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:

During the next calendar year, The Bahamas National Sevens team will be traveling to the following tournaments:

(*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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I will be arranging a National Sevens training session at the end of this month so we can reacquaint ourselves with what needs to be done. At this point we will be only 10-weeks away from the Caribbean Championships in Barbados which are going to be held on November 18 & 19, 2006.

Caribbean 7s Rugby has changed somewhat over the years

I believe this picture comes from a calendar that came out a few years back

If we are going to mount a serious challenge at this tournament then the vast majority of you need to work on your weaknesses be they fitness, strength or skill related or a combination of all three as is the case. This won’t happen by sitting on the couch hoping it will come right in the end, it also won’t happen if you’re waiting on one of your buddies to train with.

The motivation to get off your backside and make of yourself what you can as a rugby player comes entirely from within and that’s all you need to know. You all know well enough where you are coming up short as individuals but if you have any doubt where your weaknesses are I would be happy to review them with you.

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