Service Area
The Warrington Service Area is committed to promoting and developing all aspects of Rugby League in the Warrington area. The service area offers player development and representative pathways for young players and support for senior players within the game, as well as club and coach development opportunities. The service area also deals with Match Official development, Schools Rugby League, Women and Girls Rugby League, volunteer co-ordination and assistance with accessing funding.
For more information, please see Warrington Service Area's website:
www.warringtonservicearea.btik.com
SERVICE AREA VACANCY
Warrington & Cheshire Service Area Co-ordinator 
Following a successful application for funding, the Warrington Collegiate in conjunction with the RFL and Warrington Service Area partners, are seeking to appoint a fulltime Service Area Co-ordinator for a fixed-term period of three years. We want to recruit a candidate who has the skills, experience and commitment necessary to contribute to achieving the objectives of the Whole Sport Plan in the North West.
Based at the new Collegiate Facility the post-holder will establish structures to help recruit, retain and develop players, coaches, match officials and administrators. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate proven knowledge and experience of sports development and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Previous experience of planning and managing projects to a successful conclusion is essential, together with a full, valid driving licence. We are looking for energy and enthusiasm to ensure that the game of Rugby League is promoted, planned and delivered across Warrington & Cheshire in a comprehensive and professional manner. Previous experience of working within Rugby League or sport related environment would be an advantage.
The post-holder will report jointly to the Service Area Steering Group and Warrington Collegiate.
This appointment will be made subject to an enhanced CRB check.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 15th August 2007
Salary: Scale 5/6 £17,922 - £21,654 (The commencing salary will be £17,922)
For further information please contact Neil Kelly (01925) 248894 or Mic Brogan (01925) 494494.
To apply, please send a covering letter outlining why you are the person for this position and your experience, together with your CV to the following address Warrington Service Area Post, FAO Neil Kelly, Halliwell Jones Stadium, Winwick Rd, Warrington, WA2 7NE.
Rugby League is an Equal Opportunities Sport
WARRINGTON SERVICE AREA 2007
The Warrington Service Area trials for this representative season have taken place throughout the month of March with over 240 players attending.
The quality on show this year was once again outstanding, making the job of the selectors extremely difficult.
The squads were brought together for a Presentation Day on the 9th April for commemorative team photos and presentation of kit.
The five scheduled fixtures this season are as follows:
Saturday, 12th May v Leigh & Wigan U12/13 away, U14/15 home
Saturday, 19th May v St Helens U12/13 home, U14/15 away
Saturday, 2nd June v Barrow U12/13 home, U14/15 away
Saturday, 9th June v Salford U12/13 away, U14/15 home
Saturday, 16th June v Hull U12/13 away, U14/15 home
Salford U12 SA - 0
Warrington U12 SA - 34
It took just 43 seconds for Warington to stamp their mark on this game as Declan Patton dipped his shoulder a couple of times and found himself with a clear path to the try line. Lewis Charnock added the extras. The Wolves then found themselves unable to complete their sets and Salford came back a little before a second try concluded the first half scoring. Liam Sullivan took the ball left to right, passed to Ash Cox who fed winger Chris Hunt and a short dash to the line made the scores 0-10 at the break.
The unforgiving sun and hard pitch was taking its toll and several players from both sides made use of the physio, a pretty lady who inspired the coaches to feign injury too! Seven minutes after the restart Patton found Luke Walker out wide for a try that Patton converted. A lovely move saw the ball pass through the hands of Alan King, Walker and Cox before Charnock scored. Immediately from the break Cox took the ball up to the 20m mark and Robert Hayward ran it from right to left and onto the tryline for a great solo effort. Next it was the turn of Ryan Mercer to power his way through the defence and on to score. Charnock kicked over the goal. The scoring was completed on the stroke of time when Patton and Walker combined to put Andre Savelio in. A comprehensive victory set up with the tackling efforts of Callum Wright and Andre Savelio.
Salford U13 SA - 6
Warrington U13 SA - 42
The Wolves enjoyed such an abundance of possession at the start of this game that Salford struggled to get a hold on the contest. In the first eleven sets only one was in Salford's hands and they had conceded sixteen points. Jack Green had weaved through to score the opening try. Jon Rigby drew and passed to Jamie Hodgekiss for the next. Rigby then chased down his kick through and boomed the defender who spilled the ball into the waiting hands of Ben Moores for a touchdown. Matt Dowman converted two of these tries. Salford established a foothold with a neat converted try but almost immediately the Wolves replied when Moores and Jordan Anders combined to set up Alex Ryder and Dowman kicked over the extras to make the score at half time 6-22.
SERVICE AREA VOLUNTEER AWARDS 2007
The RFL are delighted to announce the winners of the Warrington Service Area Volunteer Awards 2007
The winners from each Service Area will now be put forward to the five categories in the RFL Volunteer Awards and will be announced in July. Each category winner will be invited, along with a guest, to attend the Carnegie Challenge Cup Final on 25th August 2007 at the new Wembley Stadium. Winners will receive their Award to celebrate their achievement.
National Volunteer Manager, Kelly Barrett, once again confirmed the importance of recognising the hard work and commitment of those people who work within the game purely for the love of it.
'We need to encourage more volunteers to be part of our game. People can get satisfaction by giving time to something they enjoy and I would like to offer my grateful thanks to each and every one of them ' without them we would not have Rugby.'
WARRINGTON AND CHESHIRE SERVICE AREA AWARD WINNERS
Volunteer Co-ordinator of the Year - Stuart McIntosh
Young Volunteer of the Year - David Outen
Service Area Volunteer of the Year - Kath Miller
Outstanding Achievement Award - Brian Chambers
Club Volunteer of the Year - Katherine Organ
Congratulations to the above winners who were presented with their Awards at the Wolves Super League fixture versus Wakefield Wildcats on 17th June 2007.
