Leeds Rhinos fans were this afternoon treated to a ‘Twitter Takeover’ by star Ryan Bailey who answered questions on many topics including, his future plans and even his favourite Olympic hero!
Bailey will host a rugby camp this coming Thursday to celebrate his testimonial year at Leeds Rhinos and ahead of the camp, the Rhinos forward answered fans questions on the social media site Twitter.
Fans tweeted in numerous questions on a range of topics….
Q: Ryan, how excited are you to be hosting a @RugbyLeeds camp in your name on Thursday?
Ryan: It's great to give something back to the community and give something back to the kids of Leeds.
Q: If ryan wasn't a rugby player what would he like to be and why?
Ryan: I would like top work with kids who have had a tough upbringing. Anything I can do to help them would be great!
Q: If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose?
Ryan: Good question. Definitely @MilfordMarlins – It would be great to improve their skills and win some trophies!
Q: How old were you when you found a love in this sport?
Ryan: From day one when I signed for @MilfordMarlins – I loved smashing people about on the pitch from young age
Q: Do you have for any advice for others who want to play the sport?
Ryan: Give it a go! That's what I did and I never looked back since. You could be next @leedsrhinos star!
Q: Who is your favorite Olympic athlete and why #askabailey
Ryan: Eric the Eeel! God loves a tryer!
Even Ryan's fellow 'Bash Brother' Brett Delaney tweeted in a question:
RT @brettdelaney15: @RugbyLeeds @RBTESTIMON16L @leedsrhinoswats it like bein Ryan Bailey for a day" Even Brett is firing questions in!!
Ryan: Like a Rollercoaster!
Thanks to everyone who tweeted in questions!
The camp will take place at Oulton Raiders, the Sports Pavilion, Oulton Green, Woodlesford, Leeds, LS26 8EL on Thursday 29th and Friday 30th May.
This fun-packed 2 day course for 6 to 14 year olds runs from 9am-3pm and is priced at just £30 per camp (or £15 per day).
Youngsters will get the unique opportunity to spend a week with Leeds Rhinos professional coaches, have the opportunity to meet Leeds Rhinos star Ryan Bailey as well as other Rhinos first team players. They will also get the chance to meet everyone's favourite mascot, one Ronnie the Rhino!
Camp attendees receive a Leeds Rhinos camp T-shirt and water bottle and they will also have an opportunity to participate in a match day pitch parade at the Leeds Rhinos v Huddersfield Giants match on Thursday 12th June (match ticket provided).
To book your place on any of the above camps, Click Here or alternatively call the Leeds Rugby ticket office on: 0871 423 1315 (calls cost 10p per minute and calls from mobiles may vary)