Presentation day for juniors

Woy Woy Junior Rugby League Football Club held its presentation day recently.

The day featured a match between the club's under-15/1s side, which was runner-up in the grand final, and "The Golden Oldies", according to publicity officer Ms Anita Uptin.

Committee members Geoff Staunton, Troy Hudson, John Gavin, Russell Downey and Laurie Taylor together with coaching staff, trainers and managers took to the oval as "The Golden Oldies", surrounded by a large crowd of keen supporters and interested onlookers, Ms Uptin said.

President Geoff Staunton said: "Some of the players had hung up their boots many years before, but were keen to get together for the fun match which was played at the conclusion of a tremendous presentation day."

"Both teams put on a fantastic display of skill and entertainment with the final score aptly ending at five tries a piece," Ms Uptin said.

"The only injury of the match was to First Aid officer Mr Laurie Taylor.

"He took a few cuts to the head from a fellow team member and was seen expertly attending to his own head wounds."

Mr Staunton said the presentation day was the formal conclusion to a successful season for the junior club.

Every player, coach, trainer and manager for the year were formally congratulated and presented with trophies.

Recognition was also given to the 20 players who this year reached the goal of playing 100 games for the club, along with the acknowledgment of 10 year service for players Alex Brown and Ryan Maskill.

Other major awards were to Mini League player with most potential Zak Rowe, Mod League player with most potential Darcy Dickinson-Neal, the Presidents Award for most improved to Shawn Nelson and the Players Player award to Ryan Maskill.

Coach of the Year was Mick Kirwan.

A former Woy Woy Junior, Mr Kirwan took his team, the Under-10/2s, to victory at the grand finals this year.

Mr Kirwan has also had a hand at coaching many other players from previous years.

Club Person of the Year was canteen coordinator Ms Sharon Nelson.

Under-10s' manager Linda Thomas thanked the committee on behalf of all players and their families.

"They constantly and tirelessly worked with smiles on their faces and all this helps to build a great club" Ms Thomas said.

The club's general meeting was held the following day and saw an increase in the size of the committee.

Its first meeting will be planning for next year's incoming players and competition.

Press Release, October 26 Anita Uptin, Woy Woy Junior Rugby League Club