Rugby 7′s comp for kids kicks off in Bangalow
| Junior News: Rugby 7s Comp for Primary School Kicks off at Bangalow |
A brand new State-wide rugby 7s competition for primary schools starts on the Far North Coast at Bangalow on March 11.
President of Bangalow Junior Rugby, Dave Phillips, said the Club was proud that the Australian Rugby Union had chosen Bangalow for the inaugural tournament in this region.
“This is another great event for junior rugby in this area, following on from the Primary Schools Rugby Festivals we have hosted at Bangalow over the last two years.”
“We have great fields and a really positive atmosphere around our junior club. This latest competition will add to the enthusiasm for junior rugby throughout the region and in the Byron Shire in particular,” Mr Phillips said.
The competition, which is supported by the ARU and Country Energy, has been designed to offer all primary schools an opportunity to participate in a 7’s tournament in their local region. Successful regional teams will participate in the State Finals to be held in Sydney in June. The final of the State Championships will be played at ANZ Stadium prior to the NSW Waratahs v ACT Brumbies match on Saturday June 19, 2011. Regional winners will be financially supported with all accommodation, meals and Super 14 Tickets provided for the duration of the State Finals in Sydney.
Rugby 7s is an exciting, fast flowing game of Rugby played with seven players as opposed to the traditional 15-a-side game. It is less structured than the 15s format and participants with no rugby experience can pick up the game relatively quickly. This format of the game has large appeal across the world, as evidenced by its recent inclusion in the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games for men and women.
Schools seeking further information can contact the ARU North Coast Development Officer, Bruce Frame, on 0404 196 491. Parents and players interested in playing junior rugby with the Bangalow Club can contact Dave Phillips on 0412 080 614.