The COUNTRY Rugby League Far South Coast Under 18s Academy Program drew to a conclusion recently.

The coaching staff congratulates all the boys for the way they conducted themselves during a lengthy off season training program and also how they presented themselves on all our trips away to various locations on the coastal strip as well as the ACT.

The talented squad played five games in total, with games against the Penrith Panthers and Wests Magpies development squads, Southern Division White, Southern Division Blue, and the Riverina Academy team.

Thanks to all the staff, Leon Russell, Peter George, Matt Keeley, Martin Finnerty, Peter Rheinberger, Peter Ingram who volunteered their time and expertise and also Peter Ingram and family from Bega Valley Coaches who kindly donated the bus trip to Canberra for our last match against the highly rated Riverina team.

Those involved with the program also thank to the sponsors - Bega Cheese, Betta Electrical, Elders Tathra and Bega, Group 16 senior Rugby League and Bega Valley Coaches whose generous contributions made the program possible.