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Girls Rugby trip
Sevens in Sin City
Three members of the Girls Rugby team got up in Chapel to tell us about their tour:
22 girls headed to Las Vegas last Wednesday at 3:30 am to play in the largest sevens tournament in North America. With over half of the team new to the game of rugby, it was nerve-wracking to say the least.
22 girls headed to Las Vegas last Wednesday at 3:30 am to play in the largest sevens tournament in North America. With over half of the team new to the game of rugby, it was nerve-wracking to say the least.
Although we can't tell you much about what happened (because what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas), we can tell you this much; Las Vegas Sevens was the best way for girls both new and returning to learn the game and get a chance to experience and enjoy the rugby community. The atmosphere throughout the whole tournament remained positive and uplifting.
We played eight very hard-fought games. Six of them were sevens games – an event in which we ultimately won the plate finals. The other two games were fifteens. Through these games, the team was able to create a bond and a sense of unity that will carry through our regular season.
We also had the pleasure of watching international games in the stadium and got to support the Canadian national teams. We watched Canadian women play and also got to meet them, which was especially inspiring. On the last day of the international tournament a few of us joined the Kenyan supporters and were astonished by their unity and enthusiasm. Going to the stadium as a team was the best way for us to get to know each other, while by watching the best in the world play we also got to know the game better. Much of our time was spent playing and watching rugby, yet we ended the trip with a jaw-dropping performance by Cirque du Soleil and a team dinner.
The Las Vegas Sevens trip was an eye-opening experience that served to teach us all not only what rugby is all about, but also what it means to be a part of a team. We would like to thank Mr. Robertson, Mr. Welsh, Mr. Hall, and our amazing coaches Ms. Ness and Ms. Russell for this opportunity. Also a special thanks to all the parents that turned out to support us.
– Amy H, Claire Q, and Avery C.
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