The occasion marks the launch of the 2021 referees’ academy and Frank, now back in his native Germany, will be leading a seminar for the newcomers as well as refereeing during the weekend. Ex-GB player Rhys Tamlyn, now a BWPL delegate, heads up the academy, assisted by international referee Damien Taylor.
City of Manchester begin the defence of their title by playing Hucknall and Coventry while St Andrews University make their Division 3 debut after successfully negotiating the qualifying tournament.