WHITEHAVEN’S game with Oldham – part of the Howard Hill Testimonial – was called-off well in advance of Sunday’s scheduled kick-off.

Officials now hope that the weather will have relented to be able to fit-in the fixture on a mid-week date before the start of the Northern Rail Trophy campaign.

Oldham chairman Chris Hamilton has already said that the Roughyeds will play a mid-week game and one of the likeliest dates is Wednesday, January 20.

That’s four days before Whitehaven’s big friendly at the Recreation Ground against Leeds Rhinos – and the club is forging ahead with plans for the big day, counting on the weather improving.

Whitehaven and Leeds are offering young players in Copeland the opportunity to meet and be coached by the Rhinos players and community coaches.

There are two opportunities- the first is for 13-16 year olds (10 am to 12 noon) on Saturday 23rd of January at Whitehaven Amateurs All weather pitch.

The second is for 7 to 12 year olds (10am to 11am) at Cleator Moor Astroturf on Sunday the 24th of January.

All weather pitch footwear and warm clothing are required.

The places are limited and to book a place the Whitehaven club office on 01946 692915 is the place to contact.

The coaching sessions are part of the programme leading up to the exciting pre-season challenge match between Whitehaven and Leeds Rhinos at the recreation ground on Sunday, January 24.

A special Super League Ticket which includes a match against Challenge Cup finalists Huddersfield Giants on Sunday, January 17th is on sale from the club office.

 In the week leading up to the match the Leeds community team will be visiting local primary schools and amateur clubs to deliver their unique assemblies and a chance to see the Super League championship trophy.

For further details call Nigel Beaty general manager 07793121104.

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