Rookies relish junior squad camp

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Last Updated: Wednesday, 12 April 2017 15:09

Our first junior squad camp for the year took place in Lithgow at the weekend, run by Barbara Hill and Bold Horizons.

A small but eager troupe of emerging talented juniors had three days of training in varying techniques and terrains on the Mt Piper, Gardens of Stone and Rydal Showground maps.

Big thanks to coaches Barbara Hill, Tony Hill, Stephen Craig, Toby Wilson, Colin Currie, Sally Devenish and Rob Bennett for their hard work.

Two gorgeous sunny autumn days were followed by a 5-degree chiller at Rydal (yes - that was the temp when we left at 1pm) on Monday. Plenty of tired kids and coaches all round, but plenty of skill advancement too. Thanks also to Maranatha camp for their hospitality.

"I really liked the rock navigation at Gardens of Stone," said camp first-timer Clare Jessup (Garingal, pictured on a rock picking activity).

"I also loved having three days in a row of intense practice, and of course it was great meeting all the other kids."

The next junior squad camp is scheduled for Coffs Harbour in the second week of the July school holidays, leading into the Newcastle State League weekend on July 15-16.