{"id":6857,"date":"2025-04-30T12:08:26","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T19:08:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianrugbyfoundation.ca\/?page_id=6857"},"modified":"2025-11-15T10:17:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T18:17:54","slug":"stampede-7s-award-fund","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/canadianrugbyfoundation.ca\/index.php\/support-a-fund\/awards\/stampede-7s-award-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"Stampede 7s Award Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #dc0000;\"><strong>STAMPEDE SEVENS RUGBY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6861\" src=\"https:\/\/canadianrugbyfoundation.ca\/rugby\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stampede-7s-Logo-300x261.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/canadianrugbyfoundation.ca\/rugby\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stampede-7s-Logo-300x261.jpg 300w, https:\/\/canadianrugbyfoundation.ca\/rugby\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stampede-7s-Logo-768x668.jpg 768w, https:\/\/canadianrugbyfoundation.ca\/rugby\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stampede-7s-Logo.jpg 797w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6862\" src=\"https:\/\/canadianrugbyfoundation.ca\/rugby\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stampede-7s-Photo-1-300x148.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"357\" height=\"176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/canadianrugbyfoundation.ca\/rugby\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stampede-7s-Photo-1-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/canadianrugbyfoundation.ca\/rugby\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stampede-7s-Photo-1-1024x505.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/canadianrugbyfoundation.ca\/rugby\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stampede-7s-Photo-1-768x379.jpg 768w, https:\/\/canadianrugbyfoundation.ca\/rugby\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stampede-7s-Photo-1-1536x757.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/canadianrugbyfoundation.ca\/rugby\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stampede-7s-Photo-1-2048x1010.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"color_11 wixui-rich-text__text\">The Calgary Stampede Sevens Rugby tournament takes place during the Calgary Stampede, one of the world\u2019s largest rodeos!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"color_11 wixui-rich-text__text\">Over the years, it has grown into one of Canada\u2019s most prestigious 7s tournaments. 2025 marks 63 years of Stampede Sevens! To further promote the sport among both young athletes and passionate players, we have expanded to include both Masters and Junior Divisions. The Premier Division has showcased incredible rugby talent, with past champions including touring teams from the U.K., Fijian nationals, and members of both Canada\u2019s and USA&#8217;s international squad.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"color_11 wixui-rich-text__text\">Our mission remains to deliver a top-tier 7s tournament while supporting the growth and popularity of this exciting Olympic sport.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Competitions are held in the following divisions:<\/p>\n<div id=\"comp-m76p0i4v\" class=\"HcOXKn c9GqVL QxJLC3 lq2cno YQcXTT comp-m76p0i4v wixui-rich-text\" data-testid=\"richTextElement\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">Women and Men\u2019s Social<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">Women and Men\u2019s Premier<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">High School Boys and Girls\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">U15 Boys and Girls\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">U13 Boys and Girls<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">Masters (35+)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6863\" src=\"https:\/\/canadianrugbyfoundation.ca\/rugby\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stampede-7s-Photos-2-300x108.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/canadianrugbyfoundation.ca\/rugby\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stampede-7s-Photos-2-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/canadianrugbyfoundation.ca\/rugby\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stampede-7s-Photos-2-1024x368.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/canadianrugbyfoundation.ca\/rugby\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stampede-7s-Photos-2-768x276.jpg 768w, https:\/\/canadianrugbyfoundation.ca\/rugby\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stampede-7s-Photos-2-1536x553.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/canadianrugbyfoundation.ca\/rugby\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stampede-7s-Photos-2-2048x737.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6864\" src=\"https:\/\/canadianrugbyfoundation.ca\/rugby\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stampede-7s-Photos-3-300x109.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/canadianrugbyfoundation.ca\/rugby\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stampede-7s-Photos-3-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/canadianrugbyfoundation.ca\/rugby\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stampede-7s-Photos-3-1024x373.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/canadianrugbyfoundation.ca\/rugby\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stampede-7s-Photos-3-768x280.jpg 768w, https:\/\/canadianrugbyfoundation.ca\/rugby\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stampede-7s-Photos-3-1536x560.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/canadianrugbyfoundation.ca\/rugby\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Stampede-7s-Photos-3-2048x747.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Details on registration, accommodations and rules are here: <strong>https:\/\/www.stampedesevens.com\/<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #dc0000;\">STAMPEDE 7s AWARD FUND<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Stampede Sevens Award Fund was established in April 2025 to support the next generation of rugby athletes as they transition into post-secondary education. This award recognizes outstanding high school rugby players who have demonstrated high performance on the field and dedication to the rugby community.<\/p>\n<p>The Award is intended to provide funding from its endowment for annual awards that further the broad objectives and purposes of the Stampede 7\u2019s Alberta Rugby Society, Rugby Canada, and the Canadian Rugby Foundation, to develop and grow rugby across Canada, and that meet CRA requirements. The Stampede 7\u2019s Award is named for the annual 7\u2019s tournament held in Calgary during Stampede.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Award Criteria: <\/strong><br \/>\n1. Must be a Grade 12 student graduating in the year in which they are applying for the award<br \/>\n2. Must be enrolled in a post-secondary institution with a program starting before February of the following year<br \/>\n3. Must be actively involved in the rugby community (player, coaching, refereeing, volunteering, or other contributions)<br \/>\n4. Participation, leadership, sportsmanship, and impact on the rugby community will be evaluated for each applicant<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Process:<\/strong><br \/>\n1. Complete application form <span style=\"color: #dc0000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #dc0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/M2WRaqB65ZYKELvD8\">here<\/a>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>2. Include personal statement (500-750 words) detailing:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">a. Your rugby journey and achievements<br \/>\nb. Your involvement in the rugby community<br \/>\nc. How rugby has shaped your character and future goals<br \/>\nd. How this award will support your academic and athletic aspirations<\/p>\n<p>3. Provide proof of post-secondary enrollment<br \/>\n4. Include 2 references letter (1 must be rugby related; i.e.: coach, VP, alumni&#8230;), with contact information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Information:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 2 Awards are available (ideally one woman and one man chosen)<br \/>\n\u2022 The Stampede 7\u2019s Rugby Board will review applications based on complete applications.<br \/>\n\u2022 Application deadline is the first Monday of September<br \/>\n\u2022 Awards selected the last Friday of September<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #dc0000;\"><strong>FOUNDING DONORS <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The first 20 donors (donating over $500) will be recognised as founders of this award and will be listed on this page:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jamal Denny<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aly Hickey<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alex Fowler<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laurel Tester<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jessica Bateman<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DKI Calgary<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CB Rugby<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lisa Oness<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>TO DONATE TO THE STAMPEDE 7S AWARD FUND, GO HERE:<\/strong> <script id=\"ch_cdn_embed\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canadahelps.org\/secure\/js\/cdf_embed.2.js\" charSet=\"utf-8\" data-language=\"en\" data-page-id=\"131265\" data-root-url=\"https:\/\/www.canadahelps.org\" data-formtype=\"0\" data-cfasync=\"false\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>STAMPEDE SEVENS RUGBY The Calgary Stampede Sevens Rugby tournament takes place during the Calgary Stampede, one of the world\u2019s largest rodeos!\u00a0 Over the years, it has grown into one of Canada\u2019s most prestigious 7s tournaments. 2025 marks 63 years of Stampede Sevens! 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