Don't know whether we're doing more of this, or just hearing more about it, but seems like our players are making a decent effort with presentation evenings at local youth rugby clubs. Feka seems to lead on this but plenty of others are frequently involved too. Has to be a good thing.
@hullfcofficial: This weekend players have supported presentations at @LambwathLions @SkirlaughRL @HullWykeArlfc & @easthullrugby
https://t.co/GmzyhrPw83The Hull FC players have been busy during the off-season visiting local junior clubs as the Black and Whites continue to grow their connections with community rugby league.
By Hull FC Community | 05/11/2015
FC PLAYERS GROWING COMMUNITY LINKS IN OFF-SEASON
The Hull FC players have been busy during the off-season visiting local junior clubs as the Black and Whites continue to grow their connections with community rugby league.
The Hull FC players have been busy during the off-season visiting local junior clubs as the Black and Whites continue to grow their connections with community rugby league.
Every member of the first-team squad has attended presentation nights at junior clubs across the city and further afield.
Over 20 different junior sides saw FC stars such as Fetuli Talanoa, Kirk Yeaman, Leon Pryce and Jamie Shaul hand out trophies and pose for photos at their presentation evenings, with Hull FC’s Fanbassadors scheme strengthening the bond between community clubs and the Airlie Birds.
Community Club of the Year, Hull Wyke, were given an extra special surprise at their Under 9s presentation night when new signing Scott Taylor turned up to reveal the new 2016 Hull FC home shirt with the Airlie Bird.
Over 80 schools and local amateur clubs are now signed up to the Fanbassadors scheme, which offers discounted tickets to Hull FC home games in exchange for rewards such as player appearances and training sessions.
One reward saw forward Josh Bowden host ‘Prop Idol’ with other members of the first-team squad, coaching young amateurs how to play the position.
With all the local community clubs signed up to Fanbassadors, it’s not just rugby league teams that are getting involved.
Football teams (boys and girls), netball, rugby union and other sports clubs as well as schools and youth centres are all becoming a part of the Fanbassadors scheme.
Hull FC’s Jansin Turgut, who visited his amateur side West Hull’s Under 10s presentation night, said: “I remember been a junior player not so long ago and how much it means to them when first-team players take their time to come to presentations.
“It’s been great to be involved with the local community and all the players have really enjoyed meeting the juniors.
“Keeping a close bond between the club and the community is really important so the Fanbassadors scheme is perfect for that.”
For more information or to sign up your organisation to the club’s popular Fanbassadors scheme, email Fanbassadors Officer, Tom Gooch:
tom.gooch@hullfc.com or call 01482 236516.
