Roosters start to benefit from Sydney link

The start of the 2013 season is expected to be busy for Woy Woy Roosters players, coaches and officials, according to Woy Woy Junior Rugby League Football Club president Mr Tim McParlane.

Over the coming weeks coaches will attend a workshop to discuss the season ahead and training structure and format, player registrations will be taken, teams will start training and the club's relationship with the Sydney Roosters will begin in earnest with activities organised for February.

A number of coaches and officials from the juniors and seniors will travel down to have a behind the scenes look at the Sydney Roosters entire operation from training of the NRL squad to administration and marketing.

All registered Woy Woy players and coaching staff will be invited to attend an open training session of the Roosters NRL squad on Friday, February 15, ahead of the Roosters trial match against Manly at Bluetongue Stadium on Saturday night.

All registered Woy Woy players will be invited to attend a development clinic on Saturday, February 16, run by the Sydney Roosters including some of their big name players at Woy Woy oval.

A number of other events are planned as the season gets underway proper, with some of Woy Woy's Mini and Mod teams having the opportunity to play pre-game and at half-time at Allianz Stadium against one of the Sydney Roosters junior clubs and be invited to attend nominated Sydney Roosters games.

Coaches, officials and player groups will have the opportunity to observe player warm-up and attend a post-match function at East Leagues Club Bondi.

As an added bonus for 2013 all registered Woy Woy players will receive a Sydney Roosters Membership pack which includes a back pack, a 2013 cap, stationery set, lanyard and membership card holder, sticker, invites to members only coaching clinic, online newsletter, access to members lounge website, 10 per cent discount on Roosters merchandise and one general admission ticket to any Roosters home game.

Media Release, 22 Jan 2013

Tim McParlane, Woy Woy Junior Rugby League Football Club