Select side 7s – January in Atlanta – link

by admin
To: All Tri-State Women’s Collegiate Teams
Austin Ryan the Director of Rugby at Fairfield University has volunteered to coach a Tri-State Conference 7s Team to compete on the All-Star weekend in Atlanta on January 24-26, 2026. 
 
Tri-State coaches are asked to nominate players using the link below.
———- Forwarded message ———
From: Alycia Washington <washington@ncr.rugby>
Date: Tue, Sep 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Subject: 2026 All-Star Weekend Info – Jan 24–26, Atlanta

Dear Commissioners,

I’m excited to share updates on our 2026 All-Star Weekend, which will take place January 24–26, 2026 at Silverbacks Stadium in Atlanta. Please see below for key details:

Competition Format Updates

  • Sevens: Each conference will be able to opt in as normal.
    • Fifteens: This year we are adding a new fifteens component, with four 15s teams carrying players selected from across the country, giving 100 players the opportunity to play fifteens during the event.
  • I will be appointing 15s coaches soon, but if you have nominations, please send them my way.
  • To make room for fifteens, the Rising Stars All-Star division was cut this year.

Coach Development

  • A Coach Development Workshop will take place in the afternoon on Friday, January 24.
  • All coaches are invited to join and participating coaches will need to arrive by midday Friday.

Player Nominations

  • Please use this form to nominate players by November 1, 2025:  https://forms.gle/R3kBdLH67GvXrYVh7 
  • After November 1, Players will have one week to accept their nomination and choose between fifteens, sevens, or to decline.
  • The players who accept the 15s nomination will be drafted by one of the four 15s coaches. Any players who are not drafted will still be eligible to play 7s for their conference if the conference coaches select them. 
  • Players will only be eligible to play in one format and cannot play both 15s and 7s during All-Star Weekend. 

Other Logistics:

  • Schedule: Check in and development/social opportunities will be on Friday January 24th in the afternoon/evening. Games will be January 25th and 26th.
  • Kit Orders: All teams will need to order kit through Paladin, with support from Kelsea Thompson (kelsea@ncr.rugby)
  • Vendors: We are exploring on-the-ground tour and logistics partners – more to come soon.
  • Media: Teams are welcome to bring their own photographer/videographer. Please connect them with Sophia (sophia@ncr.rugby) by January 1, 2026.
  • High Performance: All-Star 15s and 7s will serve as a scouting event for the future high performance tours and opportunities

We’re excited to expand development opportunities for both players and coaches, and I appreciate your help in making this event successful. There is plenty more information and updates to come, but please use this to start your planning and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Thanks for your time!