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Sharks Events 2010
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Shaw Cross Sharks Annual Sportsman's Dinner - 22 MARCH £25 per head, M.C for the night is Mike 'Stevo' Stephenson and more Guests to be announced. Fantastic night out at the Sharks Annual event. Entry on the door is by ticket only.
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French Exchange Fund Raising Events for 2010 - 12 MARCH Commonside Band will be appearing at Shaw Cross Club £3 enrty. Raffle and Rugby auction.
Events to follow very soon keep an eye out for updates here.
An equal opportunities sport
LEAGUE FOR ALL
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League for All is the programme of activity which provides the various versions of Rugby League including Touch, Tag, Masters (Over 35's) and Wheelchair Rugby.
All these versions of Rugby League are intended to make the game available to everyone.
Please click onto the links to find out more about each version of the game.
Try it!
ALSO SEE OUR GET INVOLVED PAGE
Launched by England’s Tony Smith, women’s coach Brenda Dobek and Scotland’s Steve McCormack at St Peters RC High School, Manchester, The Co-operative Try It campaign aims to attract and recruit new people to the sport in four areas – playing, coaching, volunteering and refereeing.
Sponsored by RFL Official Partner, The Co-operative, the campaign is centred around an interactive website www.tryit.co.uk and features video interviews with some of the world’s best players, coaches and referees on why they got involved in the sport. The website aims to provide those interested in getting involved in Rugby League with details of local clubs, relevant contacts, as well giving visitors the chance to win a number of money can’t buy prizes.
England coach Tony Smith said: “As with any major sporting event, we expect the Rugby League World Cup to increase the national profile of the sport and increase interest levels. It’s important that whilst the profile is high that we convert interest into participation.
New Players/Volunteers always welcome
PLEASE COME ALONG
PLAYERS WANTED FOR ALL AGE GROUPS 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS A YEAR, THAT'S WHY WE HAVE BEEN GOING 60 YEARS.
We are a people club so even if you don't want to play there is always something we can find for you to get involved!
More details on Junior Section or Open Age pages
Coaches also have more information
Under 8'S through to Open Age
Masters Game
MASTERS RUGBY
“We do not stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.”
All players must be over 35 and retired from competitive football. Competitive Rugby League is hard, physical and with only 2000 registered club players aged 30 or over, it is fair to say it is a young persons sport.
Until Now! Masters Rugby League started in New Zealand in 1992 and progressed to Australia, enjoying great success and is currently engaging thousands of players.
Masters Rugby League can only be played by persons aged 35 or over, is strictly a social version of the sport and the rules are slightly modified to cater for the older gentleman.
There are no winners, no champions and no cup finals. It is all in the spirit of the game rather proving a point or settling a score. The most important rule is “Everyone has to buy a drink for their opposite number”.
FoneAid
How FoneAid Works
Whether you're a sports club, charity, hospital, youth organisation or an individual you'll know how difficult fundraising can be. Wouldn't it be nice if you could spend a little less time thinking about new fundraising initiatives and a little more time thinking about how to spend the money you've raised? FoneAid is a fundraising campaign designed fundraisers in mind as it's a simple concept that will allow you to earn loads of money but save your time for whatever activities you really want to be doing!
Please leave all your old phones at the club behind the bar to start raising cash for the club now. It's simple, FoneAid will collect the phones for us once all we have to do is start saving them and takign them up to the club.. easy! As well as £3 for every phone, for every 100 phones we get an extra £100 in vouchers!
Our Top Tips
- Ask family and friends to donate their old unused mobiles.
- Ask neighbours to donate their old, unused mobiles, you can print off our mail drop letter and use this in your local neighbourhood.
- Contact local businesses as they are often a great source of old mobile phones. Ask if you can leave a collection box in their reception or staff room.
- Ask your volunteers and supporters to hand out collection bags in the local community and their workplaces.
- Think about any contacts you may have who could help with your campaign.
Womens RL
WOMENS RL - GET INVOLVED
There are many opportunites for women and girls to get involved in Rugby League including playing, coaching and refereeing.
A series of exciting development programmes have taken female Rugby League activity to a new level. Opportunities to play exist in a variety of areas within the sport including Amateur Clubs, Combined Services, Schools and Universities.
But you don't have to be a player to get involved. Coaches, Volunteers and Match Officials are all needed to support the growing popularity of the female game.
Girls from Years 7-11 can now compete in the Carnegie Champion Schools Tournament meaning that the need for a vibrant club competition has never been greater.
For full details on this exciting competition please visit www.carnegiechampionschools.co.uk
The award winning Carnegie Champion Schools Tournament has been a very successful development tool for girls' Rugby League. There are now more than 165 school teams and 1,980 players competing in this structured competition.
Girls are now benefiting nationwide from a sustained and well-organised Rugby League development programme. This is highlighted by the emergence of more than 30 amateur Rugby League clubs that have or are developing female sections, while nearly 400 girls aged 11-16 are registered to play club Rugby League.
At a time when issues such as obesity are dominating the news agenda, it is good to know that Rugby League is taking a leading role in tackling these problems by making high-quality coaching and sporting activity available to thousands of young girls in school and community settings.
Girl's have the opportunity to participate at Rugby League Festivals at three age groups: Under 12's, Under 14's and Under 16's. These festivals run at fortnightly intervals in the North West and Yorkshire for all information regarding these please see the Female RL links.
The season runs from March to October and further festivals are planned in Scotland, Wales, London, North East and the Midlands which will culminate in a spectacular event at the end of the season, the Champion of Champions Festival, where Regional Champions from all over the UK will compete for this prestigious title.
There are clubs operating throughout the country who already have or are actively developing female rugby league teams. Details of these registered clubs are listed under the 'Club Contacts' link at the top of this page.
For the most talented girls, there are opportunities to progress along the Player Pathway. At the Under 14 and Under 16 age groups there is an annual North West vs Yorkshire clash held in September. While Women have the chance to represent England in the World Cup in Australia at the pinnicle of the pathway.
For more info click here http://www.therfl.co.uk/community/page.php?areaid=40
WOMENS RL - GET INVOLVED
A series of exciting development programmes have taken female Rugby League activity to a new level. Opportunities to play exist in a variety of areas within the sport including Amateur Clubs, Combined Services, Schools and Universities.
But you don't have to be a player to get involved. Coaches, Volunteers and Match Officials are all needed to support the growing popularity of the female game.
Girls from Years 7-11 can now compete in the Carnegie Champion Schools Tournament meaning that the need for a vibrant club competition has never been greater.
For full details on this exciting competition please visit www.carnegiechampionschools.co.uk
The award winning Carnegie Champion Schools Tournament has been a very successful development tool for girls' Rugby League. There are now more than 165 school teams and 1,980 players competing in this structured competition.
Girls are now benefiting nationwide from a sustained and well-organised Rugby League development programme. This is highlighted by the emergence of more than 30 amateur Rugby League clubs that have or are developing female sections, while nearly 400 girls aged 11-16 are registered to play club Rugby League.
At a time when issues such as obesity are dominating the news agenda, it is good to know that Rugby League is taking a leading role in tackling these problems by making high-quality coaching and sporting activity available to thousands of young girls in school and community settings.
Girl's have the opportunity to participate at Rugby League Festivals at three age groups: Under 12's, Under 14's and Under 16's. These festivals run at fortnightly intervals in the North West and Yorkshire for all information regarding these please see the Female RL links.
The season runs from March to October and further festivals are planned in Scotland, Wales, London, North East and the Midlands which will culminate in a spectacular event at the end of the season, the Champion of Champions Festival, where Regional Champions from all over the UK will compete for this prestigious title.
There are clubs operating throughout the country who already have or are actively developing female rugby league teams. Details of these registered clubs are listed under the 'Club Contacts' link at the top of this page.
For the most talented girls, there are opportunities to progress along the Player Pathway. At the Under 14 and Under 16 age groups there is an annual North West vs Yorkshire clash held in September. While Women have the chance to represent England in the World Cup in Australia at the pinnicle of the pathway.
For more info click here http://www.therfl.co.uk/community/page.php?areaid=40
Arabic Dancing Lessons
ARABIC DANCING LESSONS
SOMETHING FOR THE LADIES
Popularly known as Bellydancing - Courses are on going
This is a fun way to exercise and make new friends. It is a low-impact exercise which is suitable for all ages and levels of fitness.
The new course lasts for 15 weeks and costs £50. Places are limited and must be booked and paid for in advance.
Sessions will take place in the John Matthewman Suite for improvers on Thursdays at 7.30pm - 9.00pm. (£5 per classor £20 for a block of 5 classes paid in advance.)
Knowledge of the basics is essential to join this improvers class. PLEASE CONTACT the teacher Catherine to discuss this if unsure of level of ability.
What to wear
Long,full skirt or loose trousers that allow for plenty of leg room and a t-shirt/vest top. You will also need a scarf to tie around your hips. The dance is done in bare feet.
For further details contact Catherine on 01924 267349 or 07980 334902
Child Protection
CHILD PROTECTION
The child protection newsletter is available on request. Please e-mail stotty_2006@hotmail.co.uk for a copy of the newsletter.
This link is useful for parents and acts as a guide from the RFL.
http://www.therfl.co.uk/~therflc/clientdocs/RFL%20parents%20&%20carers.pdf
Please request the Safeguarding Letter which is available on request monthly. The Club Child Protection Officer is Hazel Morgan.
Celebrating Sixty Years
SHARKS 60 YEARS ON
Saturday 20th October 2007
What a night it was when many people associated with the Shaw Cross Sharks Young People’s Club celebrated our Diamond Jubilee.
Friends, players past and present, our committee, colleagues, members, coaches and two French leaders from the club’s exchange, all came together at Dewsbury Town Hall for a night to remember.
The evening began after a get together for drinks and a photo in their best suits and frocks, with the host introducing The Committee members into the main hall to a great round of applause.
We all sat down to enjoy a superb roast dinner, followed by speeches from Chris Smith, Mick Turner and Alan Smith. President Alan Lancaster presented long service awards signed by the Duke of Gloucester to the following. 20 years service – Mick Turner, Alan Smith, Gary Brook; 10 years service – Dean Ellis, Nigel Walsh, Chris Squires, Jonny Burland, Lisa Chandler, Angela Myers, Kevin Squires, Chris Smith, Benny Fisher and Malcolm Hirst.
After a short break Mick ‘Stevo’ Stephenson who took a seat next to Dougie joined us. They go back a long way as we learned through a great talk given by Dougie himself. Next it was Stevo’s turn who had nothing but praise for the work everyone has and still are doing at our great club.
After speaking so highly about Dougie and how he set him off on the road to success as a young star and the years they have known each other, he proudly presented Dougie with a special inscribed award in the shape of a diamond (Alan Smith then presented Dougie with a trip on the Orient Express as a gift from the club). Stevo also made a plea to HM the queen to give Douglas Hird a knighthood, which was cheered by all.
The raffle was drawn and our great friend Jacky Fort won a food hamper kindly donated by the Co-operative.
Finally we were entertained by a fabulous group “Soul Story” who managed to get everyone on the dance floor. There may have been a few of those ‘dancers’ who have side stepped on the rugby pitch, but watch out Strictly Come Dancing, you ain’t seen nothing yet!
