An exciting opportunity for the local sporting community, Base 51 played host to the Australian Kangaroos earlier this week ahead of their clash with Samoa in Townsville this weekend.
Joining them for Monday’s high intensity workout were a group of Under 17 Whitsunday Brahmans.
The special invitation was extended to boys, who had the chance to meet some of their idols and get tips and tricks on effective training and discipline.
Simon Lee, the owner and operator of Base 51, said he was honoured to host elite athletes at his gym.
“We just got the call one day, asking about the Kangaroos training here,” he explained.
“And who I am to turn that down!?”
A fully equipped gym with state-of-the-art facilities, it is no wonder that the Australian Rugby League Team chose Base 51 for their work out.
For Noah Connell, one of the boys on the U17 Brahmans, and who trains at Base 51, it was exciting to be able to watch his idols train on the same equipment he uses almost daily.
“These guys are my idols, so I’m going to get some pointers from them, he said.
Being able to see these sporting legends train was an amazing experience for these aspiring athletes.
Kaylem Douthwaite is also an U17 Brahman who was eager to learn from the best.
“It’s awesome that they came here, and that we can learn from them,” he said.
“My goal is to get some tips for training, improve my form, that sort of thing.”
For Murry Hinton, the experience was very exciting.
“Because not many big teams come through here, and we all watch them play.”
Photo credit: Norina Jane
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