Loons Selects
New York 7s, Nov 28 2026
Boys & Girls U18
Loons Rugby Academy is excited to announce that we are bringing our Boys & Girls U18 7s teams to the New York 7s tournament, taking place November 27th–29th, 2026.
This historic, 50-year-old tournament features over 100 teams from across North America and overseas, offering a great opportunity for our players to test themselves against elite competition. Each team is guaranteed at least 5 games, with a cash prize available for the winners.
Please ensure all players arrive at the hotel by 6:00 PM on Friday evening. This will allow time to get settled, bond as a team, review tournament expectations, and prepare for the tournament
Tour Fee – $700 per Player
Hotel accommodations
Meals/Snacks throughout the tour
Transportation to and from tournament activities
Other team/tour expenses (registration fees, coaching fees etc)
Loons Kit
If you have previously played with Loons Rugby Academy, we expect you to bring your blue Loons warm-up top and shorts.
If you do not currently have Loons kit or lost yours, you will be required to purchase the tournament shirt and shorts for $60. The kit is yours to keep and can be used on future Loons tours and events.
Travel to New York
Players and families are responsible for getting to and from LaGuardia Airport.
We will be staying at the New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott
If you’re flying out of Minneapolis, we can share the coaches' flight information for families who are interested in having their player travel with the coaching staff. If you would like your child to accompany the coaches, please send us an email. We are more than happy to coordinate this with you.
Our goal is to have everyone at the hotel by 6:00 PM Friday evening, so please keep that in mind when making travel arrangements.
Loons Rugby Academy is sending both Boys and Girls U18 teams to compete in the New York 7s, entering the U18 Open bracket. This fast-paced sevens tournament draws top youth programs from the Commonwealth and Eastern Canada, providing elite-level competition and exposure.
Team Details
Age group: Under 18 (Boys and Girls)
Bracket: U18 Open
Roster size: 12 spots available per team
Focus: High-intensity sevens play, tournament preparation, and performance development
What to Expect
Elite competition: Opponents include some of the region’s strongest club and school programs, offering players the chance to test skills against diverse playing styles.
Player development: Strength and conditioning guidance, positional sharpening, and performance feedback from experienced academy coaches.
Logistics & Commitment
Squad selection will be competitive; players should be prepared for game-ready conditioning and sevens-specific training.
Players accepted to the tour must commit to the full event schedule and pre-tournament preparation sessions.
Final travel, accommodation, and schedule details will be provided to selected players and guardians.
Why Join
High-level tournament exposure against international competition.
Accelerated skill development in the sevens format.
Coaching support focused on player growth and college recruiting visibility.
To apply or get more details on selection criteria, training dates, and costs, contact Loons Rugby Academy. Spots are limited to 12 players per team.
