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JETS CAMP PLAYERS RECEIVE
DEVELOPMENT BOOST
Over one hundred 12-17 year old Auckland players Players aged 15-17 were also put through a compulsory
received a development boost as part of the ARL JETS introduction to refereeing course to help them better
(Junior Educational Training System) Camp last month - understand rules, giving them the opportunity to take
a 30% increase from 2015 and the largest JETS Camp up the whistle and the option of giving back to the
in ARL history. game through officiating.
Held at Camp Adair in Hunua, the JETS programme Alumni of ARL JETS Camp include some of New
supports the development of young players in both on Zealand’s most successful and well-known rugby league
and off field capacities through lectures and practical players including Stacey Jones and Monty Betham.
skills. Some big names on the JETS honours board include
Training lessons this year were delivered by former Kiwi Jason Taumalolo, Papakura Junior who now plays for the
Ferns coach Rusty Matua, current Warriors ISP/NSW Cup Cowboys, Carlos Tuimavave from Mt Wellington who
assistant coach Ricky Henry and former Mt Albert Fox played for the Warriors and Knights and David Bhana
and Akarana premiers coach Steve Buckingham. from Northcote who signed to play for the Knights this
Off-field development was a key focus at this year's year.
camp with Youthline delivering a presentation.
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