http://www.castleford.org/rss/news.xml en-gb Your old favourites are here but with new features, like this RSS feed.<p>We are close to integrating our previous 2 websites into this new one. Its purpose is to reflect the closer operation and integration junior and senior 2 sections of the club as we have achieved one goal of having a junior section: getting new blood from within the club’s junior ranks into the senior teams. <p> We hope that the new site will have all the old information and photographs and access to different sites for wider content for results, coaching links and RFU news to make it one of the best sites that there is. <p> The Junior site has been transferred to a new subdomain (geeks will know about this) of the club website and you are advised to note the new address. Please use this new address to find us via this changed link Juniors. We have now closed the www.casrufc-juniors.org site down. <p> Over the season we will work on improving the website with content that reflects the strengths of the club. 28 Aug 2011 18:04:05 GMT Mark Fisher, ably supported by John Paul and other experienced heads will be looking after the new Development Squad which will effectively be next season’s 3XV. This will help maintain the participation of younger players and help them in the transition to open age rugby and enable them to gain valuable experience in the senior game from knowledgeable and skilled players. <p> As a very important bridge between Junior and Senior rugby will be our new U17 and as Coach for this squad we welcome back Howard Stevenson. This squad will take those players who are too old for this season’s U16 squad but too young for the Development Squad. <p> These 2 squads are vital for the future of the club beyond the coming season and from them we hope to blood a new generation of clubmen. <p> 28 Aug 2011 18:07:20 GMT <b> VOICES OF THE DAY CHOIR ARE COMING TO THE CLUB SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2011</b><p> The first social event of the new season will be the appearance of Leeds’ premier community choir, Voices of the Day, with soul classics and feel good music to get everyone in gear for the new season. <p> Repertoire includes Signed, Sealed Delivered, As, Breakout, You are the Universe, You've Got a Friend, Higher and Higher, Lovely Day, You're All I Need to Get By, Move On Up and many more. <p> It’ll be the best £5 you’ll spend this year (apart from the £5 monthly 100 Club contribution—with its chance to win £100 per month!). Tickets £5 (concessions of £1 for children) for the evening with a chilli supper are available from Steve Ball, Amanda Egan and Jacqui O'Gara. <p> To view the poster for this event please click the following link <a href="http://www.castlefordrufc.org/pdf/VOTD.pdf"> Voices Of The Day at CASTLEFORD RUFC</a> 28 Aug 2011 18:20:31 GMT The annual <b> VP LUNCHEON</b> has been fixed for </b> 15 OCTOBER 2011</b> so there is no excuse for you not putting it your diary now. Get ready for the reminiscing to begin. See you there. 28 Aug 2011 18:26:49 GMT Thanks to all the stalwarts for their assistance at the 4 Car Boot Sales this year, the last of which was on August Bank Holiday. The effort required is phenomenal to put out the cones, man the gates, do the car parking, work in and serve from the refreshment kitchen, set up, cook and serve the burgers, do the tombola and sweet stalls and pick up the inevitable rubbish from very early hours in each day. <p> It is worth remembering that without this effort we could never generate the income that we need to keep the club open. The club is grateful for this help. 29 Aug 2011 16:15:23 GMT It is important for the club to have a social side: to attract people into the club house; to provide revenue for the club through primarily bar takings; to get a wider experience from being members of the club and to have a good time. We need a wide variety of events to attract a wider group of our members to the events. We will be trying to do this but for all our efforts we require members to bring their family and friends down to support them. Your participation is required and will be rewarded by sharing enjoyment with others. <p>We have a social event calendar on the <b>Club page,</b> of this website. After the Voices of the Day Choir night on 17 September there will be the VPs’ Luncheon (see separate news item) and a Halloween Disco in October, an Any Sporting Questions evening in November, the Children’s Christmas Party and New Year’s Eve Disco in December, A Valentine’s Night in February and An Easter Egg Hunt. On top of that there will be the Players’ Dinner and Presentation Day for Juniors, It’s a Knockout and the Club Open Day. <p>We would like other events as well but we do require assistance in organising, promoting and helping on the events to ensure that the load is spread beyond the usual individuals who give so much of their time to the club. This new blood will invigorate the events and the club and provide an extra dynamism that is required for the overall health of the club. <p> <b>PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SOCIAL EVENTS </b> 04 Sep 2011 20:43:41 GMT We will be providing information about training courses run by ourselves and by the RFU at our club and others across the region. Where possible we will assist the funding of participants to ensure that we have the chance to benefit from training opportunities available to assist club members.<p>Please keep an eye out (and subscribe to the RSS feeds) to get the up to date information. <p>There is a link on our <b>RFU and other links<b> page on this website which has up to date information. 04 Sep 2011 21:06:35 GMT The 1XV started this year's SSE Yorkshire 1 season with a 16-13 home win against Huddersfield YMCA. A match report has been added to the Last match website page. <p>The tables page has already been updated by Stats-Supremo, Dave Price. <p>We hope to provide updated pages forthe site as soon after matches as we can to reflect the teams' performances throughout the season.<p><b>COME ON CAS</b> 04 Sep 2011 21:13:38 GMT We now have a page with some active links for RFU matters, general information and other links. We will add to this as we go through the season. 05 Sep 2011 06:06:01 GMT Scrum Factory courses: for coaches and players. <p>Courses at Sandal on Monday 26 September and Moortown Monday 3 October, 7- 9 pm.<p> Please see poster on the following link <a href="http://www.castlefordrufc.org/scrumfac.pdf"><b>Scrum Factory</b></a> to view more details and how to apply (including free places) for the Scrum Factory. There is also a link on our <b>RFU and other links</b> page on this website.<p>Scrum Factory is a new coach education programme which has been developed to support the development of players in the front 5. It has received extremely positive feedback at its initial launches and there will be 2 sessions run in clubs this season and 1 for an after school course targeted at teachers. The RFU CRC team will then support coaches back in their clubs working with players. 05 Sep 2011 06:07:28 GMT This year’s went well but we could have had more participating in the day's events. We’ll learn from this and we can do better with more planning for next year’s event!! We want the <b>CLUB OPEN DAY 2012</b> to be bigger and have more events and attractions and we’d like it to be a complete day that we look forward to being <b>THE EVENT</b> that we look forward to not just this year but every year.<p>We’d like to form a specific Open Day Task Force to put in place the plans now to make it a lot easier to plan over the whole of the coming season. The central feature will be another Charity Match but we’d like it to be an event that emphasises our place in the community and can be a part of our recruitment plans. 10 Sep 2011 07:43:13 GMT We actually do practise what we preach as we have a good track record of involving our younger members in club activities, not just on the playing side.<p> We have Alastair O’Gara, Aiden Wood, Luke Kirkbright, Jamie Owens and Matt Pickles who currently help with coaching junior teams and we know that we have others who have expressed an interest in helping, too. This is a great help on the coaching side and the lads will get something worthwhile from their efforts and will go along way to help bind the club together. The policy of investing time and effort in our youth policy will continue to bear fruit; we really appreciate this.<p>All of our websites have been designed and maintained by Alexander Ball, a former Junior player, and the new site should work well and serve all club members throughout the new season, now that we have overcome the teething problems. 10 Sep 2011 07:45:30 GMT This is the <b>Castleford RUFC Members 100 Club Development Fund</b> and we can emphasise that this is a specific fund to be used for development purposes. We are always looking for new members to take part and to help to make this grow into a worthwhile fund. <p> To remind you, for a monthly donation of £5 (set up by standing order for ease of administration) or 2 half-yearly payments of £30 or a one-off yearly payment of £60 you will have a chance to win a £100 first prize and two second prizes of £25 (from October) in the monthly draws and a first prize of £250 in the Christmas draw.<p>The prizes for September were Danny Price £100 and Gary Fisher £25.The next draw is Saturday 1 October.<p>Please see Mike Connell for the Fund Rules, Application form and standing order form. 10 Sep 2011 07:46:37 GMT A hat trick from Craig Jeffles crowned off a good 1XV away performance at Scarborough on 10 Sept in a 39 - 32 win. Report to follow. 11 Sep 2011 05:32:53 GMT The club's congratulations and best wishes go to Rhys Lacey from our U14 squad who has succeeded in being picked for the next level of the Yorkshire CB School of Excellence. This is a good news story and reflects the progress being made throughout the club's squads. Well done Rhys and keep enjoying your rugby. 11 Sep 2011 05:35:31 GMT The Junior Fixture list for 2011-2012, including the arrangements for the Girls, has been updated. We will try to get a direct link to the page but in the meantime just click on Juniors at the top of this page and then, when on the Juniors pages, click on Fixtures. 11 Sep 2011 07:05:57 GMT The Cougars featured in a close run home match against West Leeds with the final score a tantalising 22-23 defeat. 11 Sep 2011 21:51:37 GMT John Dudley will be running a course at Cas on Sunday pm - if anyone else is interested please contact Amanda Egan as soon as possible in order that all document packs can be prepared. 13 Sep 2011 21:01:30 GMT Just a reminder that there is a Yorkshire RFUW Development Day on Sunday the 18th of September at Castleford RUFC from 1pm to 3pm.<p> It will concentrate on active participation in a SCRUM FACTORY session on safe and effective scrummaging techniques. <p> It will be followed by mini matches to give everyone the chance to become involved. Please support this. 13 Sep 2011 22:01:00 GMT <img src="http://www.castlefordrufc.org/rss/photo/girls/news1.jpg" alt="Rugby"/> <p> 14 Sep 2011 19:04:01 GMT A last gasp try put Castleford through in a very tight Yorkshire Shield tie against against West Leeds in the floodlit Wednesday night match on 14 September. 16 Sep 2011 06:10:24 GMT Don't forget that <b>all are welcome for the Voices of the Day Community Choir evening at the club on Saturday 17 September</b> (7 for 7.30).The choir will sing good time/soul songs with a unique twist and with their band it is guaranteed to get you going. Please be there for the support act, Seas-of-Green, too, as an opener. <p>It's OK to pay on the door: £5 (£1 for children) with a chilli supper half way through the choir's set.The best £5 you'll spend this year!<p>You'll kick yourself if you miss it: please support the event and support your club.<p> The next event after that will be the no less sedate <b>VP Luncheon on 15 October 2011</b> before the Ilkley match. Pass the word around for that one as it is always an enjoyable do and a chance for a good chin wag. 16 Sep 2011 06:17:43 GMT The habit of last gasp efforts is not good on the nails but they did it again with a late surge to win at home 23 - 17 against North Ribblesdale. 18 Sep 2011 08:35:03 GMT It was promised as something different and it was! Performing songs that everyone knew (and sang along with), <b>Voices of the Day</b> choir were electrifying. It was good to see a full clubhouse and everyone went home humming tunes to themselves and reflecting on a very good night to kick off the social events for this season. Thanks for all who were able to come and play their part in a very interactive evening's entertainment. 18 Sep 2011 08:37:09 GMT Entry Level Referee Award Course<p> Sunday 9th (Day 1) & Sunday 16th Oct 2011 (Day 2) AT Leeds University Weetwood Sports Complex BETWEEN10.00am and 4.00pm COST: £50 (includes both days)<p>Application forms can be obtained directly from www.rfu.com/referee or on request and they should be returned at least 10 days before the course in order for individual materials to be dispatch. <p>Forms should be returned to Lindsay Piper, Rugby Football Union, Rugby House, Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, TW2 7BA<p>Further information can be obtained from: Will Halford, Referee Development Manager (North East & Yorks), Tel: 01661 833849 Mob: 07894 790340 Email: willhalford@rfu.com 24 Sep 2011 09:08:07 GMT A number of our girls are attending the U15 and U18 Yorkshire trials at York RUFC on 25/9/2011. We wish them luck. 24 Sep 2011 09:15:50 GMT There is a course booked in for Sunday 16 October at 2 pm. Should anyone wish to attend then please contact Jacqui O'Gara or Amanda Egan. 25 Sep 2011 08:37:17 GMT Full details of the groups, matches and rounds are on our <b>RFU and other links</b> page. 25 Sep 2011 08:43:44 GMT We would like to congratulate Sam Keyworth, Harvey Kear, Bradley Gott, Ross Gratten and Alex Dean on getting through to the U14 squad following the recent trials. may they continue to progress through the representative ranks. This reflects very well on their efforts, their parents', the coaches and the club and shows that the club are moving forward in the right direction. 30 Sep 2011 06:35:09 GMT Castleford RUFC have been helped by the generosity of a Glasshoughton based company, SysServers/Scada, to buy new kit for their ever-growing Tag Under 8 rugby squad. This welcome investment comes at a time when the club are investing in their youth players by helping them in their rugby coaching careers. <p>Before their away fixture at Huddersfield YMCA on Sunday 9 October, the team were presented with their new kit by SysServers/Scada’s Managing Director, Dean Wright, and Company Secretary, Gail Brown. The new sponsors were treated to a great performance in their first away fixture of the season. Dean said that he wanted to recognise the hard work undertaken by the Junior Section’s new coaches, players and parents and added "These are very exciting times for the club. There is a real buzz about the place and everyone at the club is committed to moving things forward. I wanted to do my bit to help and we were only to pleased to help out when we found that they’d grown out of the last shirts”.<p>This season 3 new assistant coaches from the club’s current and former Under 17 ranks, Jamie Owens, Josh Rolfe and Alistair O’Gara have joined Tag head coach, Ruth Lee, to help coach the eager and willing-to-learn youngsters on Wednesdays’ training nights and Sundays’ matches. The club will fund their necessary coaching courses as they progress up the coaching ranks. Ruth said of her assistants “They are a great set of lads. They have been great and can really relate to the youngsters in the Tag squad. Our club gives opportunities to players to do more than just play rugby. This is a good news story and we don’t hear enough about what kids do that is good for others”. Jamie replied “Ruth is great with the little ones. I think we are learning from her how to be patient. It is great to see that the kids are responding well to us as assistant coaches.” Alistair added “The club helped me get my Rugby Referee badge and it is great that they are supporting us get our coaching qualifications”. 10 Oct 2011 21:17:01 GMT Rachael Lowe, Kirsty Shires and Hannah Mayes from our U18 squad and Megan Owens, Liane Downes and Abbie Mayes for our U15 squad will be representing Yorkshire in the matches against Northumberland at Morpeth on Sunday 16 October 2011. We wish them well. 10 Oct 2011 21:20:52 GMT We will be hosting the Contact Skills Session at the latest central Yorkshire Cluster Event and we hope that this will help us to attract more players for our squads. <p>Please spread the word that we would like as many girls down as we can to this event. 10 Oct 2011 21:24:29 GMT Come and watch the final at the club and have a full English - the only English representation on that day! Good rugby, good food and good atmosphere guaranteed! <p>Please could you prebook your beakfast to help us with the catering arrangements: names and numbers to Gerald or Colleen please. 10 Oct 2011 21:28:04 GMT The club is definitely on the map for assisting the development of rugby beyond our club as on Monday 7 November we are palying host to the RFU Central Yorkshire and the RFUW North development teams.<p> From 6.45 pm - 8.30 pm the Central Yorkshire U14 squad will be using our facilities fortraining. Sam Keyworth, Harvey Kear, Bradley Gott, Ross Gratten and Alex Dean from our U14 are in this season's squad and will be training.<p> From 7 pm until 9 pm the RFUW North Division Satellite sessions begin. These are small group skill development sessions to help the U18 and Seniors have more get-togehters at accessible locations. 23 Oct 2011 05:26:11 GMT We now have 97 members so it is approaching the desired 100! However, we will not stop at 100 as this is a very important fund for the club: all the 100 Club funds are specifically put to use for the development of rugby at the club.<p>The October prize winners are £100 Rowland Stephens and £25 Paul Connell.<p>Membership forms are still available: please see Mike Connell. 23 Oct 2011 06:35:40 GMT At Malton & Norton RUFC on Thursday 27 October there is a girls rugby development day, being run by Rob Thomson, the Divisional Talent Development Officer for the North. It will begin at 11am to finish around 4pm. It is designed for all U15s and U18s. 23 Oct 2011 07:14:43 GMT Leeds Carnegie Head Coach, Diccon Edwards, will be leading the sessions with assistance from his Leeds' coaching team and academy players.<p>These sessions are free to attend and have been hugely popular in the past. The first session on 3 November is at Kirkstall Training Ground starting at 6.30pm. This first session will focus on ‘Continuity of Play’ and will be specifically targeted at ages 13-16.<p>The session will start with an ‘indoor’ theory based presentation from Diccon on what he believes continuity is and an outline of the evening’s content. We will then move outdoors to put into practice what has been learnt with demonstrations by Leeds Carnegie’s Academy players. <p>To book your place at this Coach The Coaches session please email steve.costello@leedsrugby.com by Wednesday 25 October. 23 Oct 2011 07:20:20 GMT We have a framed signed Castleford Tigers shirt that we've put up in the main clubhouse every Wednesday and Sunday to be raffled at the end of October. Tickets are £1 per strip: please support and see Amanda Egan or Colleen Kirkbright. 23 Oct 2011 08:00:21 GMT Don't forget your tickets - £5 and £1 for children. Pie and peas supper. Starts 7 for 7.30. Fancy dress optional. 23 Oct 2011 21:03:13 GMT Congratulations are due to Brandon Lacey for the Yorkshire Central U15s and Rory Dixon who has joined Sam Keyworth, Harvey Kear, Bradley Gott, Ross Gratten and Alex Dean in the Yorkshire Central U14 squad. We will them luck throughout the rest of the season. 31 Oct 2011 06:36:00 GMT They are to produce a one page photo story to feature the club and their photographer will be visiting the club on Wednesday 9 November to take some photographs of training. These will be added to the stock that we've supplied so that we should have an exciting feature to highlight the club. 09 Nov 2011 06:54:19 GMT On Saturday 10 December we will be hosting our very own Pig Racing Night. First Race is at 7.40. We need to have information beforehand though to get the night off to a great start.<p>There will be 8 races and so we’ll need 8 sponsors, 1 for each race; they’ll have the chance to be entered into the sponsors’ prize draw. They’ll be able to name the race concerned. <p>In each race we’ll need 8 owners of the pigs who can name their pig. The owners will have the chance of winning prizes and can bask in the limelight for a short while (until the next race).<p>Betting on the pigs will be on a Tote system - sorry but only adults can place bets on the races but of course children are welcome and encouraged to come and enjoy the whole night.<p>This will be a great night but we need your entries beforehand so that we can make out the scorecard – so that you can study form and pick the pig that you want to win – and bring the bacon home!<p>Food will be hot pork sandwiches with all the trimmings.<p> Please see Gerald Kirkbright to give your names for sponsors and owners. 09 Nov 2011 06:57:45 GMT THIS YEAR WE’LL BE RAFFLING A BUMPER HAMPER.<p>WE’LL BE SELLING RAFFLE TICKETS ON TRAINING AND MATCH DAYS AT £1 A STRIP.<p>DRAW WILL BE ON 17 DECEMBER.<p>Donations of items for the hamper will be gratefully received: please see Gerald Kirkbright or Steve Ball. 09 Nov 2011 07:04:54 GMT This is an invitation for you to come to visit our club on Sunday 20 November to watch what will be an exciting day of girls rugby; fast furious and thoroughly entertaining. This will be an excellent showcase for the game and we hope that you can come but, if not, then please could you pass the message on about such an event on the doorstep.<p>We’ve looked at what is needed as far as duties/responsibilities on the day and these have been set out as part of the whole planning process. It is a big day for the club as there will be upwards of 200 players coming so we need help beforehand and on the day. <p>If you can help in any way please let us know. 12 Nov 2011 10:09:40 GMT This is not a fix! £100 goes to Dave Cooper; £25 goes to Steve Ball and £25 to Bill Thackray. 12 Nov 2011 10:13:43 GMT The winner was James Pickett - congratulations 12 Nov 2011 10:21:27 GMT VENUE: Leodiensians RUFC<p> DATE: Wednesday 7th December 2011<p> TIME: 6.30pm<p> COST: £18.50 (Incl. VAT)<p> Everyone involved in coaching, refereeing and playing rugby needs a sense of safe practice and the IRB Rugby Ready programme is intended to raise awareness of good practice and to ensure greater awareness of all aspects of safety in the game through the provision of a common source of information and advice. The course will focus on the technical aspects of the game including the tackle, taking the ball into contact and the scrum as well as looking at injury prevention and management. All coaches will need to complete the Rugby Ready practical course before starting their RFU coaching award courses (levels 1-4).<p> Contact Alex Bowden on 07764 33670 to confirm your attendance. 23 Nov 2011 05:20:41 GMT This was a very successful day for the club and it was truly a festival of rugby. It was a great advertisement for girls rugby and our girls (3 in U15 and 3 in U18) were in there and were not just making up numbers, too.They have put the effort in and were excellent representatives for the club and deserve the praise that was given. We wish them continued success with their rugby and we hope that the insight gained from rugby at a higher level will help in the development of our own squads.<p>Everyone concerned with getting the new changing rooms ready deserves our gratitude as they looked superb: thanks for all your efforts.<p>Thanks to everyone who helped in the week or so beforehand to enable the event to take place in the first instance and the effort that we had in the few days before the weekend has been great. However, overwhelming though was the support on the day to get everything just so. With around 200 girls from the combined sides of Cheshire/Cumbria/Durham, Lancashire, Northumberland and Yorkshire playing and the supporters we were able to host a fantastic day. We have received thanks from outside the club: "Fantastic job"..."What a turn out! Well done CRUFC".."Thank you for the day - it was excellent and such a great atmosphere. Many thanks to all at Castleford"....."A massive thank you for the effort everyone gave at Castleford RUFC - the festival in itself was a huge success." ...."What a great job you all did down at Castleford yesterday! I heard a number comments from both the girls and parents who either a) loved the new changing rooms b) were impressed with the organisation!"<p> You can't buy such PR so everyone should be proud of our club.<p>There are photographs to chronicle the day available on our Photographs page and Other links page and also by clicking on the title of this news item (now worked out how this is done!) Thanks to Jacqui O'Gara for her work taking the photos and then editing the album.<p>Lancashire may have won both the U15 and U18 tournaments but the main winner was the spirit of rugby in a club that puts playing the game as first priority. https://picasaweb.google.com/jacqui.OGara/NorthOfEnglandGirlsRugby?authkey=Gv1sRgCPD3kb3cnrGcxwE&feat=email 23 Nov 2011 05:25:37 GMT We have been remiss in not mentioning Chris's departure from the club. For personal reasons Chris has not been able to devote as much time as he has in previous seasons and it was by mutual consent that he left his post as Director Of Rugby. The club has thanked Chris for the work that he has done and we should not forget the successive promotions and the trip to Twickenham. We wish him well for the future. 23 Nov 2011 05:42:36 GMT It is at Carnegie’s Kirkstall training ground at 7.30. For full details contact Alex Bowden. 23 Nov 2011 06:04:25 GMT Ths list is on our RFU and Other links page - please access it from Home page. 23 Nov 2011 06:57:26 GMT We've done extremely well in this month as we have two headline feature articles in the magazine. The magazine will be put up in the club but there is a link to the magazine on line by following the hyperlink from the title of this news entry.<p>For a club of our size we do well to get the publicity in this magazine alone. http://www.rfu.com/~/media/Files/2011/Touchline/Touchline_11_11.ashx 26 Nov 2011 10:11:03 GMT On Saturday 19 November a team of 8 members of Castleford RUFC Girls joined in the Crossfit Challenge to help a team from their sponsors, Blacks Solicitors, raise money for their designated charity, The Northumberland Air Ambulance. The girls wanted to show their appreciation for the sponsorship of kit by accepting the request to lend their help in completing the keep fit challenge of 1000 press ups, 1000 sit ups, 1000 squats, 1000 burpees and 1000 kettle bell swings. It was a gruelling event but they rose magnificently to the challenge and they completed their allotted share of the total target. The whole amount raised by Blacks through the event was over £2000. The girls were a credit to themselves and the club and the help with this was much appreciated.<p>There is a link to the WY Sport website: click on the headline for this article and you'll get there. http://www.wysport.co.uk/know/news/castleford-girls-fit-for-purpose/ 27 Nov 2011 09:29:54 GMT On Saturday 10 December we will be hosting our very own Pig Racing Night. First Race is at 7.40. <p>There will be 8 races, each race sponsored-they’ll have the chance to be entered into the sponsors’ prize draw. They’ll be able to name the race concerned.<p>In each race there'll be 8 owners of the pigs who can name their pig. The owners will have the chance of winning prizes and can bask in the limelight for a short while (until the next race).<p>Betting on the pigs will be on a Tote system - sorry but only adults can place bets on the races but of course children are welcome and encouraged to come and enjoy the whole night.<p>Food will be hot pork sandwiches with all the trimmings.<p> Please see Gerald Kirkbright to give your names for sponsors and owners. 07 Dec 2011 06:58:38 GMT Winners for December are : Mark Brennan £250, Matt Fisher £25 and Peter Barker £25. Congratulations.<p>Next Draw is on 3 January 2012. 10 Dec 2011 15:57:23 GMT Not content with an unprecedented number of Castleford RUFC's Under-14s having been called up for county duty with Central Yorkshire, the team's focus is on next year's Yorkshire Cup! The search is on for players to join this very talented squad.<p> Out of the small but talented pool of players trained by Head Coach, John Gott, no less than eight have been chosen for the Central Yorkshire squad this season. This has been a great boost for a dynamic team but they do not wish to rest on their laurels.<p>Team manager, Mark Grattan, believes that introducing new blood into the squad is critical to ensure the continued development of the team. He has said, “We take youth rugby very seriously and have big ambitions. Our recent £280,000 investment into new club facilities is proof of this but, more importantly, to understand how far we’ve come in such a short time you have to look at this team’s spirit. These young lads are passionate about this sport and their club and everyone is fully committed in the drive to achieve something historic in youth rugby.To build on these great foundations and continue the momentum achieved so far, we are looking for youngsters who love the game and want to join us on this great journey.” <p> Anyone interested in finding out more about the team and the club should contact Amanda on 07709 591108. 13 Dec 2011 15:13:05 GMT Party time and all are welcome.<p> Free entry. Bring your own food/some for a buffet to share. Music will be provided for those ready to dance.7 for 7.30 pm start. As usual there will be provison for youngsters in the small lounge. 27 Dec 2011 14:14:07 GMT There is too much details for a News article like this so details have been posted on the RFU and other rugby links page. Please take time to read as there are important changes to digest.<p>You can follow the link from the title of this article or from the link on the Home page. http://www.castlefordrufc.org/other/rl.html 27 Dec 2011 15:26:04 GMT On 4 December 2012 four of the Castleford RUFC U14 squad played significant roles in the 17-14 victory that Central Yorkshire had against South Yorkshire at Doncaster Knights. The tables were turned by the Central side this year and the Cas boys of Bradley Gott, Rory Dixon, Harvey Kear and Sam Keyworth all played outstandingly well and had much to contribute to the Yorkshire side in the win. 27 Dec 2011 15:46:41 GMT We have advertised for a new coach to assist Simon Davies in his sterling work of reviving the fortunes of the 1XV. We have had some interest already from some good candidates and we hope to interview shortly and appoint the successful candidate very soon thereafter. 10 Jan 2012 22:46:10 GMT £100 prize goes to Mark Egan, £25 prize to Paddy Adamson and £25 prize to John Ball. Congratulations. 10 Jan 2012 22:49:23 GMT The whole of Castleford RUFC is celebrating the success of our Girls’ U15 Captain, Megan Owens, in being invited to the North of England Divisional U15 trial programme on 22 January 2012 at Bradford.<p> Megan,who has been at the club from a tot, has impressed the talent spotters during her performances for the Yorkshire RFUW U15’s team this season and the call to the Divisional level is reward for her efforts on the rugby field and in training. Castleford born and bred, a year 10 pupil at Castleford Academy, a supporter of the Tigers, and so Castleford through and through, Megan has emphasised how rich a vein of rugby talent there is at the Academy and the Rugby Union club, where her grandfather played and her uncle and father and two brothers still play, and her mother and auntie are mainstays of the volunteer catering and her grandma totes a mighty mop.<p> Her coach, Steve Ball has said about Megan’s achievement “I’ve known Megan for a number of years and she was voted Players’ Player of the Year last season but this year she has become more determined and this has paid its dividends. I see no reason why she cannot make progress even beyond the North of England Divisional level if her talent is nurtured and she is encouraged to fulfil her undoubted potential. She has grown in confidence and I hope her success inspires other pupils and team mates to see what rugby can offer and to seek representative honours themselves, too”. <p> Castleford Academy encourage girls to take up and maintain their interest in sport and Castleford RUFC is actively searching for girls from school years 6 and 7 to join their U13, years 8, 9 and 10 for their U15 and years 11, 12 and 13 for the U18 girls’ rugby squads. The club’s recruitment drive emphasises the benefits of being a member of a club with true family values. Steve Ball adds, “Our girls have made new friends beyond their own school. Many of them have other family members associated with the club but we want to broaden our player base and we will provide a warm welcome to all who fancy playing; from absolute beginners to experienced players. Our investment in the infrastructure of the club, with new changing rooms, shows our commitment to provide facilities for our young players and I’m particularly interested in showing how girls can enjoy their sport in an environment that is friendly and encourages participation; we can encourage many more like Megan to succeed." http://www.wysport.co.uk/know/news/rugby-success-for-castleford-girl/ 10 Jan 2012 22:51:54 GMT This year we've stuck our neck out and have put ourselves forward for the awards for New Facilities and for Womens' and Girls' Rugby to highlight the praise and recognition that we've had locally for our efforts to improve the club with the provision of our well received new changing rooms and to widen the base of the club's membership. Here's hoping to national recognition! 10 Jan 2012 22:59:13 GMT The postponed away game at Knottingley due on 14 January has been re-arranged for next Saturday 21 January. 15 Jan 2012 05:22:32 GMT All matches due to be played at Cleckheaton today are postponed due to the adverse weatherconditions. 15 Jan 2012 05:35:28 GMT Fresh guidance (albeit the guidance much the same as standing instructions) has been issued and it can be viewed in deatil by following the link from the title of this item.However, the key points are coaches, parents and spectators should not get involved in incidents on the pitch, even if their intentions are entirely honourable<p> Their involvement often results in an escalation with adults from the other side deciding to respond and get involved themselves and too often this leads to confrontations between adults taking place in front of young players, to whom good examples should be set.<p> Apparently already this season a number of coaches and spectators have been charged with offences linked to going onto the field of play and this is the reaon John Sheppard has updated and reissued this advice. http://www.castlefordrufc.org/pdf/Guidance%20Adults%20entering%20Field%20of%20Play.pdf 15 Jan 2012 05:45:49 GMT All games will be shown in the club.<p>Fixtures can be found on the RBS Six Nations website - use the link from the heading on his article. http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/matchcentre/match-centre_fixtures-results.php 30 Jan 2012 23:44:49 GMT This is on at the asae time as the Men's 6 Nations and will be covered by the BBC digitally. Details of fixtures can be found on our other links page - use the link from the title of this article. http://www.castlefordrufc.org/other/rl.html 30 Jan 2012 23:48:00 GMT Due to the state of the main pitch the floodlit match due on Wednesday has been cancelled. Regretably, the training for the girls on that night has been cancelled, too. The next training for the girls will be on Sunday 5 February starting at 10.30. 30 Jan 2012 23:52:26 GMT Given the forecast, then it may mean that your game at Ilkley this Sat 4th Feb, will not take place. News from Alden Philips is that if the match at Ilkley is postponed this Saturday, then it will not be played on the next free date, 11 February, as Ilkley have a National Cup Game that day and this takes precedence.<p>This might mean that Ilkley will then have 2 outstanding games – against Heath and Castleford. The Heath game is provisionally fixed for 25 February, so our game at Ilkley will be sometime in March. 30 Jan 2012 23:56:16 GMT You can get your dose of rugby by coming to the club and watching the 6 Nations. All matches are on in the clubhouse: Italy v England followed by France v Scotland on Saturday (and Wales v Scotland on Sunday). 10 Feb 2012 22:09:18 GMT All matches due to be played at Cleckheaton this Sunday are postponed. 10 Feb 2012 22:27:40 GMT This has been pencilled in for 17 March but will be put on the fixture list once it has been confirmed.<p>The league are trying to fit in all the necessary fixtures but the weather is playing havoc. We'll endeavour to keep everyone informed about the season as it pans out. 10 Feb 2012 23:18:52 GMT 1st prize of £100 Dave Exley; 2nd prize £25 Jane Berrisford; 3rd prize £25 Maggie Mayes.<p> Congratulations! 24 Feb 2012 05:37:36 GMT Monday 7 May<p> Monday 4 June<p>Sunday 29 July<p> Monday 27 August<p> The help of all players and members of the club is requested for at least one of the Car Boots and for some of that time - not everyone has to be at the club from 5.30 (some are even here before then).<p>The income that the club derives from these 4 days is essential and it is true to say that there would be no rugby played at the club if we didn't make the money that we do on the Car Boots. Thus, it is vital that these days are successful and we do need more help to ensure that we make the best of these opportunities.Please come and help - you will be welcomed with open arms! 24 Feb 2012 05:40:12 GMT The club are pleased to be hosting it this year on Saturday 5 May 2012. Everyone will be welcome to come and see what goes on at a prestigious dog show. 24 Feb 2012 05:50:47 GMT Please note your diaries for this. Help is needed on the planning and on the day to make it a real Club Day. Please see any team manager, coach, captain or committee member. 24 Feb 2012 05:53:03 GMT This is on Saturday 14 July 2012 and will feature Aquilla. <p>Please put the date in your diaries. 24 Feb 2012 05:55:36 GMT Please put this in your diary now. More details will follow but it will be a big day for the club and we'd like to get as many people down as we can to support the day. 24 Feb 2012 05:57:21 GMT There will be a formal press release but Castleford RUFC are pleased to announce that they have been awarded a grant from Comic Relief, administered by The Community Foundation for the Wakefield District, of £1000 towards their Little Acorns Girls Rugby project. <p>This grant has been earmarked for the club to provide an outlet for ladies (over 19s onwards) to be more physically active and specifically play rugby; to provide an opportunity to increase participation in a team sport (rather than individual fitness activity like gyms).<p>This is an ambitious project but is part of the whole development plan for the future of the club; please could you give it your full support. 01 Mar 2012 21:40:20 GMT Castleford RUFC are pleased to announce that they have been granted £1000 towards their 'From Little Acorns' Girls’ Rugby project. This grant has been earmarked for the club to provide an outlet for ladies (over 19s onwards) to be more physically active and specifically to play rugby.<p> The club have set their sights high and this was recognised by Comic Relief who have made a grant of £1000 through their “Comic Relief Grants Scheme”, managed by the Community Foundation for the Wakefield District to provide an opportunity to increase participation in a team sport (rather than individual fitness activity like gyms). The club’s girls have shown their enthusiasm and enterprise but the club wants to keep the momentum going and establish a ladies’ section. 05 Mar 2012 07:00:10 GMT The remaining Junior fixtures for the season have now been put on the main Fixtures page showing the fixtures for 1XV, 2XV and 3XV. This is keep all the fixtures in the same place - also there have been reported problems in accessing the Juniors' fixtures on iPad (this is probably as the Juniors' site is run as a subdomain as it was built using a different program and the plan is to rebuild the Junior site at the end of the season). 13 Mar 2012 06:14:17 GMT The exact timings of the day have not been finalised; this is partly because we are still trying to finalise the guest of honour to cut the ribbon. <p> In essence there will be a welcome to our club to our guests and a tour of the club. Then we’ll have an official cutting of the ribbon/unveiling of the plaque and declaring the refurbished clubhouse and new changing rooms officially open. <p>There would be a lunch (which will probably be a buffet) for guests followed by curtain raisers including as many junior teams as we can and then at 3 o'clock a match between our seniors and Cutsyke ARLFC on the basis of one half being played on an RL basis and the other on an RU basis.<p>We hope that the guest of honour (TBC) will provide an immense amount of interest and will be a shot in the arm for the club’s programme aiming to develop rugby from junior to senior level and to have our own home-grown players come through the ranks (as they have been doing now for this and last season). 13 Mar 2012 06:21:02 GMT Mothers' Day Special: 'I ALWAYS FANCIED HAVING A GO DAY'.<p> Always wanted to feel what it is like to hit a tackle bag? Ever wanted to hit a tackle shield as though you meant it? Ever wanted to be lifted in a lineout? <p>Well you can try these out this Sunday at CASTLEFORD RUFC START AT 10.00 FINISH AT 11.00 so you'll still have time to be taken out for lunch. <p>Bring your friend and try these in a supportive environment - i.e. no laughing, no pressure!<p> BE AT CASTLEFORD RUFC THIS SUNDAY. 14 Mar 2012 07:25:23 GMT Castleford RUFC wish to set up a ladies (Over 19s) rugby team.<p> The support and encouragement to continue with sport is often lacking once girls have left school and we consider that whilst women’s rugby has gone from strength to strength over recent years and nationwide participation is currently at an all time high there is little local provision and we can help plug that gap.<p> We want absolute beginners and experienced players to come down to the club and everyone is encouraged to bring a friend. We wish to attract ladies who want to enjoy their sport as well as the social side of being a member of a club. <p>We would like to recruit 2 coaches to help deliver this aim.<p>Roles & Responsibilities<p> Plan and organise sessions; Lead and/or assist with a variety of coaching sessions; Help develop the club’s profile for ladies via media and the web<p>Requirements<p>RFU Level 1 qualification desirable; Committed; Excellent communication skills<p>Commitment<p>Various days and evenings are available but it is likely that training will be on Wednesday evenings and training and matches on Sundays.<p> There is an advertisement on the WYS website viewable via the link on the title of this news item. http://www.wysport.co.uk/know/jobs-and-vacancies/castleford-rufc-coaches-required-for-ladies-team/ 23 Mar 2012 06:06:12 GMT This Sunday 25 March we are having another ladies taster session so we needs ladies to come down and join a typical session for us. Get on down to the club for a 10.30 start. <p>Ladies....please bring some friends who know what a rugby ball looks like! <p>We will be planning a promotional photoshoot and a promotional video for the club website and Youtube! 23 Mar 2012 06:39:09 GMT Stuart Lancaster, England’s Interim Head Coach, was at Castleford RUFC today with West Park Leeds’s U11 team. However, you’d never have known this as any hype or entourage are not for him. He is quiet and unassuming and he took requests to be photographed with our teams in good spirit and with a willingness and self deprecating humour. He has not forgotten his rugby roots. <p>We hope that he gets the England job on a full time basis following his interview on Thursday.<p>Two nice photos are on the photographs page of this website. I enclose 2 photographs of Stuart with Castleford RUFC’s U11 and U12 teams. http://www.castlefordrufc.org/photos/photos.html 25 Mar 2012 16:42:40 GMT There is a good picture to confirm Stuart Lancaster was at Castleford and there is a good endoresement for our bacon butties, if nothing else. We're not sure if Ian Brooksbank or Mark Gill will influence the appointments panel though.<p>Click on the link for the title of this article to get to the Daily Express on line article. http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/310525 27 Mar 2012 05:13:00 GMT Winners in the March draw were £100 Trevor Briggs; £25 Chris Willett: £25 Chris Reavley. Well doe to all. <p>Don't forget that this is a very important fund for club development. 27 Mar 2012 05:16:50 GMT This is the latest news on the Shaping the Game (StG) pilot which is running in 6 CBs across the country. It is a combination of messages from Alan Moses (Coach and Player Development Officer) and John Sheppard (CSO). <p> Season 2012/13 will see both Durham and Notts, Lincs & Derby involved which will mean Yorkshire clubs will potentially encounter this trial version of the game should they travel into those CBs to play. The expectation is travelling teams will play the StG rules if they visit a participating CB at U7- U10 age groups. We are encouraged when travelling out of Yorkshire to contact the clubs involved to discuss the rule changes beforehand.<p>The leaflet which has a link to it is for coaches/parents/players is a summary ; there are rules sheets in more detail for coaches and referees.<p>It does not look as if the nationwide launch of Shaping the Game will take place next season but those in the know remain convinced that it is on its way. http://www.castlefordrufc.org/ShapingtheGameGuide0811.pdf 07 Apr 2012 08:49:47 GMT The RFU County Championship is coming to Scarborough on the 12th May when Yorkshire take on Lancashire at Silver Royd. The match, which kicks off at 3pm, is part of the Bill Beaumont Cup and forms the centre piece of a whole day of rugby which includes a curtain raiser match between a Yorkshirerugby.net XV and an Overseas XV which kicks off at 12 noon. For more details see the poster on the link for this article. http://www.castlefordrufc.org/RosesPoster.pdf 07 Apr 2012 08:54:12 GMT At present we will be welcoming from Yorkshire RFU the President, John Sheppard and Dawn Rathmell, the County Chairman, Adriaan Posthuma, and County Secretary, Ian Leask.<p>The exact timings of the day are still to be confirmed but this will be on the same day as the Charity Match with Cutsyke ARLFC. We are still hoping to organise some curtain rasiers but we'd like as many people as possible to come to the opening and then to stay for the Charity Match to make it a real celebratory day for the club. 07 Apr 2012 08:56:35 GMT We have put full details of the changes to the Level 1 and Level 2 coaching requirements and the next coaching programme on the site. The course details can be accessed by the link from this article header. http://www.castlefordrufc.org/2012-13%20NE%20YKS%20Award%20Course%20Programme%20Apr%2012.pdf 07 Apr 2012 09:01:21 GMT We have put full details of the changes to the Level 1 and Level 2 coaching requirements and the next coaching programme on the site. The details for the changes can be accessed by the link from this article header. http://www.castlefordrufc.org/changes%20to%20Level%201and%20Level%202%20coaching%20requirments.pdf 07 Apr 2012 09:04:43 GMT This is a pretty busy time and so there will be notices in the club and on The Club page of the website plus there is a separate pdf downloadable from the heading to this article.<p>Please pass on the message to others in your teams/squads/your family/friends and mark your calendars/fridges etc. Never more do we need to utilise the club’s facilities and we encourage everyone to come to the social events. Your club does need you to support the events. <p>Please (a big please) come and lend a hand at the Car Boot Sales – the band of diehard helpers is getting older and smaller in number and we need help on 4 days that are so important to the prosperity of the club and the ability to keep the club on an even keel financially; if you come for a couple of hours this will help. http://www.castlefordrufc.org/Castleford%20RUFC%20social%20and%20events%20calendar.pdf 07 Apr 2012 09:21:59 GMT Notices will be up in the club but please attend - we need more to attend and take part in a very important event in the club's calendar. 07 Apr 2012 09:26:12 GMT Please come down and support a social evening with a difference. Fun for all the family.<p>Saturday 21 April (from 7.30 pm) at Castleford RUFC clubhouse.<p>Beetle Drive starts promptly at 8.00 (please be ready to start then).<p> Pie and peas supper/hot dogs for kids. Tickets required in advance for catering purposes: £2 adult and £1 children (obtainable from Gerald and Colleen)<p> It’s an ideal evening for all the family.<p>A poster is viewable from the link to the heading of this article. http://www.castlefordrufc.org/Beetle%20Drive.pdf 08 Apr 2012 07:21:06 GMT Please note that we have to give formal notice - this notice will be published in the club but is a viewable document from the link on the heading to this article.<p>There are provisions in the club constitution for the election of members to the offices of the club and team captains and vice captains and these are contained on the notice.<p>We look forward to your attendance as it is a very important event for the club: it is important that we get new blood and new members on the General Committee to help with the running of the club. http://www.castlefordrufc.org/AGM2012.pdf 08 Apr 2012 07:40:47 GMT Congratulations to W. Johnson £100, Chris Willett £25 and Gareth Paul £25. 08 Apr 2012 19:34:57 GMT It will be a good night but get yourself down; 7.30 but we will be starting the Drive at 8.00 sharp. 21 Apr 2012 08:57:52 GMT This was a great night and very well attended - the club house was bursting. Thanks go to all those who helped to make a great event for all the players. <p> We will provide details of the winners of the individual trophies but really we can say that all the players were winners on the evening; everyone is to be congratulated. 21 Apr 2012 08:59:54 GMT The U15 girls were victorious in the Keswick Girls Tournament on Sunday 15 April. The squad of Megan, Liane, Abbie, Chelsea, Vicky and Emma are to be congratulated. A stunning victory in a stunning setting.<p>The U18 were hit by a number of injuries on the day leading to 2 girls, Lucy and Hannah G, going by ambulance to Carlisle, and Hannah M going to PGI the next day. Fortunately, nothing was broken but the serious sprains will take some time to mend: we wish them well. Rachael, Louise and Laura acquitted themselves well as the last 3 members standing in the invitation Barbarians' side against Keswick to round off the tournament. Well done everyone in trying circumstances.<p> A match report (or medical update) can be found by the link from the title of this article. http://juniors.castlefordrufc.org/u120910.pdf 21 Apr 2012 09:04:19 GMT Timetable is<p>12.15 welcome guests <p>12.45 Formal opening of the changing rooms<p>1.00 Buffet in little lounge for guests <p>1.00 Main gates are open<p>1.30 Curtain raisers Cas U14/15/16 v Aston U14/15/U16<p>3.00 KO Charity RL/RU Castleford v Cutsyke followed by presentation of the trophy<p>After the match there will be a Tug of War competition, a Beat the Goalie competition, a Soak the Ref (or similar willing officials from Cutsyke/Cas) and BBQ (depending on the weather)<p>Food is available from kitchen during the day<p> There will beface painting and a tombola and a sweet stall.<p>Entry is free but we’ll be going round for donations (and hopefully giving out wristbands in return). 21 Apr 2012 09:41:53 GMT We’re hoping that the message has got round already that with a heavy heart and much regret we’ve had to make the hard decision to cancel Saturday’s events at Castleford RUFC.<p> The pitches and surrounding areas are waterlogged and some areas are under a degree of water. There is no way that the pitches can dry out to make it safe to play on Saturday – safety of the players is paramount as the pitches are unplayable. We have cancelled Saturday as a whole but we are seeking to rearrange the day pretty soon if we can. Please keep an eye out for announcements. 26 Apr 2012 21:31:28 GMT Friday 4 May Castleford RUFC Players’ Dinner<p> Saturday 5 May West Yorkshire German Shepherd Dogs Annual Show: from 7.30 am<p> Monday 7 May CAR BOOT SALE<p>Please get down and support/help out where you can. 01 May 2012 20:25:54 GMT ALL WELCOME:SATURDAY 19 MAY 2012<p> GATES OPEN FROM 10.00 AM<p> COME ON DOWN WITH YOUR FRIENDS<p>JUNIOR IT’S KNOCKOUT (Teams picked on the day: turn up and play and competition starts at 10.30 AM )<p> CASTLEFORD RUFC INVITATION SEVENS (FROM 1.00 PM)<p> CASTLEFORD RUFC v CUTSYKE RAIDERS ARLFC HALF AND HALF RL v RU MATCH (FROM 3.00 PM)<p>IN AID OF AFGHAN HEROES, CAMERON HARPER FUND and MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION. http://www.castlefordrufc.org/OPEN%20DAY%202012.pdf 01 May 2012 20:28:25 GMT You can't have failed to see the new dynamic video on the Home page of the website. We wanted to capture the fun and the spirit of the girls and highlight sessions that we do. Thanks to everyone who took part and Alexander for shooting, editing and composing the music. There will be others in the future but please tell others about the girls' sessions: we do want more numbers down. http://www.castlefordrufc.org/index.html 01 May 2012 20:35:42 GMT This month's prize winners:<p>Main prize of £100: John Nuttall<p>£2nd prize £25: Sylvia Connell<p>3rd prize £25: John Bennett<p>There are still numbers available and this is a very good (and cheap) way of supporting the club and brings in money that is used specifically for development projects.There is the added bonus of having 11 chances to win the first prize of £100 per month and at Christmas the chance to win £250 - and the 2nd and 3rd prizes are very handy, too. <p>Please see Mike Connell for details. 11 May 2012 06:06:27 GMT Hon Sec, Steve Ball, has now signed up to Twitter to promote the club and its activities and social events to a wider market, to promote girls (and ladies) rugby in particular (and there might be occasional references to Seas-of-Green and other music matters!)<p>It is important that we do promote the club constructively and this is another aspect of our marketing strategy, which will have a more commercial angle, to attract new players and their families, coaches and sponsors to the club.<p>Follow @StephenBall13 11 May 2012 06:13:26 GMT This is an important meeting to report on the club's season and development and future plans and to elect captains. All are welcome to attend and participate. <p>After all, it is your club and you can can play a very important part in influencing and determining how it is run by coming along. 11 May 2012 06:24:14 GMT To capitalise on the progress in recruiting new players for our Junior sides our usual Wednesday training will continue right through the school summer term and the summer holidays.<p>Thanks to our dedicated group of coaches.<p> IF IT IS WEDNESDAY NIGHT, IT IS CASTLEFORD RUFC NIGHT! 11 May 2012 06:28:51 GMT Don’t forget - ALL WELCOME:SATURDAY 19 MAY 2012<p> GATES OPEN FROM 10.00 AM<p> COME ON DOWN WITH YOUR FRIENDS<p>JUNIOR IT’S KNOCKOUT – obstacle races, novelty events and the infamous Lung-buster (Teams picked on the day: turn up and play and competition starts at 10.30 AM )<p> CASTLEFORD RUFC INVITATION SEVENS – registration of teams required (MATCHES START AT 1.00 PM)<p> CASTLEFORD RUFC v CUTSYKE RAIDERS ARLFC HALF AND HALF RL v RU MATCH (FROM 3.00 PM)<p>Plus bouncy castle, face painting, Beat the Goalie, Tug of War, Stocks and Sponges. <p>Food available all day<p>ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE IN AID OF AFGHAN HEROES, CAMERON HARPER FUND and MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION. http://www.castlefordrufc.org/OPEN%20DAY%202012.pdf 11 May 2012 06:42:23 GMT Thanks go to everyone involved in a very successful evening with the clubhouse packed out for the second of the Junior Presentation Evenings. There was a chance to review the success of the season and to thank all the players for their efforts throughout the year. Everyone was a winner last night!<p> Due to the burgeoning numbers we had to have separate evenings and the younger age groups had their equally successful evening on20 April when the club was even more packed out!<p>Individual prize winners for 2011-2012 Season were:<p>Girls U13 Newcomer Emma Lowe<p>Girls U18 Newcomer Hannah Greenaway<p>Girls Most Improved Player Rachael Lowe<p>Girls Top Achiever Megan Owens<p>Girls Player of the Year Hannah Mayes<p>U16 Most Improved Player Kyle Del Rosario<p>U16 Player of the Year Karl Del Rosario<p>U14 Most Improved Player Jake Humphries<p>U14 Coach's Players of the Year Stevie Nolan and Steve Hunt<p>Finlay Nuttall Trophy Ross Grattan<p>U14 Player of the Year Sam Keyworth<p>U12 Most Improved player Chris Blankley<p> U12 Parents’ Player Award Jack Mowbray<p>U12 Player of the Year Lewis Turner<p>U10/11 Most Improved Players of the Year Eddie Mowbray and Kieran Nash<p>U10/11 Joint Players Player of The Year Luke Hudson, Harley Carter, Eddie Mowbray and Kieran Nash<p>Tags Most Improved Player William Owens<p>Tags Player of the Year Laura Thackeray<p>Congratulations to one and all. Here’s to next season! http://www.castlefordrufc.org/Juniors%20Prize%20Winners%202011-12.pdf 12 May 2012 07:56:15 GMT We're having a good old knees up in the form of an old fashioned street party to celebrate HM Queen Elizabeth's Jubilee at the clubhouse from 1.00 pm.<p>We need names and numbers coming so we can get enough jam and potted beef butties (and other nosh) prepared: please give your names to Sylvia Connell, Gerald or Colleen Kirkbright.<p> Look forward to seeing you there. http://www.castlefordrufc.org/jubilee%20street%20party%202012.pdf 12 May 2012 07:59:46 GMT There are still places left but we need names and money asap to fix up the transport. Please see noticeboard and give your details and money to Gerald Kirkbright, Rachel Owens, Gail Brown or Amanda Egan.<p>No names, no deposit, no seat! 12 May 2012 08:05:35 GMT A great success in previous years is being repeated with the promise of more intriguing and puzzling clues and more insights into the domestic bliss of club members with the Car Treasure Hunt and the Mr & Mrs Competition.<p>There will be staggered starts for the Treasure Hunt with the first car leaving from 5.30. On return (if you do manage to follow the route back to the club successfully) there will be food before the start of the Mr & Mrs Competition.<p>Please give your names to Gerald or Colleen Kirkbright. http://www.castlefordrufc.org/car%20treasure%20hunt%202012.pdf 12 May 2012 08:09:07 GMT After many years service, for which we are very thankful, Rachel Owens has hung up her calculator and the baton has been passed to the equally capable (and much appreciated) Glynn Woods. Thanks go to both stalwarts of the club. 12 May 2012 08:19:23 GMT On Wednesday 16 May with the KO at 7.30 Castleford White Rose Ladies play current cup holders and league leaders Sheffield United Ladies in N E Region Women’s League Cup semi final at Castleford RUFC’s Whitwood Lane ground. The winners will play Hull FC at Garforth Town on 20 May at 2pm. Good luck to CWRL! 15 May 2012 22:03:12 GMT View the rules by clicking on the title to this article. See you down at the club from 10.00 am to start the Open Day. http://www.castlefordrufc.org/It`s%20a%20knockout%20rules%202012.pdf 18 May 2012 13:39:59 GMT We have published this so that everyone at our club can be made aware of news and developments in Yorkshire.<p> View the bulletin by clicking the link from the heading to this article. http://www.castlefordrufc.org/Yorkshire_RFU_Community_Bulletin_May_2012.doc 18 May 2012 16:02:23 GMT