Following another successful season in 2012, the Wellington Warriors over 35's Football Club are back into the swing of things as they start preparing for the 2013 season.
Coach Kain Jackson said “The club is in a really healthy position both on and off the field at the moment. We are heading into a really exciting phase of the club. We have been in existence for the past 4 years now, and we are starting to explore lots of opportunities to engage our families, friends and sponsors within the club.
During the past few months a number of Warriors players, family members and friends have been doing some light running in preparation for the 2013 season. The first official training session will be held at the Maffra Recreation Reserve at 6.30pm on Thursday the 21st February, 2013.
“We are trialing training in Maffra and Sale with the view to recruiting new players to the club. So if anyone is keen to come and have a run, or just come along and have a look with no obligations to play, come along on to the Maffra Football Ground on the 21st of February and enjoy the day”. Kain explained.
In what is sure to be one of the highlights of the year the club are also in discussions with an AFL club trying to coordinate playing a game, in conjunction with a number of other Masters football clubs at a premium ground in Melbourne.
Away from the training track the Warriors have also been working hard. Club president David Ross is extremely optimistic about the financial future of the club. “We are really looking forward to a great year this year. We have spoken with our major sponsors, who have confirmed their commitment with us for the next 3 years. The prospect of the club is looking great. Our playing group is primed for a great season, and our committee is keen to improve on our success over the past few years.” David said.
Being family orientated and community minded is also a big part of the super rules club. “The beauty of our club is it's inclusiveness" David continued. "Our main focus is to include everyone, players, wives, kids, friends, family and our sponsors as part of our football community. The club has worked hard to achieve this enjoyable inclusive environment and include things like our annual “Ladies Day” which is scheduled to occur again this year.”
The Warriors are also taking part in this year's Relay for Life event in order to get in a little more training before the season starts and to raise money for what is such a worthy cause.
It's easy to see that there is plenty of life still left in the over 35's competition as it continues to supply a outlet for guys looking to stay active and have fun with like minded families.
Warriors training commences on Thursday the 21st February at the Maffra Recreation Reserve in McLean Street at 6.30pm. Training will then be held again at Maffra on Thursday the 28th February before moving to the Sale College Ovals in Cunninghame Street for the training dates of Thursday the 7th, 14th and 21st of March.
All present, past and potential players interested in being involved in the club are welcome to attend.
Last Modified on 04/06/2013 06:28