A mild but dry Latchford were hosts to Stanley on this dull Sunday. Stanley arrive with zero substitutes making the forthcoming game seem even more challenging in front of a 50 strong crowd of mainly Latchford supporters. A brief warm up from Stanley and the game commences. Within the first minute Stanley concede a try.. read more →
Blackpool Stanley have been nominated and shortlisted by Blackpool Sports Council for the 2014 Community Club of the Year award. Altogether Now – a Legacy for Blackpool Community Sports Awards 2014 will honour the remarkable achievements of both individuals and teams from across the town in nine separate categories, one of which being the community.. read more →
Six volunteers from the club recently completed a First Aid training course. The course was held at Blackpool Cricket Club and was run by the Football Association in advance of the new RL season. Each volunteer completed the 3 hour training and have all received their certificates. Paul Grimes from the under 16’s,Tracey and Billy.. read more →
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING I hereby give notice that Blackpool Stanley will hold its Annual General Meeting at Blackpool Stanley RL, The Sports Pavillion, Kingscote Park, Layton, Blackpool from 7 30pm on Tuesday 25th March 2014 to which all parents and volunteers are invited to attend. Please note that the club has established classes.. read more →
Former Blackpool Stanley Coach and Treasurer Gerry Collingwood has died at the age of 79. Gerry past away peacefully on Sunday 9th February 2014 at Clifton Hospital surrounded by his family. Gerry was a great supporter of the club and during the clubs existence had performed a number of roles at the club including first.. read more →
A Safeguarding and Protecting Children Course (SCP) will be held at the club on Thursday 20th March 2014, 6:30pm to 9:30pm. As part of our on going Club Mark accreditation ALL coaches and volunteers need to have a up to date SCP certificate. The safeguarding and protecting Children Course (SPC) is now part of the coaching.. read more →
Simon Hornby and Graham Pitman represented the club at the RFL run workshops that aimed to help clubs capitalise on the success of last years world cup by increasing participation numbers in our sport. Sixty six clubs have participated in the “Welcoming Clubs Workshops” that are tapping in to the massive interest in becoming involved in the.. read more →
Long standing supporter and junior coach Jimmy Airnes has donated his Great Britain Masters Shirt to the club for display in the renovated clubhouse. Jimmy played in the first ever Great Britain Masters International against Australia at Leigh Sports Village in August 2008. The selection rules for Great Britain Masters are such that players can only.. read more →
The club have recognised the contribution of plumbing, heating and renewable energy engineers Read and Errington to the club house renovation project by asking them to be a primary shirt sponsor for the new Under 14’s kit. Club Chairman, Simon Hornby, commented “Inviting Read and Errington to be a shirt sponsor for the new under 14’s.. read more →
The under 14 pre season training will start on Monday 3rd February 2014 at 6pm prompt at Kingscote Park. All last seasons under 13 squad are invited to attend and any new players will be welcomed to boost squad numbers. Simon Hornby will be assisted with the coaching by Ryan O’Neill and newcomer Oliver Winter… read more →