Australia Wombats Dodgeball Team
The Wombats have agreed to terms for a new television show to air in 2012. The TV show will feature each of the Wombats and will be a fusion of a number of formats. The show, described as part Survivor, part Race Around the World, a hint of Wipeout and a dodgeball, will feature a number of contestants vying for an Australian record of $10m prize money.
The TV deal has been a number of months in the making and was close to being turfed after a number of demands from the Wombats were not being met. Tamas says, “It was all blown out of proportion – we had one thing we wanted to do. We wanted to throw spaghetti bolognese at Matt Preston from Masterchef and see him try to dodge it. We’ve managed to get Masterchef on board now so it’s full steam ahead.”
The show will audition for contestants early in 2012 and will take 24 normal people and put them through physical challenges over six months. The winner will take home the entire prize pool, however it is expected that like Australian Idol, those who finish second and third will go on to longer term fame and fortune.
As part of the Elite Athlete Exchange Program, the Wombats have been invited to spend some time with the New York Mets during their visit to the USA for the Dodgeball World Championships. The Wombats will spend the day with The Mets before they take on the in form Milwaukee Brewers.
The Wombats have a number of ex-baseball players in their ranks and will exchange ideas in everything from pitching to catching and will even give Mr. Met (the Mets mascot) a lesson in sledging. “Mr. Met can’t speak, but apparently can gesture in 12 different languages. That’s a great starting point for him, but by the time we’ve finished with him, I’m pretty sure he’ll be rubbing his opponents nose in it regardless of what language they speak” explains Jon.
Manager of the Mets, Terry Collins was enthusiastic about the Wombats visit. “We’ve got a good team, but no matter how good we are, we aren’t the Yankees. The Wombats should get the team focussed and ready for the run to the finals.”
The Wombats will be visiting the Mets on 20 August and will be available for photos and autographs before the game kicks off at 7:30pm.
Winter school holidays are almost upon us, which means the annual Baby Wombats camp is nearing. The Baby Wombats are put through intensive training mixed in with some fun with the aim to not only develop the Baby Wombats’ skills, but also team work and comraderie.
The format of the camp has changed drastically this year, due to the number of injuries and hospitalisations last year. Skills development will take a much less physical approach this year, instead focussing on the non-contact activities that were more successful last year.
“I’ll be taking a back seat this year.” says Australian Wombat Thommo. “Medical staff have said concussion can affect the development of children and we had a number of incidents last year while not intentional, are probably best to avoid this year.”
Baby Wombats are selected through the Wombats Talented Sports Program. Kids of all ages are encouraged to enrol in the Talented Sports Program, particularly kids of over competitive parents. For more information, contact staff at the Wombats Community Program.
World Championships
Coming Up
- Baby Wombats Camp
Jul 18, 2011 - Jul 22, 2011 - Men of Dodgeball Calendar Shoot
Aug 9, 2011 - Aug 10, 2011 - Dodgeball World Championships
Aug 12, 2011 - Aug 14, 2011
- Baby Wombats Camp
Links
- The National Dodgeball League Official home of the National Dodgeball League and World Dogeball Championships
Sponsors
- National Indoor Cricket Centre Home ground of the Australia Wombats
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