Overview
BC Rugby’s Elite Youth Sevens Program is focused on identifying and developing talent for Rugby Sevens events. The program is open to male and female athletes who were born between 2000-2003. The program includes a talent identification process, followed by regional training and selection camps leading to final team selections. More details about the process can be found below. Selected teams will have the opportunity to represent BC in tournaments in both Canada and the USA including The Vancouver Rugby Festival and Las Vegas Invitational.
Process
- The first step is for Athletes to attend their Regional ID sessions. These sessions are FREE to attend, athletes can just rock up and train. However, registration is required using the link below.
- Once all ID Sessions have been completed, athletes will be invited to the Provincial Selection Camp in early January. This camp will be a joint BC/Canada Selection camp and athletes can be selected into the Provincial Team or National Team.
- After the Selection Camp, traveling teams and wider training squads will be named and will be invited to regional Wednesday evening training sessions – there is no cost to these training sessions.
Process
- The first step is for Athletes to attend their Regional ID sessions. These sessions are FREE to attend, athletes can just rock up and train. However, registration is required using the link below. Don;t forget to bring your mouthguard, cleats, appropriate clothing.
- Once all ID Sessions have been completed, athletes will be invited to the Provincial Selection Camp in early January.
- After the Selection Camp, traveling teams and wider training squads will be named and will be invited to regional Wednesday evening training sessions – there is no cost to these training sessions.
Pathway
Below you can see the pathway for athletes aspiring to be part of the Elite Youth Sevens Program, click here to download a copy.
Update
ID Sessions have been completed across multiple venues in the province. Athletes who attended ID Sessions should check their emails for updates from the program coaches indicating next steps.
Candidates who have been invited to the Selection and Development Camp will be expected to attend on January 13th/14th at Fortius Sport & Health, Burnaby. Please refer to your emails for specific directions and details about that weekend.
Competitions and Development
· The U18 Provincial Team (2000/2001) will be picked to represent BC in Las Vegas and at The National Championship in March.
· The U18 Provincial Team (2000/2001) will also participate in two other events domestic/international tournaments throughout the year – TBD
· A U18 Development Team (2000/2001) will be selected to play in the Vancouver Rugby Festival over the Vancouver 7’s Weekend
· 2-3 U16 Development Teams (2002/2003) will be selected to play in the Vancouver Rugby Festival over the Vancouver 7’s Weekend
· 2-3 U16 Development Teams (2002/2003) will come together for a domestic or local development camp during the Spring
The BC Rugby Elite Youth Sevens (BCEYS) will be a direct pathway into the Jr. Maple Leaf 7’s Team and Sr. Maple Leafs 7’s teams. To be eligible for selection into the Jr. National 7’s team players must be actively involved in the BCEYS program. For the first time in histor, Canada will send a JR. National 7s Team to Las Vegas to qualify for the Youth Olympics. Players involved in the BCEYS program will be on a direct pathway to represent Canada in the Qualifier and potentially the Youth Olympic Games!
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