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Bouncy fun at Twickenham
7:30am Monday 12th May 2008
Twickenham Stadium will open its gates to basketball, rugby bungee and football at the Emirates Airline London Sevens on Bank Holiday Weekend May 24 & 25.
Fans can challenge their friends and family on the giant inflatable Rugby Bungee Run, Basketball Slam Dunk and Football Powersave as well as more than 20 other experiences as the world's first SportsFanPark* comes to The Home of England Rugby.
With 44 matches, Twickenham is set for a weekend of fast and furious rugby action.
And on Sunday the competition really heats up, not just on the pitch but off it with an adult only South Stand and a family only North Stand with Under 16s entrance just £5 each day.
Not only is the crowd part of the entertainment, but valuable points are at stake in the World Series.
Sixteen international teams including England, South Africa, New Zealand, Fiji, Argentina, Australia, France, Canada, Kenya and Wales will be in town for this internationally revered rugby tournament.
Tom Hill, RFU Sales & Marketing Manager, said: "We're delighted the IRB World Sevens Series is back at Twickenham, particularly for the Bank Holiday weekend.
"The Emirates Airline London Sevens gives the public the chance to watch the best in the world at the top of their game and the opportunity to come and enjoy Twickenham Stadium in all its glory, all weekend.
"This really is one of the top sporting events of the summer."
For tournament information and your chance to win an amazing Sevens Heaven' rugby prize for the event (deadline for entries May 11), check out: www.londonsevens.co.uk Tickets start at just £10 (adults), £5 (juniors) available via the website or Ticketmaster: 0870 902 0000.
*The GLOBALGAMES SportsFanPark is for all ages and abilities and is a family or group experience. Tickets are available on the day with unlimited access from just: £7.50 - Adults £5.00 - Children £10.00 - Parent & Child £4.95 for Students & Concessions The SportsFanPark will be located in the West Car Park at Twickenham Stadium and will be open 11am-6pm on Saturday May 24 and 11am-5pm on Sunday May 25. For more information visit www.sportsfanpark.com
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