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Olney 7s 2017 - open for entries

Olney 7s 2017 - open for entries

Kath Middleditch23 Feb 2017 - 21:22
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Men's Open, Men's Social, Ladies Open tournaments

Entries are now invited to Olney 7s 2017. This year’s event takes place on Saturday 24th June at Olney RFC in a day packed full of excellent rugby and socialising.

The Brakspear Men’s Open Tournament has a cash prize of £500 to our winning team, with a £250 prize for the runners-up. This tournament is a local qualifying event for England Rugby’s 24 Sevens Series. The winning team will have the opportunity to progress to the regional and national events if they are successful at each level.

The Stimpson Eves Men’s Social Tournament is aimed at players who are mainly over 30 or play in lower club, work or other social sides.

Entry to all tournaments is £125 per squad of 12 players; Registration on the day is between 9:45am and 10:15am, and the first matches will kick-off at 10:30am. All tournaments are expected to finish at approx 6.30 pm with presentations to the winning teams

The event includes:

  • Lions first test match live in the clubhouse (8.35 am KO)
  • At least 3 ‘pool’ games
  • All teams progress to the knockout stages
  • Trophy, Plate, Shield and Bowl competitions
  • Complimentary pitch side physio support
  • Complimentary T shirt for all players
  • Complimentary ‘jug’ of Brakspear Bitter for each team
  • Free entry for supporters and spectators
  • Space for team gazebo or small marquee
  • BBQ and other food on sale plus an all day bar.
  • Evening social with live band, hog roast and much more
  • Overnight free camping available (Friday & Saturday nights)
  • Use of the club showers and other facilities.

The day includes activities for children and all the family with the social side continuing into the night with live band and a hog roast.

To enter, visit the tournament website.

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