Collingwood will set forth for Bendigo this weekend for its 2015 AFL Community Camp.

The Magpies will spend two days in the Greater Bendigo region, staging training sessions, clinics and school visits as the club immerses itself in the local community.

With the entire squad poised to make the trip north, the camp will mark the first opportunity for regional Victoria to become acquainted with the latest arrivals to land in the Magpies nest, including two-time premiership player Travis Varcoe and top ten draft selection Darcy Moore.

Skipper Scott Pendlebury, Brownlow Medal winning midfielder Dane Swan and star forwards Travis Cloke and Jamie Elliott will also be among the travelling Collingwood contingent.

AFL General Manager People Customer and Community, Dorothy Hisgrove said the Australia Post AFL Community Camps were about players giving back to the community and sharing with fans their passion for Australia’s Game.

“The Australia Post AFL Community Camps are a significant event in the AFL pre-season calendar as they provide fans across Australia with an opportunity to meet and engage with their favourite players and clubs.

“Players will carry out training sessions and visit schools, local football clubs, nursing homes and hospitals, bringing people together and promoting participation in footy at a grass roots level.

“Fans are the most important people in our game and these camps are a terrific chance for AFL players to acknowledge their loyalty and support first-hand,” said Ms Hisgrove.

Community Camp Events

Collingwood v Carlton
Date: Sunday 15 March
Time: 4.40pm
Venue: Queen Elizabeth Oval (80 View Street, Bendigo, VIC 3550)
Tickets: Please click here.

Auskick Clinic and Autograph Opportunities
Date: Monday 16 March
Time: Auskick clinic: 4-5pm, Player autographs: 5-6pm
Venue: Queen Elizabeth Oval (80 View Street, Bendigo, VIC 3550)
Details: All children aged 4-14 years of age are invited to join in a special Auskick clinic with Collingwood players in attendance. Following the Auskick clinic, players will sign autographs for fans around the boundary in front of the Grandstand. Collingwood memberships and merchandise will be available for purchase.