Superstars to feature at National sevens

All Black Nehe Milner-Skudder and women's sevens captain Sarah Goss are coming to Rotorua.

ACC is teaming up with All Black Nehe Milner-Skudder and Olympic silver medallist and women's sevens captain Sarah Goss to promote staying injury free at the 2017 Bayleys National 7's in Rotorua next month.

They will showcase ACC SportSmart and RugbySmart to the next generation of players.

ACC Sports Injury Prevention Manager Isaac Carlson said Milner-Skudder and Goss were fantastic role models.

"They are helping us to encourage people to prepare well before they play and learning the skills they need to reduce injuries in sport," he said.

Over the weekend ACC will be running skills and drills sessions and providing advice on warm up, preparation, and how to recognise concussion.

"ACC SportSmart and Rugby Smart are evidence based programmes that help players reach their potential and stay injury free over a lifetime of sport," said Mr Carlson.

Everyone involved in sport from players, coaches, and parents will have the opportunity to find out how players can improve their performance and reduce injuries.

"ACC has been working with New Zealand Rugby and several other national sporting codes to reduce injuries in sport, keeping players on the field and off the side lines," said Mr Carlson.

Each year over 400,000 people injure themselves participating in sport and recreational activities in New Zealand at a cost of over half a billion dollars.

"With some preparation and the support of organisations like New Zealand Rugby, ACC believes we can bring these figures down, while also encouraging a lifetime of enjoying sport."

The Bayleys National 7's is at the Rotorua International Stadium on January 14-15.