Special events for junior Roosters

The Woy Woy Junior Roosters Rugby League Club has held a number of special events in recent weeks.

The club held its trivia, karaoke and fancy dress night last month at Easts Woy Woy Leagues Club which was attended by over 80 people.

"It was good to see a number of people in fancy dress with the theme being music," said club president Mr Tim McParlane.

"Wayne Hayward, the club's coaching co-ordinator and 15-1s coach, came as Boy George.

Under-7s coach Dave Tebutt, showed Elvis Presley was "alive and well and a hit with the microphone".

"The karaoke again saw some superstars in the making with 9-1s coach Matt Walton belting out a classic rendition of Mental as Anything's The Nips Are Getting Bigger."

The Club also held its Rite of Passage workshop on Wednesday, July 31, for its under-13 players.

The workshop, which is in its third year, was organised by Scott Jones who is part of the club's development program for the under-13 players.

As part of the under-13 players "contract", the club was willing to offer some benefits "on the proviso that in return players are both respectful and mature at all times when representing the club," said Mr McParlane.

"Part of this initiative includes a fully funded trip for all under-13 players and coaching staff to attend a State of Origin game.

"All players receive a club bag and are invited to attend the international presentation night.

"Also included is the Rite of Passage night where Woy Woy Police Station youth liaison officer Senior Constable Pott and Darren Martin from the program No Way To Drugs present two separate workshops.

"The first workshop was from Senior Constable Pott on social media and its pitfalls, which concentrated this year on cyber-bullying."

Mr McParlane said that Darren's presentation on his personal account of the effects alcohol and illicit drug use had an impact on both the boys and adults present.

The Roosters 15-1s had a meet and greet barbecue after training on Thursday, August 1, with newly appointed coach John Jewiss and assistant coach Ben Bell for next year's 16-1s.

"John has coached both juniors and seniors in the past at Woy Woy and his return to the club is welcomed by all," said Mr McParlane.

"John's assistant for the year is Ben Bell, who is in his first year at Woy Woy but has coached previously on the Coast at club and representative level.

"The partnership of John and Ben ensures the continued development of this team.

"John will assist Wayne Hayward, the current coach, for the remainder of the season enabling him to start building a relationship with the players," said Mr McParlane.

Email, 13 Aug 2013

Tim McParlane, Woy Woy JRLFC