28
Nov
Shining a Spotlight on Grassroots Football
Despite the huge numbers of children and young people that play grassroots football each week, little is known about the impact this has on their lives, the lives of their families, and the lives of the volunteers and officials involved in the game. Grassroots football has not been researched nearly as much as other elements of the sport, or other aspects of children and young people’s lives. The event highlighted some of the work that grassroots and community football clubs do, share emerging findings from some research that is taking place at Wallsend Boy’s Club, and provide an example of... Read More
12
Nov
We are looking for new Trustees
Wallsend Boys Club (WBC) was founded in 1904 by the employees & directors of Swan Hunters Shipyard to provide recreational activities for apprentices & other young people. WBC’s mission is aligned to its charitable objectives; to work and help develop young people to fulfil their potential and contribute to society. Currently WBC has 56 representative football teams (players aged 4-70 yrs) including 10 girls’ and 3 women’s senior teams equating to over 550 young people & approximately 150 adults. More than this, it has supported thousands of young people to become responsible citizens through a wide range of sport and... Read More
11
May
WBC OPEN SESSIONS 24/25 SEASON
OPEN SESSIONS – SEASON 24/25 We are delighted to announce our open sessions for the 24/25 season. Please see below further details and posters for ALL dates. Parents/Carers of any player looking to attend (Including all current WBC players) must register in advance using the links below. Team age groups are based on what School Year your child will be in this September after the summer holidays- (Please ensure you register for the correct age group). All Open Sessions will be held on our 3G Pitch, so no metal studs allowed. Please ensure players bring a drink and be wearing... Read More
14
Mar
Parents and Carers Survey results
We are very pleased to be able to share findings from our recent Parent and Carers survey. The survey received 149 responses in total, a really good number which suggests a strong degree of reliability and validity with the findings. Around two-thirds of the responses related to the boys section, with the remaining third relating to the girls section. Again, around two-thirds of the respondents had been involved with the club for less than two years. Around half of the responses came from parents and carers of children aged 11 or under and the other half being from parents of... Read More