31
Mar
We’re Hiring!
WE’RE HIRING Sporting Wallsend & Wallsend Boys Club are delighted to be able to offer an apprenticeship position as a Level 2 Community Sports Activator that will play a key part in the development and delivery of activities from our Hub & across Wallsend. Deadline for applications is 14th April. Interviews commencing 21st April. For more information including job description please contact martyn.wallsendboysclub@gmail.com WBC L2 Apprentice JD ^0 PS
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
15
Nov
We are Hiring……
We are delighted to offer x2 new vacancies which are pivitol to the growth of the organisation and delivery within our newly constructed Community Hub. Sports and Community Development Worker Full Time: For more information and how to apply please click POCH COMDEVWORKER Duty Manager (Facilities) 20 hours per week: For more information and how to apply please click here POCH Duty Manager
12
Oct
OCTOBER 23 – AUTUMN FOOTBALL CAMP
OCTOBER HALF TERM FOOTBALL CAMP We are delighted to open bookings for our October Half Term Football Camp. MONDAY 30TH OCTOBER TUESDAY 31ST OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 1ST NOVEMBER THURSDAY 2ND NOVEMBER TIMES – 10:00 – 15:00 (Registration from 9:45) LOCATION: KIRKLEY PARK, 3G, NE28 8SX To book please follow this link: https://forms.gle/xPRUQG4xmcja1gyf7 If you have any questions please message our page or email Wallsendboysclub@gmail.com
12
May
WBC OPEN SESSIONS 23/24 (MIXED, BOYS & GIRLS)
WBC are delighted to announce details of the upcoming new seasons open sessions. Please see details below of all sessions for our Boys/ mixed and Girls teams GIRLS SESSIONS – Please register via this link https://forms.gle/e1E2SzhqPF2wi1iDA
29
Mar
Easter Holiday Camp
SPACES STILL AVAILABLE TO BOOK…. DONT BE DISAPPOINTED WBC EASTER CAMP Wallsend Boys Club are delighted to open bookings for our Easter holiday camp. We are able to offer a limited number of FREE spaces Priority free spaces (eligible for Free School Meals) will be given to those living within the Wallsend and Northumberland wards but does not exclude those living beyond but within North Tyneside. The camp is also open to those not eligible for our free spaces at a cost of £45 for 4 days or £15 per day for individual days Date: TUESDAY 11TH APRIL – FRIDAY... Read More
08
Mar
No Way to Bellway
WBC CLUB STATEMENT WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!! Click here to read full article Bellway Homes has submitted a planning application to build over 200 new houses on the former Wallsend Sports Centre site next to Wallsend (Centurion Park) Golf Club. We call on all ex-WBC members, families and friends to make a stand against this proposal. We are losing too many green spaces within the borough and beyond, meaning less open space for our children to play, grow up and be physically active within their local communities. Please follow this link to sign and support Wallsend Boys Club to protect... Read More