BATHURST, Central West, NSW, Australia – The Penrith Panthers will arrive in Bathurst on Thursday, two days ahead of their clash against Melbourne Storm on Saturday night.
Mayor Graeme Hanger says the Panthers have a busy schedule of activities that will provide plenty of opportunities for locals to catch up with Panthers players.
“Players and coaching staff will take the time out of their training schedule to get into the community ahead of the big game. There’s several opportunities for community members to meet and greet their favourite Panthers players,” he said Tuesday.
“Ticket sales have been good with gold and silver corporate hospitality and grandstand seating sold out.”
Tickets are available at www.bathurstnrl.com.au and Panthers Bathurst.
Players from the Penrith Panthers will kick off their visit to Bathurst with the Peachy/Richardson Gala Day at St Pat’s Rugby League Club on Thursday at 12:15pm.
Around 20 NRL players will be involved and 300 children are expected to attend the event.
Following is a run-down of appearanaces by the Penrith side over Thursday & Friday:
Peachy/Richardson Gala Day
Where: St Pat’s Rugby League Club
When:Thursday, 28 March at 12:15pm
Play like a Panther Super Clinic
Where: Bathurst Sports Ground
When: Thursday, 28 March at 4:00pm
Panthers Meet and Greet
Where: Panthers Leagues Club
When: Thursday, 28 March 6:30pm – 7:15pm
Panthers Sportsman’s Lunch
Where: Panthers Leagues Club
When: Friday, 29 March at 12 noon.
Game day Saturday, 30 March
Gates open – 4.00pm at Carrington Park
Western Women’s U18 Grand Final 4:00pm
Group 10 5.00pm
NRL Telstra Premiership Panthers Vs Storm 7.35pm