TOP quality rugby sevens action will hit the Shoalhaven in 2020, after the ACT Brumbies recently announced they are hosting a tournament in Ulladulla.
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From March 7-8, teams will descend on Ulladulla's Frogs Holla Sports Ground, to compete in the under 15s (boys and girls), under 17s (boys and girls) and open women's divisions.
Event coordinator Lachlan Creighton explained why the Brumbies decided to bring this exciting event to the southern Shoalhaven, after months of planning.
"We formed a partnership deal with Shoalhaven City Council to host the event from 2020-2022, which is really exciting," Creighton said.
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"We thought Ulladulla, in the southern Shoalhaven, was a perfect venue to host the event as it allows us to attract interest from Sydney, Central Coast and Hunter teams.
"Since our first tournament in Tathra in 2016, we've had up to 25 teams compete, which was purely just in the youth boys and girls.
"But since adding the women's division, we are anticipating as many as 44 teams - which should bring upwards of 2000 people into the region across the two days."
Looking ahead, the event, which was won by former Ulladulla High School student Lily Murdoch's side in 2019, is expecting to continue to grow for years to come.
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The competition entry fee is $420 per team, with the winning sides receiving a $1000 Apparel voucher.
Shoalhaven mayor Amanda Findley was thrilled to see the southern Shoalhaven attract the family friendly sporting event.
"The South Coast Rugby Sevens in March is a great event to help rejuvenate the Shoalhaven by bringing 44 teams to the region, totalling around 2000 people," Findley said.
"This will be a huge boost to the local economy, just when our businesses need it most.
"Shoalhaven City Council is proud to be supporting the event, providing event organisers with funding from our tourism event support program, which brings a number of events to the region annually.
"I wish all players the very best for a great showcase, and warm welcome to the Shoalhaven."