The 23rd  North of England Schools Invitation Sevens Sunday 6th  March  2011   Dear Rugby Master ,   It seems only moments ago since I was writing  a similar invitation letter for the 2010 event which appeared to us anyway as smooth running and enjoyable as we would like it to have been. We are eternally grateful to those of you who select to take part in  our event when we know that there are others from which to choose: the problem of clashing dates seem insurmountable there being so many tournaments to be fitted into  a very short period  I like to think that - certainly within the North and partly the Midlands too-we have an understanding between the relevant organisers   This year, too, due to the enlightment as well as hard work of Gill Burns the President of the W.R.F.U, we ran the inaugural Girls Tournament . We were perhaps a little disappointed that we didn't have a larger entry , but those who did come enjoyed the experience  We are hoping that 2011 will see a suitable increase in the number of entrants. If your school has a girls Rugby side and would like to enter the tournament, please contact Gill at: burnsgillian@hotmail.com   Birkenhead School and St. Anselms College will again provide pitches and facilities and  it is possible in for this our 23rd tournament we may have an additional venue in the form of Parkonians R.U.F.C. their involvement will be determined by the strength of the Girls Tournament .   If you are interested in entering this years Tournament and wish to discuss the matter further please contact me via email graememarrs@rfu.com or phone 0151 652 1536. Entries are strictly logged in order of receipt.   I look forward to seeing you at the Upper Park on 6th March   Graeme Marrs MBE Chairman