Make your voice heard at Rugby League Fan’s event : Tue Sep 23, 2014 3:40 pm  

Make your voice heard at Rugby League Fan’s event The Voice of the Fans event, hosted by Supporters Direct, provides a platform for Rugby League fans to debate the key issues and challenges facing the modern game. The event, held at a Huddersfield University (Heritage Quay) on the 25th October 2014, will invite fans to unite and develop a path for developing the future of Rugby League. Super League General Manager Blake Solly will open the event with a keynote about forthcoming changes to the league. Attendees will then have the chance to learn about how the RL’s Heritage Programme is committed to conserving the past and providing access to the games rich history. Supporters Direct will be delivering a session on the Supporters’ Trust movement and how it is integral to delivering robust club and supporter relations. This includes a dedicated session on Supporter Liaison Officers following the success of the role in other sports across Europe. The closing session provides attendees with a unique opportunity to speak directly with the game’s governing body. The fan consultation session, hosted by the RFL, will be asking fans what they can do better, what they need to focus on and how they need to change to be more accountable to supporters to deliver a game fit for the future. This is a must attend event for Rugby League fans and a fantastic day out at the new lottery funded Heritage Quay in Huddersfield. Tickets are available from just £5* per person and include lunch. Don’t miss your chance to have your voice heard. Click here to book your place now! *Supporters Direct Members £5, General Admission £10 For more information please call us 020 7273 1592 or email victoria.goodfellow@supporters-direct.org

Make your voice heard at Rugby League Fan’s event The Voice of the Fans event, hosted by Supporters Direct, provides a platform for Rugby League fans to debate the key issues and challenges facing the modern game. The event, held at a Huddersfield University (Heritage Quay) on the 25th October 2014, will invite fans to unite and develop a path for developing the future of Rugby League. Super League General Manager Blake Solly will open the event with a keynote about forthcoming changes to the league. Attendees will then have the chance to learn about how the RL’s Heritage Programme is committed to conserving the past and providing access to the games rich history. Supporters Direct will be delivering a session on the Supporters’ Trust movement and how it is integral to delivering robust club and supporter relations. This includes a dedicated session on Supporter Liaison Officers following the success of the role in other sports across Europe. The closing session provides attendees with a unique opportunity to speak directly with the game’s governing body. The fan consultation session, hosted by the RFL, will be asking fans what they can do better, what they need to focus on and how they need to change to be more accountable to supporters to deliver a game fit for the future. This is a must attend event for Rugby League fans and a fantastic day out at the new lottery funded Heritage Quay in Huddersfield. Tickets are available from just £5* per person and include lunch. Don’t miss your chance to have your voice heard. Click here to book your place now! *Supporters Direct Members £5, General Admission £10 For more information please call us 020 7273 1592 or email victoria.goodfellow@supporters-direct.org

Re: Make your voice heard at Rugby League Fan’s event : Wed Oct 08, 2014 5:30 pm  

I've been writing to Blake Solly since March this year about 'Dual Registration' and it being abused by certain Clubs but he's completely disinterested. This might be a great Forum to air the views about 'DR' or, if you still feel incensed by the treatment of Batley and Doncaster then you can write directly to the RFL under their 'Customer Charter' which forms part of the RFL's 'Operational Rules': Customer Charter The Rugby Football League is committed to providing excellent service to all its customers. This Charter sets out the Rugby Football League's policies. Mission Statement The Rugby Football League is committed to managing, developing and promoting Rugby League in order to provide excellent, high quality customer services for the whole Rugby League family. Object The objects of the Rugby Football League as set out in Constitution are: (a) to foster, govern, develop, organise and manage the Game, in respect of all age groups, at all levels and for both sexes, in Great Britain and Ireland; (b) to develop and manage the playing of the Game at an international level; (c) to make, adopt, vary and publish Bye Laws, regulations and conditions for the management and/or government of the Game and its competitions and matters relating thereto, and to take all such steps as shall be deemed necessary or advisable for enforcing such Bye Laws, regulations and conditions; (d) to organise and administer competitions for the playing of the Game in Great Britain and Ireland by Clubs and those others invited to participate in such competitions; (e) to promote, provide for, regulate and manage all or any details or arrangements or other things as may be considered necessary or desirable for, or ancillary to, the comfort, conduct, convenience or benefit or players of the Game and of the public or of any other persons concerned or engaged in or associated with the RFL; (f) to assist and co-operate with any organisation having similar objectives; (g) to exploit and sell and enter into contracts and other arrangements in relation to, and to take action to protect, all rights in or relating to Matches and other intellectual property rights of the RFL insofar as those rights are vested in or are managed by the RFL; (h) to discipline players, Clubs and Members for breaches of the Bye Laws or the Laws of the Game and to adjudicate in respect of disputes between Clubs; (i) to do all such other acts or things, to enter into contracts and undertakings with others and to take such other steps as may in the opinion of the RFL or its Board be conducive to the attainment or furtherance of the other objects of the RFL; (j) to commit to the principles of equal opportunities and to ensure that the culture, philosophy and processes within the RFL and the Game are free from bias and discrimination. Customer Service Aims To provide a high level of customer service by the RFL which is professional and approachable for supporters and other members of the general public who need help, advice and information on any aspect of the League's activities or services. To work with member clubs and associations to ensure that a high level of customer service is provided by the RFL to those members and by those members to the public Contact with the RFL BY POST - Customer Services, RFL, Red Hall, Red Hall Lane, Leeds, LS17 8NB BY PHONE - 0844 477 7113 BY E-MAIL - info@rfl.uk.com BY WEBSITE - http://www.therfl.co.uk We will try to respond to any letter, fax or e-mail within 7 working days of receipt of such communication. If it is not possible to provide a full response to the issue raised within that time, an acknowledgement will be sent and a detailed reply will following within 28 working days of the original communication. We will attempt to resolve all justifiable complaints within 28 working days. If, however, this cannot be done, we promise to keep the complainant updated on the progress of the complaint. Misconduct Complaints All complaints of alleged misconduct made about persons subject to the Operational Rules of the Rugby Football League will be forwarded to the office of the Disciplinary Commissioner. Complainants may be required to complete an official complaint form. Staff Conduct Rugby Football League staff will conduct themselves in a courteous and responsive manner in all dealings with customers. The Rugby Football League is committed to treating all persons equally. All complaints of misconduct made about member of RFL staff will be forwarded to the Human Resources Manager or the Disciplinary Commissioner as appropriate. Consultation The RFL is committed to consulting with recognised supporter and other customer groups.

I've been writing to Blake Solly since March this year about 'Dual Registration' and it being abused by certain Clubs but he's completely disinterested. This might be a great Forum to air the views about 'DR' or, if you still feel incensed by the treatment of Batley and Doncaster then you can write directly to the RFL under their 'Customer Charter' which forms part of the RFL's 'Operational Rules': Customer Charter The Rugby Football League is committed to providing excellent service to all its customers. This Charter sets out the Rugby Football League's policies. Mission Statement The Rugby Football League is committed to managing, developing and promoting Rugby League in order to provide excellent, high quality customer services for the whole Rugby League family. Object The objects of the Rugby Football League as set out in Constitution are: (a) to foster, govern, develop, organise and manage the Game, in respect of all age groups, at all levels and for both sexes, in Great Britain and Ireland; (b) to develop and manage the playing of the Game at an international level; (c) to make, adopt, vary and publish Bye Laws, regulations and conditions for the management and/or government of the Game and its competitions and matters relating thereto, and to take all such steps as shall be deemed necessary or advisable for enforcing such Bye Laws, regulations and conditions; (d) to organise and administer competitions for the playing of the Game in Great Britain and Ireland by Clubs and those others invited to participate in such competitions; (e) to promote, provide for, regulate and manage all or any details or arrangements or other things as may be considered necessary or desirable for, or ancillary to, the comfort, conduct, convenience or benefit or players of the Game and of the public or of any other persons concerned or engaged in or associated with the RFL; (f) to assist and co-operate with any organisation having similar objectives; (g) to exploit and sell and enter into contracts and other arrangements in relation to, and to take action to protect, all rights in or relating to Matches and other intellectual property rights of the RFL insofar as those rights are vested in or are managed by the RFL; (h) to discipline players, Clubs and Members for breaches of the Bye Laws or the Laws of the Game and to adjudicate in respect of disputes between Clubs; (i) to do all such other acts or things, to enter into contracts and undertakings with others and to take such other steps as may in the opinion of the RFL or its Board be conducive to the attainment or furtherance of the other objects of the RFL; (j) to commit to the principles of equal opportunities and to ensure that the culture, philosophy and processes within the RFL and the Game are free from bias and discrimination. Customer Service Aims To provide a high level of customer service by the RFL which is professional and approachable for supporters and other members of the general public who need help, advice and information on any aspect of the League's activities or services. To work with member clubs and associations to ensure that a high level of customer service is provided by the RFL to those members and by those members to the public Contact with the RFL BY POST - Customer Services, RFL, Red Hall, Red Hall Lane, Leeds, LS17 8NB BY PHONE - 0844 477 7113 BY E-MAIL - info@rfl.uk.com BY WEBSITE - http://www.therfl.co.uk We will try to respond to any letter, fax or e-mail within 7 working days of receipt of such communication. If it is not possible to provide a full response to the issue raised within that time, an acknowledgement will be sent and a detailed reply will following within 28 working days of the original communication. We will attempt to resolve all justifiable complaints within 28 working days. If, however, this cannot be done, we promise to keep the complainant updated on the progress of the complaint. Misconduct Complaints All complaints of alleged misconduct made about persons subject to the Operational Rules of the Rugby Football League will be forwarded to the office of the Disciplinary Commissioner. Complainants may be required to complete an official complaint form. Staff Conduct Rugby Football League staff will conduct themselves in a courteous and responsive manner in all dealings with customers. The Rugby Football League is committed to treating all persons equally. All complaints of misconduct made about member of RFL staff will be forwarded to the Human Resources Manager or the Disciplinary Commissioner as appropriate. Consultation The RFL is committed to consulting with recognised supporter and other customer groups.