The Vodacom United Rugby Championship is thrilled to announce that its first-ever kids themed round will take place next month as part of the league’s ambition to encourage inclusion in the sport.
In Round 16 (May 10 & 11) the Vodacom United Rugby Championship will activate ‘Kids Round’ with the overall goal of championing the next generation of sports fans, providing the opportunity for involvement across the match day and event participating in key roles.
Across Round 16, the Vodacom URC will adopt Kids Round branding across its digital channels & LED boards in stadiums. Kids will have the opportunity to take over match day and broadcast roles such as the match manager, Player of the Match interview, mini referee (coin toss), ground staff, club kit manager and PA announcer to list just a few.
Under the umbrella of the Vodacom URC’s Take on Tomorrow social purpose strategy, the Kids Round follows on from the previous success of the Unity and Origin themed rounds which have celebrated diversity, families and grassroots communities to great effect this season.
The Vodacom URC wants to provide these opportunities that place a spotlight on how our clubs nurture and engage with their next generation of fans and that match days are the ultimate family friendly event.
Many clubs are already looking at unique and bespoke ways to celebrate and connect with younger fans across this weekend and the Vodacom URC is hugely excited about this first-ever kids takeover.
Round 16 fixtures (SA time):
Dragons vs DHL Stormers (Friday, 10 May, 8.35pm)
Edinburgh vs Zebre (Friday, 10 May, 8.35pm)
Vodacom Bulls vs Glasgow Warriors (Saturday, 11 May, 2pm)
Scarlets vs Ulster (Saturday, 11 May, 4.05pm)
Sharks vs Benetton (Saturday, 11 May, 4.05pm)
Munster vs Connacht (Saturday, 11 May, 6.15pm)
Lions vs Cardiff (Saturday, 11 May, 6.15pm)
Leinster vs Ospreys (Saturday, 11 May, 8.35pm)
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