Penno Stags Junior Rugby League Football Club

The Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Junior Rugby League Football Club will be holding registration days for the 2012 season as follows:

Saturday 28th January 2012 - Greenway Oval #2 (in the clubhouse) from 10:00am to 3:00pm

Sunday 5th February 2012 - Greenway Oval #2 (in the clubhouse) from 10:00am to 3:00pm

Registration is open to all players from Under 6 to A Grade ..... enquiries can be made by contacting Ross Ruhan on 0418 677 511 or click 'more' for additional information. Under 6 players are registered FREE!

All JUNIOR players registering with the Pennant Hills /Cherrybrook Stags will receive a free 'Stags Pack' which includes a Stags backpack, Stags Sticker, Stags Ruler and Stags Pen.

Well ... it's actually one of the safest sports at a junior particitation level according to research undertaken by Medibank Private in 2006. Sports such as AFL, Soccer, Cricket, Basketball and Netball all rated as being more prone to injury when compared to Rugby League with the research based on patient representations to Australian hospital emergency departments and general practices.

Click to read more and get the facts.

On August 13th 2010, Trooper Jason Brown was killed in the service of his country in Afghanistan. Jason Brown was a former player of The Penno Stags, playing from under 6’s, through to our senior grades. In his memory, and as a mark of respect to his sacrifice in service to Australia, the Pennant Hills /Cherrybrook Stags will honor Jason's heroics with the Jason Brown Perpetual trophy to be awarded to a Senior player each year. Attached is a document with some information about Jason, the type of man he was, and his achievements in the Defence Force, as well as the prerequisites for the recipient of this award.

Trooper Jason Brown - Pennant Hills/ Cherrybrook Stag, Australian Soldier ..... and true Australian Hero.

Congratulations to BEN HUNT who is the 2011 recipient of this prestigious award.

The primary objective of Men of League is to support former players, coaches, administrators, referees, officials and their families who have fallen on hard times.

The Men of League Foundation are here to help with:

• Medical operations
• Rehabilitation equipment
• Nursing home equipment
• Grants
• Counselling
• Social contact through visits, cards, and telephone calls
• Promoting and supporting fund raising events for Rugby League people in need of help

You can now follow the Penno Stags on Twitter where we'll 'tweet' the latest news and information from the Club. Follow us at @pennostags and lets see if we can get >100 followers before the start of the season!

For more information on Twitter and how you can follow the Stags, click 'more' below:

A video and photo tribute to one of the greatest ever rugby league forwards - Artie Beetson who passed away recently. 'Big Artie' was a legend of the game having introduced the State of Origin concept and given countless of thousands joy and admiration for his skills and contribution to Rugby League. He will forever be remembered as an Immortal.

Check out the latest NRL news and highlights along with some great Rugby League footage from the past. The Stags Multimedia Zone is updated daily so check back regularly for the latest in NRL & Rugby League multimedia.

THIS WEEK: Never celebrate a try until the ball is grounded with downward pressure and the referee blows his whistle - check this one out!

Our great club has recorded a fantastic club song that can be proudly sung loud and clear by our players after a great victory or whenever it takes your fancy. Imagine running out onto the field for an important match with our our Club song belting out in the background. Please learn the song and be in good voice for next season and beyond when your team has a victory. Click on "more" to see the words and then click on "Download" to hear our Club song "UP UP THE STAGS".