Northallerton Stallions
Encyclopedia
North Yorkshire Stallions are a rugby league
team based in Catterick
, North Yorkshire
. They play in the North East Division
of the Rugby League Conference
.
The Stallions joined the Yorkshire Division of the 2008 Rugby League Conference
. Pre-season training for the club’s inaugural campaign began at Brompton Lodge on 5th February 2008 following an open evening at The Standard the previous week. The club attracted players from Northallerton, Ripon, Leyburn, Thirsk and Harrogate the initial vision of a Hambleton
club started to materialize.
In 2009, the club joined the North East Division
of the Conference. In the club's second season, they continued to improve and reached the semi-finals of the York International 9s
.
June 2010 saw the club move across town to Ainderby Lesiure Park, Romanby to increase the visibility and the profile of the club and by doing so increase local involvement from players, volunteers and establish a junior section. Jase Grant MBE came on board as head coach; under his guidance the Stallions went on to become winners of the North East Plate.
The club entered an open-age team in the CMS Yorkshire league
Division 3 winter league. Due to ground been unavailable at Romanby, the club secured the facilities at the Garrison Pitches, Caterick Garrison.
In 2011 the club rebranded as North Yorkshire Stallions to go with their relocation to Catterick
.
Rugby league
Rugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
team based in Catterick
Catterick
Catterick could be*Catterick, North Yorkshire, England, commonly known as Catterick Village**Catterick Bridge, a hamlet near Catterick Village**Catterick Garrison, a British Army garrison near Catterick Village...
, North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, and a ceremonial county primarily in that region but partly in North East England. Created in 1974 by the Local Government Act 1972 it covers an area of , making it the largest...
. They play in the North East Division
Rugby League Conference North East Division
The Rugby League Conference North East Division is a division in the Rugby League Conference, an amateur rugby league competition with sides from across Britain...
of the Rugby League Conference
Rugby League Conference
The Rugby League Conference , was a series of regionally based divisions of amateur rugby league teams spread throughout England, Scotland and Wales.The RLC was founded as the 10-team Southern Conference League in 1997, with teams from the southern midlands and the...
.
History
The idea of a club in Northallerton was first discussed during a trip to the Super League Grand Final in October 2007. Northallerton Stallions were formed at a meeting in The Standard Inn in Northallerton on Wednesday 7th November 2007.The Stallions joined the Yorkshire Division of the 2008 Rugby League Conference
Rugby League Conference
The Rugby League Conference , was a series of regionally based divisions of amateur rugby league teams spread throughout England, Scotland and Wales.The RLC was founded as the 10-team Southern Conference League in 1997, with teams from the southern midlands and the...
. Pre-season training for the club’s inaugural campaign began at Brompton Lodge on 5th February 2008 following an open evening at The Standard the previous week. The club attracted players from Northallerton, Ripon, Leyburn, Thirsk and Harrogate the initial vision of a Hambleton
Hambleton
Hambleton is a local government district of North Yorkshire, England. The main town and administrative centre is Northallerton, and includes the market towns and major villages of Bedale, Thirsk, Great Ayton, Stokesley and Easingwold....
club started to materialize.
In 2009, the club joined the North East Division
Rugby League Conference North East Division
The Rugby League Conference North East Division is a division in the Rugby League Conference, an amateur rugby league competition with sides from across Britain...
of the Conference. In the club's second season, they continued to improve and reached the semi-finals of the York International 9s
York International 9s
York International 9s is an international rugby league nines tournament taking place in York, England. It is held at Heworth ARLC's Elmpark Way ground on the north east side of the city. The 2007 tournament took place on Saturday 14 July....
.
June 2010 saw the club move across town to Ainderby Lesiure Park, Romanby to increase the visibility and the profile of the club and by doing so increase local involvement from players, volunteers and establish a junior section. Jase Grant MBE came on board as head coach; under his guidance the Stallions went on to become winners of the North East Plate.
The club entered an open-age team in the CMS Yorkshire league
CMS Yorkshire league
The CMS Yorkshire League is a series of rugby league divisions in the traditional county of Yorkshire.The league is run by the British Amateur Rugby League Association...
Division 3 winter league. Due to ground been unavailable at Romanby, the club secured the facilities at the Garrison Pitches, Caterick Garrison.
In 2011 the club rebranded as North Yorkshire Stallions to go with their relocation to Catterick
Juniors
Northallerton Stallions' juniors compete as Northallerton Broncos in the North East Junior LeagueNorth East Junior League
The North East Junior League is a rugby league competition for clubs in the North East of England.It is competed for at under-12, under-14 and under-16 levels. Under-10 sides also exist but only play friendlies...
.