IT was smiles all around as the West Tigers dropped in on Nemingha Public School on Wednesday.
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Students were put through their paces during a clinic hosted by Tigers players, which included ball handling drills and team building exercises.
The Tigers visit comes as the club prepares for their clash with the Gold Coast Titans at Scully Park on April 27.
Featuring Tigers young gun Jock Madden, the clinic focused on inclusion as well as developing the students playing skills.
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Originally hailing from Scone, Madden said hosting clinics in rural areas was "very special".
"Growing up in the country, clinics like these were always a lot of fun and something I think you remember for a long time," Madden said.
"Being able to pass on the things I am learning from legends of the game like Benji Marshall and Luke Brooks is really special.
"It's really good to be able to come up here, give back and see the smiles on all of the kids faces."
Nemingha Public School principal Chris Jackson said Wednesday's clinic was "a wonderful opportunity" for the school.
"I'm personally a really big believer in giving students the opportunity to have these sorts of experiences," Jackson said.
"It teaches them a lot of wonderful things and I think having those messages come from such a relatable source really helps.
"Everyone of the students who attended had a really good time, which is great."
Students from nearby schools such as Willow Tree Public School also joined in the day's activities.
"Having those students students join in was something really special as well," Jackson said.
"To see our students bond with the visiting students and socialise with them was really excellent.
"Socialising and forming bonds is what sport is all about and this clinic was a great way to do that."
The tigers clash with the titans on April 27 will be the second time they will play for premiership points in Tamworth and Madden believes his club will have some new fans in the stand after Wednesday's clinic.
"A few of them said they would support us now, so hopefully we will see them in the stands," he said.