roach, Lancashire All Stars
Life for a kid foundation, beach touch footy, kids playing on the beach, sandcastles, jumpers for goalposts, fish+chips n mushy peas, crab claws, candy floss, big meat-head seagulls with tattoos, sand in ye shoes, meat paste sarnies in ye cool box with no ice packs....rite laugh.... let the games begin...
it was a great day for a great cause...
Johan Windley, Hull All Stars
Im proud to have taken part in the life for a kid beach tournament, so many ex pros and great lads gave up their day to support it, good on ya lads!!! Take a leaf out of our books football.....FACT....
Matt Richards, LFK Select
Just to say Thank you for a well organised and enjoyable day
Ikram Butt, Yorkshire All Stars
Just writing to say thanks very much for organising the tournament on Saturday,
and for giving us a late entry for both of our teams.
Hope that you are successful in raising a good sum of money for the kids you are supporting.
Peter Welbourne, Leeds Winoes RL
Video from the event
Images from the event