The annual Ophir Rugby Sevens tournament, which was established in 1974, will be held next month at Valley Park (behind the Valley Leisure Centre).
The popular two-day event kicks off on Friday, August 10 with an under-19s competition (6.30pm) when clubs will be vying to get their hands on the Ken Bonar Memorial trophy. The main tournament begins the following day at 1pm with 12 sides expected to battle it out for the Will Totten Memorial trophy, presented by the Mayor of Newtownabbey.
As well as a great day’s rugby, the club will also provide children’s entertainment, face-painting and refreshments to make it a fabulous fun-filled occasion for the entire family.
The annual Ophir Rugby sevens tournament this year will be held over the weekend of the 10th/11th August at Valley Park Pitches, Newtownabbey(behind Valley Leisure Centre). On Friday evening an u19s tournament will take place commencing at 6.30pm and on Saturday the main tournament will take place commencing at 1pm.
This event has been held annually since 1974 as the traditional start of the Rugby season and attracts approx 12no Clubs competing over the course of the afternoon for the title concluding at approx 5.30pm with the Mayor- representing the main event sponsor Newtownabbey Borough Council – presenting the winners with the Will Totten Memorial trophy.
There will also be an u19s 7-a-side competition on Friday evening prior to the main event. This will feature approx 8no Clubs competing over the course of the evening for the Ken Bonar Memorial Trophy.
As well as the guarantee of a great days Rugby we also provide childrens entertainment, face painting and refreshments to make this a fabulous fun filled occassion for the entire family.
We hope that you will be able to provide publicity for this community event, perhaps you could even cover the event on the day and publicise on your website. Should you require further details please do not hesitate to contact us on secretary@ophirrugby.com or by phone to our P.R.O. Ken McMordie on 07730360897
