About Sevens

Rugby sevens, also known as seven-a-side or sevens, is a variant of rugby union. In this version of the game teams are made up of seven players, instead of the usual 15. In sevens, matches are shorter, running about 14 minutes. The game is popular during summer with club tournaments held after the 15s season.

Rugby sevens is now recognized as an Olympic sport and will make its debut in the 2016 Summer Olympics. This follows a vote by the executive board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to include the sport.

Burnaby Lake Rugby Club has a strong Rugby sevens program, the BLRC Lighthouse. The Lighthouse compete in the elite and social men’s divisions and elite women’s division. The Lighthouse also enter in junior competitions at the u-17 level. In 2010 the Lighthouse won both the Elite Men and Elite Women titles.

3nd Annual BLRC Lighthouse 7′s Tournament

August , 2012

On August 2012, the BC Rugby 7’s Series Champions Burnaby Lake Rugby club will host their 3nd LIGHTHOUSE 7’s tournament at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex. This will be our 3nd BC rugby endorsed 7’s tournament at the Lake, and we would like this to be one that you will remember!! We will be hosting a highly competitive tournament with teams participating in Elite Men, Elite Women and a competitive Social Men’s Division. We will also be running a junior men’s competition.

Registration Fees are:
Elite Men $250
Elite Women $250
Social Men $100
U18 Junior Boys Free

Cash Prizes are being awarded to the Winners of each Senior Division:
Elite Men Winner $1000*
Elite Women Winner $1000*
Social Men Winner $500*
*Prizes may vary depending on teams entering.

Teams are already registering and we anticipate remaining positions filling up quickly. We encourage you to register your team(s) quickly to avoid disappointment. Deadline for registration fees is July 29th, 2012.
All players must be registered players with BCRU. Roster must be forwarded to Roko by July
29th.

Registration Deadline with Fees Paid in full is also July 29th