International Rugby - Canada Selects vs. England Counties

There are many great events leading up to the Canada Selects – England counties game on Friday, June 13th. Open team practices, special public access, a Mayor’s luncheon, and a high school championship game are all adding up to an awesome week for rugby supporters and sports fans in general.

Special efforts are being made to provide significant public access to the teams – to let people get up close and personal with these elite athletes while they are here in Chatham-Kent. The practices and social events are open to the media and public and we encourage people to see these national team players in action and to welcome them to Chatham.

Community outreach programs are also being developed for some local elementary schools. National team players are being given time to play and work with some elementary school students after some of their practices. These sessions should provide memorable learning experiences for local Chatham-Kent students.

Activities open to the public and media

Tuesday, June 10th, 4:15 pm to 6:15 pm -- Note time change
Canada Selects training at the CCI Field (behind old Victoria Park Public School, Murray St)

Wednesday June 11th, 10:15 am to 12:15 pm -- Note time change
Canada Selects training at CCI Field

Wednesday, June 11th, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Note time change
England Counties training at CKSS (behind Chatham-Kent Secondary School --285 McNaughton Ave. E., Chatham,

Wednesday, June 11th, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
'Meet the Team" at Boston Pizza, 780 St Clair St., Chatham. England Counties players and managers will have dinner at Boston Pizza and will be available to chat and sign autographs.

Thursday, June 12th, 9:15 am to 11:15 am -- Note time change
Canada Selects training at CCI Field

Thursday, June 12th, 11:30 am -- 12:00 pm
Press Conference, Club Lentinas, 250 National Rd., Chatham

Thursday, June 12th, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Mayor's Luncheon sponsored by OLG, Club Lentinas (VIP Ticket Holders)

Thursday, June 12th, 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm -- Note time change
England Counties training at CKSS

Friday June 13th, 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Canada Selects – Captain’s Run on game field at CKSS

Friday June 13th, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
England Counties – Captain’s Run on game field at CKSS

Friday June 13th, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
High School Girls Rugby, Championship Game, at CKSS

Friday June 13th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
The TekSavvy Kent Cup: Canada Selects vs. England Counties at CKSS

Friday June 13th, 9:00 pm to 1:00 am
Post Game Social, Wheels Inn Main Ballroom (VIP Ticket Holders).