27 Sep 2007 - Recognising success
LATCHFORD Albion Unicorns amateur Rugby league club have kicked off the new term on the back of one of the club's most successfull seasons to date
A commission report carried out by Warrington Service Area found that for the 06/07 season Latchford were officially the largest club in Warrington and the leading club in terms of ethnic minority representation, also one of only three clubs to have female players.
The club had six players sign professional contracts this year from their U16s team - one for Wigan, one for Leeds and the remaining four for Warrington. The U16s also became the first ever Warrington winners for the U16 Premier League and also captured the Lancashire Cup. There was also team success for the U13 Unicorns team topping their Division.
Steve Phillips, Youth and Junior Secretary said: "While the players on the pitch are the ones to take the glory, and quite rightly so, we should recognise the people behind the teams that make this success possible - the coaches and administration staff that ensures Latchford Albion continues to be a success!!
"We had plenty of success in this field as well with Andy Wood being appointed Assistant Coach of BARLA U18s as well as Head Coach of Warrington Service Area (WSA) U13s squad. Ian Bennion was involved in the coaching team of the WSA U12s set up and Sean Mellor was Head Coach of the WSA U14s. John Wilkinson and Stuart McIntosh shared the Service Area Coordinators's role, while Bobby Hall was involved in the Scholarship Scheme. There were of course all the coaches that ensured some 235 children from U8s to U17s were able to play and take part in rugby league during the season."
At the clubs AGM - the RFL recognised the efforts made by all the coaches at the club by presenting them with 'Certificates of Appreciation' for their hard work during the season!
The awards were handed out by Neil Kelly - Foundation Director, Warrington Wolves Foundation and John Wilkinson - Service Area Coordinator and RFL representative.
The picture shows some of the coaches with their awards!
A commission report carried out by Warrington Service Area found that for the 06/07 season Latchford were officially the largest club in Warrington and the leading club in terms of ethnic minority representation, also one of only three clubs to have female players.
The club had six players sign professional contracts this year from their U16s team - one for Wigan, one for Leeds and the remaining four for Warrington. The U16s also became the first ever Warrington winners for the U16 Premier League and also captured the Lancashire Cup. There was also team success for the U13 Unicorns team topping their Division.
Steve Phillips, Youth and Junior Secretary said: "While the players on the pitch are the ones to take the glory, and quite rightly so, we should recognise the people behind the teams that make this success possible - the coaches and administration staff that ensures Latchford Albion continues to be a success!!
"We had plenty of success in this field as well with Andy Wood being appointed Assistant Coach of BARLA U18s as well as Head Coach of Warrington Service Area (WSA) U13s squad. Ian Bennion was involved in the coaching team of the WSA U12s set up and Sean Mellor was Head Coach of the WSA U14s. John Wilkinson and Stuart McIntosh shared the Service Area Coordinators's role, while Bobby Hall was involved in the Scholarship Scheme. There were of course all the coaches that ensured some 235 children from U8s to U17s were able to play and take part in rugby league during the season."
At the clubs AGM - the RFL recognised the efforts made by all the coaches at the club by presenting them with 'Certificates of Appreciation' for their hard work during the season!
The awards were handed out by Neil Kelly - Foundation Director, Warrington Wolves Foundation and John Wilkinson - Service Area Coordinator and RFL representative.
The picture shows some of the coaches with their awards!