Tournament information
canada's largest 7s tournament
Kamloops 7s is the largest youth Rugby 7s tournament in Canada and attracts teams from across British Columbia and beyond. Specifically designed for Girls’ and Boys’ teams in the U14-U18 categories, the tournament delivers fun, action-packed games in a picturesque setting. Taking place over two days in mid-September, the tournament is a fantastic celebration of emerging youth Rugby talent and provides a fun, action-packed weekend for athletes and fans alike.
BC Rugby acknowledges that the Kamloops 7s takes place on unceded Secwépemc territory, situated in the southern interior of British Columbia within the traditional lands of the Secwépemc Nation.
Event Details & Venue Map
VENUE: McArthur Island Park, 1655 Island Pkwy, Kamloops
DATES: September 20-21, 2025
VENUE MAP: Please see the venue map below.
PARKING: Parking is free and located around the edge of the park. Please note that there are other sporting events happening on the same weekend and parking may be limited.
CHANGEROOMS: No teams will have allocated changerooms for the weekend. With the high number of players in attendance we ask all teams to change prior to arriving at the fields.
WASHROOMS: There are washrooms throughout the park.
FIELD TRAINING: Registered teams can book field time on Friday via EventConnect if teams wish to have a light training session prior to the tournament.
BC ATHLETE COMBINE: On Friday September 19, BC Rugby is hosting a free athlete combine in the afternoon for BC Athletes. BC Rugby will be running sub maximal testing to identify exceptional athletes ahead of the weekend. Athletes can sign up via EventConnect during registration.
7s COACHING SEMINAR: Clubs, Coaches, & Managers are invited to attend a Coaching Seminar by John Tait, BC Rugby’s Technical Director, on Friday Evening at the Kamloops Sports Council. Individuals or teams can sign up via EventConnect.
TRADITIONAL WELCOME: A Knowledge Keeper from Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc will be conducting a welcoming ceremony on Saturday - timing and place will be posted here once confirmed by BC Rugby.
CONCESSIONS: Food vendors will be on site throughout the weekend and will be listed here once confirmed.
MERCHANDISE: We will have a merchandise stand available on site selling both Kamloops 7s and BC Rugby merchandise!
WATER: Please bring your reusable water bottle for the weekend and fill it up at the water stations located throughout the park.
LIVESTREAMING: BC Rugby will livestream the U18 Elite Divisions on the BC Rugby YouTube Page. In the event that livestreaming is not available, we will record the matches and post on YouTube the following week.
tournament package & RULES
Click on the button below to download or read the 2025 Kamloops 7s Tournament Package.
Kamloops 7s will be played over two days, with each team participating in 5 matches (Day 1 – 3 Matches, Day 2 – 2 Matches).
This tournament will follow Rugby Canada’s Age-Grade Law Variations.
Important: Please note as per World Rugby’s Age-Grade Law Variations total match play per day for tournament is to be capped as follows:
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U14 - 70mins per day
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U16 & U18 - 90mins per day
Each Division will feature a Male & Female Division. Each division will have a maximum of 16 teams.
Teams will be added to the waitlist if a division is full and entry will be allowed if a team drops. The waitlist position will be based on the first time of request.
Scheduling will be determined prior to the tournament based on number of teams per division.
DIVISIONS:
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U18 Elite - (birth years 2008-2009)
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U18 Open - (birth years 2008-2009)
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U16 Competitive - (birth years 2010-2011)
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U16 Development - (birth years 2010-2011)
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U14 - (birth years 2012-2013)
VOLUNTEER FOR KAMLOOPS 7s
BC Rugby is seeking volunteers to help at the 2025 Kamloops 7s!
Volunteers will receive details of their role before the event and a short orientation onsite before their shift. From helping at the merchandise tent to assisting with field setup, there’s a role for everyone to get involved and contribute to the atmosphere.
VOLUNTEER ROLES INCLUDE
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Merch Tent Sales – Assist BC Rugby staff with merchandise sales (includes a free hoodie!)
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Score Runners – Collect and relay scores between match officials and event HQ
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Site Assistants – Help keep the venue clean and safe for players and fans
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Score Inputters – Assisting BC Rugby Staff inputting scores into our tournament system
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Field Setup & Takedown – Support with setting up/taking down tents, signage, post pads, and more
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
If you’d like to support, please complete the Volunteer Form by clicking on the button below by Friday, September 12, 2025.
For any questions, reach out to npryce-baff@bcrugby.com.
IF IN DOUBT - SIT THEM OUT
BC Rugby’s number one priority is player safety and adheres to World Rugby’s policy of ‘Recognise and Remove’ when dealing with concussions or suspected concussions. Any player suspected or suffering from concussion should be immediately removed from the training session or match, and not permitted to return until they have completed a full Return to Play Protocol and cleared by a physician.
IF IN DOUBT, SIT THEM OUT.
Anyone on or around the Rugby pitch has a responsibility to be aware of the symptoms of concussion and are encouraged to annually complete World Rugby’s online Concussion Management module to learn more. We also strongly encourage parents, guardians, partners or housemates of Rugby players to complete the online module to be informed.
World Rugby has a Concussion App with all the basics of Concussion Management. Download it now from Google Play or the Apple Store.