Highlights of the 2013 Lakefront 7s.
Chicago Lions sweep Men’s and Women’s Qualifier brackets at 2013 Lakefront 7s
The Chicago Lions exerted their dominance today in the Midwest Rugby Sevens Qualifier series held today at the Milwaukee Lakefront.
The Lakefront 7s is the third stop for the Men’s Qualifier series and the second for the Women’s Qualifier. In each case, the two top-most ranked teams at the end of the series will represent the Midwest at the National Rugby Sevens Championship in August. (more…)
Flag rugby returns again to the Lakefront 7s
This year, 24 area teams will join the 100 high school, collegiate and adult rugby teams that are heading to the shores of Lake Michigan for the annual pilgrimage to the mecca of rugby sevens in America, the Lakefront 7s.
Flag rugby is a non-contact version of the popular full-contact sport played at about 30 high schools in Wisconsin.
In place of contact, elementary and middle-school participants wear two flags (or tags) attached at the waist by velcro. (more…)