Power to support all-abilities program with Sportsmans Lunch

The Newcomb Power Football and Netball Club will support their all-abilities football and netball programs with a special junior fundraiser this AFL Grand Final Eve.

On Friday, September 23, the club will hold their inaugural Sportsman Lunch at Grinter Reserve, hosting Geelong premiership royalty in Mathew Stokes, Cameron Ling and David Wojcinski.

The event will showcase and detail the Geelong Cats premiership dynasty, as the trio exchange stories from their football careers.

Junior co-ordinator Scott Smith said the club was thrilled to secure the Cats trio for the special event, hoping the premiership heroes would attract people to the luncheon.

“We are thoroughly looking forward to hosting the Cats premiership players down at Newcomb come this September for what will be a really great day of fundraising for our all-abilities programs.

“We are very passionate about providing opportunities for everyone and feel as if the funds from the luncheon will go a long way to making sure we get plenty of all-abilities footballers and netballers involved in the program.

“Our aim with the funds is to extend all-abilities programs into schools in the region and to also grow the profile and set up an all abilities club down on the Surf Coast.”

Smith said the program has been a shining light for many all abilities athletes in the region with both Auskick and net-set-go programs offering children a chance to pick up a football or netball and realise their potential.

“We want kids to realise that they can do it, and once we put a ball in their hands, they see how fun it can be.”

“By getting equipment into schools in the region, our offering will only grow, making sure more athletes get to experience it.”

Luke Maher from Master Maher will be MCing the Grand Final Eve event and attendees can look forward to a two-course lunch and a three-hour beverage package as part of the $125 ticket price.

“We hope that the three Geelong Cats premiership stars can draw a big crowd and we can raise plenty of funds to continue expanding this amazing program,” Smith said.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the event by contacting junior co-ordinator Scott Smith at 0403 017 977.

To buy a ticket to the event, visit www.trybooking.com/events/landing/938589