2014 Cancun Sevens

2014 Cancún Sevens

Saturday June 21st 2014

El Rey Polo Country ClubPuerto Morelos, México

¡La fiesta del Sevens de México y Centro América!, ….


¡La fiesta del Sevens de América!


O F F I C I A L P A R T N E R

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Welcome!

History of the tournament

Champions since 2008

Program

Tournament venue

Participants

Tournament structure

MEX SEVENS

Referees

Photos from the 2013 Edition

Why the Riviera Maya?

Registrations / Sign Up

Benefits

Flights, Accomodation and Tours

Medical Services

Travel Insurance

Captain’s Meeting

Rugby in the South East of México

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Cancun Seven means the excellence of the international Rugby 7s in Mexico.

The Mexican Rugby Union is proud to have founded the tournament back in2008 and every year the tournament hosts some of the best teams and athletesof this unique sport.

The Cancun 7s is one of the largest amateur tournaments in the world, withparticipating teams from different countries such as Argentina, Belize, France,Germany, England, Canada and the United States.

One cannot help but mention the exceptional natural environment that offersthe Riviera Maya and the permanent holiday atmosphere of the Caribbean

Hoping that this year is not an exception and that you can join us for this 2014Cancun 7s Edition, we are waiting for you!

Francisco EchegurenPresident · Mexican Rugby UnionPresident · Cancún Rugby Sevens

Welcome to the 7s party!

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Why Cancún 7s?

History of the TournamentThe Cancun Sevens is one of the stellar moments ofthe Rugby calendar since 2008 when the FMRUorganized the first Rugby tournament, and is theculmination of the National 7s Circuit, the MEXSevens, which is host all across Mexico.

The tournament has grown over the years to becomeone of the most important Sevens tournaments inCentral America and the Caribbean, attracting teamsfrom around the world.

The Cancun Sevens has been visited by the teamsfrom USA, Canada, Argentina, Germany, France,England, Belize and Mexican during a memorableweekend in one of the wonders of the world: theRiviera Maya.

The level of the teams vary widely - from competitiveto recreational teams.

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2011 2012 2013

¡2014!This year, thetournament promises tobe an unforgettableexperiences for everyone

Champions since 2008

All teams fighting for the first place in their respective categories

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2013 Blackthunder RFC (México) Hammerheads RFC (México) -

2012 Wallabies RFC (México) Texas Stars (USA) Selección Estatal de Jalisco M19

2011 Hannover Seven (Alemania) Dog River Howlers (Canadá) -

2010 Dog River Howlers (Canadá) Atlantis (USA) -

2009 Dog River Howlers (Canadá) - -

2008 Wallabies RFC (México) - -

Senior Women Junior M19

2013 Champions!Last year’s Edition was an AllMexican Champions: withHammerheads RFC y BlackthunderRFC ranking 1st in both Women’sand Men’s respectively.


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Saturday June 21

Sunday June 22

Cancún Rugby Sevens 2014Stars at 08:00 hrs in El Rey Polo Country Club in Puerto Morelos

Capitan meetingStarts at 19:30 hrs in the lobby of host hotel“El Tukan Beach” in Playa del Carmen

The 3rd half and awardsSince ending the tournament in El Zenzi Bar in Playa del Carmen, 10th st. with the beach

PartyThe party continues in Blue Parrot Beach Club, 12 st. with the beach

Beach TournamentAt 12:00, in Playa Mamitas, 28 st. with thebeach

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The Cancún Sevens is held at El Rey PoloCountry Club.

El Rey is located within the jungle of theRiviera Maya, nearby the town of PuertoMorelos, with a capacity of up to 4 rugbyfields of top quality.

Within the facility, there is a family areawith bar and food service. Moreover, it hasmassage professional services for allplayers. Do not forget to bring yourswimsuit to enjoy the swimming pool!

Aerial view of El Rey Polo Country Club, surrounded by the Riviera Maya jungle

Facilities of El Rey Polo Country Club House, swimming pool (both left) and the fantastic playing surface

A field in the jungle

TOURNAMENT VENUE

Getting there· By Tournament Transport - participating teams usually stay at the nearby world famous seaside resort of Playa del Carmen. Bus transportation is provided courtesy of the organization.

· By Road –· By Taxi – taxis are easily accessible at the two main hotel areas (Playa del Carmen, and Cancun) and will vary their prices to get to El Rey Polo Country Club, ranging from 300 to 500 pesos.

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El Rey Polo Country Club is located at about 11km to the west of Puerto Morelos (inland from Puerto Morelos entrance) in the secondary road leading to Central Vallarta or Ruta de los Cenotes (alternate name), about 15 minutes from the International Airport of Cancun.

LOCATION

Hammerheads RFC

South East México

The 2014 Edition hosts 3 categories:Men’s Under 19, Men’s Open, Women's Open

We expect 28 teams int eh Men’s Open tournament, 6 Women's teams and 6 Men’s Under 19 teams.

Each team is assured a minimum of three games.

Confirmed teams so far

South East México

Wallabies RFC Central México

International Teams and Mexican Men's and Women's Sevens involved in Cancun.

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Eek Baalam RC

Central México

Central México

Jaguares RFC

Blackthunder RC

Sunday Morning RC USA

RIPA Canada

PARTICIPANTS

Manuchos Argentina

ROL DE JUEGOS Y SEMBRADO DE GRUPOSTOURNAMENT STRUCTURE

FIELD 1 FIELD 2 FIELD 3# START FINISH DURATION CATEGORY E1 E2 CATEGORY E1 E2 CATEGORY E1 E2

1 08:30 08:50 00:20 FEMENIL A1 A2 M19 A1 A2

2 08:50 09:10 00:20 FEMENIL A3 A4 M19 A3 A4

3 09:10 09:30 00:20 FEMENIL B1 B2 M19 B1 B2

4 09:30 09:50 00:20 FEMENIL B3 B4 M19 B3 B4

5 09:50 10:10 00:20 FEMENIL A1 A4 M19 A1 A3 MAYOR C1 C2

6 10:10 10:30 00:20 FEMENIL A2 A3 M19 A2 A4 MAYOR C3 C4

7 10:30 10:50 00:20 FEMENIL B1 B4 M19 B1 B3 MAYOR D1 D2

8 10:50 11:10 00:20 FEMENIL B2 B3 M19 B2 B4 MAYOR D3 D4

9 11:10 11:30 00:20 FEMENIL A1 A3 M19 A1 A4 MAYOR E1 E2

10 11:30 11:50 00:20 FEMENIL A2 A4 M19 B1 B4 MAYOR E3 E4

11 11:50 12:10 00:20 FEMENIL B1 B3 M19 A2 A3 MAYOR A1 A2

12 12:10 12:30 00:20 FEMENIL B2 B4 M19 B2 B3 MAYOR A3 A4

13 12:30 12:50 00:20 TAG RUGBY MAYOR B1 B2

14 12:50 13:10 00:20 SF FEMENIL 1°A 2°B FEMENIL 2°A 1°B MAYOR B3 B4

15 13:10 13:30 00:20 SF M19 1°A 2°B M19 2°A 1°B MAYOR F1 F2

16 13:30 13:50 00:20 MAYOR A1 A4 MAYOR A2 A3 MAYOR F3 F4

17 13:50 14:10 00:20 FINAL FEMENIL G SF1 G SF2 M19 G SF1 G SF2 MAYOR C1 C4

18 14:10 14:30 00:20 MAYOR B1 B4 MAYOR F1 F4 MAYOR C2 C3

19 14:30 14:50 00:20 MAYOR B2 B3 MAYOR F2 F3 MAYOR D1 D4

20 14:50 15:10 00:20 MAYOR A1 A3 MAYOR B1 B3 MAYOR D2 D3

21 15:10 15:30 00:20 MAYOR A2 A4 MAYOR B2 B4 MAYOR E1 E4

22 15:30 15:50 00:20 MAYOR F1 F3 MAYOR F2 F4 MAYOR E2 E3

23 15:50 16:10 00:20 CF MAYOR 1°C 2°D MAYOR 2°C 1°D

24 16:10 16:30 00:20 CF MAYOR 1°A 2°B MAYOR 2°A 1°B

25 16:30 17:00 00:30 "SHOW"

26 17:00 17:20 00:20 SF MAYOR G CF1 GCF2 MAYOR G CF3 G CF4

27 17:20 17:50 00:30 "SHOW"

28 17:50 18:10 00:20 FINAL MAYOR G SF1 G SF2

MAYORA B C D E FA1 B1 C1 D1 E1 F1A2 B2 C2 D2 E2 F2A3 B3 C3 D3 E3 F3A4 B4 C4 D4 E4 F4

FEMENILA B

A1 B1A2 B2A3 B3A4 B4

JUVENILA B

A1 B1A2 B2A3 B3A4 B4

MEN’S Open

The usual tournament structure is split into two parts: Pool Games and Final Competitions.The number of teams in the groups varies from year to year depending on the number of teams confirmed.

Pool Games: 9:50 to 15:00 Final Competition: 15:50 to 18:10

WOMEN’s Open

Pool Games: 08:30 a 12:30Final Competition: 12:50 a 14:10

MEN’S U19Pool Games: 08:30 a 12:30

Final Competition: 13:10 a 14:10

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O F F I C I A L B A L L S U P P L I E R T O T H E 2 0 1 4 M E X S E V E N S

El Cancún Sevens is the closing date

of the National Rugby Sevens CircuitMEX SEVENS.

The MEX SEVENS is the national rugby 7s circuit for bothwomen's and men's organized by the Mexican RugbyFederation.

For the 2014 Edition there will 31 possible tournamentsheld in the 5 Regions of competition for 8 weeksbetween late April and late June.

A general ranking all teams together with their resultsover the 7 dates with first place set to NationalChampion Women's or Men each branch.

The circuit consists of national and regionaltournaments; in order to represent the performance ofthe team as well as the status of the tournament, andreward traveling to other regions.

MEX SEVENS

Hammerheads RFC; Quintana Roo, Región Sureste

Black Thunder RFC “A”; Estado de México, Región Centro

Rubiers Querétaro; Querétaro, Región Bajío – Occidente

2013 Women´s Open · MEX Sevens Champion

2013 Men’s Open · MEX Sevens Champion

2013 Men’s U19 · MEX Sevens Champion

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RELEVANT INFORMATION · 2013 EDITION

• 5 Regions of competition covering the entire national territory• 21 tournament host cities from 20 States• 5 competition dates• 2 sticks and 3 category competition: more feminine and more

masculine and youthful M19• Participation of 108 teams out 200 possible teams: 31 out of 48

Women's Open teams, 66 out of 128 Men's Open teams, 14 out of 34 Men’s U19 teams

• 15,000 people involved among players, coaches, fans.


R E F E R E E SIF YOU ARE WILLING TO REFEREE ATTHE CANCUN SEVENS THEN SEND USAN E-MAIL TO:• [email protected]• [email protected].

"In all rugby events of rugby there are people whothe better they do their task the less noticed theyare; however this people enjoy the games from agreat position, and above all, they have a speciallove for our unique sport: the Referees.

The Cancun Sevens has always had an enthusiasticparticipation of referees, with an attitude ofvalues that are an example to all of us on and offthe field. It's a great honour and I'm sure that the2014 Edition will be no exception.

Hugo MolinaReferee Manager · Mexican Rugby Union

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mailto:[email protected]






Intensity throughout the day From the Pool Games to the Final Competition Games it is a long day high intensity.

2013 Edition in pictures

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Great environment The Cancun Sevens is surrounded by the beauty of Riviera Maya Jungle.


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Camaraderie Traditional to our beautiful sport, the spirit of fair play and camaraderie is present in every game of the Cancun 7s


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Medical Aid The medical services were always in support to assist the players

Promoting Rugby Ready The Cancun Sevens promotes safety rugby practices.

Speed The tournament is always full of speed and contact.

Edition 2013 in pictures

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Regional teams Teams from all over Mexico take part in the tournament. Every year more teams from South East Mexico, where the Cancun Sevens is based, join the tournament leaving an important rugby legacy to the Reion.


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Rugby Children Ready to learn and have fun, one can not miss the Tag Rugby with children of the region


StewardessYou can not miss the beautiful stewardesses

that provide constant hydration to players.

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High PerformanceThe best teams from the MEX Sevens (Mexico’s National 7s Circuit) compete in the Cancun 7s. The competition level increases every year.


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Women’s OpenThe level of rugby at the Women’s Open has increased over past years and nowadays it features some of the best teams in Mexico.


FINALS BEING PLAYED AT SUNSET

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Why theRiviera Maya?

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NATURE

HISTORY

ADVENTURE

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• Women´s Open: $25USD o $300M.N. per player.• Men’s Open $50 USD o $600 M.N. per player. • Men’s U19: $25USD o $300M.N. per player.

Second teams from the same club in the same category receive a 50% discount.

Electronic Transfer (international) to:

Federación Mexicana de Rugby A.C.Banco HSBC Bank Sucursal: 0058 Number Account: 4017920851CLABE: 021180040179208511 - A.B.A.: 18900085401Address: Av. Gustavo Baz 142, Colonia Bellavista, Tlanepantla54080, Edo de México, México

Applications can be made at any time during the year. There is no closing datefor applications as we sometimes get late call-offs and can fit teams in at thelast moment. However we do use deadlines to ensure organizationalarrangements.

Teams that have expressed interest are requested to confirm their participation and pay their tournamentfee by May 15th.

INDIVIDUAL PLAYERS ARE WELCOMEWe often get players trying to find a team to play for and can help to supplement teams who areshort of players. The Organization will put these players and teams in contact.

REGISTRATION / SIGN UP

FEECONFIRMATION AND TOURNAMENT FEE PAYMENT

METHOD OF PAYMENT

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The fee for the 2014 Cancun Sevens Tournament includes:

• Tournament Entry• Transportation from the hotel to the field and back • Hydration during the tournament• Fruit• Ticket for the Third Half(2 beers / sodas per player and

choripan)• Ticket to the Party (free entry to the club and discount on

drinks)• Massage service to the players• Emergency medical service and ambulance• Shaded seating area in tents assigned to teams. • Awards• Official Trophy of Cancun7s and MEX Sevens tournaments• Referee Staff experienced exclusively for the tournament, • Food in the restaurant at affordable prices• Tournament Shop with affordable prices• Access to showers and changing rooms• Access to the swimming pool and facilities of El Rey Polo

Country Club • Preferential rates at Tukan Resorts

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BENEFITS


This year we have renewed our Head Quarters Hotel as we seek tocontinuously improve the stay of our participants.Tukan Hotel offers "All-Inclusive“ accommodation and foodpackages. With preferential rates that are truly accessible for allour participants and partners.

FLIGHTS, ACCOMMODATION and TOURS

For questions or reservations please contact:

TUKAN HOTEL & BEACH CLUB Ricardo Santiago – [e] [email protected]: Group Torneo Internacional de Rugby Cancun 7s

TRAVEL to MÉXICOBe aware and plan ahead any requirement on visas to enter and stay in Mexico.

The immigration officer at your point of entry into Mexico can also request that you demonstrate that you have sufficient economic solvency and a round trip ticket.

Persons from the following countries do not need a visa to enter Mexico as tourists:http://www.inm.gob.mx/index.php/page/Paises_No_Visa/en.html

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Located on Fifth Avenue, in the heart of Playa del Carmen,"EL TUKAN HOTEL & BEACH CLUB" offers 157 roomsequipped with safe box, air conditioning and cable TV in themain complex and three annexes close to a variety shops,restaurants, bars and entertainment.

In "THE TUKAN HOTEL & BEACH CLUB" offers a friendlydedicated service and 4 stars on our natural environment oflush gardens and a "NATURAL CENOTE" which will makeyour stay a relaxed and enjoyable experience. With pool, sundeck, jacuzzi and also his private area within the "Kool BeachClub" with palapas and lounge chairs located just 500meters from the hotel.


http://www.inm.gob.mx/index.php/page/Paises_No_Visa/en.html

The Cancun Sevens has medical support at the tournament with Doctors, medicalassistants and a ambulance service.

The medical staff will provide medical care to:• Players who are playing and who suffered an injury• Seriously injured players in previous matches that require medical care while

evaluating how to proceed in the event of a major emergency (eg. evacuationto a hospital if necessary).

The medical staff of the tournament DOESN’s provide :• physiotherapy• taping• or other care that is not related to immediate emergency medical assistance

and transfer to a hospital .

The use of the ambulance is to transport seriously injured players from the fieldto a hospital or a place with a higher level of emergency assistance. Playerswhose injuries are not considered serious and want to continue to have medicalcare will have to move on their own.

Due to the medical service being specialized and accountable for assistance tothe players, it is of great importance that no one distracts the medical staff fromtheir duties.

Note: any complaint and wrong used of the medical service by participatingteams will be reported to the tournament organizing committee to actaccordingly inmediately.

Hospitals in Playa del Carmen

• San Carlos HospitalCarretera Federal, entre Av. Constituyentes y Av. Benito Juárez, Playa del CarmenTel.: (52) 984 859 33 13

• HospitenC. Balamcanché Lote 1, MZA.30, Carr. Federal, Playacar Fase II en Playa del CarmenTel.: 52 (984) 803 10 02

• Costamed ClinicCarretera Federal Mzna 285 Lt 7 5 y 6 Col. Calica . C.P. 77710. Playa del CarmenTel.: (987)872-407

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MEDICAL SERVICES

If you are coming to Cancun Sevens you need to arrange your own travel and health insurance cover. If you need to go to hospital you will need medical insurance. If you have private health insurance, check you are covered. We encourage everyone coming to Cancun Sevens from abroad to take out comprehensive travel insurance.

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TRAVEL INSURANCE

The Mexican Rugby Union supports the campaing for responsible drinking fromthe Advisory Council of New Zealand.

Was last night really worth it?

It’s not the drinking. It’s how we’re drinking.

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1. Welcome I - by the President of the Tournament & FMRU2. Welcome II – by the Tournament Director 3. Review the Tournament Manual4. Details and eventualities5. Referee reference – by the FMRU Referee Manager6. Questions7. Signing in of the Participation Agreement / Liability Waiver8. Review Registration / Sign Up

Representatives of each team and staff assist with their official tournament dresscode.

Duration: 45 minutes.

The Referee’s Meeting is held after the Captain’s Meeting.

Friday June 21st

Captain’s MeetingFrom 19:30 hrs onwards, at the "Tukan Hotel" Playa del Carmen

CAPTAIN’S MEETING

There is no better way to visit the paradise than playing rugby

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For teams who want to take into more rugby to make their trip worthwhile there are plenty of available opportunities.The local teams in the Cancun Area and other regions in Mexico (if you fly through Mexico City) always welcome teams to play friendly games the weekend before the Cancun Sevens or the weekend after the Cancun Sevens. For more information contact the Mexican Rugby Federation: [email protected]; [email protected].

Each year, teams from various countries seek to organize trips to the Riviera, and are alwayswelcome at any time of year.

RUGBY IN SOUTHEAST

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1. Tabasco2. Chiapas3. Campeche4. Yucatán5. Quintana Roo

For those teams that are interested in organizing tours in the region, they can organize parties of15 or 7 with clubs that currently exist:

• Eek Balaam RC in Playa del Carmen: Manolo Capelli, +52 1 984 114 3849

• Hammerheads RFC in Cancún: Marcelo Caimari, +52 1 998 147 6136

• Malix in Tulum: Bertrand Moliniere, +52 1 984 151 4993

• Stingrays in Cozumel: Francisco Arriagada, +52 1 987 117 2345

• Pez Leon in Puerto Morelos: Eric Sanchez, +52 1 998 894 6970

• Mayas RC in Mérida: Daniel Gold, + 52 1 999 991 2342

• Caimanes RC in Ciudad del Carmen: Lilian Gastineau, +52 1 938 104 9199

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