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February meeting - 09 February, 2010


Just a reminder that the February meeting will take place tomorrow 10 February at Wigan St Patricks at 8.00 p.m.

 

If your coach or player is due to receive an award, please try to encourage them to join us.

 

Hilary

 

Grant money coming in - this time to Blackpool Scorpions - 04 February, 2010


 
England Community Lions Under 18 player Joe Bullock received a boost when his local amateur Rugby League club the Blackpool Scorpions received a £10,000 Youth Opportunity Fund grant to build a new training pitch with floodlights. The grant has crucially allowed young players to continue playing during the winter months.
 
Since the floodlights were installed, the 17-year-old speedy winger has gone from strength to strength – recently visiting the South of France with the international Under 18s, scoring England’s first try of the match. He regularly trains with the Blackpool Panthers Rugby League Football Club, and hopes to eventually be signed as a professional player.
 

 

Money for clubs!! - 04 January, 2010

Thought some of you might be interested in this article:


 

Community clubs set to cash in on RFL ticket scheme

 

Rugby League’s grass roots is poised to benefit from a fund-raising boost worth tens of thousands of pounds to the community clubs who participate in the RFL’s generous cashback incentives in 2010.

 

This year saw over £40,000 returned to the clubs who took advantage of ticket offers for the Gillette Four Nations and engage Super League Grand Final and the community game is set to benefit still further in the New Year.

 

In 2010 community clubs who purchase tickets for the Carnegie Challenge Cup Final and engage Super League Grand Final can secure more valuable cashback which will enable them to  reinvest in equipment, facilities and player development.

 

The RFL’s ticket initiative is being co-ordinated by the RFL’s Business Development Manager Ray Tennant, who is keen for more clubs to take advantage of the fantastic deals on offer.

 

“The cash back initiative is a great incentive for clubs. The extra money goes a long way in financing the clubs providing additional income for the grass roots of Rugby League,” said Tennant.

 

“The incentive is flexible to the clubs needs as it gives them the option of taking on what they feel comfortable with and more importantly what they can afford. Each package guarantees at least £500 for the community club, so it really is a no-brainer.

 

“The more people that take part, the more money the clubs receive and we urge clubs to get on board as the scheme is limited to places.”

 

Depending on the package clubs choose, they can receive from £500 up to £2,500.

 

Option One:

For every 50 tickets sold priced at £41 for the Carnegie Challenge Cup Final, clubs will receive a return of £500.  

 

Option Two:

For every 50 tickets sold priced at £62 for both the Carnegie Challenge Cup Final and the engage Super League Grand Final clubs will receive £1,000 cash back.

 

Option Three:

For every 50 people who purchase a £41 ticket for the Carnegie Challenge Cup Final and a hotel clubs will receive a total of £2,000 money back.

 

Option Four:

For every 49 people that buy a £41 Carnegie Challenge Cup Final ticket with return coach travel and a night in a specified hotel, community clubs will receive a return totalling £2,000.

 

Option Five:

For every 50 people who purchase the package that includes tickets to the engage Super League Grand Final and the Carnegie Challenge Cup Final plus hotel accommodation will give clubs a return of £2,500.

 

Clubs wishing to take part in the cash back initiative should get in touch as soon as possible.

 

For further information, please e-mail Ray Tennant on ray.tennant@rfl.uk.com or Steve Gafney on steve.gafney@rfl.uk.com

 

 

Andy Cox - 17 December, 2009


Today I attended the funeral service for Andy.  There were many people there and quite obviously many of  his mates from school and from his team and club.

 

As the service progressed, it became apparent to anyone who did not know him well (like myself) that he will be very much missed by all his family and friends.  

 

I am sure his memory will live on and  anyone who did know Andy well will be proud to have known such a brave and thoughtful person.

 

Rest  in Peace Andy.

 

Hilary

 

NEW COMMITTEE MEMBER - 26 November, 2009


Welcome to Darren Hayes who is taking over the position of Referee Appointments Office with effect from Sunday 29 November 2009.

 

His contact details are:

Weekdays only:  017938 48198

 

Weekends only:  077106 24364

 

darrenhayes46@btinternet.com 

 

All the committee would like to express their grateful thanks to Jeff Schofield for doing this onerous task up till now  but we all recognise that time constraints made it impossible for Jeff to carry on and it was with understanding that his resignation has been accepted.

 

 

 

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