Essendon’s camp will include activities to promote participation and assist club administrators and coaches at grassroots level. Public events at the Essendon camp are listed below, enabling the Warrnambool and surrounding communities to know in advance when they can meet the teams.
You can see the Essendon players and coaching staff at the camp on the following days and times:
Tuesday 3 February
On Tuesday, February 3rd at 7pm, don't miss the opportunity to attend the 'Carlton Draught Meet the Bombers' Function at the Warrnambool Memorial City Bowls Club with all the Essendon players in attendance. Tickets are $40 each and will include a three course meal and can be purchased through the Warrnambool Bowls Club: 55614155.
Wednesday 4 February
2pm-3:30pm
AFL Auskick Superclinic
Warrnambool Football Club, Reid Oval, Cramer St, Warrnambool
The AFL Superclinic is a must for children aged between five and 14.
4pm-5:30pm
Training
Warrnambool Football Club, Reid Oval, Cramer St, Warrnambool
The Bombers' training sessions will be conducted at the Warrnambool Football Club, Reid Oval, Cramer Street, Warrnambool and are open to the public. See Kevin Sheedy put the team through their paces.
8:15pm - 9:30pm Five separate forums will give all associated with football a great insight into the AFL's latest techniques and best practice. Coaching Forum - senior and junior coaches are invited to hear from senior coach Kevin Sheedy and his assistants. Trainers Forum - Sports trainers and parents are welcome to hear the Essendon's fitness coach John Quinn explain the latest in treating sports injuries. Administrators Forum - Bomber CEO Peter Jackson and his management team will speak about player management, finance, insurance and fundraising. Youth Forum - youths 12 -17 years of age invited to attend. Senior players will discuss such topics as goal setting, leadershp, time management and living a balanced lifestyle. Umpiring Forum - AFL umpire Shaun Ryan will address local umpires on topics such as training, physical preparation and general umpiring matters. Entry is free and all local sports officials are welcome to attend. To avoid disappointment, contact Alan Thompson: 55621167.
Community Forum
Warrnambool Football Club, Cramer St, Warrnambool
Local football club administrators and volunteers can hear from experts at the Football Forum to be held at the Warrnambool Football Club, Reid Oval, Cramer Street, Warrnambool on Wednesday, February 4th starting at 8.15pm.
Thursday 5 February
5pm-6pm
Training
Warrnambool Football Club, Reid Oval, Cramer St, Warrnambool
Essendon's coaching staff will also take local football teams for training between 5pm and 6pm on Thursday, February 5th at various venues.
Friday 6 February
9am- 10am
Training
Warrnambool Football Club, Reid Oval, Cramer St, Warrnambool
""It is really great to touch base with all the fans that follow Essendon and footy fans in general in the Western Districts. It has been quite a while since we have been down to Warrnambool and I am really pleased to take the Bomber team down there.
We have got a premiership player and a best and fairest winner, Scott Lucas, from the region and one thing Essendon has always tried to do is support the areas that have contributed to our club."" - Kevin Sheedy
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