Champions were crowned across 10 Divisions following a record weekend of action at the 2024 BC Rugby Kamloops 7s at MacArthur Island Park.
Over 120 teams competed 307 matches across the September 21-22 weekend as the largest youth Rugby 7s tournament in Canada returned to the nation’s Tournament Capital.
The event attracted U14, U16 and U18 Boys and Girls teams from Vancouver Island to Saskatchewan and ultimately saw a 25% increase in participation compared to 2023. Supporters and spectators turned out in force to enjoy a festival atmosphere on Kamloops’ northern shore.
With BC Bears 7s Coaches in attendance, this was a chance for British Columbia’s best young Rugby 7s talent to impress with upcoming trips to New Zealand and the 2025 Canada Summer Games in mind.
BC Rugby acknowledges that the 2024 Kamloops 7s was held on the unceded Secwépemc territory, situated in the southern interior of British Columbia within the traditional lands of the Secwépemc Nation.
The event officially started on Saturday with a traditional welcome song and prayer from Hank Gott, Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc Elder.
Over 180 matches followed in a pulsating first day’s action as teams frantically fought to put themselves in contention for Sunday’s Play-Off matches. The action concluded as 10 Divisional champions were crowned on a busy second day, with athletes leaving clutching the gold medals and much-desired bragging rights – until 2025 at least.
The purpose of the Kamloops 7s tournament is to foster the growth of Age-Grade Rugby throughout British Columbia and solidify the Rugby 7s pathway, while also serving as a lead into the Age-Grade Club XVs Season, which starts next weekend on September 29!
BC Rugby will be releasing a full 2024Kamloops 7s Photo Gallery and Match Videos this week – keep your eyes peeled on our social media channels!
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
2024 Kamloops 7s Standings & Results
U14 BOYS
1st: Langley RFC 1
2nd: Salish Sea Warriors
3rd: St Albert Rugby Club
U14 GIRLS
1st: James Bay AA
2nd: Langley RFC 2
3rd: NWAA Rugby
U16 BOYS DEVELOPMENT
1st: Abbotsford RFC 2
2nd: Rapids Rugby
3rd: Abbotsford RFC 1
U16 GIRLS DEVELOPMENT
1st: 1697s Rugby
2nd: Edmonton Clansmen
3rd: Lucky Ladies Rugby
U16 BOYS COMPETITIVE
1st: Abbotsford RFC
2nd: Castaway Wanderers RFC
3rd: NWAA Rugby
U16 GIRLS COMPETITIVE
1st: James Bay AA
2nd: Rapids Rugby
3rd: Abbotsford RFC 1
U18 BOYS OPEN
1st: Edmonton Clansmen
2nd: St Albert Rugby Club
3rd: 1697s Rugby
U18 GIRLS OPEN
1st: Edmonton Clansmen
2nd: Bow Valley Grizzlies
3rd: Castaway Wanderers RFC
U18 BOYS ELITE
1st: Langley RFC 1
2nd: Salish Sea Warriors
3rd: Kamloops RFC
U18 GIRLS ELITE
1st: Abbotsford RFC
2nd: James Bay AA
3rd: Langley RFC Green
Thank You From BC Rugby!
BC Rugby would like to thank all the individuals and groups who made the 2024 Kamloops 7s possible: to our Match Officials, Coaching Staff, Therapists and Medics, players, parents, volunteers and vendors – thank you for your tireless hard work and commitment to Rugby in BC.
Thank you to Hank Gott, Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc Elder, for his knowledge and welcome song to kickstart the event.
Thank you to BC Rugby Board Member Theresa Weeks and BC Rugby CEO David Newson for presenting medals to the teams.
Thank you to official event photographer Shelley Fey (@BOLDPhotosByShelly) for capturing all the action and fun of the weekend.
Thank you to our sponsors and partners for their commitment in helping grow our sport: viaSport, the Government of British Columbia, O’Neills, Gilbert Rugby Canada, Blonyx and Canadian Tire JumpStart!
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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.
