Woy Woy appoints new coach

Woy Woy Rugby League Football Club has announced its first grade coach for next year's season.

Club secretary Mr Peter Read said Woy Woy was proud to announce the signing of experienced coach Mr Les Lowe for next season.

"The former Umina and Ourimbah mentor will take the reins from Roosters' great Jade Mason and has already set about lifting the Roosters back into a premiership contender," Mr Read said.

"Upon being introduced to the Roosters' faithful on August 16, Lowe made it clear that he would be getting straight down to business."

The incoming coach said that players would be recruited for key positions to complement the existing senior squad.

"I'm a Rooster now, and I am not coming alone," Mr Lowe said.

"I'm really excited about taking on the job and I will be working hard with the committee to bring success to the Woy Woy Club."

Club president Mr Geoff Staunton said he applauded the Rooster's committee for its decision to appoint Lowe and feels that the club's younger players can only benefit from the experience that Les Lowe brings.

"We have a lot of great young players in the under-18s and under-20s," said Mr Staunton. "And even though some already played first grade, having Les coaching them will only help them go to another level."

Mr Read said a meeting on August 19 was expected to see Central Coast Rugby League announce that the competition structure for next year will see the return of third grade as an "open age" competition, along with the junior age divisions reverting to under-19s and under-17s.

Press release, 18 Aug 2009 Peter Read, Woy Woy Rugby League Football Club