Wednesday 25th June 2008
(ref:
55/2008)
Young players from Tyldesley Netball Club are all set to try something completely different.
The girls are to take a unique challenge with boys from Orrell St James ARLFC by having a go at each other’s sport.
The event will be held on Saturday June 28th to raise funds for both clubs.
All the young people taking part will pay £3.50 to take part in two hours of training and competition in netball and tag rugby at Holland Moor Primary School in Skelmersdale.
The young athletes will then head to Orrell St James ARL Club for a netball shootout, food, medal presentations and other activities.
Professional players from both sports will be attending the event, Wigan Warrior Pat Richards and Northern Thunder netball player Lauren Dobson.
Emma Heap from Tyldesley Netball Club said:
"There are a lot of similarities within the two sports in terms of the skills needed to play. The passing and catching techniques are very similar so we are expecting both sides to be quite quick on the uptake.
“This event will give an insight into what is required to play rugby and netball and reduce stereotypical views that are present within the sports. It is also a great opportunity for the two clubs to raise funds, which isn't an easy job."
The fundraiser is the brainchild of Jan Parkinson, whose daughter Samantha (13) plays for Tyldesley Netball Team, while son Ryan (13) turns out for Orrell St James ARL Club.
Jan said:
“Netball is the biggest female sport in the country and rugby is the biggest sport in Wigan Borough. This special day celebrating both sports will keep children healthy, educate them about living a healthy lifestyle, allow them to make new friends and reduce anti-social behaviour by having children in a club environment and not out on the streets.”
Spectators and anyone who wants to find out more about either club is welcome to attend.
Tyldesley Netball Club and Orrell St James ARL both have a number of teams, from under-7s to open age. The netball club also has a ‘back to netball’ programme for women, which runs from 8.30pm to 10pm on Monday evenings at Leigh Sports Village.
For further details contact Helen Wilson on (01695) 627455 / Jean Ball 07751 127924 (Orrell St James ARL Club) or Emma Heap on 07900 274802 / Lauren Dobson on 01942 404984 (Tyldesley Netball Club).
Notes to Editors
Photo opportunity
- Members of the press are invited to Orrell St James ARL Club at 4pm on Saturday June 28th to photograph the netball shootout and medal presentation. Contact Lauren Dobson on 07971 649519 in advance or on arrival.
Further information
- For further information please contact Kennedy Stewart, Press Officer for the Wigan Youth Information Team, on (01942) 486927.
