Yesterday, 180 students from the northern suburbs of Geelong visited Skilled Stadium as part of the Shell Cats Heroes Series. 

As a proud supporter of this program, Shell enjoys the opportunity to promote health and well being to their local community.  It is a chance for participants to learn that life skills taught in school such as respect, communication, dedication and leadership are integral in all aspects of life, including a football club.  

The lucky participants were students from Rollins Primary School, Bell Park North Primary, Nelson Park Primary, Norlane West Primary, North Shore Primary, St Anthony’s Primary, Lara Primary, Lara Lake Primary, Corio Primary, Holy Family Primary, Rosewall Primary, Corio West Primary and Corio South Primary.

The program is designed to educate participants in a fun and interactive manner, allowing them to observe first hand key aspects of a footballer’s life.  Our players led participants through a number of interactive stations providing important information on nutrition, gym and weights, recovery and training.  A number of participants had the chance to test out first hand the equipment our players use, giving them a practical idea of just how hard professional footballers work. 

A highlight of the day for participants was the chance to be photographed taking a specky over our players, a moment which was relished by teachers and students alike.  Upon leaving the stadium, participants were given a show bag full of Shell and Geelong Cats goodies.  This, along with the photo, will no doubt provide a reminder of the exciting time they had at Skilled Stadium.