CRL Bush Telegraph - 2015 #9

Highlighting the launch of the 2015 AAMI Lucky Fund, Neville Smith's induction into the Young Sporting Wall of Fame, this weekend's Panthers v Titans clash in Bathurst, Group 16's All Stars match and the welcoming of new staff to CRL!

AAMI LUCKY FUND TO HELP COUNTRY CLUBS

The Country Rugby League and AAMI will join forces once again this year to offer assistance to Country Rugby League clubs throughout regional New South Wales through the AAMI Lucky Fund.

For 20 weeks throughout the season, beginning on 26th April 2015, AAMI will donate a grant of up to $1250 per week to one lucky club to assist with the purchasing of equipment and upgraded facilities.

Country Rugby League CEO Terry Quinn believes the AAMI Lucky Fund is a great opportunity for clubs to receive much needed assistance for their local teams.

"We are very fortunate through our partnership with AAMI, to be able to offer much needed financial assistance to 20 country clubs throughout the season," said Quinn.

"We are very thankful for our relationship with AAMI and are very proud of this initiative and the benefits that it can provide."

Each week, one nomination will be selected to receive a grant of $1250 towards their projects, with the winner to be announced on 2GB's Continuous Call Team.

To nominate your club for the AAMI Lucky Fund grant, visit www.crlnsw.com.au and fill in the on-line form detailing how your club, players and community would benefit and how your club intends to spend the funds if successful.

NEVILLE SMITH INDUCTED INTO YOUNG SPORTING WALK OF FAME

Neville Smith has been recognised for his long serving support to Group 9 Rugby League as one of the inaugural inductees into the Young Sporting Walk of Fame. Smith moved to Young in the mid-70s and has since had a strong presence in local sporting groups, with particular emphasis on Rugby League. He has dedicated many years to being a committee member of local, Group 9 and Country Rugby League and has received many accolades including; Senior Sportsperson for 2002 and received the Young Sport Council's Continuing Service to Sport Award at Young's Australia Day awards ceremony in 2008.

PENRITH PANTHERS AND GOLD COAST TITANS CLASH IN BATHURST

NRL action returns to Bathurst this weekend with the Penrith Panthers going head to head with the Gold Coast Titans.

The Panthers enter the match on the back of a close win over the Bulldogs, whilst the Titans will be looking for their first victory of the year after a one-point loss to the Tigers.

Be sure to get your tickets to the Carrington Park clash with tickets available from only $10.20!

Penrith Panthers v Gold Coast Titans, Saturday March 14
Gates open at 11am
Holden Cup - Penrith Panthers v Gold Coast Titans - 12.10pm
NSW Cup - Penrith Panthers v North Sydney Bears - 2.10pm
NRL - Penrith Panthers v Gold Coast Titans NRL - 4.30pm

GROUP 16 ALL STARS DEFEAT INDIGENOUS DREAM TEAM

THE Group 16 season started in tremendous fashion on Saturday night, with the Group 16 All Stars scoring a 22-14 win over a gallant Indigenous Dream Team under lights at Bega Recreation Ground. Moruya winger Pat McMahon proved a game-changer for the All Stars side, kicking conversions from troublesome angles and scoring a double in the close win. The night also featured Group 16s first full-contact Women's Rugby League match, with the North squad defeating the South squad 12-6.

COUNTRY RUGBY LEAGUE WELCOMES NEW STAFF

We are pleased to confirm the addition of two new staff to Country Rugby League to be based at Rugby League Central.

Adam Kidd - Media and Communications Manager.
Adam will be responsible for growing the Country Rugby League brand through increased media exposure. He will develop close working relationships with Regional NSW and Sydney contacts, as well as taking control of all content, Digital and Social Media for the CRL.
Adam's contact details are: 0424 612 856 akidd@crlnsw.com.au

Mitch Quinn - Community Football Operations
Mitch's role will be focussed towards working with Regional and Development staff in coordinating Country Rugby League events such as Schoolboys Carnivals and Competitions, Camps, CRL Junior and Senior Championships (14/15s, 16/18s, Senior and Ladies League Tag) and the Country Representative Teams.
Mitch's contact details are: 0439 856 595 mquinn@crlnsw.com.au

Along with Laura Dein (Operations Co-Ordinator - 0455 144 104 ldein@crlnsw.com.au), who came on board at the beginning of the year, we would like to welcome the new faces to the CRL Team. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with them should you have any questions regarding their roles.