Junior Roosters expect increased numbers

The Woy Woy Roosters Junior Rugby League Football Club is expecting an increase in player numbers for its 2013 season.

The club's calendar includes player development programs, gala days, Rooster Round-ups and a number of junior days at the Woy Woy Seniors home games.

The club has five trial matches booked, including the annual Joey Johns - Wombat Eadie Shield Day against Cessnock.

The season will start at Rogers Park on Saturday, April 27, where the club will celebrate the Barry Howlett Memorial Day.

"The club is very impressed that a lot of the international players have been putting in the hard yards over summer both individually and as part of various train-on representative squads and are looking very fit and keen for the season," said Club president Mr Tim McParlane.

"In one of the most exciting events in the Woy Woy Juniors' 51 year history, we welcome the involvement of the NRL Sydney Roosters, made possible through the amalgamation of our long-time sponsor Woy Woy Leagues Club and the East Group.

"After positive meetings with Woy Woy Juniors executive and the Sydney Roosters executive, we are proud to offer our players and club opportunities which include an open training day with the Sydney Roosters NRL team in February, invitations for teams to play exhibition matches in Sydney, talent identification and a pathway for Woy Woy players into the Sydney Roosters, assistance with player development and coaching workshops.

"With the new relationship with the Easts Group and Sydney Roosters as well as continuing to work closely with our Woy Woy Seniors, the Woy Woy Junior Roosters future in 2013 and beyond is looking very bright," said Mr McParlane.

Media Release, 7 Jan 2013

Tim McParlane, Woy Woy Roosters JRLFC