Surfside Sevens

Emil Signes was kind enough to write an article for the 2012 Surfside Sevens Program.

When I first played 7s, in 1969, I thought it was an odd game, especially for slow people like me. When I first coached it, in 1977, it was a great way to spend a summer day out, and when my team won its first-ever major tournament (the 1978 Ontario Sevens), I knew a good sevens day could produce quite a rush.

In 1986, I was appointed coach to the US National Men’s Sevens Team. The first international sevens trip I took — Hong Kong and Australia — was the longest and most exotic trip of my rugby life to date, but — as I was to find out later — I hadn’t seen nothin’ yet.

Rugby Sevens and the US: Past, Present and Future

Below is an article written by Emil Signes for URugby. The article appeared in URugby's official Surfside Sevens 10th anniversary program on July 20th 2013.

Recap: 'Everyone Wins' at Surfside Sevens 2014

It was an amazing weekend on the 80th Street Fields in beautiful Stone Harbor, NJ as close to 80 teams gathered for the 11th annual Surfside Sevens rugby tournament.

East Coast Rugby Conference

Amazing Finish to ACRC 7s at Surfside-Virginia Beach

The ranking and match-ups were set after Saturday's pool play at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex. The sun rose over the Atlantic Sunday on twelve teams stocked with talent and grit, each capable of beating any other on any given day. The question left to be decided was who would prove best on this day.

2013 Surfside Sevens Announcement

The date is officially set for the 10th Annual Surfside Sevens. Note the time of 7:00am. Of course, we always strive to make it bigger and better than the year before. One thing will remain the same...We'll all be scorin' at the shore like we first did in 2004.

Surfside Sevens 2012 - The Recap

The theme all along in 2012 has been the people. The people that make our sport great. And with 68 teams playing 110 matches with 14 trophies in 9 divisions there were more people at Surfside 2012 than ever before. The crowd estimated at over 1,500 people was treated to some great rugby and lots and lots of rugby fun.

2016: Gear-up with Boathouse 7s Gear

Order by May 30th, 2016 for Special Pricing Choose from Boathouse's custom design or create your own. Seven's season is around the corner ... be the coolest looking team on the paddock with new custom jerseys ... then go out and beat the pants off the competition. Get your gear in time for Surfside Sevens.

For 2008 Lost Boys, Surfside Sevens is More than Just Rugby

The Lost Boys, led by Joe O'Brien, took the Surfside Very Open Division for the 2nd year in a row in 2008. Look for the Lost Boys to make yet another appearance in 2011.

2007 Surfside Sevens

After the tremendous Surfsides of 2004, 2005, 2006, we wouldn't have expected any different for 2007. Each year the Surfside winners receive custom Surfside Sevens rugby gear including balls, pint glasses and Tiki trophies. A special thank you goes out to Royall Lyme for their support in 2004, 2005 and 2006. We planned even more for 2007.

2006 Royall Lyme Surfside Sevens

July 29, 2006 - Stone Harbor -- Syracuse wins again - shock everyone - except themselves!! Other trophies were picked up by MARFU, Morris, Kutztown U19, the Hibos U19, Flip Flops and Brandywine. Congratulations to all participants. It was an awesome day of rugby!

2005 Royall Lyme Surfside Sevens

The second annual Royall Lyme Surfside 7s was held last Saturday at the Rec Center Fields in Stone Harbor. Thank you! MARFU Blue, Sucher Dupers, captained by RAF, Shockers, Second City, White Horse, Lancaster, NYAC all winners! MARFU Blue defeated MARFU Gray 24-19 in the Premier Final.

2004 Surfside Passes the Hat for Pat

At the first Surfside in 2004, Surfside raised $1,184 for Pat Culley. Pat sustained a serious spinal injury while playing a Super League match against Boston in May of 2004. 2004 Surfside Passes the Hat for Pat Friends of Patrick Culley Need Your Support to Pass the Hat for Pat.

PW Falls to NOVA in Final of 2004 Surfside 7s

A last second NOVA try seals PW's fate and KU Trophy as Philadelphia Whitemarsh falls to NOVA in final of 2004 Surfside 7s. NOVA received the KU Trophy for their victory over PW in the MARFU qualifier division.