Wigan Warriors are delighted to unveil a massive line up of entertainment and activities for all the family at Saturday’s 2009 Fan Day, supported by Warburtons, at The Co-operative Community Stadium, Orrell.

The fun gets underway at 12noon when the gates open on the former Orrell RUFC ground, and fans will be able to tackle some massive rugby league inflatable’s and enjoy all the fun of the fairground with mini rides and games.

The main arena will be focussed around the Main Stage which will see fantastic up-and-coming local bands ‘David Rybka & The Victorian Dad Band’ (1pm) and the ironically named ‘This Devastated Fan’ (2pm) showcasing their talents.

Also on stage will be Max with his helpers ‘Rambling Rob’ and ‘Miss Wigan Warrior’ Gillian Battersby, who will host fun and games throughout the afternoon, with the Walkabout Warrior Girls on hand to show off their moves.

The entire first team squad will be on hand from 1pm to meet fans, sign autographs and pose for photos, whilst some of the squad will also help out with an interactive fun skills coaching clinic on the main pitch between 1.30 – 2.15pm (no pre-registration required – just turn up on the day).

Hot and cold food will be available as well as drinks (no alcohol), ice cream and sweets, whilst Warriors World will be selling merchandise and fans will be able to have their photos taken with the engage Super League trophy by a professional photographer.

The main part of the afternoon see’s the Warriors Reserve Team take on Warrington at 3.30pm with special pre-match and half time entertainment from the Walkabout Warrior Girls.

Parking will not be available on site however fans are directed to park for free at either the Hewitt Business Park or Orrell Water Park, both of which are a 5 minute walk from The Co-operative Community Stadium.

The event has been kindly supported by family bakers, Warburtons and speaking on their behalf Lee Pendlebury from the Bolton Bakery said;

“We are delighted to be supporting the Club with its family Fan Day this Saturday. It promises to be a great day for all the family. At Warburtons we encourage and promote healthy active lifestyles. The Club has a proud heritage and shares our passion for helping those in the local community in which it operates.”

Tickets are now on sale priced at just £2 for adults and seniors and £1 for juniors from the DW Stadium Ticket Office and Ticket Hotline on 0871 66-33-552. Tickets will also be available on the day at the gates and any proceeds from the Warriors Fan Day will go to the newly formed Wigan Warriors Community Foundation (charity number 112900icon_cool.gif which has been established to support grassroots Rugby League across Wigan and the surrounding area.

Weather permitting, it should be a nice day!



How many from on here are going?

anyone know how much it will be to have your photo taken with the grand final trophy

I am going with my missus and our son... Looking forward to it, especially if its a nice day...

Is there any child friendly pubs in orrell where we can go afterwards for some afternoon tea?

So ST holders will have to pay to watch the reserves? Not complaining - just checking.

For this game yes.

Aren't you heading down to the midlands?

Nope. Don't do that many away games mate. Far too expensive. Starting to get a bit pi*sed off with them at the minute anyway.

Weather permitting I'll try and get the whole family down there.

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Anyone interested in a fix of Amateur RL the same afternoon the Wigan Riversiders Eels are in the RFL NW Merit league play off final at Wigan St Judes kicking off at 2pm.

Get a bouncy castle, and we're in.

My kids have been given free tickets as they are booked on a Warriors summer camp.

Unfortunately it's St.Pats tourney on Sat so we can't make it, though it sounds like it might be a good day.

Bout a year after me then.

The £2 admission btw is for charity as I understand.

Shame about the stop start sun / rain but I thought it was a good day and nice to see the players in such good and friendly spirits.

No sign of Nobby or Lennegan though (or did I just not see them)?

Nice to tie in the festivities and the reserve game too - good idea!

What are other peoples opinions of the day?

Good fun. I had a chat with almost all the players. I asked pat what he though of my 'Superman' t-shirt and whether or not I should get 'Richards: 5' on the back of it, he just laughed it off. It was really nice to see the players milling around talking to the fans, having pics taken and signing merchandise. It was a real fun, easygoing atmosphere and something i'd like to see repeated yearly - if not bi-yearly. Didn't see Bailey around anywhere which I thought was strange.

How many were in attendance would you say?

Was Roberts there today, i went but didn't see him, saw Nobby early on but he got in his car and drove off, surprised Hogan wasn't there

Amos was there.

He was. He was in the autograph Gazebo from around half 2. I'd say maybe 700 or so people were there. Good turn out. The weather did hold out until halfway through the match too!

Good turn out then

I was there all day (from about 10.30M ish anyway) and I would say at a guess probably about 2,500 turned up throughout the day, which considering the poor start to the day that probably put a lot of famillies off wasn't a bad turn out. Good constant fan pressence through the day.

I didn't see Bailey either tbh?!?

I went today and took my son and the missus and we had a good day.. We enjoyed meeting the players and although there is room for improvement (in terms of things to do for the kids really) I think it should be done yearly.

I would like to thank Joel, sam, lockers and phelps who were all happy to pose for photos of me and my son and certainly made my day(my sons a bit too young to know what was going on) He burst out crying when Max said hello to him!!!.. I think all of those above and others are a true credit to the club. I think its great that we have two fans forums a year and a family event like this to meet the players.. I somewhat feel we are a "club" rather than just supporters who go and watch a rugby team.. I love that my passion for the club is enhanced even more by being able to speak to the stars who I watch every week and also the availability to ask any pressing questions to the owner and chairman of our club and an incite into the future plans for the club( which was never evident with the previous administration).

I also stayed for the reserves, which was great to see so many fans stop to watch.. I have been a few times this year to the reserves and there is certainly a reason to be optimistic with the quality of some of the yougsters coming through... In youth we trust!! Nice to see all three wigan teams beat the wires this weekend... Come'on Wigan!!

Read in the Evening posy Yesterday that Noble and a couple of players were playing in a charity crickey match in Yourkshire yesterday so he probably had to rush off there.

It sounded like a good event and you can't knock Lenagan and Higan for things like this. They may not do 'everything' to the liking of all the fans but in the main the clubs being run very well.