Article written by Andrew Davies
Rugby Sevens is the complete development tool for players, improving their core skills as well as developing them holistically as they are forced to perform in highly pressured environments.
The aim of the Bahamas National Sevens programme is to provide a route for our more dedicated and capable players to refine their rugby skills through regular exposure at an international level.
By developing our top players to a high enough standard they become attractive to clubs in established rugby playing nations who will hopefully offer them the chance to play overseas. The National Sevens Program notes the following recent successes:
Kevin Salabie
(Age 22) | West Indies
Select 7’s | Cayman, 2005 |
Jeremico Cooper
(Age 22) | West Indies
Select 7’s | Cayman, 2006 |
Devon Woodside
(Age 22) | Playing for
Luctonians | Midlands 1 League,
England |
During the next calendar year, The Bahamas National Sevens team will be traveling to the following tournaments:
| Caribbean Sevens Championship | Barbados | November 2006 |
Cape Fear Sevens Tournament | N. Carolina, USA | July 2007 |
Seaside Sevens | Worthing RFC, England | August 2007 |
| Cwmtawe 7’s* | Swansea, Wales | August 2007 |
(*I'm definitely coming to this on - Ed)
The total anticipated cost of attending these tournaments is in the region of $25,000. Player contributions are usually no more than around $5,000 as the bulk of the squad are from low income. The remaining $20,000 will need to come from grants, donations and sponsorship.
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