The West Coast Eagles and the Seniors Recreation Council of WA will be joining forces to provide a range of programs designed to benefit the state’s senior community.

The partnership will be launched with the inaugural West Coast Eagles Seniors Activity Day this Friday afternoon when 80 members will be welcomed to club headquarters for a range of events, including:

- An official launch ceremony hosted by West Coast Eagles inaugural captain and Brownlow medallist Ross Glendinning, led by club chief executive Trevor Nisbett and council president Hugh Rogers;  
- Activities in the players’ warm-up room (e.g. Xbox Kinect, seated hockey, indoor bocce, quoits, pole walking, mini golf etc);
- A photo opportunity with the 1994 premiership cup, as the Eagles celebrate the 20th anniversary of their second premiership victory;
- A behind-the-scenes guided tour of the Eagles football training facility.

Chief executive Trevor Nisbett hopes that this program will assist in motivating senior supporters to have a go at learning new skills and create awareness of important health, social and educational issues.   

“Beyond 2017, we anticipate that our move to the new training and administration facility at Lathlain Park will provide even more social benefits for seniors in the community,” Nisbett said.

“At Patersons Stadium, we are limited with space and capacity for these types of events.

“At Lathlain, we will have larger and more flexible community spaces that will allow the senior community greater access to take part in preventative health and fitness activities, education sessions and inter-generational social events.”  

The Seniors Recreation Council of WA was established 25 years ago to encourage “healthy ageing through activity” and was a proud finalist in the national 2013 HESTA Aged Care Awards in the Outstanding Organisation category.

The council runs a wide range of activities throughout the state, from aged care games, aquatic programs, indoor bowls, pole walking and activity/information days, to exergaming, tech-savvy classes, art and craft exhibitions, forums and seniors concerts.

The council is a non-government organisation relying on the efforts of volunteers and core funding support provided by Department of Local Government and Communities and Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR).

By partnering with the Eagles, the council hopes to increase awareness and the profile of the programs they offer.

For more information about the Seniors Recreation Council of WA, visit srcwa.asn.au.