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South London Storm Academy
The South London Storm Academy is the youth team set-up for South London Storm rugby league club. It is for players aged 16 to 18 and was established in May 2008 in association with the Jack Petchey Foundation. History The ''South London Storm Rugby League Academy'' was launched in May 2008 with the support of a £10,000 grant from the Jack Petchey Foundation. The initial three-year plan will see Storm working with a number of local 6th forms and colleges including St Joseph's College in Upper Norwood, Carshalton Boys Sports College and Croydon College. The idea a behind the academy is that the inductees will gain much more than just playing rugby league. The backing of the Jack Petchey Foundation has enabled the club to introduce a programme that can help prepare the participants for a career in sport and in which they will learn about how to look after themselves through living a healthier lifestyle. The players will be encouraged to gain Level 1 coaching badges and qual ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South London Storm
South London Storm is a rugby league club who play and train at Archbishop Lanfranc School in the London Borough of Croydon, they currently compete in the London and South East Merit League. Founded in 1997, Storm have been voted Rugby League Conference "Club of the Year" three times, in 2002, 2005 and 2006. In 2013 South London Storm merged with West London Sharks to form South West London Chargers. Club Details & Personnel Club honours *Harry Jepson Trophy (RLC National Champions): Winners 2006 *Harry Jepson Trophy Semi Finals: 2006 *RLC Club Of The Year: 2002, 2005, 2006 *RLC Shield: Winners 2002 *Active Sports Club Of The Year Award: 2004 *BBC London Amateur Sports Club of the Year: 2006 *RLC Premier South Division Winners: 2005, 2006, 2009 *RLC Premier South Division Runners Up: 2007, 2008 *RLC Premier South Grand Final Winners: 2005, 2006 *RLC Premier South Grand Final Runners Up: 2007, 2008, 2009 *London Academy Final: Winners 2009 *London Amateur Rugby League (2nd XI ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |