Blackpool 9s draw made
By Jim | July 1, 2009
The draw for the inaugural Northern Rail Nines competition which will be played at Fylde RUFC, the home of Blackpool Panthers, on the weekend of 11 and 12 July has been made.
All English sides from The Co-operative Championships with the exception of Barrow Raiders and Widnes Vikings – the two sides who will contest the Northern Rail Cup Final at Blackpool’s Bloomfield Road – were entered into the draw which saw five groups created - three consisting of four teams (A, B and C) and two groups of three teams (D and E).
The Draw is:
Group A
Swinton Lions
Hornets RL
Blackpool Panthers
Dewsbury Rams
Group B
Batley Bulldogs
Keighley Cougars
Hunslet Hawks
Doncaster
Group C
London Skolars
Leigh Centurions
Gateshead Thunder
York City Knights
Group D
Whitehaven
Workington Town
Featherstone Rovers
Pool E
Oldham
Sheffield Eagles
Halifax RLFC
Teams in Pools A, B and C will play round robin format against each team in their group. The top two sides from each group will progress to Sunday’s Northern Rail Nines Trophy competition whilst the bottom two will enter the Plate competition.
Meanwhile teams in Pool D will play each team in Pool E with the top side from each group qualifying for the Trophy competition and the remaining teams contesting the Plate.
All the knock-out stages of both the Northern Rail Nines Trophy and Plate competitions, except the finals, will be played at Fylde RUFC.
The finals of both the 9’s trophy and plate competitions will be played as curtain raisers to the 13-a-side Northern Rail Cup Final at Blackpool’s Bloomfield Road on July 12.
Weekend tickets for the Northern Rail 9s event which runs on 11 and 12 July at Fylde RUFC are still available from the Hornets office - call Amanda on 01706 648004 to order yours!
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Alteration to Hornets Rugby League Election Voting Process
By Amanda | July 1, 2009
Due to the number of Trust members living overseas, it has been decided that to allow these members the best opportunity to vote in the forthcoming elections, return by fax will be added as an option for members located overseas.
Full details of the secure fax number will be forwarded to relevant members with ballot papers and these shall be counted in the same way as postal ballots.
Please note that this fax number will only be for use by overseas members and any ballots received on this number by members based in the UK will not be counted.
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GOLDLIN£ WINNERS
By Amanda | June 29, 2009
Week 13’s Winners are:-
No £500 winner
£10 winners:
- H3881 Joe Baker Rochdale – (Joe Baker)
- D0184 Mr. Allistair Carmichael Rossendale – (Standing Order)
- A3881 G.Schofield Ramsbottom – (D. Whaley)
- Z0184 S.Cotton Rochdale – (Craig Nagy)
- Q5173 Stephen Elliott Rochdale – (T. Matthew)
- Z5173 Margery Blackwood Littleborough – (Anne Kershaw)
- S0184 Robert Mansley Rochdale – (D. Banham)
- V0184 Melanie Barratt Oldham – (Geoffrey Preston)
- W0184 Stephanie Turner Rochdale – (T. Matthew)
- X2954 W. Godding Rochdale – (T. Matthew)
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Thursdays Tag Fest!
By Amanda | June 23, 2009
Hornets RLFC Community Development Manager
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Northern Rail 9s Draw on BBC Radio Manchester this Thursday!
By Jim | June 23, 2009
The draw for next month’s inaugural Northern Rail Cup 9s competition will take place live on BBC Radio Manchester’s Rugby League Extra show on Thursday 25 June at 7:30pm.
The tournament which is being played at Fylde RUFC in Blackpool on the Northern Rail Cup Final Weekend of July 11 -12 involves every English based Co-operative Championship and Championship 1 club not involved in the Northern Rail Cup Final and tickets are now available from all the clubs taking part.
The draw will see the participating clubs divided into three groups of four teams, and two groups of three for the group stages of the Northern Rail 9s.
The first day of the competition will see all 18 clubs playing in group stages, with the top eight sides going forward to a straight knockout competition on the Sunday for the Northern Rail 9’s trophy. Meanwhile the 10 remaining sides will also compete on the Sunday in a competition to win the Northern Rail 9’s plate.
The finals of both the 9’s trophy and plate competitions will be played as curtain raisers to the 13-a-side Northern Rail Cup Final at Blackpool’s Bloomfield Road on July 12.
Weekend tickets for the Northern Rail 9s event which runs on 11 and 12 July at Fylde RUFC areavailabler from the Hormets office and are priced at £9 for adults and £5 for concessions.
If you want to upgrade to a Northern Rail Cup Final ticket prior to the event there will be an additional £5 (Adults) and £2 (Concessions) charge.
Tickets for the Northern Rail Cup Final which takes place on 12 July at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool are now available from £12 or £5 for concessions by calling Hornets’ office on 01706 648004
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Hornets RL Election Launch Night
By Amanda | June 22, 2009
This Wednesday at Spotland Stadium!!
EVERYONE WELCOME! even if you’re not yet a member, come down, you can sign up on the night if you decide to join.
The meeting starts at 7.30pm,
This is a momentous event as we launch the first ever Professional Rugby League Club’s Co-operative Elections.
This is the chance for every fan to have their say.
Laura from Supporters Direct along with the current board/steering group will be present to answer any questions regarding the election and how people can vote and/or how to put your name forward for election to the board.
We will hopefully have an example of our new away kit and also a Q&A session with Darren Shaw on how the team is progressing and future plans. As well as an interview with Ian Sinfield. A few other players will also be present.
So please make a note in your diary, Wednesday night 7.30pm upstairs in the main bar.
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GOLDLIN£ WINNERS
By Amanda | June 22, 2009
Week 12’s Winners are:-
No £500 winner
£10 winners:
- B5067 Geoffrey Webster Rochdale – (Standing Order)
- C6657 A. Ridings Wigan – (Standing Order)
- S4983 A.Bevan Rochdale – (Janet Molloy)
- W4983 G.Ormerod Ramsbottom – (Chris Woolfall)
- Q5067 Alan Powers Rochdale – (A. Powers)
- V5067 B Shepherd Rochdale – (L. Banham)
- Z5455 T.Matthew Rochdale – (T.Matthew)
- R6657 Sheila Smith Rochdale – (Julie Painter)
- U6657 Joe Dunn Rochdale – (Julie Painter)
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BURNING LOVE - HORNETS CURRY NIGHT
By Amanda | June 18, 2009
Last Monday, Hornets hosted a charity raising curry night at the RAJ Indian Restaurant on Edenfield Road. Paul Chance opened the evening with laughs and music getting everyone going and ready for a great performance by Lewis Gates who entertained everyone with a tribute to Elvis.
The food was amazing with excellent, friendly service. Serving 3 varieties of curry to suite all palates. They also catered for the non- indian-eating people amongst us. Lots of drinks were enjoyed as you will see from the pictures, and all in all a good night was had by everyone.
I would like to thank Raj for the great hospitality and also Paul Chance and Lewis Gates for donating their talents for free. A special thank you to Mark Wynn and Wendy Hamer for organising the event which earned Hornets £1,200!!
Thanks everyone and hope to see you at the next one!!!
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ELECTION RULES
By Amanda | June 18, 2009
1. Introduction
1.1. This document is drafted in accordance with the existing Rules of Rochdale Hornets Rugby Football Club Society Limited and the Best Practice guidance issued by Supporters Direct. The purpose of the Election Rules Policy is to ensure that the elections for the Trust Board members are conducted in a democratic and unbiased manner and the process and results are accepted as free and fair by all participants.
2. Election control
2.1. In advance of the commencement of the election, the Trust Board will appoint members of the Trust (who may include serving Trust board members) to form the Election Supervision Group (ESG). This group shall be chaired by an independent person who is not a member of the Trust.
2.2. No members of the Trust Board whose positions are due to be offered for election shall play any part in determining the composition of the ESG or any aspect regarding the conduct of the elections.
2.3. Members of the ESG shall not be eligible to nominate candidates or be a candidate themselves and shall ensure that they are not associated closely with any candidates and have proper regard to maintaining the integrity of the election process.
2.4. During the election period the ESG will ensure that the election is run in accordance with this policy. This shall run from the date the Secretary issues nomination forms to members, and shall end 3 working days after the announcement of the final result.
2.5. The ESG shall make the final decision as the eligibility of candidates, nominations and valid votes. They shall conduct the count and the result, as determined by them is final. Any decisions taken will be by majority vote and recorded. The Chair shall have a casting vote in the event of a tie.
3. Timetable
3.1. The Annual General Meeting will take place by the date laid down in the Trust’s Rules, and the exact date to be decided by the Trust Board by the end of the financial year.
3.2. The Board shall agree the number of vacancies to be elected; if the numbers to be elected differs from the numbers elected in previous years, or changes the number of places to be elected in total on the Trust Board, then the reasons why the change has been made shall be communicated to members in the form soliciting nominations.
3.3. The Secretary will circulate a nomination form with advance notice of the AGM at least 56 days before the Annual General Meeting.
3.4. The Trust Board shall ensure that the membership of the ESG has been agreed by the Trust Board before the Secretary circulates nominations forms.
3.5. The issuing of these forms shall start the election period, which will be closed by the announcement of the final result by the ESG. During this period, the ESG shall manage the process, with the assistance of the Secretary as required.
4. Nominations and eligibility
4.1. Any person wishing to be a candidate for election to the Trust Board must be a fully paid-up member of the Trust and be nominated by at least two fully paid-up members of the Trust.
4.2. The ESG will verify that nominations are from members of the Trust. Trust members can nominate as many candidates as they wish.
4.3. A signed fax or letter of nomination from a member, or email from the address a member has given the Secretary for receiving trust communications, are acceptable substitutes for a signature on the candidate’s nomination form.
4.4. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their nomination is valid and submitted in accordance with the election timetable. In order to ensure that candidates can confirm the validity of their nominees, the ESG and Secretary should arrange for candidates to be able to check in advance whether those nominating them are fully paid-up members.
4.5. Decisions over the validity of nominations shall be a matter for the ESG having due regard for the Secretary’s assessment of the membership status of an individual nominating a candidate. Any decision by the ESG not to accept a nomination as valid should be notified to the candidate as soon as possible in order that the situation may be rectified or an appeal heard.
4.6. Candidates must also submit a statement in support of their nomination and may also submit a photograph for publication with their statement (see section 5 below for more details).
4.7. The names of those nominating candidates shall be appended to each candidate’s statement.
4.8. By submitting a nomination, Candidates will be deemed to have accepted these election rules, the Trust’s Rules, and any other policies and rules adopted by the Trust Board and the membership and agreed to be bound by them.
4.9. Specifically, candidates are also self-certifying that they comply with the Trust Rules relating to eligibility to serve on the Board. In particular, no person can be a member of the Trust Board who:
· is subject to a bankruptcy order or has in place a composition with his/her creditors;
· is subject to a disqualification order made under the Company Directors Disqualification Act;
· has been convicted on indictment for any offence (other than a spent conviction as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974);
· is or may on the basis of medical evidence be suffering from mental disorder;
· fails to abide by any rules for the conduct of elections made by the Trust Board.
4.10. All candidates shall leave full contact details with the ESG
5. Statements and Campaigning
5.1. Campaigning under the auspices of the Trust will be restricted to the statements submitted by the candidates and to any hustings organised by the Trust.
5.2. All candidates’ statements are to be sent by email to the relevant members of the ESG. These will be gathered together and issued with the ballot papers, and include the photograph (if submitted) of the candidate and a list of the members who have nominated them.
5.3. Candidate statements should be at least 400 words long and no longer than 1000 words. If a candidate’s statement has more 1000 words, it will be truncated and text will be inserted below stating “The candidate’s statement has exceeded the permitted amount and has therefore been truncated”. The number of words counted shall be decided using Microsoft Word.
5.4. Candidates shall not in their statements make threats, insults or derogatory, abusive, racist, sexist or homophobic statements. The Election Working Group will reserve the right to edit any statement to ensure that it does not breach these rules.
5.5. In agreeing to be nominated and so accepting these rules, Candidates shall agree to indemnify the Trust from any liability that may arise out of the contents of their statement.
5.6. During the election neither the ESG nor the Trust Board may provide advice to voting members as to the suitability of any candidate nor issue any voting advice to members collectively. Individual Trust board members who indicate a preference in public must make it clear that they do not speak on behalf of the Trust board and express a purely personal opinion.
6. Appeals
6.1. Candidates or complainants shall raise matters with the ESG whose decision is final.
6.2. Complaints after voting has closed shall be made to the ESG not later than three working days after the close of poll. Any complaint received after this date shall be ruled out of order.
6.3. If any candidate should contravene the election rules, the ESG shall judge whether a disqualification should apply and their decision is final.
6.4. Any appeal against the decision of the ESG shall be made through the disputes procedure as set out in the Trust Rules.
7. Result
7.1. If there are more candidates than places available on the Trust Board
Hustings before AGM
7.2. the ESG will issue postal ballot papers and copies of candidates’ statements with the notice sent convening the Annual General Meeting.
7.3. Votes may be submitted by the post up to the day of the AGM, and also deposited at the start of the AGM. The Count shall be made during the AGM, and the result announced before the close.
Hustings at AGM
7.2. The ESG shall arrange for candidates to address the AGM and field questions from the floor. The ESG will then issue postal ballot papers and copies of candidates’ statements.
7.3. The election result shall be announced within 4 weeks of the date of the AGM starting
7.4. The highest placed candidates in terms of total votes as equal to number of places available for election declared by the Board shall be deemed elected.
7.5. If there are as many or fewer candidates than there are places, all validly nominated candidates shall be deemed elected by the ESG and this declared at the AGM.
7.6. The result shall be communicated to members in the Trust’s newsletter and on the Trust’s website and at the AGM or next members’ meeting (if it is possible to complete the count at the AGM in question).
7.7. Successful candidates shall become full members of the Trust Board upon receipt of their signed acceptance of the Board Membership Policy and Code of Conduct for Trust Board members by the Secretary.
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HORNETS U17’s
By Amanda | June 17, 2009
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