5th Annual Commissioner's Shield NRL tournament
NSW Police, Police & Community Youth Clubs and the NRL have come together in a unique partnership to hold the 5th Annual PCYC Rugby League 7’s tournament for boys and League Tag tournament for girls, followed by a State Finals Tournament known as the Commissioner’s Shield.
These tournaments promote positive behaviour and healthy living to participants through the theme of ‘RESPECT’ - respect for themselves, others and the community.
Last year’s winners were Hunter Northern Beaches in the Boys’ Rugby League 7’s Competition and Cowra in the Girls’ League Tag Competition.
The Rugby League 7’s and League Tag Tournaments are open to players of all ability and are within the Under 16 age group. All players must be members of PCYC.
This year, PCYC is running 3 Regional tournaments across NSW in the October school holidays in the following areas:
- Greater West Region
Pioneer Oval, Parkes, Tuesday 9th October
- Central Coast Region
Wyong Rugby League Club, Wyong, Thursday 11th October
- Western Sydney Region
St Mary’s Leagues, St Mary, Thursday 11th October
The Commissioner’s Shield Finals tournament and League Tag knockout games will be held at Leichhardt Oval in Sydney on Saturday, 20th October. The days events commence at 10am, presentation of the trophy is due to take place after 3pm.
Players will have the chance to meet NRL stars such as Andrew Ryan (Bulldogs), Joe Williams (Souths) and David Peachey (Souths) who will be signing autographs at the tournaments.