Girls to play rugby league

Woy Woy Junior Rugby League Club is encouraging girls interested in the sport to consider joining a special competition being organised by the Central Coast Division of Junior Rugby League.

"Chris Warwick, president of the CCDJRL, is looking to form a girls competition on the Central Coast to cater for girls from the Under-13s through to Under-16s," said Woy Woy club secretary Mr Russell Downey.

"It's a good opportunity for girls to pursue a passion in the sport."

Mr Warwick said meetings would be held throughout May at Central Coast Rugby League headquarters in Mt Penang for those interested in taking part.

"The girls will be gathering at Mt Penang on May 10, 17 and 24 from 6pm," Mr Warwick said.

"Less experienced girls will be shown safe techniques in tackling and falling, as well as ball skills and passing.

"These sessions will be run by John Jewiss and Laurie Taylor along with our representative coaching staff.

"We hope to play the first game on June 5."

Newsletter, 26 Apr 2010 Russell Downey, Woy Woy Junior Rugby League Football Club