Volunteer registrations for the 2025 Emirates Dubai 7s are now open, please register your interest for the available roles below:

PITCH MARSHALS

• Liaise with the ‘Team of Three’ Match Officials assigned to your pitch to ensure the tournament runs to schedule.
• Check teams onto the field by their individual accreditation badges supported by online team lists using the iPad if necessary.
• Co-ordinate team timings in and out of the warm-up areas on the respective pitch space between the dead ball line and the enclosure perimeter fences.
• Confirm teams are available at the ground 20 minutes before their scheduled match kick off time.
• Conduct the coin toss with both Team Managers and/or Captains present at half time of the match immediately prior to their scheduled match kick off time.
• Support the Assistant Referees where necessary to ensure the touch lines are kept clear and the teams remain in their respective technical areas.
• Photograph both sides of the signed match scorecard using the iPad and write down the match scores and details of any Yellow/Red cards issued on the preformatted sheet after the match is completed then immediately return the scorecard to the match referee.
• Maintain radio communications with Pitch Management staff when needed or for support/queries.
• Ensure Tournament balls and touch flags are available.
• Return the Pitch Box with stationery, tournament balls, touch flags and radio(s) with batteries and iPad to the Registration Tent at the end of each day.
• Ensure bottled water is always available pitch side, and
• Watch that the Pitch Enclosure is regularly cleaned. If not, advise Angus Kennedy or another Pitch Manager.

Time Commitment Expectations:
Volunteers will be expected to work a minimum of 2 x 2 hour shifts each day for 3 days.

ON – FIELD SPOTTERS 

(16-24 years old)

• Role. The On-Field Spotter’s’ role is to provide near real-time on field reporting for the WRSS (Men & Women’s) outside broadcast statisticians ‘Ignite’ who are in the commentary area in the upper level of the Main Grandstand overlooking Pitch 1. You will use a hand-held radio to provide the ‘Ignite’ staff with accurate details of all match replacements (substitution or medical replacement), cards (Yellow and Red), and match scores.
• Location. The substitution and replacement spotter will be co-located with the World Rugby Technical Zone (TZ) management staff just inside the gates that lead directly onto Pitch 1 or 2. The two (2) on – field spotters providing match scores will be positioned at either end of Pitch 1 or 2 immediately behind the goal posts adjacent to the advertising ‘Toblerones’ just outside the in-goal area.
• If spotting substitutions or replacements, you will first speak only with the TZ Manager who deals directly with the two playing Team Managers and the on field WR Match Officials. They coordinate the correct timing and paperwork to support the substitution and medical replacement(s) of players on/off the field of play and then once confirmed by the TZ Manager, you will report this via radio direct to Ignite.
• If you are spotting match scores, you will report directly to Ignite via radio only.
• When to Call. The Spotter must only report a substitution or replacement(s) once it has been confirmed by the TZ Manager. Match scores (tries, conversions, penalty, and field goals) must only be reported once the match referee has signalled the score with his whistle and vertical hand signal.

Time Commitment Requirements:
Volunteers will be expected to work a minimum of 2 x 2 hour shifts each day for 3 days.

ANTI DOPING CHAPERONES

Introduction
World Rugby seeks a number of volunteer Chaperones to assist in the delivery of its Anti-Doping Programme at the upcoming 2025 Emirates Dubai 7s.

Role of Chaperone
The role of the Chaperone is very important in the Doping Control process. It involves the notification of a player chosen for a drug test, an explanation of their rights and responsibilities with regards to the testing process, and then continuous observation of the Player until they are under the custody of a Doping Control Officer. The chaperoning of a Player reduces the opportunity for the commission of an Anti-Doping Rule Violation and makes sure the Player arrives at the Doping Control Station within the required time period.

Chaperones observe the Player selected for Doping Control during the match, and then notify the Player of their selection for testing immediately after the match is completed. The role of the Chaperone may also extend to the testing of Players outside of a match situation, i.e. at a training location or team hotel.

Players have 60 minutes from notification to report to the Doping Control Station. The Player may undertake various activities such as a warm down, receive medical attention, attend a press conference, change out of their playing kit, or attend a team meeting before they are required to report to the Doping Control Station. All post-match activities must be conducted within the full view of the Chaperone at all times.

On arrival at the Doping Control Station, the Chaperone may be required to stay with the Player until the Player is ready to provide a sample. However, the Doping Control Officer is responsible for witnessing the provision of the Player’s sample and completing the appropriate documentation.

Criteria

• Must be fluent in English
• Applications welcome from males and females who must be over the age of 21
• Must be available on Saturday, 29 November and Sunday, 30 November from 3pm until approximately 10.30pm – breaks for all chaperones will be scheduled.
• Must participate in the World Rugby Chaperone training on 2nd December on arrival
• Must have good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Must have good observation skills
• Must show good attention to detail in their work
• Must be discreet and able to deal carefully with confidential information

Time Commitment Requirements:
Volunteers will be expected to work a minimum of 2 x 2 hour shifts each day for 3 days.