2008 Off Season Program Up and Running

Newly appointed Tuggeranong head coach Glen Christini started in his position on November 3 and has wasted little time in getting to know his new suroundings.

Glen has been busy conducting player and coaching staff interviews and implementing a off-season fitness training program for the players which commenced at the Vikings Health and Fitness Centre on Saturday November 15 th.

With 2009 fast approaching 37 Vikings player reported to the Vikings Health & Fitness Centre for strength testing.

Following the testing programs have been tailored to individual needs to ensure the players are getting the best value from time spent in the gym.

Prior to the Christmas Break the players will be back in the gym to undergo a 2nd round of strength tests as well as Aerobic and Anaerobic testing to allow Glen and head trainer Peter Ibbott to accurately structure the Vikings pre-season programmed.

Christini said "Vikings is obviously a Rugby Club of great standing in the community and with a bit of planning and vision I hope to be able to return on field performance back to where it should be on a consistent basis. My initial impression of the players is that they are ready for a culture change and enthusiasm has been encouraging".

The first hitout for the club will be the annual game against NSW Country zone Central West on February 28th at Viking Park followed by a 3 match tour to New Zealand starting on the 8th March.