Sunshine 7's 2008

25th - 27th April

Following the success of the 50th 'Sunshine Sevens' we will be building on this and make the 51st another one to remember. At last years tournament we had the cream of Sevens play for the Lady Astor of Hever Trophy. This was won in style by an outstanding Army side who beat Suzies Saloon 50-12 in the final. The good news is that they planning to come back this year - so the standard of Sevens will again reach another level.

Army - Mens Winners 2008

On the Saturday the Ladies played for the Steve Cairns Trophy. Some fantastic Sevens saw the all invitation Pink Ba Ba's side steal the show.

On fund raising - we went back to the tournaments origins - supporting Children's charities. In conjunction with the Rugby Charity "Wooden Spoon" we helped Chailey Heritage Children's School and The Opportunity Playgroup build Sensory Play areas for each of their facilities. Thanks to all teams etc. for helping to raise a massive £10,000 last year towards these really worthy causes.

The recipe was so good last year that we are going to make a weekend of it - and raise money and support these Charities again. We will also have an International flavour - with the England Deaf putting in a team and working with us on the build up to the Tournament.

Garry Gordon presenting £7000 to Ian Braid of Wooden Spoon and £3000 to Bill Pinde of Opportunity Playgroup

Awards from 2007

The format of this year will again be a weekend of Rugby.

Friday 25th April - Primary School Tournament. - Year 6
Saturday 26th April - U 15 Girls - U 15 Boys - Senior Ladies Tournament.
Sunday 27th April - Senior Men's Tournament - for the Lady Astor of Hever Trophy.
32 teams competing in the Main and Plate competition.
On Saturday 26th evening we will have live band "Euphoria" playing in the Marquee - so why not come down and stay over ...

The cost of entry for the Senior Men's and Ladies tournament is £50 per team. Entry forms can found on this Web-site by selecting the links to the Senior Mens Teams Entry Form or Ladies Teams Entry Form .

We have just been asked to be a Feeder Tournament for the "Ruck U" Tournament which is to be held at the Stoop. The Winners of the Sunshine Sevens would qualify for this Tournament - more information to follow ...

We have a great Committee who help organise the Weekend - but always looking for more help and ideas - Please contact me if you would like to help. Garry Gordon on 07768 157175