Saturday, August 10, will mark a milestone in the history of Woy Woy Rugby Union Club when it celebrates its golden anniversary with a gala dinner to pay tribute to the players, coaches and supporters who have contributed to the success of the Lions over the past five decades.
Club President Phil Burgess said the night would reflect decades of determination, perseverance, success, camaraderie and volunteering by players and supporters.
The Golden Anniversary Gala Dinner will be held at the Ettalong Diggers from 6.30pm-11.30pm.
Burgess said legends of the club’s 50 years would be honoured with two major awards.
The first will see the most valuable player from each decade named as the Player of the Decade for the 1970s, 80s, 90s, 2000s and 2010s.
“There have been thousands of players that have pulled on the red and white jersey for the Lions over the past 50 years with the club having first grade premiership success in 1987, 1988 and 2014,” Burgess said.
“The second major award will showcase the best Woy Woy rugby team of the past 50 years where a panel of expert judges will select and announce the Pride of the Pack.
“This will see the best of every team position from number 1 to number 15 along with the coach of the half century.
“The induction of Woy Woy Rugby Club’s Golden Team will no doubt create some friendly debate during and post the evening.”
It is hoped that members of the club’s original 1975 team along with its three premiership-winning first grade teams of 1987, 1988 and 2014 will be in attendance.
Club management is inviting all Lions senior and junior players, coaches, supporters, sponsors and friends of Woy Woy Rugby to reunite and celebrate the fun golden years by buying a ticket now and wearing something red on the night.
Limited edition merchandise, auctions and raffles will be available at the Gala Dinner along with memorabilia displays and items of the past 50 years.
To buy tickets go to woywoyrugby.com.au/