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Valley High Make it 3 for 3 in the BC 7s Series
posted July 11 2010
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Valley High have done it again, winning the $1500 prize at the CanAm 7s this weekend. They had to defeat the Bayside Ambassadors at the whistle in the semi-finals with Thyssen de Goede scoring a late try to pull out the victory 15-12. They then went on to defeat last year's champion Old Puget Sound by a score of 17-15 to claim the tournament's top prize. Sean White was voted the tournament MVP. Phil Mack was at the Stampede 7s this weekend so wasn't taking his usual place with the team. This weekend's team included: Thyssen de Goede, Jake de Goede, John Moonlight, David Moonlight, Sean White, Tony la Carte, Dean Van Camp, Ed Fairhurst, Jon Thiel and Sean Duke.
In the Social Division it was Chuckanut Bay over Del Rey 33-28 in OT. In the Women's Division it was Emerald City Mud Hens from Seattle over Bayside 24-19. There were 24 teams in attendance with a crowd of 1500 estimated by organizers.
According to Paul Horne, the tournament organizer, next year the CanAm tournament will be part of a series with seven other tournaments, the series winner getting $10,000.
7s rugby is going to grow every year with the money pot getting bigger and the stakes higher. It can only benefit 7s rugby in North America and we are witnessing the early stages of professional rugby in North America, I believe.
Can-Am 7s on Saturday July 10th Features Teams from BC, Washington, Oregon, Montana and Idaho
from Paul Horne
posted July 7 2010
The 32nd Can Am 7’s will take place on Saturday July 10 at the Bellingham Rugby and Polo Fields. Teams from BC, Washington, Oregon, Montana and Idaho will compete for the Can-Am Cup and the $1500 Cash prize. The winner will also take home a set of KOOGA shirts.
Last year’s winner, Old Puget Sound Beach, is the number one seed from south of the 49th Parallel and will receive strong challenges from the Bayside Sharks, winners in 04, 05, and 06, and the Valley High team featuring Canada 7’s star Phil Mack.
There will be 24 teams competing in three divisions, Men’s Elite, Men’s Social and a Women’s Elite bracket. Participating teams include Seattle’s Rovers, Portland Pigs, Eastside Tsunami, Idaho’s Ospreys, Seattle RFC, Valley Kangaroos, Tacoma Nomads, Del Rey and host team Chuckanut Bay. On Sunday there will be a 12 team U19 division with teams from BC and Washington State.
Games start at 9:00 on Saturday with the Finals scheduled for 5:00 PM. Sundays U19 competition will begin at 11:00 and with the Finals at 3:30.
The very popular “In Goal” Beer Garden will open at 11:00. Heinekin Beer will again sponsor the event.
Can-Am 7s Tournament July 10th: Part of the BC Summer Sevens Series
posted April 27 2010
from Paul Horne
The Can Am 7’s provides the best teams from both sides of the 49th parallel an opportunity to go head to head. A cash prize of $1500 will go to the winner as well as a set of KOOGA jerseys. Our Elite division will again be very competitive with commitments from traditionally strong US clubs such as defending champions Old Puget Sound Beach, Gentlemen of Aspen, Chicago Lions and Old Mission Beach Athletic Club. Top Canadian clubs include Bayside Sharks, Meralomas and James Bay.
The Can Am 7’s is in its 32 year and features the best in summer rugby sevens. Described by US Rugby Magazine as “One of the top tournaments in the US”. Each team is guaranteed three games. The tournament is played at the Bellingham Rugby and Polo fields and offers a Men’s and Women’s Competitive Division as well as a Men’s Social Division. The Huna Hoggs will be making their 32nd appearance at this year’s tournament.
Sunday will feature a U19 boys tournament that will feature teams from BC, Washington and Oregon.
Great rugby, beautiful venue, excellent concessions that include the famous Chuckanut Bay oysters and a In Goal Beer Garden sponsored by Heineken, are just a few of the reasons that teams have made this event a highlight of their summer schedule.
Interested teams can register online. Go to www.chuckanutrugby.com
The Can Am’s is hosted by the Chuckanut Bay RFC. It is sanctioned by the BCRU and is part of the 2010 Summer Sevens Series.
Bayside Sharks threepeat at CanAm 7’s with 39-12 victory over Vancouver Rowing Club
by Paul Horne
posted July 16 2007
The Bayside Sharks won their 3rd consecutive CanAm Cup with a convincing 39-12 victory over the Vancouver Rowing Club. Chuckanut Bay Rugby Club hosted twenty six teams at the Bellingham Rugby and Polo Club for the 29th edition of what has become the elite 7’s tournament on the west coast. Teams came from BC, Washington, Montana, Idaho and Oregon.
The Sharks advanced to the final with wins over Missoula, Montana 47-0, 33-17 over Chuckanut Bay and 26-12 over the Valley Kangaroos from Seattle. Their 43-19 win over The Ellensburg Wa. Bulls put them into the final for the 3rd year in a row. The Vancouver Rowing Club made it to the final with a 31-5 victory over Western Washington University, 33-7 upset win over #2 seeded Old Puget Sound Beach and 38-14 over Ellensburg. Their 26-19 win over Chuckanut Bay put them in the final. The Sharks jumped out to a quick 14-0 lead and went on to outscore the Rowers five trys to two. Tournament MVP honours went to Tony La Carte from Bayside. The Huna Hoggs, playing in their new look Extreme Pink Jerseys were 2-1 in their bracket and failed to advance to the medal rounds. They then took their familiar place in the ever popular End Zone Beer Garden where there was shade and lots of cold beverages to be had.
The B Division title went to the United RFC as they came out on top of the Tacoma Nomads RFC 19-14. The Under 19 Division saw the Chuckanut Bay Steamers beat the #1 seeded Bayside Young Sharks 14-12. The Steamers were led by Shawn Pittman and Chad Clark, both members of the US National U19 squad. Shawn Pittman was named MVP for his performance.
The 30th Annual CanAm 7’s will held July 12, 2008. Clubs should mark the date and plan to come down for this great 7’s event.
www.chuckanutrugby.com
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