Sport
25 February, 2022
Cairns celebrates the FNQ Festival of Rugby League
The FNQ Festival of Rugby League will kick off on Saturday, February 26 at Cairns Jones Park from 9am to 11am.
The Festival of Rugby League will be a one stop shop for all Rugby League information this Saturday. Open to all players both males and females between the ages of 6’s to open men’s and women’s.
Queensland Rugby League (QRL) and National Rugby League (NRL) will have information stalls on how to register as a player or volunteer in the greatest game of all.
Various programs will be on the day like our junior programs; Tackle Ready, League Stars, Rise Program along with Northern Pride squad attending on the day.
All FNQ Rugby League clubs will have stalls and information on hand, along with the Referee Association, Masters and Deadly Choices.
QRL FNQ Area Manager Robbie Moore said it was exciting to hold this event for the lovers of the game.
“It’s something new around promoting our game and getting both new and old participants down with all clubs in attendance to gauge interest and get them playing,” Mr Moore said.
“Women and girls will be a big focus in 2022 and we are lucky enough to have the Harvey Norman Maroons visiting Tablelands & Innisfail early in the week then leading into Saturday’s Festival of RL for those girls & women wishing to play in 2022.”
On the day, there will be a free BBQ with plenty of giveaways including State of Origin Jersey’s, Northern Pride Memberships, Club League Tag games, Come & Try Clinics, Harvey Norman Women’s State of Origin Shield and Northern Pride Clinic with Northern Pride Hostplus Cup players in attendance.
