Train. Compete. Elevate.
The Golden State Academy – Bay Area is PR7s Rise’s high‑performance pathway for high school rugby athletes in the Bay, preparing them for West Coast competition and beyond. Our goal is to make them the best players on and off the field as they learn from our top-tier professional coaching staff.
Open Practice
Who:
Girls | Grades 9-12 | U19
When & Where:
📍 Sunday, September 14 — 9:00–11:00 AM PT
Curt Flood Field
3303 Laguna Way, Oakland, CA 94602
About the Program
🏉 Academy Season – A structured program with 1-2 practices per week (Time & Date TBD)
🏆 End-of-Season Tournament – West Coast 7s on Oct. 11
💪 College & Pro Pathway – Train like the pros in a high-performance environment that prepares you for collegiate and professional rugby
Why Join the Golden State Retrievers Academy?
✅ Train with elite coaches and professional players
✅ Develop skills in a structured, high-performance environment
✅ Compete in a season-long academy with top players in the region
✅ Gain exposure and opportunities for collegiate and professional rugby
📍 Location: Bay Area, California
🚨 Limited Spots Available! Don’t miss your chance to train with the best.
World-Class Coaching
Led by PR7s professionals and international rugby stars:
🇸🇪 Tyra Norlander – Played for PR7s Rocky Mountain Experts & Golden State Retrievers, Sweden National Team, All Blues WPL 7s & XV. New to coaching and excited to share everything she has learned over the years as a player.
🇹🇴 Angelina Lomu – Represented Tonga National Team, played for Life West & All Blues 7s & XV, and developed at ARPTC Rugby Academy. Having played for nearly every Bay Area team, Lina embodies the heart of Bay Area rugby.
🐻 Jessica Lewis – A standout at Cal, 5x All-American (3x 15s, 2x 7s), played for All Blues 7s, captain at Life West, and currently coaching at Cal Rugby.
Key Dates
Team History
- Open Practice: Sun, Sept 14 (9–11AM PT)
- Tournament: West Coast 7s — Saturday, Oct 11
- Founded: Spring 2025 — part of PR7s Rise’s expansion into the Bay Area
- Early Success: The Retrievers quickly established themselves, finishing 2nd place at the PNW Regional Tournament (Portland) in their debut season.
- Coaching Leadership: Guided by seasoned professionals with experience at the collegiate, professional, and international sevens levels.
- Outlook: Building on momentum to make a statement at the West Coast 7s (Sat, Oct 11).
Tournament Information
West Coast 7s
Date: Saturday, Oct. 11
Location: Stanford University Steuber Rugby Stadium
Questions or More Information
For more information or questions, please email: sofina.hibbeln@prsevens.com
