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 Event Dates: June 4-6, 2010
Event Location: Columbus Crew Stadium – Columbus, OH
The Rugby 7’s Collegiate Championship Invitational is a new, sixteen team round-robin tournament featuring the most intense Division I collegiate rivalries in the country. With only seven players per team playing on the same size pitch as a 15s match, sevens rugby offers non-stop action where speed, high scoring & athleticism rule the day.
As Rugby Sevens will be an Olympic sport in 2016, the Collegiate Championship Invitational will showcase the top college rugby players in the nation and future Olympians.
NBC Sports will broadcast the Collegiate Championship Invitational live on Saturday and Sunday, June 5-6, 2010. The broadcast is unprecedented in American Rugby history, as it will be the first time collegiate rugby is shown live on a major national network.
Q: Can I bring in my own food & drink?
A: No but there will be food and drink available, with $1 dogs and reasonably priced beer.
Q: Does my child need a ticket?
A: Children under 14 are entitled to free entry, but they must present a 14 and under ticket to enter. Complimentary 14 and under tickets can be claimed at the Crew Stadium Box Office. Offer valid for General Admission seats only and must be claimed before entering the stadium. Parent or guardian must be present.
Q: What times do gates open at Crew Stadium?
Fri, June 4th
Gates Open: 4:30pm
First Match: 5:30pm
Sat, June 5th
Gates Open: 9:00am
First Match: 10:00am
Sun, June 6th
Gates Open: 9:00am
Fist Match: 10:00am
Q: Are there any official rugby parties in Columbus for the Collegiate Championship Invitational?
A: Rugby fans are welcome to gather at the Little Bar on High Street near Ohio State before and after the event on Saturday. The Little Bar will be hosting rugby fans and providing shuttles to and from Crew Stadium. The Little Bar opens at 9am on Saturday with the first shuttle departing for Crew Stadium at noon.
The Park Street Patio will be hosting rugby fans on Sunday after the final match.
Q: I received a red mini rugby ball at a promotional event in Columbus. What does it mean and where do I go to claim my free ticket to the Collegiate Championship Invitational?
A: Congratulations on finding one of the 5,000 red mini rugby balls that have been distributed throughout the city of Columbus! Your red mini rugby ball entitles you to free entry into Crew Stadium for the Collegiate Championship Invitational on Saturday, June 5th and Sunday, June 6th and a chance to win $1,000 in the Rugby Raffle. Go to the Crew Stadium Box Office on Saturday or Sunday to claim your free tickets and be entered to WIN $1,000 in the Rugby Raffle.
The Rugby Raffle will take place between 4pm and 6pm at Crew Stadium on Saturday, June 5th and then again on Sunday, June 6th. That means you'll have two opportunities to win $1,000! All raffle participants must be bring their red mini rugby ball to the Crew Stadium Box Office before 4pm on Saturday and Sunday to be entered to win. Must be 18 years of age to enter and present at Crew Stadium between 4pm and 6pm. Rules and Regulations.
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