Heritage day to celebrate history of Rugby League in London : Thu Mar 05, 2009 1:05 pm  

Heritage day to celebrate history of Rugby League in London The rich history and development of Rugby League in London is to be celebrated by the inaugural London Rugby League Heritage Day, which is taking place in the capital on Sunday March 22nd. The event – which is the first of its kind – is taking place at the White Hart Lane Community Sports Centre, the home of London Skolars RLFC, and is being staged in conjunction with London Rugby League - the umbrella body which is a partnership involving the RFL, clubs, volunteers ands other stakeholders and works collectively to develop the sport in the city and the wider region. The day will include a host of activity including the launch of the new London Rugby League Museum, where memorabilia from clubs throughout London and the South East will be showcased. On top of this, the Bob Evans Memorial Trophy for services to London Rugby League, will be re-established and will be presented at half time during the Co-operative Championship 1 game between London Skolars and Swinton Lions. Also taking place on the day will be a ‘Masters’ game of Rugby League between London Skolars and Fulham/Crusaders/Broncos/QuinsRL past players. Masters Rugby League is 13-a-side contact rugby with some rule modifications changes, including a 5m offside rule instead of 10m and different tackle rules depending on the age of the competitor. Already confirmed for the game are former Fulham RLFC Superstar Hussein M’Barki, former Bronco Junior Paul, as well as one time London Crusaders stalwart Daryl Pitt. Darryl Pitt said “We believe the London Rugby League Heritage Day will become an annual event celebrating the game’s history in the capital and is an acknowledgement of the efforts of everyone from loyal Rugby League supporters through to the professional players in every era.” Also incorporated into the celebrations will be the Highgate Wood Family Rugby League Festival, featuring a boys and girls tournament highlighting the Rugby League activity in Haringey. Refreshments will be available and that will ensure everyone involved has an opportunity to catch up with some old and familiar faces from years gone by. For more information re tickets, memorabilia and participation, please contact Paul Thorman on 020 8888 8488 or paulthorman@skolarsrl.com. About LondonRL (www.londonrl.com) <image003.jpg> LondonRL is the body that manages the development of Rugby League across London and the South East. Rugby League across the region is in magnificent shape In 2008 alone, more than 35,000 individuals participated in the sport 165 school teams played in the Carnegie Schools Championships 8 South East based Universities played in SRL competitions From minis through to seniors, over 3,500 people played for 91 teams within 43 clubs There are two professional clubs within the region, Harlequins RL & London Skolars In 2008: 17 junior players were selected for national representative squads Three Harlequins players were chosen to represent the full England Rugby League side.

Heritage day to celebrate history of Rugby League in London The rich history and development of Rugby League in London is to be celebrated by the inaugural London Rugby League Heritage Day, which is taking place in the capital on Sunday March 22nd. The event – which is the first of its kind – is taking place at the White Hart Lane Community Sports Centre, the home of London Skolars RLFC, and is being staged in conjunction with London Rugby League - the umbrella body which is a partnership involving the RFL, clubs, volunteers ands other stakeholders and works collectively to develop the sport in the city and the wider region. The day will include a host of activity including the launch of the new London Rugby League Museum, where memorabilia from clubs throughout London and the South East will be showcased. On top of this, the Bob Evans Memorial Trophy for services to London Rugby League, will be re-established and will be presented at half time during the Co-operative Championship 1 game between London Skolars and Swinton Lions. Also taking place on the day will be a ‘Masters’ game of Rugby League between London Skolars and Fulham/Crusaders/Broncos/QuinsRL past players. Masters Rugby League is 13-a-side contact rugby with some rule modifications changes, including a 5m offside rule instead of 10m and different tackle rules depending on the age of the competitor. Already confirmed for the game are former Fulham RLFC Superstar Hussein M’Barki, former Bronco Junior Paul, as well as one time London Crusaders stalwart Daryl Pitt. Darryl Pitt said “We believe the London Rugby League Heritage Day will become an annual event celebrating the game’s history in the capital and is an acknowledgement of the efforts of everyone from loyal Rugby League supporters through to the professional players in every era.” Also incorporated into the celebrations will be the Highgate Wood Family Rugby League Festival, featuring a boys and girls tournament highlighting the Rugby League activity in Haringey. Refreshments will be available and that will ensure everyone involved has an opportunity to catch up with some old and familiar faces from years gone by. For more information re tickets, memorabilia and participation, please contact Paul Thorman on 020 8888 8488 or paulthorman@skolarsrl.com. About LondonRL (www.londonrl.com) <image003.jpg> LondonRL is the body that manages the development of Rugby League across London and the South East. Rugby League across the region is in magnificent shape In 2008 alone, more than 35,000 individuals participated in the sport 165 school teams played in the Carnegie Schools Championships 8 South East based Universities played in SRL competitions From minis through to seniors, over 3,500 people played for 91 teams within 43 clubs There are two professional clubs within the region, Harlequins RL & London Skolars In 2008: 17 junior players were selected for national representative squads Three Harlequins players were chosen to represent the full England Rugby League side.

: Thu Mar 05, 2009 3:52 pm  

And my two boys are mascot for the day Thomas 11 (tom boy) is London Mascot and Scott-moana 3 (The Moanna Kid) is swinton mascot.

It gooing to be a great all around and if you in London come down too.

: Mon Mar 16, 2009 5:47 pm  

A reminder about London League Heritage Day this Sunday, March the 22nd at New River Stadium. It will be a great day out and will feature: - London Skolars Vs Swinton Lions (1st Co-operative Championship game for both clubs) - Launch of the London Rugby League Museum - Curtain raiser of Quins former players Vs Skolars former players - Presentation of the "Bob Evans" award - Junior Rugby festival - Beer festival Gates open at 12pm. Meanwhile, the London Skolars season launch will be held this Thursday the 19th of March at No.1 City Road Bar & Grill (located at 1 City Road, London EC1 Y1AG). The festivities will start at 6.30pm and will include the unveiling of the 2009 playing squad to fans, sponsors and partners. The playing squad will be introduced by BBC's, Ian Ramsdale. It will be a great chance to mingle with the players in a relaxed & social environment. Entry on the night will be 10 pounds. The club would love for you to join us. For more information goto www.skolarsrl.com or to book your ticket, please contact 0208 8888 488. We hope to see there!

A reminder about London League Heritage Day this Sunday, March the 22nd at New River Stadium. It will be a great day out and will feature: - London Skolars Vs Swinton Lions (1st Co-operative Championship game for both clubs) - Launch of the London Rugby League Museum - Curtain raiser of Quins former players Vs Skolars former players - Presentation of the "Bob Evans" award - Junior Rugby festival - Beer festival Gates open at 12pm. Meanwhile, the London Skolars season launch will be held this Thursday the 19th of March at No.1 City Road Bar & Grill (located at 1 City Road, London EC1 Y1AG). The festivities will start at 6.30pm and will include the unveiling of the 2009 playing squad to fans, sponsors and partners. The playing squad will be introduced by BBC's, Ian Ramsdale. It will be a great chance to mingle with the players in a relaxed & social environment. Entry on the night will be 10 pounds. The club would love for you to join us. For more information goto www.skolarsrl.com or to book your ticket, please contact 0208 8888 488. We hope to see there!

: Thu Mar 19, 2009 2:39 pm  

What is parking like at New River Stadium?

: Thu Mar 19, 2009 10:21 pm  

Its okay...you can park on either side of the grandstand...you just have to get there early though.

: Fri Mar 20, 2009 12:40 am  

pay and display or get a clamp!

: Mon Mar 23, 2009 1:09 am  

How did the day go??

: Mon Mar 23, 2009 7:42 pm  

My two boys had a great day and so did thr rest of the family.

WELL DONE SKOLARE.

: Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:12 pm  

The display was to say at the least a disgrace, two pin boards of photos, a joke when you consider that we have a population of 6 million, and that was suppose to celerbrate Rugby League in London. The beer festival was three barrels on a table. We should hold our head in shame if that is the best we could come up with.

Now you can all shoot me down , but I just couldn't hold my thoughts anymore.

: Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:42 pm  

Stags Fan wrote:

The display was to say at the least a disgrace, two pin boards of photos, a joke when you consider that we have a population of 6 million, and that was suppose to celerbrate Rugby League in London. The beer festival was three barrels on a table. We should hold our head in shame if that is the best we could come up with.

Now you can all shoot me down , but I just couldn't hold my thoughts anymore.

prat