Rugby Sevens Squads Kicking Off

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THE Central Coast Academy of Sport Rugby Sevens boys and girls squads have had their first official event over the weekend.

Hosted by the Hunter Sports High School, the NSW Regional Youth 7’s Development Carnival took place on Saturday, 16th April. Through the strong efforts of Hunter Sports, and the support of Ruffie Rugby Equipment, the carnival was incredibly successful given the short time frame available to organise this event.

Players from the Regional Academies of Sports, including CCAS, Western Region Academy of Sport, Illawarra Academy of Sport and Northern Inland Academy of Sport, and invitational teams Sydney’s Southeast Magic and Hunter Sports High participated in a sensational day of rugby sevens at the NSW Regional Youth 7’s Development Carnival. In total there was 144 players exposed to 27 games of Rugby, with 990 points scored.

Mitch Drinkwater, part of the coaching staff of the CCAS squad, has played a large role in the development of the girls’ team. Drinkwater’s thoughts on the carnival: “It was an excellent opportunity for the young athletes. The whole carnival was professionally run, and the girls didn’t think it was going to be as enjoyable as it was. The girls got better as the day progressed, which was great to see.”

The high quality of play showed the depth of talent among the region. There were several members from the development department of NSW Rugby Union in attendance, along with NSW Senior and Youth Sevens selectors, and a visit from the NSW Country Boys coach to spectate the display of sevens talent. There were multiple players who were taken note of, with plenty of names written down for talent ID. This included six members of the CCAS Girls squad.

Congratulations to Teagan & Millee Powell, Sophie Dryden, Heather Duffy, Teah Goodhand, and Shenay Ball, on their identification as potential candidates for the NSWRU Youth Girls Squad and Future Blue Belles. This is an outstanding achievement, as these girls have been invited into the Elite Youth Program that acts as a pathway to the Youth Nationals Competition.

 

The Central Coast Academy of Sports would like to thank and acknowledge the support received from the following Business Partners:

NSW Government, The University of Newcastle, Mingara Recreation Club, The Greater Building Society, NBN Television, Oddball Marketing, Southern Cross Austereo (101.3 Sea FM and 107.7 2GO), Gosford City Council and Wyong Shire Council.

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