Sport

Magpies build up chirp

Putting the boot in, Jacob Bauer playing for the Inner West Magpies Men Premier team.

Tayliya Kennedy had a great last season playing for the Inner West Magpies Women Premier team.

Seven teams confirmed but club hunts for more players

PLANNING to soar as high as possible, Inner West Magpies are looking for more players for the upcoming 2020 season, with seven teams already confirmed.
Now is the time for men, women and juniors to join the ‘Pie pack whether you are an elite athlete or new to the game.
It is a great opportunity for Under 19s to play in division competition with pathways to play senior football.
This year will also debut a new reserve grade women team and a third grade men’s team.
Details: Innerwestmagpiesafl.com.au.
The junior side, Wests AFL Juniors are hosting pre-season skills practice for four weeks, starting on Wednesday, February 12, for $20.
With U5-U12 all welcome, this is a perfect opportunity for any child new to the game, to learn and improve basic skills ahead of training getting underway for the 2020 season.
Early bird registrations for Auskick and Juniors are now open.
Only $160 until February 29 (with full fees applying after this date), rego includes socks, shorts and guernsey for the season.
Parents can register their Active Kids Voucher and save another $100 off.
Details: westsjuniorsafl.com.au.
A club for the whole family with its own gym, Magpie Sports overlooks home ground Picken Oval and is a two-storey licensed club with a monthly kids disco, event rooms for hire and a family restaurant with a children’s play area.
Gold coin donation for gym usage (under 17 to be accompanied by an adult).
For more info, call Kevin on Kevin on 0448 013 638.