Bournemouth Sevens International Rugby Festival is held over the May Bank Holiday from Friday the 27th to Sunday 29th May 2011.

A staggering 1232 rugby teams will be competing to be crowned Bournemouth Sevens Champions in 7 tournaments. The National Netball Festival with 88 teams participating is being held alongside the event, making it the largest festival of its kind in Europe!

CHECK OUT THE NEW WEBSITE: www.bournemouthsevens.com FOR MORE INFO!

Strictly Come Dancing's Austin Healey will be meeting spectators and fans all weekend, and will be joined by England Internationals such as Lewis Moody and Olly Barkley. Other celebrities such as Gladiators, Hollyoaks and Big Brother Stars will be mingling with the 20,000 plus crowds, so have your cameras ready to do a bit of celeb spotting!

Festival competitions:
* National Invitation Cup
* South of England Cup
* Open Cup
* National Ladies Cup
* Beer Cup
* Party Cup
* Sunday Sevens Men's
* Sunday Sevens Ladies
* Sunday Shandy Cup
Festival attractions include:

* England International Rugby Stars
* Fancy Dress all weekend
* Parachute Display
* SKY TV, BBC & ITV to broadcast
* Live bands and DJs on Festival Stage
* On site camping
* Fairground rides
* Pitchside Jacuzzi

Camping is available on site for 3,000 people just 50 yards away from the festival stage and main pitch. Hot showers will be available to keep you fresh and clean all weekend long!

Bournemouth Sevens is a truly exclusive experience, held at the superb venue of Bournemouth Sports Club, boasting 65 acres of picturesque ground which will be transformed into the ultimate sporting arena!

Team entry is £180 for the weekend and Sunday Cups. Weekend spectator tickets are £30 if booked in advance and £60 for camping for 3 nights. NUS & OAP discounts available and under 12s are free all weekend. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.

Check out the website- www.bournemouthsevens.com,call 01202 302855 or email info@bournemouthsevens.com for more information.

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