Open Age seek new players
The season starts for our Open Agen side this Saturday 4th September and they are currently on the lookout for new players to bolster their squad.
The Open Age have serious ambitions for the coming season so anyone interested in playing should contact Craig Bailey on 07919 573864 or Den McGee on 07976 961645.
Langtree Group support the Storm
Newton Storm ARLFC are delighted to unveil Langtree as the new sponsor of our under 8's and Open Age teams for 2010/11.
Langtree are based in Newton-le-Willows and are a leading developer specialising in office space, industrial property and sustainable regeneration. They are also one of the driving forces behind the new St Helens RLFC stadium.
The club would like to extend its thanks to Langtree for their support and look forward to establishing a very successful long term community partnership. It is testament the the development of the club that we are able to attract another high profile sponsor.
Newton Storm AGM notification
We will be holding our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 31st August 2010 from 8.30pm at Newton Sports Club. The AGM provides an opportunity for people to volunteer for official roles on the Committee and to shape club policy on finance and fundraising. All members are encouraged to attend.
Service Area Success for our u13's players
Congratulations to the following TEN Newton Storm players who have been selected for the full St Helens RLFC Service Area programme at u13's, which starts in September:
- Josh Hankey
- Ciaran Ellison
- Jordan Clegg
- Brad Billsborough
- Daniel O'Neill
- Harry Green
- Paul Johnson
- Kieran Quinn
- Chris Wynn
- Liam Conway
A fantastic achievement for all these players who attended the Saints development camp over summer and managed to gain entry to the full Service Area programme. This is the first time that Newton Storm has had any representation at Service Area level and speaks volumes for the club's junior development strategy.
Newton Rugby Festival
Newton Storm Festival of Rugby took place on Sunday 8th August and was played out by 14 teams across 4 age groups (u8, u10, u11 and u13). The weather stayed fine and a great time was had by all.
Thank you to everyone who attended - players, coaches and parents alike - and especially those who helped us organise and deliver a great first festival. Well done to festival organisers Martin Darwin and Ken Tinkley who did a sterling job. The Club look forward to welcoming everyone back again next year..
U10's Team Building Day
Newton Storm u10 enjoyed a fantastic day out at their end of season teambuilding day. Storm's 'Team of the year' were rewarded for the hard work during the season with a fun day out that included wall climbing, high ropes course, raft building and rifle shooting. The team were a credit to the club.
Saints Recognise Storm Success
Newton Storm have received the RFL’s Clubmark Gold Status. The hard work of the Newton committee and in particular Craig Bailey led to the club gaining the accolade which demonstrates their commitment and effort in providing a first class Rugby League facility to the Community of Newton-le-Willows.
“It was a great honour to achieve such an accolade,” Club Chairman Paul Eden said. “I hope that the continued development work that the club is doing in the surrounding district, coupled with this Award can be another milestone in our progress. “I’d like to thank Steve Leonard for his support and Gordon Pennington and Saints for their hospitality.”
The photo is Paul Eden (left) and Craig Bailey (right) receiving their Award from St Helens Service Area Co-Ordinator Steve Leonard at the recent home game versus Huddersfield.
Dates for your Diary
The club can now release dates for forthcoming functions for 2010, which will be held at Newton Sports Club:
Family Halloween Party - Saturday 30th October
Family New Years Eve Party - Friday 31st December