| The 13th Annual, Big Kahuna 7 on 7 Passing Challenge will be
held on Saturday, July 5th (11:30 am to 4 pm) and Sunday, July 6th
(9:30 am to 2 pm), at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex. The complex
is located at Kensington and Sprott St., approximately 25 minutes from
the Peace Arch and Pacific Hwy Truck Border crossings. The event
will be hosted by the New Westminster High School.
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| A chance for you to get a look at your team’s passing offense and
defense against some top flight competition. This promises to be a first
class event with an emphasis on fun, competition and sportsmanship.
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Non-contact (no-pads) 7 on 7 football. No linemen (except center), all
passing, geared towards all types of US high school offenses. Similar
to what you might see at a Team Passing Camp, or “Skelly” session in
your own practice.
Thirty-two teams, from both sides of the border. Teams will be
guaranteed at least five games (40 minute games) and as many as
seven. The event will be a two-day format with the round-robin portion
on Saturday, followed by a single elimination playoff, and a consolation
round on Sunday.
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All teams must be representing a varsity high school football program
(Grades 9-12). Maximum: 18 years old
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| $175 per team. Non-refundable.
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- Teams from Canada and the U.S.
- As many as 7 games (minimum of 5 games)
- Gatorade Lineman / Strongman Challenge
- Certified referees for Semi-finals and Championship Game
- Special Guests from CFL and NCAA
- Free pair of football shoes, courtesy of Big Kahuna for
every member of winning team (Maximum 12 pairs)
- Prizes for every member of 2nd and 3rd
place teams (Maximum 12)
- Offensive and Defensive All Star Awards and MVPs
- Trophies for top three teams
- Barbecue concession
- CFL ticket giveaways, free prize draws and raffles
- Fastest man contest (40 yards) and QB competition
- Big Kahuna Sports equipment booth (retail and team sales)
COMPETING TEAMS FROM LAST YEAR'S EVENT:
- Skyline HS (WA 3A Champions)
- Ferris HS (WA 4A Semi-finals & 2007 7on7 Champions)
- Eastlake HS (WA 4A Quarter-finals)
- Mt Vernon HS (WA 3A Playoffs)
- Holy Cross HS (BC 3A Champions)
- New Westminster HS (BC 3A Semi-finals)
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| All participants must provide their own insurance. Prior to the event,
coaches of all registered teams will receive a liability release form. All
athletes must bring a completed copy of this form to the event in
order to participate. There will be a certified medical trainer
on site throughout the event.
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| Simon Fraser University Housing: |
604-291-4330 (Suzanne) |
| Best Western Kings Inn: | 800-211-1122 |
| Hilton Metrotown: | 604-438-1200 |
| Holiday Inn Express Metrotown: | 800-465-4329 |
| Best Western Coquitlam Inn: | 604-931-9011 |
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This year’s event will again include the Gatorade Lineman
Challenge. The competition will consist of five events:
- 185 Pound Bench Press
(number of reps)
- Truck Tire Toss
- Obstacle Course
- 5-man Truck Push
- Tug-o-War
The Lineman Challenge will
take place on Sunday, July
6th. Each team must consist
of 5 or 6 players. The cost is
$75 for the first
team, $50 for each
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| Big Kahuna Sports will have a booth at our registration location and
will be offering special team rates on Adidas football shoes, gloves,
and various other types of equipment. Tournament t-shirts and shorts
will be available.
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| The Burnaby Lake Sports Complex is a first class facility with
9 fully maintained grass fields. There will be four changing rooms
available. Some fields will have filming facilities.
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Each team will be asked to provide a coach to assist in
officiating (2-3 games). All coaches will receive a registration
package complete with liability release forms, maps, complete
rules, and any other event information approximately 10
days prior to the event. The first game starts on Saturday
at 11:30am and there will be a coaches meeting at
11:15am. Because of the two-day format, we are starting
later on Saturday to accomodate US teams wishing to travel that day. Each team will be asked to supply
uniforms (preferably two sets with numbers). The
awards ceremony takes place immediately following the
Championship Game on Sunday at approximately 2 pm.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Farhan Lalji at (604) 522-9779, Fax: 604-609-2318.
E-mail: flalji@tsn.ca
Website: bchighschoolfootball.com/7on7
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