The 53rd Kiama Sevens rugby union tournament will finally kick off on Saturday, 22 February at 8:00 AM, with action running all the way until 7:10 PM.

Games will be played at both Chittick Oval and Kiama Showground, with group play running until about 4:20 PM. Weather permitting, Touchdown Helicopters will deliver the coveted trophy before the semi-finals begin.

Kiama Showground mowed and ready for action. Source: Kiama Sevens Facebook

All grand finals will be played on Chittick Oval at these times:

• 4:50 PM: The Bowl Final
• 5:10 PM: Women's Country Final
• 5:30 PM: Women's 2nd Division Final
• 5:50 PM: Men’s Country Final
• 6:10 PM: Premier Runner-up Final
• 6:30 PM: Women’s Final
• 6:50 PM: Premier Winners Final

Mayor of Kiama, Cameron McDonald, stated his excitement for the day and urged locals to go and support such a great event on our local calendar.

“Kiama Sevens has always been a significant date on Kiama’s sporting and cultural calendar. What better place is there to enjoy world-class rugby in such a beautiful setting?” Mayor McDonald says.

Chittick Oval - one of the most beautiful places to play rugby. Source: Kiama Sevens Facebook

“I highly recommend coming down to the Kiama Showground to enjoy a great family day out.”

Kiama MP Gareth Ward also heaped some praise on the event. “For 53 years, the Kiama Rugby Sevens has been both a great tournament and an incredible example of what sports tourism can do for our community.”

Both thanked Kiama Sevens tournament director Mark Bryant and all of the other volunteers who helped make the day a success.

“I take this opportunity to thank Mark Bryant for all his incredible work and his insatiable passion for rugby and our Kiama community. Together with his incredible band of volunteers and event sponsors, this event comes alive and offers an experience that has now been enjoyed by many generations of players and spectators alike,” says Mr. Ward.

Tickets for the event are $15 each, and you can buy them online here. It will be a great day to bring the community together through fun and sport.