2013
USA Sevens International Rugby Tournament and supporting events
Tuesday,
Feb. 5, 2013 – Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013
USA
Sevens International Rugby Tournament
Sam
Boyd Stadium
7000
E. Russell Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89122
Supporting
Events
Various
locations throughout Las Vegas (see Details section)
Tickets
for the 2013 USA Sevens International Rugby Tournament start at $10 for youth
(age 14 and younger) and $33 for adults.
For more details and to purchase tickets, visit www.USASevens.com or
call 1-888-RUGBY-7S.
Opening
Ceremonies at Fremont Street Experience – Feb. 7
Opening ceremonies for the USA Sevens
International Rugby Tournament will be held at the Fremont Street Experience
Thursday, Feb. 7 from 6:30 - 9 p.m. Festivities kick off with the traditional
Parade of Nations in which all 16 competing nations will march down Fremont
Street in front of their fans.
Following
the ceremonies, USA Sevens will host a Fremont Street Block Party, featuring DJ
sets from The Light Group’s top talent, for fans eager to continue celebrating
the start of the tournament.
Las
Vegas Invitational Presented by Station Casinos – Feb. 7 - 9
The Las
Vegas Invitational (LVI) is an amateur rugby tournament open to teams of
various ages and skill levels. The LVI
is considered one of the premier amateur rugby events in the United States,
featuring athletes and matchups across a wide-range of rugby divisions and age
groups. The event gives incoming fans and avid rugby enthusiasts a chance to
participate and play over the weekend while also watching the professional
teams compete at the USA Sevens.
International
Fan Festival – Feb. 8 - 10
Throughout
the three-day USA Sevens competition, fans can enjoy the event’s international
party atmosphere during an on-site festival with live entertainment, a diverse
selection of international cuisine and beverages and carnival activities. Fans can also find family friendly events
throughout the festival. Located just outside of Sam Boyd Stadium, ticket
holders will be free to move from the festival to the games inside the stadium
throughout the tournament.
USA
Sevens International Rugby Tournament – Feb 8 - 10
The
annual USA Sevens International Rugby Tournament is the premier rugby event in
North America as well as the fifth event out of nine in the HSBC Sevens World
Series. USA Sevens is the only North American stop in the series. Fans in
attendance will see 16 international rugby teams play 45 matches during a
three-day competition to gain points in the HSBC Sevens World Series standings.
The 2012 USA Sevens event broke all previous attendance records in its third
year at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas.
Tournament
Play is scheduled for the following dates and times:
Friday, Feb. 8
Gates Open: 3
p.m.
Matches:
4 – 9:45 p.m.
Highlights:
Pool Rounds 1 and 2 in men’s and women’s play
Saturday,
Feb. 9
Gates Open:
10:30 a.m.
Matches:
Noon – 7:10 p.m.
Highlights:
Pool Round 3 and Quarterfinals in men’s and women’s play, women’s Semifinals,
LVI Matches
Sunday,
Feb. 10
Gates
Open: 8:30 a.m.
Matches:
9:30 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.
Highlights:
Semifinals and Finals in men’s play, Finals in women’s play, LVI Matches
Rugby Sevens
Teams Competing:
Argentina,
Australia, Canada, England, Fiji, France, Kenya, New Zealand, Portugal, Samoa,
Scotland, South Africa, Spain, United States, Uruguay and Wales.
Entertainment
from Las Vegas Strip Headliners – Feb. 9 and 10
With
awe-inspiring choreography, captivating energy and beats that leave audiences
dancing in their seats, the world-famous dance crew Jabbawockeez will thrill
the USA Sevens crowd with a special performance during a break from tournament
competition on Saturday, Feb. 9 before the group debuts its all-new production
at Luxor in spring.
The
Strip’s newest production show MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET will electrify the USA
Sevens crowd during a break from the tournament on Sunday, Feb. 10. Inspired by
the true story of the famed recording session that brought Johnny Cash, Elvis
Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins together at Sun Records for one of
the greatest rock ‘n’ roll jam sessions in history, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
showcases hit songs such as “Blue Suede Shoes,” “I Walk the Line,” “Ring of
Fire,” “Sixteen Tons,” and “Great Balls of Fire.” The show performs nightly at
Harrah’s Las Vegas beginning Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Additional
Events
**All
events below are subject to change pending team schedules.*
Team
Autograph Sessions – Feb. 5 and 6
Several
teams competing in USA Sevens competition will hold autograph sessions Tuesday,
Feb. 5 and Wednesday, Feb. 6 at various locations leading up to the
tournament. All autograph sessions will
give fans the chance to interact with their favorite players while enjoying
special giveaways and dining promotions.
The national teams from Scotland, Wales and
France will be at Public House inside Luxor on Tuesday, Feb. 5 from 7 – 9 p.m.
The
national teams from United States, Canada and England will be at Todd English
Pub inside Crystals at City Center on Wednesday, Feb. 6 from 6 – 8 p.m.
The
national teams from Fiji, Samoa and Kenya will be at The Pub inside Monte Carlo
Resort and Casino on Wednesday, Feb. 6 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
**All
autograph sessions are tentatively scheduled and subject to change.**
Team USA
Pep Rally at Miracle Mile Shops – Feb. 6
Miracle
Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino will hold a pep rally for the
USA Eagles on Wednesday, Feb. 6 as the team prepares to compete in the 2013 USA
Sevens international rugby tournament. The festivities start at 10:30 a.m. with
music and light bites from PBR Rock Bar & Grill. At 11 a.m., USA Sevens
cheerleaders will kick off the pep rally, followed by remarks from Miracle Mile
Shops Senior Director of Marketing Wendy Albert and USA Eagles Head Coach
Alexander Magleby. The rally will also feature a performance from the Arbor
View High School Drum Line and an appearance by the USA Eagles, including
rising rugby star Carlin Isles. Glen Taylor Elementary School students will
close the event by singing to the crowd.
Tailgate
Party at PBR Rock Bar & Grill – Feb. 6
To
celebrate the opening of USA Sevens, PBR Rock Bar & Grill inside Miracle
Mile Shops will host a tailgate party following the Team USA Pep Rally
Wednesday, Feb. 6 at noon.
Official
USA Sevens Kickoff Party at PBR Rock Bar & Grill – Feb. 7
Leading
up to the weekend, PBR Rock Bar & Grill inside Miracle Mile Shops will host
the official USA Sevens Kickoff Party on Thursday, Feb. 7 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Rugby fans can enjoy $40 bottomless cocktails to celebrate the start of the
tournament.
Scrumble
Golf Tournament – Feb. 8
USA
Rugby fans can get into the swing of things during the United States Rugby
Football Foundations (USRFF) sixth annual Scrumble Golf Tournament at 8:30 a.m.
This year’s Scrumble Golf Tournament will be held at the Las Vegas National
Golf Club on Friday, Feb. 8.
Official
USA Sevens Nightlife Parties at The Light Group Properties – Feb. 8 - 10
Haze
Nightclub inside Aria Resort & Casino– Feb. 8
There
will be free admission for women and reduced admission for men who bring their
USA Sevens credentials or ticket stubs to Haze Nightclub inside Aria Resort
& Casino before midnight on Friday, Feb. 8.
1OAK
Nightclub at The Mirage– Feb. 9
There
will be free admission for women and reduced admission for men who bring their
USA Sevens credentials or ticket stubs to 1OAK Nightclub at The Mirage before
midnight on Saturday, Feb. 9.
The Bank
Nightclub at Bellagio – Feb. 10
There
will be free admission for women and reduced admission for men who bring their
USA Sevens credentials or ticket stubs to The Bank Nightclub at Bellagio before
midnight on Sunday, Feb. 10.
***
Doors open at 10:30 p.m. and dress code will be strictly enforced for all
venues. All guests must be 21 years or older with proper identification.***
Official
Las Vegas Invitational Party at PBR Rock Bar & Grill – Feb. 9
To keep
the festivities rolling, PBR Rock Bar & Grill located inside Miracle Mile
Shops will celebrate all the players competing in the LVI with the Official Las
Vegas Invitational Party on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 8 p.m.
Official
USA Sevens Wrap Party at Monte Carlo Resort and Casino – Feb. 10
Following
the USA Sevens championship match, all fans can attend the Official Wrap Party
at Monte Carlo Resort and Casino Sunday, Feb. 10 at 5 p.m. Fans will be able to
meet and interact with coaches and players from all competing nations as they
celebrate a great week of events, international festivals and nonstop rugby
action.
Additional
Tournament Information:
Played on the same size field as traditional
15-player rugby, USA Sevens rugby is played with just seven players per
team. Matches have seven-minute halves
with two-minute intervals for pool and knock-out matches. The fast pace and
short duration of matches makes every moment of the action thrilling for spectators.
Fans can stay updated on all the latest USA
Sevens Rugby news, events and details by following on Facebook (USA Sevens
Rugby Tournament And Festival) and Twitter (@USASevensRugby).
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