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Player Appearances

The QR Reds and QRU receive many requests for player appearances but we regret that because of the players' travel, training, playing and other commitments, it is not always possible to meet every request.

The keys to making a successful request are primarily:
1) Advance notice (at least one month) and
2) Meeting the request criteria.

All requests for a player appearance must meet the notice period, request criteria and other requirements set out below:

1 Notice:

All requests must be made in writing at least one (1) month prior to the event or activity.

2 Criteria:

The charity, school, event or community group making the request must address at least one of the following categories:

a) Rugby Development – support rugby at the grassroots level. Queensland Rugby has an objective of re-connecting the Reds with their grassroots support in 2008

b) Youth and Education – help young people build purposeful lives by providing the right pathway.

c) Health and Wellbeing – help improve health and wellbeing in the community.

3. Other requirements:

a) The charity, school, event or community group making the request must not be associated with any conflicting sponsors of the QR Reds or Queensland Rugby.

b) The charity, school, event, community group or company receiving our support must be a not-for-profit organisation.

c) No athletic functions with risk of injury will be considered.

d) Appearance requests should be kept to a maximum of one hour. Any extension of this may be considered but cannot be guaranteed.

e) If you are successful in your request please note that separate permission is required should you wish to include the planned appearance of QR Reds in advertising/posters etc.

d) Please note that player schedules are often subject to late change. The QR Reds and Queensland Rugby will not be held liable for the cancellation of an approved player appearance, and/or the replacement of an approved player with another player.  

4. The request process:

Please address all player appearance requests on the organisation letterhead to Player Appearance, Queensland Rugby, PO Box 205, Kelvin Grove DC, Brisbane, Qld 4059.

All requests must contain the following information:

• The name of the organisation requesting the appearance
• The proposed role for the player(s) at the event (eg presenting awards, signing autographs).
• Date, time and venue where the player is required (pending approval).

Requests for Charity Support

Each year the QR Reds and Queensland Rugby select a number of charities to support during the season. In 2008 these are:

We also receive numerous requests for support including player appearances, signed merchandise and match day tickets from a variety of charitable and community causes. Unfortunately, we are unable to meet every request, but will try to help where we can in accordance with the player appearance policy outlined above and in line with the following policies. 

Merchandise Requests

Queensland Rugby does not provide cash donations but is sometimes in a position to provide merchandise. All requests for merchandise must meet the Criteria set out above for player appearance requests. These will be considered on merit and any merchandise supplied as stocks permit. Any merchandise supplied should be use for fund-raising for the charity or group. If a charity, school, event or community group is awarded a merchandise item, it may not receive a further item until at least 12 months later.

Autographs

The QR Reds opened a number of training sessions to fans during the 2008 pre-season specifically to provide opportunities for young fans especially to seek autographs. Players are always happy to sign autographs when personally approached at appearances and after training or games. Queensland Rugby is unable to accept, nor take responsibility for, merchandise sent to the QR Reds for signing and these items will be sent back to the owner unsigned, unless the request conforms to the Criteria outlined above for Merchandise and Charity Requests.

Match Tickets

Queensland Rugby is sometimes able to offer Investec Super 14 home game tickets on a highly selective basis. All requests for tickets must meet the Criteria set out above and there is a limited number of tickets available to each home game. 

The request process

Please address all charity, merchandise or match ticket requests on the organisation letterhead to Charity Request, Queensland Rugby, PO Box 205, Kelvin Grove DC, Brisbane, Qld 4059.

All requests must contain the following information:

• The date of your event
• An explanation of how the proceeds will be used
• A contact person with a contact number
• An address to where the item may be sent

Please note:

a) Please note that even if your request satisfies the Criteria set out above, there is no guarantee it will be met due to the overwhelming number of requests received each year.

b) The highest priority will be given to Junior Rugby Development.

c) Donated merchandise cannot be used for any other purpose other than that stated on the application letter or re-sold for any individual’s profit.

c) If you do not receive a response from the QR Reds or Queensland Rugby, you should assume your request has NOT met the Criteria and has been rejected. Those who are otherwise unsuccessful will be advised accordingly.

d) Queensland Rugby’s decision is final.