Stockton v Guisborough

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

www.stocktonrugby.co.uk 1

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

2 www.stocktonrugby.co.uk

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME

Welcome to Grangefield
It is with pleasure we
welcome Guisborough RFC
for today’s DN1 clash.

We welcome the Guisborough 1st XV to Grangefield for A date for the diary includes the next players reunion
the first occasion in a league game, although they did which will take place on 3rd March when Novocastrians
make four visits to our previous home at Station Road, are the visitors. These are always a great day and an
and their second teams have played here in the Tees opportunity to relive the glory days. John Coates will
Valley Social. once again be organising the day and we will have more
The club was formed in 1968 and after reaping the information on arrangements in the coming weeks. On
benefits of a very active junior section they were initially the 14th April we will host our first ever Ladies Day which
promoted into Durham & Northumberland One in 2011. I am sure will be well attended. Keep an eye on the club
During seasons 2012/13 and 2013/14 they finished website and social media for up to date information.
runners up to Alnwick and Horden respectively, but I would like to thank all of our sponsors for the
sadly just lost out twice in the end of season promotion 2017/18 season who without their support it would be
play off game against Huddersfield YMCA in 2013 and impossible for the club to operate. As this programme
Dinnington in 2014 from the Yorkshire 1 League. At the shows, there is a real appetite for businesses to get
conclusion of season 2014/15 they finally achieved their involved with our growing community club. We have
well-earned promotion by finishing at the top of the plenty of advertising opportunities for sponsors both
table ahead of Morpeth. at the ground, in the programme and across our digital
After a relatively successful first season in North 1 East platforms. Please get in touch if you would like to know
they struggled last season when beset by injuries and more.
have returned to DN1 where they sit comfortably in mid
table seventh position. WWGD
Tomorrow our Colts take on Moortown in the National Graham Newton
Cup with a 1pm KO st Grangefield. Your support would Chairman
be welcome.

www.stocktonrugby.co.uk 3

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

4 www.stocktonrugby.co.uk

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

CLUB CONTACTS

Key Contacts Brendan Thornton 07968111702 [email protected]
Graham Newton 07913719243 [email protected]
President 07837012474 [email protected]
Chairman Keith Kelly 07860463983
Secretary Nicholas Moore 07713883447 [email protected]
Treasurer 07713883447 [email protected]
Fixture Secretary Terry Wilson [email protected]
Membership Secretary Terry Wilson
07766000579 [email protected]
Senior Club Paul Lee 07795810691 [email protected]
Martin Howe 07917845364 [email protected]
Director of Rugby Mark Skirving 07906332737 [email protected]
Senior Coach Charlie Doherty 07712 176030 [email protected]
Senior Coach Stan Chapman 07581522787 [email protected]
Club Captain Benjamin Costello 07920750670 [email protected]
Saracens Team Manger Peter Ewart 07807361129
Saracens Captain Matt Turner 07764151073 [email protected]
Stocktonians Team Manager Mark Graham 07928444779 [email protected]
Stocktonians Captain Maurice Douthwaite 07939143733
Senior Colts Coach Simon Crozier 07939143733 [email protected]
Senior Colts Coach Jim Johnsone [email protected]
Junior Colts Coach [email protected]
Junior Colts Coach Jane King
Lynn Doherty 07712205698 [email protected]
Junior Academy 07775 438769 [email protected]
Ian Bruce 07932 735475
Chair Terry Wilson 07713 883447 [email protected]
Academy Safeguarding Officer [email protected]
Mini Coordinator
Junior Coordinator

www.stocktonrugby.co.uk 5

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

TORQUAY AWAY - 20 YEARS ON...

Tomorrow our Colts (U18) side take on Moortown RFC in the
second round of the National Cup. Kick off at Grangefield is 1pm
and the team would really appreciate your support. Coached by
Simon Crozier, the side has an impressive record locally- winning
last years U16 Durham Cup and Darlington Festival. A number of
the side have also appeared in the 1st XV this season.

We have Graham Easby to thank for the sign The National Cup holds many fond memories for former
Colts, facing unfamiliar opposition in exotic locations
Stockton team: 15 Graham Porter, 14 Chris Prudhoe,13 Craig such as Otley, Burnage, Sedgley Park or Northampton Old
Sutheran, 12 Matty Oates (c), 11 Marc Potts, 10 Lee Rust, 9 Chris Scouts. It was often the first time players would experience
Hart, 1 Mo Basim, 2 Chris Wilson, 3 Jono Garbutt, 4 Gary Skirving, lengthy bus journeys, and even sampled the odd beer on
5 Andrew Harston, 6 Nick Atkinson, 7 Chris Surtees, 8 Chris Eden the way home.
Replacements: Carl Dicken, Dan Taylor, Graham Easby, Ian Earl, Ian As a club we haven’t entered a side into the National Cup
Still, Rob Gething, Russ Alderson, Graham Carter, Mark Skirving since 2005/06 when coincidently we were knocked out of
the main Cup competition by Moortown. This side featured
the likes of Tom Jeffrey, Sam Toulson, Tom Armstrong
and a fresh-faced Matthew Austen. Back then, if you were
knocked out of the main Cup, you would be entered
into the Plate competition. Victories in the plate over
Cleckheaton (H), West Park Bramhope (H), Widnes (A) set
up a tie at Northampton Old Scouts for the second time in
two years. Old Scouts proved to be a step too far, with their
side featuring a tall and gangly Courtney Lawes, knocking
Stockton out at the last 8 stage.
One of our most famous National Cup ties was played
almost exactly 20 years ago, a last 16 match against Torquay
Athletic. Captained by Matty Oates, the side travelled to
deepest Devon in fine form, having recorded a 13-10 victory
at Glossop in the previous round. Coach Peter Armstrong
remembers the weekend well:
“Torquay was a great experience for the team. We travelled
down at 10am on the Saturday before staying over ahead of
the game on Sunday lunchtime. It was midnight before we
pulled back into the club at Norton.

6 www.stocktonrugby.co.uk

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

We started the game well but were 6-3 down at half time. We had a number of chances early in the second half but couldn’t
finish them off. Torquay ended up scoring a couple of penalties and a converted try and it finished 19-3.
It was a great turnout from the whole club though and the supporters certainly enjoyed the weekend as much as the players.
We had some really good representative players but also real characters in the side with the likes of Mojo, Gary Skirving and
Graham Easby. Graham even managed to “acquire” the sign which promoted the game.”

Tomorrow’s game kicks off at 1pm- see you there!

Post match beverages in the Torquay clubhouse Players and supporters posing for photographs

The squad line up after the game. It was midnight before the bus pulled back into Norton 7
www.stocktonrugby.co.uk

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

8 www.stocktonrugby.co.uk

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

www.stocktonrugby.co.uk 9

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

PLAYER PROFILE Unfortunately for Sean he did it just as I was coming back
from the todd station and blasted the water directly into in
my face. I saw red. Luckily for him, Ste Tampin is an amateur
vet and was able to dart me with a bull tranquilliser which
nullified me. It wasn't ideal preparation for a game as I spent
the first 20 spaced out whilst Sean spent 80 minutes trying
to avoid making eye contact with me. He doesn't spray
water anymore.

Martin Dixon You seem to have quite a bond with Jonny Cheatham?
Yeah JC is a great lad. We are both a few years older than
Name: Martin Dixon most the lads and sometimes it's nice to have some adult
Position: Number 8 conversation. As he mentioned last week he took over from
Height: 6ft 1in Jeremy on my back grooming and he has really settled
Weight: 19 stone 10lbs into the role. His attention to detail is second to none. If I
Nickname: Alan have been away for a few weeks the hair can become quite
matted but he never complains.
We haven't seen much of you over the past 12 months - The gardening is a passion we both share. With the winter
what have you been up to? been fairly mild we are looking forward to seeing some early
I haven't played anywhere near as much as I would have blooming come spring.
hoped. As many of you know over the past five years I had You are one of the senior players now - what's changed
a role in the BBC series Peaky Blinders playing the popular during your time playing senior rugby?
Danny Whizz Bang. Unfortunately they decided to kill me off So much has changed. It used to be that you would only
(bullet to head) and there was no coming back from that. I heard from your teammates at training twice a week and
stuck around in London for a while trying to get more work on a Saturday. Now you never see them at training but get
on different series but I kept getting cast as the bald hard 200 WhatsApp and Facebook messages a day from various
man which I want to move on from. I've since started work player groups discussing all kinds of nonsense. "Is training
offshore. indoor or outdoor tonight?" is my favourite. Is it that hard
to bring trainers and boots? I’m sure it's only a matter of
What's the angriest you've ever been during a game? time before team talks are done over FaceTime so that lads
To be fair I would say I was rather passive on the field. There can get an extra hour with their girlfriends on a Saturday. If
was a moment last season with a teammate where I did anyone has any issues they want to bring up I prefer they
lose my head though. Sean Jones had just come into the do it face to face with me. Ideally they would come down
team on the back of some decent performances for the 2s the allotment where I can offer them some of my excellent
and some real gainz in the gym. He is also obsessed with radishes. A bit like me, they are just the right balance
wrestling. In the changing rooms he had a thing where he fill between sharp and sweet.
his mouth with water before spraying it everywhere like an
elephant. He would then shout “it's time to play the game”
which is what the wrestler Triple H used to do apparently.

10 www.stocktonrugby.co.uk

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

Cougar Spice Woodsma Citu Burs Sambucc
Orang

For Mor informatio an t plac order contac :

T: 07506 331 069 @hairyhooker @hairyhooker @hairyhooker www.hairyhooker.c .u

123

SHIRT SPONSORS PARTURN TERRY YARM
2017/18 WILSON COLLECTABLES

45

7 JULIA PETE 6
ARMSTRONG EWART
PROTHERM JOSH WIGHAM
8

14 13 12 10 UNITED 11
NORTON DEREK VCW CARLTON
UNICORN UNDERWOOD SOLICITORS
REDCAR BEARS 9
SPEEDWAY
JIMMY COLLINS
GOOD 15
MORTGAGE
SOLUTIONS GRAHAM KELL

www.stocktonrugby.co.uk 11

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

12 www.stocktonrugby.co.uk

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

www.stocktonrugby.co.uk 13

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

18 73 STOCKTON RFC
18 16
STOCKTON
RUGBY CLUB SRTEOD &CKWTHIOTENHOOPED JERSEY, NAVY SHORTS, RED & WHITE HOOPED STOCKINGS
CRICKET CLUB

15 JONNY HORNER FULL BACK
RIGHT WING
14 SIMON CROZIER
CENTRE
13 STEVEN TAMPIN CENTRE
12 STEVEN JONES LEFT WING
11 JOE HARGREAVES FLY HALF
10 JEREMY GOOD SCRUM HALF
9 BRIAN THWAITES LOOSE HEAD
1 JACOPO DI IORIO HOOKER
2 MARK CONWAY TIGHT HEAD
3 RHYS MCHUGH 2ND ROW
4 JONNY CHEETHAM 2ND ROW
5 STEVEN TAYLOR FLANKER
6 CHARLIE DOHERTY FLANKER
7 LIAM HEALEY
8 MARTIN DIXON NO. 8
16 DAN MUIRHEAD REPLACEMENT
17 DAN SUTTON REPLACEMENT
18 TOM BROWN REPLACEMENT

REFEREE:
TOUCH JUDGE

14 www.stocktonrugby.co.uk

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

GUISBOROUGH RFC

BLACK & GOLD HOOPED JERSEY, BLACK SHORTS, GOLD STOCKINGS

FULL BACK PHIL SHIELDS 15
RIGHT WING 14
CENTRE MICHAEL SUTHERS 13
CENTRE 12
LEFT WING JACK ROBINSON 11
FLY HALF ALEX RUFF 10
SCRUM HALF 9
LOOSE HEAD MARK FERGUSON 1
HOOKER SAM WHYMAN 2
TIGHT HEAD TONY CONWAY 3
2ND ROW 4
2ND ROW ADAM O'MALLEY 5
FLANKER OLI TAGGART 6
FLANKER 7
NO. 8 JAMES FINCKEN-HAYES 8
REPLACEMENT MICHAEL HENDERSON 16
REPLACEMENT OWEN EDWARDS 17
REPLACEMENT JAMES CLARK 18
ROB LEGGOT
LIAM CORCORAN
GARETH LODGE
CONNER MCFARLAND

DAMON FINCKEN-HAYES

Colin Davison
Mike Appleton

www.stocktonrugby.co.uk 15

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

DURHAM/NORTHUMBERLAND D1

Team PWD L PTS

1. Durham City 17 15 0 2 74
2. Barnard Castle 70
3. South Shields Westoe 16 14 0 2 69
4. Consett 61
5. Gateshead 18 13 2 3 49
6. Horden and Peterlee 45
7. Guisborough 15 12 0 3 39
8. Novocastrians 37
9. Hartlepool Rovers 15 10 0 5 33
10. Medicals 29
11. Gosforth 16 9 0 7 27
12. Stockton 25
13. Redcar 17 7 1 9 17
14. Ponteland 17
17 7 0 10

17 6 0 11

17 5 0 12

16 5 0 11

16 4 0 12

17 3 1 13

16 3 0 13

SEPTEMBER 2017 JANUARY 2018

Sat 02, 15:00 H Consett 20 – 30 (L) Sat 06, 14:15 H Gateshead 33-15 (L)
Sat 09, 15:00 H Barnard Castle 15 – 33 (L) Sat 13, 14:15 A Ponteland 20-8 (L)
Sat 16, 15:00 A Gateshead 34 – 31 (L) Sat 20, 14:15 H Redcar P
Sat 23, 15:00 H Ponteland 63 - 10 (W) Sat 27, 14:15 A Horden and Peterlee 26-5 (L)
Sat 30, 15:00 A Redcar 12 - 29 (W)
FEBRUARY 2018
OCTOBER 2017
Sat 03, 14:15 H South Shields Westoe 15-32 (L)
Sat 07, 15:00 H Horden and Peterlee 20 – 25 (L) Sat 17, 14:15 A Gosforth
Sat 21, 15:00 A South Shields Westoe 36 – 26 (L)
Sat 28, 15:00 H Gosforth 34 - 12 (W) MARCH 2018

NOVEMBER 2017 Sat 03, 15:00 H Novocastrians
Sat 10, 15:00 A Durham City
Sat 04, 14:15 A Novocastrians 5 - 50 (L) Sat 24, 15:00 H Hartlepool Rovers
Sat 11, 14:15 H Durham City 10 - 54 (L)
Sat 25, 14:15 A Hartlepool Rovers 39 - 17 (L) APRIL 2018

DECEMBER 2017 Sat 07, 15:00 A Guisborough
Sat 14, 15:00 H Medicals
Sat 02, 14:15 H Guisborough P Sat 21, 15:00 A Consett
Sat 09, 14:15 H Medicals 38 - 34 (W)
Sat 16, 14:15 A Barnard Castle P

THIS WEEKS FIXTURES: Horden and Peterlee - Gosforth
Consett - Medicals Stockton - Guisborough
Durham City - Redcar
Hartlepool Rovers - Ponteland

16 www.stocktonrugby.co.uk

GMS A5 Ad 14/8/17 13:05 PageSto1ckton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

Working with you, for you

We are independent mortgage specialists meaning we work for you not the
mortgage company - we strive to get you the best deal, take away the stress
and make the purchase of your home as smooth as possible.

Whether you are looking for a mortgage, re-mortgage, buy-to-let we have the
experience and knowledge of the market to put together a package for you.
We can also handle all your life insurance and life assurance requirements.

Mortgages | Buy To Lets
First Time Buyers | Purchase
Remortgage | Insurance

Call Paul on 01642 671747 for a free,
no obligation consultation

goodmortgagesolutions
good_M_S
Good Mortgage Solutions

www.goodmortgagesolutions.co.uk

Email: [email protected]

www.stocktonrugby.co.uk 17

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

NETA Training Group
We are proud to offer our support to
Stockton Rugby club this season

NETA Training Group have been part of Stockton’s heritage since our opening
in 1975. Since then, we have provided specialist engineering training and
apprenticeships to thousands of skilled workers. We continually strive to grow
and expand our provision for today’s market place. We offer courses in areas
such as electrical, CompEX, gas safety, health and safety, welding, fabrication,
mechanical engineering, lifting & rigging and scaffolding. We now also provide
training and qualifications in the wind energy and offshore/onshore drilling
sectors at our new, state of the art training centre.
If you are looking to expand your horizons, gain new qualifications that can
help you secure work, take on an apprentice, or if you need training for your
employees, get in touch with us for more information.

T: 01642 616 936 E: [email protected]
Visit our website: www.neta.co.uk

18 www.stocktonrugby.co.uk

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

07807 732551

Providing Gardening, Crafts and Handyman Services To The Teesside Community.

Find us on Facebook Fencing / Decking / Turfing / Gravelling /
Pressure Washing / Exterior Painting / General DIY etc

www.stocktonrugby.co.uk 19

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

T: 01642 788644 M:07866 800184

Turning ideas into reality

Drives | Patios | Landscapes

Landscaping Walling Decking Accredited Landscape
Driveways Brickwork New Turf Contractor
Block Paving Groundwork Artificial Turf
Patios Fencing Water Features

We offer a complete design and build service, covering all aspects of landscape gardening.
Whatever the project, whether a grand design or simply a new patio, you will always
receive the highest standards of workmanship and customer care. We are proud to be
Marshalls Register Installer.

www.cplandscapes.co.uk

20 www.stocktonrugby.co.uk

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

We’re Open!

SELF-STORAGE

AT CLEVELAND CONTAINERS

STORAGE FROM £10
PER WEEK
---

VARIOUS SIZED
UNITS AVAILABLE

---
SECURE CCTV
MONITORED SITE

---
24HR, 7 DAYS
A WEEK ACCESS

ESTON ROAD, GRANGETOWN, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS6 6UA

CALL: 0330 005 5111 VISIT: WWW.CLEVELANDCONTAINERS.CO.UK
EMAIL: [email protected]

www.stocktonrugby.co.uk 21

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

Our team of experienced tradesmen offer creative
solutions that will add space, and value to your property.
In addition to our loft conversions, we are also able to offer a

wide range of additional building services.

FREE consultation and NO obligation quotation

Hartburn Lofts & Extensions services:

Loft conversions Renovations Extensions Restorations
Plastering Rendering Brick work Block paving
Decking and fencing Structural steel work
Excavation and drainage

If you would like any further information please do not hesitate to give us a call on:

07951 009294 / 01642 894542 or by email: [email protected]

22 www.stocktonrugby.co.uk

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

www.stocktonrugby.co.uk 23

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

IT’S FUN DOWN THE ALLOTMENT…

With Martin Dixon

We have a new monthly feature in the programme. Back-
row forward Martin Dixon will be shedding some light on
the world of allotment-craft, offering tips and advice for
the green fingered folk out there.
February can be a tricky month down at the allotment.
We can often see big swings in temperatures. Last week
we had some really mild nights and often people get
excited and think spring is here. I bumped into Jonny
Cheetham down at the lotty last week and he was busy
sowing away wearing just a vest. I just chuckled “Jonny-
you don’t have the frame or enough tattoos to wear a
vest in public- and the weather is set to drop below zero
next week,” I said. Rookie mistake by JC.
February is still a crucial month though. I have been
growing award-winning onions for about four years now
but this is when birds are at their mischievous best. Now
is the time to cover with netting otherwise your favourite
onion soup with be sans onion.
If you are desperate to start sowing I would suggesting
getting your broad beans and peas on the go inside. I
bought some really nice looking trays on Amazon a few
weeks ago so I don’t get it in the neck off wor lass.
If, like me, you love garlic as much as a garic loving
Frenchman- I suggest you get this in straight away. Garlic
needs at least 30 nights of weather under 10 degrees
otherwise they won’t develop (think Jonny’s arms).
If you have any gardening-related questions please tweet
me using the hashtag #AskDicko and I will get back to
you in my March column.

COVERING ALL OF THE NORTH EAST

HIRE US FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT

WEDDINGS | FESTIVALS | PRIVATE PARTIES | CORPORATE EVENTS | KITCHEN TAKEOVERS

07887 53 87 96

24 www.stocktonrugby.co.uk

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

HONOURS & CAPTAINS

HONOURS PREVIOUS 1ST XV CAPTAINS

North Division II: 1990/91 1949-52 C H Tealey 1981-82 P Armstrong
North East Division 1: 1989/90 1952-53 R L Coulson 1982-83 D Chisman
North East Division 2: 1987/88 1953-54 E S B Goddard 1983-85 K Murray
Tees Valley League: 2005, 2010, 2015 1954-55 E S B G/R L C 1985-88 M Conlon
1955-56 D Fawcett 1988-90 D Dixon
2nd XV Candy League Shield Winners: 2017 1956-58 D Richardson 1990-91 P Lee
Durham County RFU Senior Cup Winners: 1958-59 A Ayre/P Bragg 1991-93 G Naisbitt
1990/91, 1992/93, 1993/94, 1994/95 & 1996/97 1959-62 O Newton 1993-94 P Bromley
Intermediate Cup Winners: 2010/11 1962-63 D Welford 1994-98 P Lee
Junior Cup Winners: 2007/08 1963-65 B Leak 1998-04 A Brown
Sevens Cup Winners: 1965-68 C Bacon 2004-05 W Brown
1964/65, 1966/67, 1980/81, 1982/83,1986/87, 1968-69 J Raynor 2005-06 M Oates
1987/88, 1988/89, 1989/90 & 1990/91 1969-70 G Preston 2006-13 M Skirving
2nd XV Cup: 1990/91, 1996/97, 1997/98 1970-75 J Moore 2013-14 P Douglas
3rd XV Cup: 1964/65, 1987/88 & 1989/90 1975-76 D Muirhead 2014-17 S Taylor
4th XV Cup: 1974/75, 1978/79 & 1992/93 1976-78 M Garlick 2017 - C Doherty
1978-79 J Maloney
1979-81 W Douglas

COUNTY CAPS

N Bowen Du 3 1926-1927 A Brown Du 10 1988-1990
K Williamson Du 11 1949-1951 J Saunders Du 3 1988-1991
C H Tealey Du 9 1949-1951 P Lee Du 6 1989-1996
R L Coulson Du 1 1950-1951 C Aldus Du 8 1993-1995
D Richardson Du 1 1955-1956 P Beattie Du 3 1993-1994
E A Chapman Du 32 1961-1966 K Etherlngton Du 9 1995-1997
O Turnbull Du 6 1964-1967 M Howe Du 10 1995-1998
C Sinclair Du 2 1964-1965 D Tighe Du 3 1996-1997
C Bacon NLD 3 1965-1966 S Crozier Du 2 1996-2001
A Makin Du 1 1975-1976 D Muirhead Du 1 1997-1998
D Cooke Du 7 1983-1985 J Good NLD 6 1999-2004
P Marley Glam 1 1986-1987 W Brown Du 1 2000-2001
M Douthwaite Du 29 1987-1995 S Powell Du 1 2003-2004
G Naisbitt Du 27 1997-1994 S Powell Du 1 2010-2011
B Dixon Du 18 1987-1995 T Jeffery Du 1 2010-2011

www.stocktonrugby.co.uk 25

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

Before After

Specialists in cleaning & sealing
drives and pathways!

Before After Before After

If you would like any further information please do not hesitate to give us a call on:
07852 168008 / 01642 958246 or by email: [email protected]
www.drive-seal.com

26 www.stocktonrugby.co.uk

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

STOCKTON MIDDLESBROUGH
BYTHERIVER
BURRITOBAR
11 FINKLE ST, STOCKTON, TS18 1AR
25 BEDFORD ST, M’BRO, TS1 2LL
T:01642800736
T: 01642 646076

A wealth of experience in supporting businesses
achieve growth. Particularly interested in
supporting new and established businesses in
achieving their objectives.

Services include:

Developing Sales & Marketing Strategies
Action Planning | Market Research | Sales Training | Mentoring

For more information contact Mike Appleton on:
[email protected]
or on 07836616470

www.stocktonrugby.co.uk 27

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

THE GOOD PLAYERS CODE

Players should be encouraged to:
1. Recognise and appreciate the efforts made by coaches, parents, match officials and administrators in
providing the opportunity to play the game and enjoy the rugby environment.
2. Understand the values of loyalty and commitment to adults and team mates.
3. Recognise that every player has a right to expect their involvement in rugby to be safe and freefrom all
types of abuse.
4. Understand that if an individual or group of players feel they are not being treated in a manner that is
acceptable, then they should tell an adult at the Club or the club’s welfare officer.
5. Play because they want to do so, not to please coaches or parents.
6. Remember that skill development, fun and enjoyment are the most important parts of the game.
7. Be attentive at all training and coaching sessions.
8. Work equally hard for themselves and their team - both will then benefit.
9. Recognise good play by all players on their team and by their opponents.
10. Be a sportsman - win with dignity, lose with grace.
11. Play to the IRB Laws of the Game and accept, without question, all referees’ decisions even if they
appear to make a mistake.
12. Control their emotions. Verbal or physical abuse of team mates, opponents, coaches, match officials or
spectators is not acceptable.
13. Treat all players as they would like to be treated themselves. Do not interfere with, bully or take
advantage of any player.

THE GOOD SPECTATORS CODE

Spectators Should:
1. Act as positive role models to all players.
2. Be familiar with, and abide by, the RFU Child Protection Guidance in relation to verbal and emotional
abuse.
3. Respect guidance from the Club with regard to spectator behaviour.
4. Remember children play sport primarily for their own enjoyment, not for that of the spectators.
5. Acknowledge good individual and team performance from all players irrespective of the team in which
they play.
6. Respect match officials’ decisions, even if they appear to make a mistake – remember, they are
volunteers providing an opportunity for players to play rugby.
7. Never verbally abuse players, coaches, match officials or fellow spectators: such behaviour can create
a negative environment for players and their behaviour will often reflect this.
8. Acknowledge effort and good performance rather than ‘to win at all costs’.
9. Verbally encourage all players in a positive manner, shouting ‘for’, not ‘at’, the players.
10. Encourage all players irrespective of their ability - never ridicule any individual players, regardless of
the team in which they play.

28 www.stocktonrugby.co.uk
Q1. Jamie George Q2. Jonah Lomu Q3. Steve Thompson Q4. The Hurricannes Q5. The Lions Q6.
James Haskell Q7. David Attenborough Q8. Neil Roger Jenkins Q9. Mickey Skinner Q10. Zinzan Brooke

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

"Leading suppliers of engineering and fabrication to
the Subsea, Oil & Gas, Renewables and Chemical
industries worldwide"

www.stocktonrugby.co.uk 29

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

Town Planning

ELG Planning wishes
Stockton Rugby Club all the
best for the 2017/18 season

For all your Planning
& Development advice

01325 469 236
[email protected]
www.elgplanning.co.uk
@elgplanning
elgplanning

30 www.stocktonrugby.co.uk

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

www.stocktonrugby.co.uk 31

Stockton RFC v Guisborough RFC - Saturday 10th February 2018

32 www.stocktonrugby.co.uk