Children attend community day

More than 250 children attended a special rugby league community day at Rogers Park Woy Woy on February 8.

Players from the Cronulla Sharks and Central Coast Centurions also took part in the day to show children their skills and tips for playing the sport as well as getting involved in fundraising for the Leukaemia Foundation.

Woy Woy Junior Rugby League Football Club secretary Mr Russell Downey said club members were proud to be a part of the event.

"The event was a true community event and a credit to the hard work put in by all involved," Mr Downey said.

"The hundreds of boys and girls that turned up had a unbelievable experience and something that kids on the Peninsula would have to travel long distances to enjoy.

"The Cronulla Sharks and Central Coast Centurions players were just fantastic joining in the spirit of the day and the activities.

"And of course mayor Chris Holstein, Chris Warwick and Scott Wyatt provided some excellent entertainment at the dunking machine."

Gosford development officer for Australian Rugby League Mr Laurie Taylor said: "Children met with the Cronulla Sharks and the Central Coast Centurions were on show for the first time on the Coast," Mr Taylor said.

"Players were involved with the festival, running the children through drills and participating in the Dunk for Leukaemia fundraiser.

"They also made themselves available for autographs.

"Local clubs were inundated with enquiries for registrations."

Email, 9 Feb 2010 Russell Downey, Woy Woy Junior Rugby League Football Club Website, 17 Feb 2010 Laurie Taylor, Australian Rugby League