Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens Activities
• The Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens is round three of the HSBC Sevens World Series which consists of 9 tournaments worldwide
• South Africa are one of 16 countries participating in this international showpiece
• The iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will host the event for a second time after George was home to this hugely popular tournament for a period of 10 years
• The teams arrive via Johannesburg late on Sunday evening at the Port Elizabeth International Airport. The estimated arrival time of the first batch of teams is at 9pm
• The tournament kicks off on Saturday, 8 December at 11am and the Cup Final is on Sunday evening, 9 December at 7.30pm
• The trophy presentation is scheduled for 8pm on Sunday, 9 December
• The draw for the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens will be done on Saturday, 1 December in Dubai
• All 16 teams will stay at the Garden Court Kings Beach Hotel
The following activities are scheduled for next week:
Sunday, 2 December
9pm Arrival of the 16 international teams at the PE International Airport
Photo opportunity for media
Monday, 3 December
3pm Springbok Sevens walk through at the NMB Stadium
Pitch-side interviews with coach and selected players; photo opportunity
3pm Bokkie the Mascot visit to Mercantile Hospital to do handover of gifts to children
Photo opportunity only, interested media can contact Carol Vosloo on 083 414 8700 for more information
Tuesday, 4 December
12.30pm International Captains Signing session at Green Acres Mall
Photo and interview opportunities; HSBC Sevens World Series trophy to be on display
2pm Tag Rugby coaching clinic featuring some international teams and 6 local schools on the NMB Stadium outer fields
Photo opportunity
5pm Tag Rugby Introductory Coaching Clinic on the NMB outer fields
Wednesday, 5 December
12.30pm Springbok Sevens team signing session at Cleary Park Mall
Photo and interview opportunities
Thursday, 6 December
1.30pm Springbok Sevens team announcement in Albertina Room, Garden Court King’s Beach hotel
Team photo and media mixed zone featuring the whole squad
3pm Springbok Sevens open training session at Alexander Road High School
Absa Media Village, Photo and interview opportunities
Friday, 7 December
8am Springbok Sevens Absa Charity breakfast – attendance by invite only
11am Springbok Sevens Captain’s Run – venue tbc
Photo opportunity for 10 min only
Saturday, 8 December, Match Day 1
10am Gates open
11am Match day 1 starts
7:58pm Start of last pool match
Media briefing with Springbok Sevens, international teams on request
8:45pm PE Tens Final on NMB Stadium
Sunday, 9 December – Match Day 2
8:30am Tag Rugby Under-9 tournament on the NMB outer fields
10am Gates open
10:30am Tag Rugby Adult tournament
11:11am Start of match day 2
5:43pm Shield Final
6:08pm Bowl Final
6:33pm Plate Final
6:58pm Playoff for third place
7:20pm IRB draw for Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens (live on TV)
7:30pm Cup Final
8:00pm Trophy presentation
8:15pm Media briefing with Cup finalists
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