01 Nov 2024
On Saturday at the Penrith Junior League awards night, Julius Brien was recognised as NRL's Try Time Program player of the year. The try time program promotes inclusion in sport. Julius has shown an ongoing commitment to his team, the program and himself.
Established in 2013, Try Time provides a safe and enjoyable environment where children and adults with Special Needs and Intellectual Disabilities can play Rugby League.
Try Time provides the opportunity to play on a weekly basis promoting - fitness, strengthening muscle tone, improvement in gross motor skills, social interaction & teamwork but most of all having fun and allowing young people to feel equal. Coaching clinics are designed for families to either see or try the program to establish comfort and suitability.
The Try Time Junior Rugby League program provides a safe, enjoyable and inclusive environment where children, teenagers and adults with special needs and intellectual disabilities can play Rugby League in their local community.
Try Time caters for both females and males who have Special Needs and Intellectual Disabilities ranging from but not limited to: Autism, Down Syndrome, Developmental Delay and Vision Impaired with the core focus on ability.
Tim Lloyd, Principal