Many thanks to all those members, friends and relatives who supported this year’s Grand Christmas Draw. 
Thanks also to those who provided prizes and in particular Arthur Turnbull for running the draw and supplying hampers and numerous other prizes.

The final total of funds raised was £2720. A great effort ߑﮊ
To collect your prize - winners please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or ring the club on 0191 2575710 and leave a message.

PRESS RELEASE: 26^th JUNE 2020

£9428 to help PERCY PARK RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB during current COVID-19 pandemic 

Percy Park RFC in North Shields has been awarded £9428 of National Lottery funding from Sport England’s Community Emergency Fund towards club maintenance during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.

The outbreak of the virus and the consequent shutdown of businesses as of March 23 has left the sport and physical activity sector facing a period of uncertainty.

In response, on March 31 Sport England announced a £195m package to help the sport and physical activity sector through covid-19. Within the package is a £20m Community Emergency Fund, of National Lottery money to deliver immediate funding to those who have a role in supporting the nation to be active but are experiencing short-term financial hardship or the ceasing of operations due to the impact of coronavirus.

The grant will allow Percy Park RFC to maintain  pitches, carry out essential club maintenance and pay  running costs which still fall due despite the club being closed to business. 

Chris McDine, Percy Park President and Chairman sent this message.

On behalf of Percy Park Rugby Football Club I'd like to thank Sports England very much for our Sports Community Grant. This grant has come at a time where our club has received very little income for over 3 months, so it's much needed and we are very appreciative. This money will be spent on continuing to maintain and improve our clubhouse for all in the community to continue to enjoy.

Chris McDine

Chairman

Percy Park RFC

Tim Hollingsworth, Sport England’s Chief Executive, said: 

“As the body responsible for the growth of sport and physical activity participation, we want the vital grassroots organisations that make sport and physical activity happen in this country to not just to come through this crisis but to be in a position to thrive again in the future. The £20m Community Emergency fund, made possible by National Lottery players is part of a multimillion pound package of support we are providing to ease the pressure on a huge number of the organisations who are central to the nation’s health and wellbeing.

“We are proud to be able to provide vital funding to Percy Park Rugby Football Club to help it through these extremely challenging times.”

Wade Financial supports Adam Hay

Percy Park's Development Officer

 Percy Park RFC has joined forces with The Royal Foundation Coach Core apprentice programme in providing an exciting opportunity for a young person to gain work experience, whilst receiving high quality training and recognisable qualifications in their chosen sport. That person is 1st XV player Adam Hay. The programme is supported by Tyne and Wear Sport and the RFU development team in Northumberland.

The apprenticeship project is aimed at developing the game of rugby around our local area. The intention of the scheme is to improve numbers of players within the junior section of our club. Percy Park Juniors are our ‘lifeblood’ …all we need to do is look at our senior sides on a Saturday to recognize that fact. Adam is further tasked to stimulate the game of rugby in our schools and assist with the transition of our older junior players into the senior sides. He is charged to do all of this whilst promoting the enjoyment of playing rugby at Percy Park RFC. No mean task!

Wade Financial Chartered Financial Planners have embraced this concept. In doing so have provided Percy Park with their support to help Adam deliver his project. Wade Financial have championed Percy Park Rugby for many years and have always looked to encourage young people’s involvement in sport. Percy Park will always be indebted for their sponsorship, they have our thanks.

Adam is one of 18 ‘Coach Core’ apprentices and as course leader Ruth Nicholson, Workforce Development Manager for Tyne & Wear Sport said, “Through this exciting new programme we are able to link young people who are currently seeking work opportunities in sport development, with employers who can provide a positive, engaging and rewarding experience. At the end of the experience they will be more employable and ultimately be part of a greater coaching service to engage, motivate and inspire their communities.”

To give you a little more background the apprentices began their placements at the end of 2019. As well as practical sport development work with their employers, they will learn about other areas of the businesses such as event organising and marketing. Education will also be a significant part of the programme, with each apprentice working towards a Level 2 Community Activator Coach and receiving training in a wide range of related topics including safeguarding, inclusive coaching and first aid.

This is the first time the programme has been run in Tyne & Wear and will lead the way for similar programmes across England over the next three years.
Driven by a desire to build upon the legacy of the Olympic Games, Coach Core was created by The Royal Foundation to inspire young people who are not in education or employment through sport, and create the next generation of sports coaches who will themselves go on to inspire their communities for many more generations to come…….In creating this opportunity Percy Park are joined (amongst others) by Newcastle United, The National Trust and Durham County Cricket Club.

Percy Park Under 12's presented a cheque to President Keith Atkinson after their game against Driffield on Saturday. The day was a fund raiser organised by Tynemouth League of Gentlemen raising £1375 towards the Changing Room Development.

Work starts on Monday on Phase 1 which is the building of the new plant and boiler room to free up space to add 2 changing rooms to accomodate the growing number of boys and girls playing rugby at the club.