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RECRUITER OPPORTUNITIES

FIND TALENT AT THE TROPICAL 7s

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The TROPICAL 7s features top high school-aged players (both boys and girls) from across North America and attracts players around the world in a truly unique rugby competition.  TROPICAL 7s has developed a strong reputation within national and international rugby communities to ensure a high standard of competition that aspiring high school-aged players are seeking.  

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As North America's largest youth rugby festival, the TROPICAL 7s helps to facilitate the identification and recruitment of aspiring young across a variety of rugby recruiting programs e.g. national selectors, college/university coaches, academy directors, etc.  

 

The TROPICAL 7s is consistently attended by national selectors from USA Rugby and Rugby Canada as well as from a growing number of higher education rugby program coaches and scouts within the US and abroad.

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KEY INFORMATION FOR RECRUITERS

WHEN: 2-4 APRIL 2026 (Thurs/Fri/Sat of Easter weekend)

  • Thursday 2nd April 2026:

    • Team training sessions (all-day)

    • Athlete Combine (PM)

    • USA Rugby Talent ID Session (TBC) ​

  • Friday 3rd April 2026: Tournament Day 1​

  • Saturday 4th April 2026: Tournament Day 2

 

WHERE: Tampa Sportsplex, Florida, USA

 

WHO: Age Groups at the 2026 Tropical 7s:

  • U18 (boys/girls) 

  • U16 (boys/girls) 

  • U14 (boys/girls) 

  • U12 (Coed) 

  • University/U23 (Mens & Womens)

  • Senior Mens and Womens 

RECRUITER PACKAGES

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BRONZE RECRUITER (FREE)

  • In-person access to all tournament matches, Tropical 7s Athlete Combine and team training sessions 

  • Information pack to be made available electronically once checked in on-site at the tournament, to include:

    • List of participating teams

    • Player rosters by team

    • Tournament match schedule and field map

  • Your program listed on our dedicated tournament recruiter page at www.tropical7s.com (to include program name, description, logo, contact details, website) until the end of 2026.

  • Access to discounted accommodation rates at local tournament hotels.

  • NOTE: Recruiters must be on-site during the tournament and will need to check-in at the Welcome Desk to receive their information pack.

  • Register your interest HERE. 

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SILVER RECRUITER ($450)

  • Includes all Bronze Recruiter package benefits with the ability to conduct promotional opportunities both during the build-up to the tournament and on-site during the event (Thursday/Friday/Saturday).

  • On-site promotion 'space' in the tournament's dedicated 'Recruiter Hub' in the main tournament plaza. Recruiters will be provided with their own dedicated promotional area, a table, two chairs and access to power. The opportunity to setup your program's own promotional tent can be discussed.

  • Your program to be advertised on the tournament's livestream production - all match fields will have their own dedicated livestream.

  • Opportunity to conduct 1 x 20 min Q&A session on the tournament's main stage during one of the tournament days.

  • Enhanced recruiter information pack: In addition to receiving details of participating teams and player rosters, 'Silver' recruiters will receive a list of coach contacts, team training session times, team tent location map and the tournament match schedule. To be provided approx. 1 week before the start of the tournament to facilitate your recruitment planning at the tournament.

  • Access to performance data from the Tropical 7s Athlete Combine which takes place the day before the start of the tournament (Thursday 2nd April 2026).​

  • Social media 'shoutouts' across all Tropical 7s social media channels in the lead-up to and during the tournament itself.

  • 1 x onsite parking permit - note parking is chargeable on both tournament days. Available for pick up on Thursday 2nd April from the Tropical 7s Welcome Desk.

  • 1 x access to the tournament livestream included - accessible for up to 1 month to enable you to review player/match footage after the tournament.

  • Price: $TBD

  • Register your interest HERE. 

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GOLD RECRUITER

  • Official tournament partner status - recognized exclusively as the 'Official Recruitment Partner of the 2026 Tropical 7s' and associated tournament partner benefits.

  • Includes all Bronze and Silver recruiter package benefits.

  • Additional on-site advertising, promotion and social media opportunities -to discuss.

  • Additional official tournament partner recognition benefits e.g. logo included on the trophy presentation stage backdrop, tournament media interviews background, field perimeter boards etc.

  • Fully customiseable package based on needs and requirements of the recruiter.

  • Please email info@tropical7s.com for more details.

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If you wish to discuss recruitment opportunities at the 2026 Tropical 7s, please email info@tropical7s.com.​

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