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North West Counties Main and Development Cup Draws - 3rd January, 2010

 

 

 Please note the agreed referee,s fees are Ten Pounds

1st Round to be played Sunday 7th February 2010

Leigh East  11-6  Folly Lane   

Oldham St Annes 4 -22  Wigan St Judes   

Widnes Moorfield  0-8   Clock Face 

Widnes St Maries 12-14  Haresfinch Hawks

Wigan St Cuthberts 42 -12  Haydock Warriors 

Blackbrook Royals 30-0 v Newton Storm 

Latchford Albion 10-12 Orrell St James  

Crosfields 4-10 Wigan St Patricks 

 

 

 

1st Round to be Played Sunday 7th February 2010

Pilkington Recs 34-22  Westhoughton Lions 

Accrington Wildcats 0-30 v Leyland Warriors

Ince Rose Bridge v Langworthey Reds  Nathan Lawrenson 07770612493  L-L

Thatto Heath Crusaders  34-4 New Springs Legion 

Milnrow Cobras  44 -14 Hindley 

Chorley Panthers 28-4  Woolston Rovers

Leigh Miners Rangers  22-8 Portico Panthers

Blackbrook Blues 26-24 Saddleworth Rangers 

 

ALL GAMES TO BE PLAYED TO NWC RULES.

 

cup games take prioity over other games.

 

Results to be texted to 07833131088 before 2pm on the day of the cup tie.

 

Lancashire Cup Quarter Finals - 6th December, 2009

Blackbrook Royals 12-6  Widnes St Maries

Latchford Albion 30-0 Langworthey Reds

Crosfields P-P Wigan St Cuthberts

Clock Face P-P  Widnes Moorfield

 

Postponed games to be played 13-12-2009

Draw for U12s Lancs Cup Round 2 - 30th October, 2009

Games to be played sunday 8th November 2009.

Rochdale Mayfield v Latchford Albion
Wigan St Cuthberts v Haresfinch Hawks
Clock Face v Chorley Panthers
Leigh Miners Rangers v Crosfields
Wigan St Patricks v Widnes St Maries
Wigan St Judes v Widnes Moorfield
Blackbrook Royals v New Springs Legion
Langworthey Reds v Woolston Rovers.

Referees will be appointed.
All pitches MUST be roped off.
Text results to 07833131088 before 2pm on the day of the game.

 

For teams not in the cup:

Newton Storm v Pilks Recs
Ince Rose Bridge v Oldham St Annes
Haydock v Leigh East
Milnrow v Accrington Wildcats
Rylands v Folly Lane
Thatto Heath v Orrell St James
Hindley v Blackrook Blues
Portico v Westhoughton.
Leyland v Saddleworth
Free Date Shevington

Your country needs you at Doncaster! - 14th October, 2009

England kick off their Gillette Four Nations campaign against France on Friday 23 October at Doncaster’s Keepmoat Stadium and to ensure that Tony Smith’s men get off to the best possible start, the RFL is giving every community club the opportunity to claim up to 50 free tickets.

It’s vital that England get off to a flying start against the French and with Bobbie Goulding’s men expected to put up a real fight at the Keepmoat, England will need all the support they can get.

With a new-look, youthful and energetic squad featuring the likes of Kyle Eastmond, Sam Tomkins and Richie Myler, alongside old heads Jamie Peacock and Adrian Morley, England start the tournament as second favourites behind the mighty Australia.

And that’s why it’s so important they get off to a great start against the French who will be much stronger than the injury ravaged side beaten by England earlier this year in Paris.

Bolstered by a fully fit squad, the French side will be built around a number of the superb Catalans Dragons players who nearly steered the French club to shock victory over Leeds Rhinos and a place in the Grand Final.

Boasting a line-up that includes the likes of silky stand-off Thomas Bosc, flying wingman Vincent Duport as well as powerful forwards Oliver Elima and David Ferriol, France will pose a real threat for England.

Tony Smith said: “The community clubs are the people who produce the England players of the future and as a reward for their continued efforts I’d like to thank them by offering 50 tickets to our vital opening game against France.

“One of the benefits of this tournament is that we’re on home soil and I’m really hoping our vocal supporters can act like the 14^th man in spurring us to victory starting at Doncaster against France.”

To claim your club’s ticket allocation of up to 50 tickets for your clubs please call 0844 856 11 13 and quote code DONCLUB or log onto www.therfl.co.uk/survey/private.php?id=37&zone=home and register your name and address details along with your ticket request. 

Tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

 

Safeguarding Course Dates - 22nd September, 2009

Please find below dates of up and coming ‘Safeguarding & Protecting Children’ and ‘Time to Listen’ courses which have been organised:

 

• Mon 5^th October           6.30pm – 9.30pm          Safeguarding & Protecting Children    (North West) @ Leigh Miner Rangers

 

• Thurs 8^th October         6.30pm -  9.30pm          Safeguarding & Protecting Children    (Yorkshire) @ Shaw Cross ARLFC

 

• Mon 19^th October         6.30pm - 10pm              Time To Listen                                     (North West) @ Leigh Miner Rangers

 

• Tues 20^th October        6.30pm – 10pm             Time To Listen                                     (Yorkshire) @ Shaw Cross ARLFC

 

Safeguarding & Protecting Children

This course is a basic safeguarding awareness course and is free for registered Club Welfare Officers and costs £15 for junior coaches etc.

Time to Listen

This is a course primarily for Club Welfare Officers and goes into more detail regarding policies and procedures than the SPC course. Candidates must have completed SPC prior to attending TTL. This course is free of charge.

 

As part of the Clubmark criteria the clubs registered CWO and at least two other volunteers must have attended an SPC session and their CWO must also have attended a TTL session.

Please note that unless these courses are over subscribed there is unlikely to be any more set up prior to the Clubmark deadline of the 31^st October.

If you would like to book on to any of the course above please complete the attached booking form.

Please feel free to forward this onto anyone you feel may be interested in attending.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Thanks

Stacey

Match Officials Fees Meeting - 17th September, 2009

Match Officials

 

Fees Meeting

 

Location	The Zone	Date	Thursday 6th August 2009
Present	Niel Wood Playing League Referee Societies Match Official Development Officers x3	Chair Person	Niel Wood

 

 

Item No	Agenda Item	Action
1.0	Niel Wood set out of the purpose of the meeting. There has been concern raised over the levels of the fees charged for junior games. Open Age fees appear to be fine. Idea is to bring Leagues and Match Officials together for review.
2.0	Aims of Meeting: 1)    Agree a process to agree fees & put to the Community Board 2)    Discuss a fee system – Tiered / Non Tiered 3)    Review & Decide on fees for the 2009/10 season
3.0           3.1   3.1.1	After a protracted debate it was agreed that each league had different fee structures, relationships between Referee Societies and Playing Leagues differed across the country and thus the review of fees process differed too.   All agreed that a process was required to set fees.   There were two elements needed to the process – Match Officials Societies needed a voice and Playing Leagues needed a voice. Arbitration between the two may be required where a solution cannot be agreed upon.
4.0	It was noted that Playing Leagues have representation on the Community Board through the Youth & Junior Forum, but Match Officials did not.
5.0	To ensure Match Officials have representation, the following action was agreed: 1)    Create a system of representing Match Officials 2)    MODOs to present the system at MO Societies September Meetings 3)    Feedback from MO Societies to come to MODOs
6.0	Yorkshire League / Yorkshire Youth reminded those present that each Match Officials Society within their area could attend League meetings and that delegates will be welcomed.
7.0	It was agreed that we weren’t in a position to alter the existing fee’s structure for this season.

Lancs Cup Pre-lim Draw - 11th September, 2009

PRE -LIM DRAW

Wigan St Judes v Portico Vine
Newton Storm v Oldham St Annes
Widnes St Maries v Hindley
Liverpool Lions v Blackbrook
Blackbrook Blues v Latchford Albion

Games to be played Sunday 27TH September .
Referees will be appointed.
Home team to text or phone result no later than 2pm on the day of the game, this is to facilitate results getting into the trade press.
Normal NWC TEAM SHEET to be used but both teams to complete referee assessment form.

Match Officials Courses - 9th September, 2009

Fancy Taking up the Challenge and becoming a Match Official?

Are you a Rugby League Fan? Ever though about taking up a new challenge? Why not become a Rugby League Match Official?             Whether you are a player, ex player, coach, parent or spectator, this course offers an exciting opportunity to become a Match Official or to simply learn more about the Laws of the Game. The course looks at the interpretations of the laws through practical exercises and interactive classroom work and who knows where it could lead? With application and hard work you could officiate in Super League!

The course costs £25 for adults and £12.50 for Under 18’s and runs between 9:15 – 16:00

The next courses coming up are;

William Beamont High School, Warrington Wednesday 23^rd and 30^th September

&

Leigh East ARLFC on Saturday 3^rd October

To apply for this course simply contact Peter Brooke on peter.brooke@rfl.uk.com or 07738 131790.

Parent Recruitment Workshop - 8th September, 2009

Parent Recruitment Workshops

 

Do you need help recruiting volunteers?

Do you have parents you feel want to get involved in rugby league?

Are there opportunities for parents to take on specific volunteer roles at your club?

 

If the answer is yes to any of the 3 questions above then why not run a specific workshop that is designed to help you recruit more parents into volunteer roles that can help support your club and grow your volunteer workforce.

 

Why run this workshop?

 

-          Parent recruitment workshops have been delivered to over 15 clubs in the North West between 2008 – 2009 playing season.

-          Workshops have been delivered at presentation nights, training sessions and on match days, usually inside a club room or changing room.

-          In total over 595 individuals have attended the workshops throughout the last year.

-          From this approximately 80 individuals have now signed up to volunteer in some capacity at their rugby league club. This being a parent, young person or supporter.

-          The volunteers are aged between 16 – 65 years old.

-          This is just from a 20 minute workshop.

-          The workshop is FREE!

 

What does the workshop include?

 

-          Information on various roles available at clubs

-          Volunteer benefits

-          Courses available to support your role

-          Club information

-          Induction into volunteering

 

How is this delivered?

 

-          A workshop is delivered by a local development officer and supported by the club’s volunteer coordinator

-          Each workshop lasts just 20 minutes and can be delivered inside in a club function room, changing room or hall. (Access to a power socket is needed though)

-          Workshops can be delivered whilst children are training or before / after match day games.

 

 

How can I book this workshop?

 

If you would like to book a workshop then contact Dan Parkinson at dan.parkinson@rfl.uk.com or 01925 494619

 

Alternately, if you would like more information on the workshop please do not hesitate to ask.

 

Mini/Mod Rules Clarification (part 2!) - 4th September, 2009

Queries from the Mini Mod Courses – September 2009

 

Following the recent Mini Mod Match Officials Courses it become clear that there are a couple of areas of common misunderstanding with regard to the rules of the game. I’ve highlighted the main points that arose below to hopefully address these and create a better understanding.

 

General Queries for both Mini & Mod

 

Knock On’s, Forward Passes and Advantage

 

Following a knock on or forward pass in both the Mini and Mod versions of the game a handover will occur where the offence took place. NO ADVANTAGE can be played at any time. This Play the Ball will not count as one of the set of six tackles.

 

The referee must control the situation, let the players know what has happened and ensure both teams are set before play commences.

  

Mini Game Queries

 

Touch in the Mini Game

 

If a player finds touch in the Mini game, play will restart with a turnover to the team who didn’t go into touch 5 metres from touch. (A common mistake on the exam was people playing the ball 10 metres in)

 

Player tackled close to the goal line (try line)

 

If a player is tackled within 5 metres of their opponents goal line, the play the ball moves back and takes place 5 metres from the goal line. This is to encourage open play and prevent players being on top of each other.

  

Mod Game Queries

 

The Defensive Line at the Play the Ball in MOD

 

The rules state that the square marker (in mod) is not allowed to move until the ball has been passed or the acting half has cleared the ruck.

 

There has been a lot of confusion with regard to this rule. This is now the final change. My apologies for previous interpretations.

 

This has been clarified now. Players in the defensive line ARE allowed to move when the ball is played. It is only the Marker that is NOT allowed to move until the acting half has passed the ball or moved away from the ruck. The referee should instruct the team to wait/ hold until the correct time. This can be done by using a wait and then go call to the players.

 

Referees are currently using the hold and go voice command in the 13 a side game and this could be could practice for the players to start to hear this during these games,

 

 

Penalty’s

 

When a team is awarded a penalty, the referee should advance the mark. No kicking for touch is allowed.

 

The tap restart will take place 8 metres up field and 10 metres in from the nearest touch line.

 

Obviously the exception is when a penalty is awarded within 8 metres of their opponents goal line. The penalty is then taken on the mark of the infringement.

 

 

Kick Off

 

At the coin toss the team who wins the toss, has the choice of ends only. The losing team will kick off.

 

The kick off only takes place to start each half. For restarts after try’s the conceding team will restart with a Play the Ball at the centre of the half way line.

 

 

Minimum Pitch Size

 

There is no minimum pitch size stated in the law book for the Mod game. The game should be played to the full Mod size specifications, common sense though should prevail should this not be possible.

 

 

Drop Outs

 

With pitches specifically marked for the Mod game with posts, the normal Mod rules still apply and no drop outs can be taken.

 

 

Fly Kicking

 

No fly kicking is allowed. Once a kick has been made the ball must be re-gathered before being kicked again. This is not to be confused with a defending player clearing the ball out of their own in-goal area for example, following the opposition kicking the ball down field.

 

 

I hope this has helped to clear up a few points. If there are any further queries please don’t hesitate to contact myself on the details below and I will keep adding them to the document for all to see.

 

Best Regards

Peter Brooke

 

Email:             peter.brooke@rfl.uk.com

Mobile:           07738 131790

Phone:           01925 494628

Wigan and Leigh Service Area Co-ordinator Vacancy - 25th August, 2009

VACANCY
POST TITLE:	Rugby League Service Area Coordinator
SALARY:	Scale 6 to SO1- £21,937 to £24,331
HOURS:	37
BASE:	Robin Park Arena
CLOSING DATE:	28th September  2009
PROPOSED INTERVIEW DATE:	Week Commencing 12th October 2009

 

Wigan Sports Development Unit is seeking a highly motivated Sports Development Professional to join its dynamic and progressive team of 4 managers, 6 officers and 10 coaches.

This role will make an important contribution to supporting the Wigan & Leisure Culture Trust vision of ‘Getting Wigan Active’ and thereby increasing sport and physical activity across the Borough.  The Service Area Coordinator will be responsible for delivering the Wigan and Leigh Service Area programme for Rugby League focusing on the development of Rugby League, increase structured participation and competitive opportunities for young people as well as development of a CPD programme for all Rugby League coaches. The Service Area Coordinator will be required to work in partnership with internal and external agencies such as Children and Young Peoples Services, the Voluntary Sector and National Governing Bodies to deliver this programme. There will also be a large emphasis on increasing the number of clubs with clubmark accreditation.

 

You will have:

·         Considerable experience in sports development or a related field, managing and delivering a wide variety of sports projects.

·         Degree/equivalent qualification/ National Governing Body Qualifications

·         Ability to work within a team, develop new initiatives, set performance indicators and monitor goals and targets.

·         Excellent planning and organisational skills.

·         Current driving licence and access to a vehicle.

 

 

In return for your commitment to providing an excellent service to our customers, we will provide you with a final salary pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, continuous training and development, opportunities for career advancement and reduced membership to our Profiles Fitness Suites.

 

All posts are subject to an enhanced level disclosure check.

 

You can obtain an application form and further details online at www.wlct.org/jobs or by telephone on 01942 828514 (24 hour answerphone).  Completed application forms can be submitted online or by post to HRD Unit, Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust, Indoor Sports Complex, Loire Drive, Robin Park, Wigan WN5 0UL.

 

Match Officials Courses - 3rd August, 2009

Foundation Course (13 a side laws)

A one day course (or over two nights) which covers the laws of the games through the use of practical drills, theory exercises and video clips, the course is concluded with a video exam on the laws of the game. The cost of the course is £25 for 18’s and over and £12.50 for Juniors (12 to 17) to apply candidates need to complete the attached application form and return to the address on the form with payment or contact Peter Brooke on peter.brooke@rfl.uk.com or Bob Smithies on bob.smithies@rfl.uk.com .

 

Dates for the courses are;

Date	Venue
Saturday 15th August	Halton Farnworth Hornets, Halton
Saturday 19th September	TBC Leigh
Wednesday 23rd & 30th September	William Beamont High School, Warrington
Saturday 17th October	Pendleton College, Salford
Wednesday 28th October & Wednesday 4th November	Robin Park Arena, Wigan
Saturday 14th November	William Beamont High School, Warrington
Saturday 21st October	TBC Oldham
Saturday 5th December	Blackbrook, St Helens

 

Course will run between 9:15 – 16:00, unless an evening course on the Wednesday nights which will be 19:00 – 21:00 with no practical.

 

The mid week courses are ideal for teachers and fill up quite quickly.

 

Mini Modified Games Courses

This is an evening course running between 19:00 and 21:00 and covers the rules for the game for under 12’s and below. The course concludes with a short exam on everything covered in the evening. These courses are nearly full so urgent application is recommended.

 

Dates for the courses are;

Date	Venue
Wednesday 29th July	Thatto Heath, St Helens
Monday 10th August	New Spring Legion Lions, Wigan
Thursday 20th August	Leigh East, Leigh

 

Further course will be scheduled in due course.

 

To apply for one of these courses please contact Peter Brooke on peter.brooke@rfl.uk.com

 

The opportunities for officials once they have completed these courses are excellent, we have had really high number of officials who have progressed this season alone onto both refereeing and touch judging at Academy level and beyond to First Team! Our Junior Match Officials squad for the Champion Schools Finals at Wembley has also been the toughest contested yet.

 

Should anybody have any questions about one of the above courses or would like to run their own in club course then please don’t hesitate to contact myself on peter.brooke@rfl.uk.com

Ballboys/ girls needed this weekend - 8th July, 2009

Hi everyone, could we if possible see if we have anyone interested in being a ball boy/girl for Saturday or Sunday this weekend at Fylde RU ground.

 

I know this is last minute but I have been handed the job of trying to find anyone to help out with the tournament. I am looking for 12 for Saturday & 12 for Sunday if possible???

 

Ideally a team could go down and work at the event? They would then get some tickets to Wembley or the Grand final.

 

If you know anyone at all then please ask them to contact me direct.

 

They would need to be there on Saturday at 11.45am – 6.30pm and Sunday from 9.15am – 4pm? 

 

Danny Parkinson

North West Youth Volunteer Co ordinator

Development

RFL

Warrington Business School, Winwick Road, Warrington WA2 8QA

Phone - 01925 494619

Fax - 01925 232940

Mobile - 07595520180

dan.parkinson@rfl.uk.com

Thursday's Daily Mirror - 7th July, 2009

Thursday’s Daily Mirror to print eight page Super League special

 

The Daily Mirror newspaper is to publish an eight page Super League special this Thursday (July 9) to give readers an update on what is proving to be one of the most exciting and competitive seasons to date.

 

To be printed nationwide in association with engage Super League’s official broadcast partner Sky Sports, the supplement is a result of the popularity of The Daily Mirror’s Super League launch special which was published back in February.

 

The eight page ‘Mania’ special will include an interview with England and Bradford Bulls star Sam Burgess on his Rugby League family, Wigan’s Pat Richards looking forward to an Ashes summer and England captain Jamie Peacock talking about this autumn’s Four Nations.

 

There will also be a school report style update on how each of engage Super League’s 14 teams are performing in this year’s competition, whilst players from Huddersfield Giants, St Helens, Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors will give their views on next month’s Carnegie Challenge Cup semi-finals and Wembley final.

 

Sky Sports’ Mike ‘Stevo’ Stephenson will also give his view on the season so far.

 

Craig Spence, the RFL’s Communications Manager, said: “It’s great news that The Mirror is to print a second Super League supplement on Thursday.  The season launch supplement they published back in February was a huge success and saw their sales increase.

 

“As a result the paper has increased the amount of coverage it dedicates to Rugby League.  I’d encourage all supporters to go out and buy The Mirror on Thursday so that once again the paper can see that more Rugby League coverage means more sales.”

 

Dean Morse, The Mirror’s sports editor, said: "Rugby League is a huge part of Mirror Sport - and getting bigger by the season.

"We're dedicated to bringing Super League fans the biggest and best coverage around games.

"Our special pull-outs are a must-read at this crucial stage of a thrilling season."

 

As part of the supplement readers will also have the opportunity to win a superb VIP day out at August’s Carnegie Challenge Cup Final at Wembley.  The prize will include tickets to the final, a behind the scenes tour of the stadium as well as the opportunity to have your picture taken with the famous trophy pitch side at Wembley before kick-off.

 

The Mirror’s engage Super League ‘Mania’ special will feature on Thursday 9 July.

Andy Gregory's Rugby League Academy - 7th July, 2009

Andy Gregory’s Rugby League Academy

 

“Child care for the holidays”

 

Hello and welcome to Andy Gregory’s Rugby League Academy.

The academy is a 3 day course for 6-16 year olds, concentrating on rugby but also includes Wrestling, army Assault

course and other outdoor and sporting activities.

Our priority is to ensure the development of every child attending one of our courses.

Through our development model we are able to provide participating children with the platform to be taught all the

fundamental aspects of the game without detracting from the fun and enjoyment of the course, which remain a most

important factor.

I have a great team of professionals working with me, such as Mick Cassidy, Martin Crompton, Ian Gilldart,

Chris Joynt & Tommy Martin.

We look forward too seeing children, parents and coaches enjoy and benefit from attending Andy Gregory’s Rugby

League Academy.

Prices Special Offers

1 Day £20

2 Days £403 days for just £50s

 

Time

9:00am Till 3:30pm

 

If you are interested in attending the Rugby League Academy, we’d love to hear from you!

The Academy will be touring throughout the North West and beyond throughout 2009. If you would be interested in

attending an event please feel free to contact us for more info and/or we can arrange for one of the team to attend your

school/club to do a more focused presentation please fill in the form below and return to the address below.

 

Many Thanks we look forward to seeing you soon!

 

Andy Gregory

Accrington host Warriors Coaching Camp - 24th June, 2009

Positive Coaching Workshop - 3rd June, 2009

NEW SPRINGS LIONS ARE PUTTING ON A POSITIVE COACHING COURSE AT CALE LANE NEW SPRINGS WN2 1HD.

THIS COURSE COSTS £6 PER PERSON AND INCLUDES TEA/COFFEE AND BUSCUITS.

THE COURSE IS ON THE 17th JUNE

 

PLEASE CONTACT SHARON ON 01942 494874 OR NICK ON 01942 702042 

Mini/Mod Referee's Course - 3rd June, 2009

Peter Brooke is delivering Mini / Mod ref courses on the following dates;

 

Wed 15 July @ Halton Farnworth Hornets

Wed 29^th July @ Thatto Heath

Monday 10^th August @ Venue TBC

Thursday 20^th August @ Leigh East

 

All courses will run from 7pm onwards and will last 1.5 - 2 hours. All courses are free. Clubs can pre book a place on a course by contacting Pete.

Summer total rugby camps - 28th April, 2009

More information about the camp can be found here

Congratulations to all finalists - 26th April, 2009

Development Plate.
Oldham St Annes 30-0 Portico Vine
M.O.M. Ryan Lynch - O.S.A.

Development Cup
Halton Farnworth Hornets 12-20 Leigh East
M.O.M Jack Hansen -  Leigh East

Plate Final
Ince Rose Bridge 22-12 Waterhead
M.O.M Liam Turner -  I.R.B

Grand Final
Blackbrook Royals 16-14 Rylands Sharks.
M.O.M Bobby Williams -  Blackbrook.

In front of a record crowd for our Finals ,we were treated to four really good finals all played with plenty of passion and commitment from all eight teams.
I must express my gratitude to all our Nwc,s committee and partners who gave up their weekend to ensure a good day for all.
Our young developing referees who officiated today showing great maturity for such tender years the future is bright if we can all help to give these young men the right enviroment to learn their trade.
To Fylde R.u.f.c members and committee for the use of their facilites and their excellent hospitality.
To all the spectators who played their part in providing tremendous support and creating a sporting atmosphere for our teams.
To all the coaches for their dedication in producing eight excellent squads .
And last but not least our young players who gave us all a day to remember well done to each and every one of you .