Nova Scotia to Host Arrows Academy for Inaugural Coast to Coast Cup

With files from Rugby Nova Scotia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HIGH PERFORMANCE MEN’S RUGBY RETURNS TO NOVA SCOTIA WITH THE INAUGURAL COAST TO COAST CUP

Halifax, NS (May 10, 2022) Rugby Nova Scotia, in partnership with the Toronto Arrows Academy and Rugby Canada, is pleased to announce the Coast to Coast Cup, a new high performance development men’s rugby event to be held in Halifax from May 28 to June 4, 2022.

The tournament will feature host team the Atlantic Selects along with the Toronto Arrows Academy and Canada West Selects, with 90 of Canada’s best domestic rugby players, the majority under the age of 25.

The Halifax-based Atlantic Selects, founded in October 2021 to continue the proud tradition of the Atlantic Rock, faced the Arrows in Toronto last October and, more recently, defeated the New England Independents in Boston.

The Arrows Academy is represented by top athletes in the development stream of Major League Rugby’s Toronto Arrows. The Canada West Selects will be making their first appearance as a team when they take to the field for a tune up match against the American Raptors on May 14.

“This event brings three matches of fast, exciting rugby to Halifax, as we raise the profile of the sport and bring more big events to our city and region,” said Atlantic Selects General Manager and local event lead Dr. John
Gillis.

“More games at this level will make all of our up-and-coming players better and pave a renewed development pathway to both Major League Rugby and our National Programs,” added Phil Mack, the Canada West Head Coach.

“This level of high performance play is what helps build rugby at the grassroots community level,” says Halifax-based Rugby Canada board member Phil Otto. “I’m excited for what this event will do to help build the rugby brand in our region and encourage kids to remain engaged in rugby.”

Game 1 tickets will go on sale at noon ADT Tuesday, May 17 at www.ticketmaster.ca. For VIP boxes, contact [email protected] or Dr. Gillis as noted below.

Tickets for Games 2 and 3 will be available at the gate for $20 adults, $10 youth, or in advance for $15/5 by emailing [email protected].

Schedule

Game 1 May 28: Atlantic Selects vs. Toronto Arrows Academy
Wanderers Grounds, Halifax | 7:30 p.m. AT / 6:30 p.m. ET

Game 2 May 31: Canada West Selects vs. Toronto Arrows Academy
Graves-Oakley Park, Halifax | 6 p.m. AT / 5 p.m. ET

Game 3 June 4: Atlantic Selects vs. Canada West Selects
Graves-Oakley Park, Halifax | 4 p.m. AT / 3 p.m. ET

For further information contact Dr. Gillis at [email protected] or 902-488-5445.

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