The Penrith Rams 2011 campaign starts in earnest on Saturday Jan 29 with the first official training session at Greygums Oval, Cranebrook commencing at 9 AM. After a sensational 2010 season, the club is looking to further build on the success with unprecentated interest shown for the upcoming season.
Seniors coaches Geoff Payne and Craig Sharp, who guided the Under 18's to an undefeated premiership in 2010, are looking seriously at adding more silverware to the Rams as they compete in the Div 2 competition. Barry King-Smith has again been appointed manager. A number of new signings will play a significant role this year along with players from the Under 18's stepping up to senior football.Club Chairman Kevin Tate will head the coaching staff in Reserves with Nathan White, Michael Bottrill and Mark Jackson all assisting whilst Scott Duffus takes on the Managers role.
In the Under 18's, respected TPP coach Rob Murie returns to the club where he spent his senior playing days to head the coaching staff. Rob has been heavily involved in the Pioneers development and heads the Hills Sports High AFL programme. He will be assisted by Rams life members Dave Nolan and Michael Walker with all coaching staff having Level 2 accreditation. Rob Swarbrick will again mange the side as they take on the cream of youth football in the Premier Cup
The club will not become complacent in attracting players. "Geographically, it is a tough assignment to attract players outside the area" Kevin Tate commented. "We have lost a wealth of junior talent in the past to other clubs but this is rapidly changing. We will be working extremely hard in the future to retain and develop these players. Our goal is to make the Rams a club where players want to go, not just because they are local to us and expected to come".
Training Details
Date: Saturday Jan 29
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:030 PM
Venue: Greygums Reserve, Greygums Rd, Cranebrook
Schedule: 9:00 - 9:45 AM. Registration/Information
9:45 - 10:00 AM Introduction to Committee and Coaches
10:00 - 11:15 PM Training Session
11:15 - 12:30 PM Free Sausage Sizzle/Drinks and registration
New players are most welcome and encouraged to attend. Training will then be every Tuesday and Thursday Night (18's from 6 PM till 7:30, Seniors from 6:30 till 8:00 PM)
Any enquiries phone Greg Corless on 0412 579 061 or email greg@penrithrams.com.au
Last Modified on 02/04/2011 22:45