On Wednesday 01 May 2013, the Guinness Carrick 7s committee and the NGN 7s team joined together to meet the coaches and water boys that will participate in the Guinness Carrick 7s Open Tournament. They also had the privilege of meeting Oscar Knox who was very excited to meet his favourite players.
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The Guinness Carrick 7s committee have been working with the NGN 7s team to raise awareness and funds for both the Oscar Knox Appeal and the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children, in memory of Noel, Graham and Nevin Spence who died tragically last year in a farming accident.
The NGN 7s team will be supported by the Ulster Rugby team, many of whom were close friends and team mates of Nevin Spence.
Jarrad Payne, John Afoa, Nick Williams and Paddy McAllister have been heavily involved in the planning and preparations to enter a 7s side in the 41st Annual Guinness Carrick 7s this weekend, 3rd – 5th May 2013.
Some of the Ulster players will be acting as coaches, water boys and sponge boys for the NGN 7’s team during the tournament this weekend. Although not all of our favourite team will be there, many will be spectating during this emotional tribute to the Spence Family.
The weekend will include the Samurai U19s on Friday, which will see 12 teams taking part. Saturday’s tournament is the Quigg Golden Open, in which the NGN 7s are entered. On Sunday the Abbey Ladies 10s and the Manvik Qualifying League kick-off at 12.00. Throughout the whole weekend there will be a huge barbeque and a kidzone so all of the family are well catered for!
In the evening you will see great entertainment starting with Zodiac in the clubhouse on Friday night. In the Guinness Live Marquee on Saturday Rumours take to the stage and on Sunday The Untouchables will be headlining!
Following the Open tournament and prize giving. The Guinness Carrick 7s will draw a raffle where the lucky winner will win an Ulster Rugby Jersey signed by the entire team. All the proceeds will go to their chosen charities, The Oscar Knox Appeal and NICFC.
The raffle tickets are on sale now and will be available over the course of the competition!
