CRL Bush Telegraph - 2015 #12

This week the Bush Telegraph brings to you details of the upcoming April school holiday Country Development Camps with the East Coast, Bidgee and Greater Northern Regions.

April School Holiday Country Development Camp spots available - Get in Quick!

The East Coast April 8th to 10th Camp will be held at Lake Ainsworth Sport and Rec Centre - more information available here or by contacting Kevin Hill on 0447 427 327 KHill@crlnsw.com.au

The Bidgee Bulls (Group 20) Yanco Camp will be also be held April 8th to 10th. This camp is aimed at players in the U14's and U15's. The cost of the camp is $220 and each player will receive food and accommodation, Football, Hat, and T shirt. For more information contact David Skinner 0417 488 120 DSkinner@crlnsw.com.au

The Greater Northern Tigers will also be holding a School Holiday Development camp - April 14th to 16th, with spaces filling up fast - For more information head to http://www.greaternortherntigers.leaguenet.com.au/

Junior Thoroughbreds to play at ANZ

A group of budding young Scone Thoroughbreds will have the privilege of playing at a NRL game at ANZ Stadium this weekend and the youngsters are bouncing with excitement.

The Scone Under 7s thoroughbreds will play prior to the game and throughout half time when the Parramatta Eels meet the West Tigers at ANZ Stadium in the For the Farmers round on Easter Monday.

It's not just any old game either, the Easter Monday match between the Parramatta Eels and West Tigers is following the theme of ‘For the Farmers' (#forthefarmers), celebrating the contribution farmers make to our community and Australia, and the unique experience of living on the land.

The Scone Junior Rugby League Under 7s team were invited along with another country team - the Moss Vale Dragons - and two Parramatta district teams to play prior to and at half time of the game.

The initiative is being held to coincide with the Sydney Royal Easter Show and the youngsters not only received a free ticket to the football game, but also a ticket to enter the show.

The Parramatta Eels have partnered with the NSW Farmers' Association, as well as the Country Rugby League to make sure that the heartland of footy is represented at the game.

Scone Junior Rugby League committee member Aaron Watts said all 20 Under 7s players were invited, however due to the school holidays and other commitments a team of 10 will be going.

He said it is very exciting for the children as most of them are in their first or second year of football.

The Under 7s are coached by Maurice Watts and Scott Lyne, however only Mr Watts will be able to attend.

"Credit goes to the junior league for being invited to such a prestigious event," he said.

The players to represent Scone on Monday include Isaac Cameron, Cooper Clark, Tyson Connolly, Andrew Crowther, Harry Hardes, Bradley Johnson, Baxter Keats, Charlie Smith, Jake Wamsley and Kai Watts.

Reconciliation Cup Curtain Raiser To Sea Eagles v Raiders

The 2015 Group 9 Reconciliation Cup will be played as the curtain raiser to the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and Canberra Raiders NRL clash at Lavington Oval, Albury NSW.

The Reconciliation Cup has been running since 2009 and has featured guest appearances and support from Indigenous Rugby League Immortal Arthur Beetson as well as modern day players George Rose, Timana Tahu, Joe Galuvao and Joel Thompson.

The Reconciliation Cup will feature two squads of 20 players who have been selected from Group 9's First-Grade competition consisting of the Group 9 Indigenous All Stars and Group 9 All Stars sides.

Group 9 Indigenous All Stars Captain, and former Wests Tigers and Gold Coast Titans player Ben Jeffreys, believes the opportunity to play as the curtain raiser to an NRL game will not be lost on the players.

"It's a real privilege for all players in Group 9 to be involved in this game and playing as the curtain-raiser to an NRL game will make it a special occasion for many of the players involved," said Jeffreys.

"I'm Captain-Coach this year and we're aiming for four wins in a row, so if we can achieve that it would be pretty special for all of us involved."

Group 9 All Stars Captain, and former Manly Warringah Sea Eagles player Nick Skinner, was hopeful that a large crowd would be in attendance to watch the game.

"It's my first time being involved in the Reconciliation Cup and I think it's a really important concept for Group 9 Rugby League," said Skinner.

"I've got a lot of friends playing in the Indigenous side and a lot of friends in the Group 9 All Stars side so I'm really looking forward to getting out there and enjoying the game.

"It's a special event and hopefully we can draw a strong crowd to support the game."

The Reconciliation Cup promotes racial inclusiveness with respect and admiration for the contribution that Indigenous athletes have made to the game of Rugby League.

Albury set to host Manly Warringah Sea Eagles V Canberra Raiders

When: Saturday 4 April, 2015, kick off 5.05pm
Where: Lavington Sports Ground, Centaur Road, Albury
Price: Adults: $30.00, prepaid $25.00, Concession: $25.00, prepaid $20.00, Child (5-16yrs): $15.00, prepaid $10.00, Family: $70.00, prepaid $65.00, Under 5yrs free - Grandstand (no prepaid discounts apply) - Adult: $48.00, Concession: $42.00, Child (5-16yrs): $25.00, Family: $100.00, under 5yrs free

The NRL returns to Albury in 2015 with Manly Warringah Sea Eagles playing their Round 5 NRL fixture at Lavington Sports Ground against the Canberra Raiders.

Played under lights, fans will be in for a great game as both teams fight for points on the leader ladder early in the season. With lots of parking and onsite facilities, the whole family can enjoy a night out.

Come on out for an evening filled with excitement, sportsmanship and competitiveness.

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