Cats on membership prowl again in 2011
The Snowy Mountains' own AFL Club, the Cooma Cats, is on the prowl for fans, ex-players and AFL supporters across the Monaro and Snowy Mountains.
In 2010, the Club launched the Cats’ Social Club so everyone interested in the team can officially join the Cats on their journey to bring AFL football to the region.
Cats' Club President Dave Paterson said the Cats Social Club initiative was in response to a desire by many people in the area who, while unable to play footy, wanted to have a formal relationship with the club.
"Our team at the Cats is not just the playing group, but also includes all our families, officials and supporters, and we wanted to be able to recognise that in a formal way," Dave said.
Key to this recognition is the issuing of a specially numbered Cats' membership card which is supported by a number of sponsors who are providing discounts on their services and products specifically for Cats' members.
"We have had some great support from local business getting behind this initiative, including the Shell Region Service Station in Cooma, Nimmitabel Butchers, Capital Pizza, Cooma’s Original Hot Bake and of course our major sponsor Dodds Hotel," Dave said.
"But while being able to access the great discount benefits linked to the membership card, the most important benefit for the Cats' supporters will be the ability to formally belong to the ‘team’," he said.
Dave said the Cats have worked hard in recent months towards making the club more than just a team of footballers.
"We are very much a community and family-focused club that relies on the hard work of our members, supporters and a small number of great local sponsors to get onto the field each week," Dave said.
"But we have a bigger mission is to make AFL football available to everyone in the Snowy Mountains – and that includes not only players, but also supporters, young and old, male and female.
"AFL football is not just about the players, it is about the entire community and that's what we at the Cats are all about," he said.
In addition to their senior team, the Cats have now established a junior football side, the Snowy SuperCats in the Under 14 Division, and is keen to develop Under 12 and 16 sides, as well as a female side in the future.
"We know we are in a tough market when it comes to football loyalties in this part of the world, but we know we have a great product to offer everyone in the community and we welcome anyone to come and join us on our exciting journey," Dave said.
Anyone wanting to know more about becoming a member of the Cats Social Club can ring Dave Paterson on 0438089758
Last Modified on 10/03/2011 18:02