The 2024 BC Rugby Kamloops 7s takes place this weekend (September 21-22) at McArthur Island Park on Kamloops’ north shore – here is everything you need to know about keeping up with the action!
The famous Kamloops event returns with over 120 teams vying across 10 divisions, making it the biggest youth Sevens tournament in western Canada. Specifically designed for Girls’ and Boys’ teams in the U14-U18 categories, the tournament delivers fun, action-packed games in a picturesque setting.
If you’re in Kamloops, come and join us for an amazing weekend!
BC Rugby acknowledges that this land is in unceded Secwépemc territory, situated in the southern interior of British Columbia within the traditional lands of the Secwépemc Nation.
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
All information for this event can be found on the 2024 Kamloops 7s Landing Page here.
Location: McArthur Island Park, 1655 Island Parkway, Kamloops, BC
Dates: September 21-22, 2024
VENUE MAP AND KEY EVENT INFO
Venue: McArthur Island Park, 1655 Island Pkwy, Kamloops
Dates: September 21-22, 2024
Venue Map: Please see the venue map above.
Traditional Welcome: A Knowledge Keeper from Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc will be conducting a welcoming ceremony after the first round of games for all teams. This ceremony will take place on Saturday, September 21 at 12:18pm on Field 3 and we ask all teams to participate.
Parking: Parking is free and located around the edge of the park. Please note that there are other sporting events happening on the same weekend and parking may be limited.
Changerooms: No teams will have allocated changerooms for the weekend. With the high number of players in attendance we ask all teams to change prior to arriving at the fields.
Bathrooms: There are washrooms throughout the park.
Concessions: The following food vendors will be on site throughout the weekend:
- Woods Smoking (Sat)
- Glydis Pizza (Sat)
- My Big Fat Greek (Sat/Sun)
- Kochi Bao (Sun)
- Frozen Paddle (Sat/Sun)
Merchandise: O’Neills will have a merchandise stand available on site selling both Kamloops 7s and BC Rugby merchandise!
Water: Please bring your reusable water bottle for the weekend and fill it up at the water stations located throughout the park.
SCHEDULE & LIVESTREAM INFO
The 2024 Kamloops 7s Schedule is available here for download.
You can keep up to date with all results and Pool standings by visiting the BC Rugby Fixtures Page or downloading the free BC Rugby App, available on Apple and Android phones. The BC Rugby app also features important Safe Sport information, such as Concussion protocol and Mental Health Resources in BC.
Alternatively, you can click on the buttons to view results and standings for each Division below:
- U18 Boys Elite
- U18 Girls Elite
- U18 Boys Open
- U18 Girls Open
- U16 Boys Competitive
- U16 Girls Competitive
- U16 Boys Development
- U16 Girls Development
- U14 Boys
- U14 Girls
Traditional Welcome: A Knowledge Keeper from Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc will be conducting a welcoming ceremony after the first round of games for all teams. This ceremony will take place on Saturday, September 21 at 12:18pm on Field 3 and we ask all teams to participate.
POOLS AND RULES
Kamloops 7s will be played over two days. All Pools are confirmed in the gallery images above.
This tournament will follow Rugby Canada’s Age-Grade Law Variations.
Important: Please note as per World Rugby’s Age-Grade Law Variations total match play per day for tournament is to be capped as follows:
- U14 – 70mins per day
- U16 & U18 – 90mins per day
Each Division will feature a Male & Female Division, with a maximum of 16 teams per Division.
The following Age-Grade Divisions will be contested:
- U18 Elite – Invite-based (birth years 2007-2008)
- U18 Open (birth years 2007-2008)
- U16 Competitive (birth years 2009-2010)
- U16 Development (birth years 2009-2010)
- U14 (birth years 2011-2012)
HOW TO WATCH LIVESTREAM
BC Rugby will be live-streaming the U18 Elite Divisions only at the 2024 Kamloops 7s Event.
Games will be live-streamed and available on the VEO app. Download the VEO App on Apple Store or Google Play
- Create free VEO Live Account
- Search “BC Rugby” and follow the profile
- Select which stream you wish to watch
Matches will be recorded and posted on the BC Rugby YouTube the following week. In the event that livestreaming is not available, we will record the matches and post on YouTube the following week.
BE PREPARED – CONCUSSION MODULE
BC Rugby’s number one priority is player safety and adheres to World Rugby’s policy of ‘Recognise and Remove’ when dealing with concussions or suspected concussions.
IF IN DOUBT, SIT THEM OUT.
Any player suspected or suffering from concussion should be immediately removed from the training session or match, and not permitted to return until they have completed a full Return to Play Protocol and cleared by a physician.
Anyone on or around the Rugby pitch has a responsibility to be aware of the symptoms of concussion and are encouraged to annually complete World Rugby’s online Concussion Management module to learn more.
We also strongly encourage parents, guardians, partners or housemates of Rugby players to complete the online module to be informed.
World Rugby has a Concussion App with all the basics of Concussion Management. Download it now from the Apple Store.
BE RESPECTUL AND ENJOY!
Please be respectful and patient towards all Officials, Therapists, Medics, Staff and Volunteers throughout the weekend.
BC Rugby has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
The BC Rugby Code of Conduct applies to all Participants, Coaches, Management and Parents.
REMEMBER: There is no Rugby without referees!
BC Rugby
A: 2015 Main Street, Vancouver, BC | V5T 0J8
T: 604.737.3065
E: info@bcrugby.com
BC Rugby gratefully acknowledges that its offices reside on the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
