PLAY AT THE 2025 TROPICAL 7s
Launching in 2025, the Tropical Rugby Academy offers new opportunity for individual players to train, develop, and compete at the Tropical 7s tournament in Tampa Florida over Easter week/weekend in April 2025! We are looking to build an international touring academy featuring players from around the world and create the ultimate rugby tour experience!
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WHY JOIN THE TROPICAL RUGBY ACADEMY
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Guaranteed Entry to the 2025 Tropical 7s: No team, no problem! Join the Tropical Rugby Academy as an individual player and guarantee your entry into the prestigious Tropical 7s tournament in Tampa, Florida over Eatser 2025. Compete against a diverse array of teams and challenge yourself against some of the finest players in North America and beyond.
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A Unique Rugby Experience: A unique and immersive personal experience, playing alongside teammates from diverse backgrounds and enhancing your understanding of the sport of rugby and the game’s global reach.
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Expert Coaching: Benefit from the guidance of experienced coaches who will be committed to refining your skills, strategies, and overall game performance - unlocking your potential on the pitch.
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Experience Florida: While sharpening your rugby skills, enjoy the attractions and experiences Central Florida has to offer. Create lasting memories and bond with like-minded players both on and off the field.
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Professional Delivery: Our experienced managers and coaches are dedicated to providing a professional and highly organized tour experience.
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Future Touring Opportunities: Tours to other international rugby tournaments are in the pipeline - sign up for future updates below.
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HOW TO APPLY
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For the 2025 Tropical 7s, we are initially offering playing opportunities at U18 Boys and U18 Girls Open divisions. Subject to demand and experience of players, teams may be entered at U18 elite divisions.
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Age cut-offs: Players must be born on or after 1st June 2006 in line with the tournament’s age policy.
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All players must be registered with their home rugby union and must ensure they obtain the necessary clearances in order to play for the Tropical Rugby Academy at the 2025 Tropical 7s.
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Players must complete the application form below and once selection has been confirmed, must pay in full the academy tour fee to confirm their place in the academy team.
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The Academy is open to players from all countries including players from North America. Our goal is to create a mixed team of international players from different countries. All players must therefore have an open mindset and an international outlook.
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To apply for a place on the Tropical Rugby Academy at the 2025 Tropical 7s, click the button at the top of this page.
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PROVISIONAL ITINERARY
Tuesday 15th April:
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Evening: Arrivals, introductions, welcome dinner
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Wednesday 16th April
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Breakfast at hotel
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Morning: Training session #1
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Lunch at the fields
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Afternoon: Training session #2
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Evening: Team Building Exercise + Dinner
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Thursday 17th April
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Breakfast at hotel
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Morning: Training session #3
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Lunch at the fields
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Afternoon: Participate in the Tropical 7s Athlete Combine
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Evening: Tournament Preparation + Dinner
Friday 18th April
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Breakfast at hotel
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Morning & Afternoon: The Tropical 7s Tournament - Day 1
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Lunch at the fields
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Evening: Tournament Preparation + Dinner
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Saturday 19th April
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Breakfast at hotel
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Morning & Afternoon: The Tropical 7s Tournament - Day 2
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Lunch at the fields
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Evening: End of Tournament Dinner
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Sunday 20th April
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Breakfast at hotel
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Morning: Wrap up, goodbyes, departures
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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5-night package including accommodation, all meals (breakfast/linch/dinner), playing kit, rugby training & coaching sessions and tournament competition: Tuesday 15th - Sunday 20th April 2025.
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Entry into the 2025 Tropical 7s tournament on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th April 2025.
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Pre-tournament training sessions and entry into the Tropical 7s Athlete Combine on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th April 2025.
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Dedicated team manager/coach (minimum of 1 coach to 12 players ratio) + logistics manager.
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Accommodation at the Sheraton Brandon Hotel - located less than 10 mins drive from the tournament venue and 25 mins from Tampa International Airport. Own accommodation or own room (i.e. if travelling with parents) on request and subject to availability.
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Ground transport including airport pickups from Tampa International Airport (on Tuesday 15th April), airport drop-offs (on Sunday 20th April), transport between hotel and fields and transport for any other team building activities.
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Unique Tropical Rugby Academy kit: jersey, shorts, socks, training T-shirt and 2025 official match ball
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Breakfasts, lunches and dinners provided from Tues evening (dinner) through to Sunday morning (breakfast).
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Insurance for all rugby-related activities to be provided through USA Rugby. Additional personal travel/medical will need to be purchased independently.
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Team tent at the fields (Thursday - Saturday) to provide cover from the sun during the tournament and on the final training day.
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Package Price: $1450 (based on a shared room).
WHAT COSTS ARE NOT COVERED
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Own flights
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Snacks and drinks.
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Tickets to attractions e.g. theme parks, professional sports games etc.
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Personal travel/medical insurance.
For more information contact us at info@tropical7s.com.