Newton Storm RLFC

Newton-le-Willows ARLFC (Newton Storm) was formed in January 2002 by Brendan O'Neill and Paul Eden who still serves as the Club Chairman . The Club was established with the barest of finances or equipment and no facilities. What they did have, however, was 20 children aged between 8 and 13 who wanted to play rugby league and parents who were willing to help them.

Newton-le-Willows has always had a great affinity with Rugby League where players such as Mike Bennett, Steve Hampson, Mike Forshaw and Dave Cotton are amongst the many professionals to have hailed from the town. Both of the town’s high schools have played the game for many years but unfortunately any child who wished to play club rugby was forced to travel to one of the adjoining towns to play the game.

Since formation, the Club has grown from one qualified coach to a team of ten. All are qualified to Moderated Games or Club Coach level and have been on Child Protection Courses, and all have had a CRB check undertaken by BARLA. We have a qualified First Aider at each age group.

Mike Bennett is now our Honorary President

To access our excellent and extremely well maintained website please click here : http://www.newtonstorm.co.uk/NewtonStorm.htm

If you are interested in joining Newton Storm then please contact any of the following

Club Contacts

Hon Chairman - Paul Eden 07802 521006:

Hon Secretary - Craig Bailey 07919 573864:

Hon Treasurer : Ken Tinkley 07763 932582

Junior Secretary : Helen Goldsmith 07837 228921

Club Welfare Officer: Mark Thomas 07941 133536

Schools Liason Officer : Den McGee 07974 369729

Coaching Co ordinator: Malcolm Hankey 07917 321303

Membership Secretary : Nicola Norton 07739 307523

Coaching Staff 2010/2011:

Craig Bailey - Open Age Head Coach 07919 573864

Malcolm Hankey - Under 13's Head Coach - 07917 321303

Mark Thomas - Under 12's Head Coach - 07941 133536

Ian Wynn - Under 11's Head Coach - 07714 517520

Paul French - Under 10's Head Coach- 07791 155002

Dave Turner - Under 9's Head Coach - 07902 261757

Lee Forbes - Under 8's Head Coach - 07895 821290

Derek Norton - Under 7's Head Coach - 07860 407758

Developments

Due to recent sponsorship deals, excellent fundraising activities by the club and a massive increase in player recruitment, particularly at junior level, the club have developed into a success both on and off the pitch. We have an excellent working relationship with St Helens Council, with the use of Mesnes Park as our club-base. We have recently invested in a large quantity of training equipment, meaning that our players benefit from the very best coaching, with varied and interesting training sessions in an excellent environment.

As we look forward to next season and beyond we know that we need to plan for continued growth in the long term to keep up with the demand from children in the town to play Rugby League. The club has definite plans for further expansion and has commited to the establishment of a new under 7’s team every season.

Newton Storm ARLFC Child Protection Policy

To devise and implement a save working practice and environment for both coaches and volunteers working with young people. Newton-le-Willows ARLFC (Newton Storm), in conjunction with the Rugby Football League and Social Services, want to make sure that all young players (under 18), are protected and kept safe whilst they are in the care of officials representing this club.

This will be achieved by:

Adopting and adhering to the Rugby Football League Child Protection Policy and Procedures.
Making sure that all officials are carefully selected and vetted and if necessary trained on these Policies and Procedures. Ensuring that all officials with the potential to abuse young people are properly CRB checked.
Ensuring that details of any players medical condition are notified to the relevant officials or authorities.
Giving parents and players information about the clubs aims and ambitions and what they can expect from the club.
Advising parents of what the club expects from them.
Ensuring that parents and players know how to voice their concerns or complain if there is anything that they do not like or agree with.

Newton-Le-Willows Sports Club

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