Launceston Camps
Group A
On day two of the Community Camp, the six players in Launceston Group A travelled to Ashley Youth Detention Centre through not-for-profit group Whitelion.
After a lively kick-to-kick session, the players spoke to the youths and their Whitelion mentors about football, training, leadership, mentoring, goal-setting and life outside of football.
The experience was particularly rewarding for young Hawks Matt Suckling, Ryan Schoenmakers and Liam Shiels who are only a few years older than some of the detainees. Luke Hodge, Jordan Lewis and Michael Osborne, who are in the Club's leadership group, also enjoyed the opportunity to engage with the teens.
The players then had a light training session at Invermay Park before heading across to Aurora Stadium for the Active Launceston Expo.
Over 200 locals joined the Hawks players to test their skills at all the different sports on offer including archery, rowing, netball, totem tennis, pole dancing and lawn bowls.
Hawks players chat to teens at the Ashley Youth Detention Centre.
Michael Osborne pits his totem tennis skills against a young fan at the Active Launceston Expo.
Group B
Launceston Group B travelled to Bridport where the players participated in cricket, soccer, twister and many other games by the beach.
There was approximately 150 kids in attendance having fun and getting some one-on-one time with the players.
In the afternoon the two Launceston groups joined forces and went to the Active Launceston expo at Aurora Stadium for the evening activities.
Grant Birchall and other Hawks players shoot for a bullseye at the archery stall at the Active Launceston Expo.
Jordan Lisle competes in a wheelbarrow race at the Active Launceston Expo.
Hobart Camps
Group A
Day two saw a group of Hawks head out to New Norfolk to cheer on local school children taking part in the MBF Junior Triathlon series.
Over 100 children competed with around 250 parents and siblings giving their support.
Cyril Rioli and Travis Tuck operated the starter gun, while Sam Grimley and Sam Mitchell wondered around the track to offer encouragement.
Life Be in it hosted the day in conjunction with MBF, on another sunny day on the Apple Isle.
Travis Tuck and Cyril Rioli gives a group of young boys some final words of encouragement before they start their triathlon.
Sam Mitchell and Hawks legend Peter Hudson stand amongst the successful competitors at New Norfolk.
Group B
Six players headed to Brighton in South Tasmania for the morning of day two of the community camp.
Brent Guerra, Garry Moss and Shane Savage were on hand to help Able Tasmania setup a trampoline.
Josh Gibson, Brad Sewell and Wayde Skipper headed to Brighton Football Club to join around 250 locals for community cricket. The PCYC - Pollice Community Youth Club brought around 100 kids from all around the midlands to the event which was also supported by Good Beginnings and Communities for Children.
The kids had a blast trying to get the batting Hawks out and Wayde Skipper enjoyed the opportunity to show off his bowling skills.
After the mornings activities all players returned to town for a training session at North Hobart Oval, followed by a visit to the YNAG Health and Well Being Expo.
Josh Gibson prepares to run as Wayde Skipper bowls at a community cricket match in Brighton.
Brent Guerra, Garry Moss and Shane Savage stand proudly in front of the trampoline they setup with Able Tasmania.
Burnie Camp
Players on the North West Coast enjoyed a morning at everyone’s favourite, Camp Clayton. With fantastic facilities, only the brave enough had a go on the high ropes course and the bravest took on the giant swing, including an upside down Beau Dowler.
Over 120 children took part in the activities, including hauling their favourite players on the swing, to a hit of cricket and then finally sack races against Campbell Brown.
After lunch, the players took part in a training session on West Park Oval where 30 keen followers watched on before hitting the field for a kick. Then the tour moved to Anzac Park to enjoy the Burnie Moves Expo.
Rhan Hooper displayed his outstanding gymnastic skills while Jarryd Roughead took part in a more subdued Tai Chi session. The highlight for many was the Outriggers Canoe Club boat race. All players took to the water as part of four different teams with Taylor and Rhan victorious.
This event was a great tribute to the local sporting organizations in the North West area and attracted approximately 700 people.
Hawks players and kids before the Outriggers Canoe Club boat race.
The Burnie Moves Expo was a favourite for the players and the kids.
Read more updates from the 2010 Community Camp here.
