The Hong Kong Rugby Football Union has made changes to the way it sells the public seats for the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens.
Four thousand tickets will be made available for sale via public ballot.
After a seven-week registration period, the ballot will be held on February 7, 2013.
Trevor Gregory, chairman of the HKRFU said, "With a seven week registration period we believe that all interested spectators will be able to register at their convenience and that the ‘luck of the draw’ will ensure the fairest spread of tickets to the public."
With the hosting of 28 international teams for the first time in the event’s 38-year history, the 2013 Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens – to be held from March 22 – 24 at the Hong Kong Stadium – promises to be the biggest Hong Kong Sevens ever.
The registration window for the public ballot started has opened and concludes at 17:00 on Monday, February 4.
Applicants can register for the public ballot via the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union website as well as via the official Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens website.
Each applicant must be aged 18 or above and can apply for a maximum of two tickets in any combination of adult and children’s tickets.
Each applicant will also be required to verify their local residency with valid Hong Kong ID card details and postal address for registered mail or courier services.
Following the ballot, successful applicants will have two weeks to pay for their tickets. Unsold tickets will go into a second ballot.
Ticket prices remain fixed at the 2012 tournament levels with an adult, 3-day ticket priced at HK$1,500. A HK$100 administration fee (one per each successful ballot application) will be levied.
