USA 7s coach Richie Walker at college 7s nationals. / Photo: Alex Ho (hoiho.net)
Seven teams are heading to the National Development Academy (NDA) Tournament on June 16-17 at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, home to the USA 7s Eagles. The fixture is a welcome addition to the domestic 7s calendar and a showcase for athletes aspiring to national team heights.
Armed Forces, Atavus, CCIG, Northeast Academy, Santa Barbara Academy, Stars and the Women’s Collegiate All-Americans (WCAAs) will compete in the two-day, round robin event. Combine testing will also be integrated into the tournament schedule and will provide a base line for USA Rugby staff like 7s coach Richie Walker and Women’s High Performance General Manager Emilie Bydwell.
This fixture is a direct pathway to the USA 7s program. Athletes will be evaluated for inclusion to the Rugby World Cup Sevens camp (July 2-6), the next set of NDA contracts (Sept. 3-Dec. 23), and/or resident contracts for the 2018-19 season.
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The event won’t be live-streamed, but stay tuned for team rosters as they become available.
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