Rugby union club launches season

The Woy Woy Rugby Union club has launched its season, with more than 150 people attending in the team colours, according to club secretary Mr Kevin Dearlove.

The season launch served as a pre-season meeting for the families to get to know the coaches and managers for the upcoming season.

"We were really pleased to see so many Under-18s and Under-19s with their families," said Woy Woy Rugby Club vice president Mr Richard Berntsen.

"The Under-19s are going to be particularly strong this year and, coached by Graham Marshall, we are looking at them to be leaders in the club in 2008.".

The launch raised more than $5000 for Woy Woy Rugby Union, which will go to new training equipment and jerseys for the current season.

The season launch was hosted by the Bay View Hotel.

Publican Mr Gary Narvo said he was pleased at the success and the behaviour of the players.

"It was great to see the family atmosphere," Mr Narvo said.

"The Bay View provided the food and we were really pleased that the players and families could enjoy a drink and have such a great time".

The launch was also sponsored by Byron Bay Premium Ale and was attended by the director and co-creator of Byron Bay Premium Ale Mr Glen Carey.

For more information, telephone Richard Berntsen 0412 877 277 or Kevin Dearlove 0403 338 302.

Press release, 3 Mar 2008 Kevin Dearlove, Woy Woy Rugby Club