THE Quirindi Lions clash with the Gunnedah Red Devils on Saturday is set to be about more than just rugby.
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It will also be a chance for the community to honour the women that help shape its culture through the club's annual ladies day.
Club president Richard Brabrook told the Leader this year's function was "in support of a good cause".
"This year we will be raising money for the Cancer Council through Pink Ribbon Day and also NSW Rugby's mental health foundation, Brabrook said.
"To mark the day all of our players will be wearing special socks to support the cause and there will be raffles throughout the day.
"Hopefully we can raise a fair bit of money."
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The event will be a first for Quirindi with the club's women's sevens team playing on the day for the first time.
"I think it will be really special for the community to support the women's team on ladies day for the first time," Brabrook said.
"We have the day every year but to have the girls going around will be a huge thrill for them.
"It's been a special year for them already and I think this day will be one of the highlights."
The ladies day function will offer guests finger food, drinks and a dinner after the day's play.
"Essentially, the drinks and everything will go on throughout the course of the day's games," Brabrook said.
"There will be raffles, auctions and merchandise for sale with all proceeds going towards the charities.
"If anyone is interested in coming along tickets will be available at the gate on the day."
Brabrook said the club was hoping the day would be a success both off and on the field.
"It would be great if our men's team could notch up win number one for the season," he said.
"We are a small club, who has historically struggled with numbers.
"However, this season we have two men's teams and the women's team so things are going well.
"I think the day would be perfect if the men could claim win number one and the women win number two."
Billy Jupp
Billy is a Senior Livestock Journalist for the Queensland Country Life based in Toowoomba. He has worked for a variety of different ACM mastheads during the past five years including the Namoi Valley Independent, Northern Daily Leader and The Land.
Billy is a Senior Livestock Journalist for the Queensland Country Life based in Toowoomba. He has worked for a variety of different ACM mastheads during the past five years including the Namoi Valley Independent, Northern Daily Leader and The Land.
