Crusaders are delighted to announce that Hargreaves Services have generously agreed to sponsor training T-shirts for our junior teams for the 2025 season. Hargreaves logo will take pride of place on the front of a new, smart training T-shirt that will given to our junior players once they have committed to the 2025 season by registering and paying their subs. Crusaders are hoping to increase player numbers again and this increase in branding will give us the ideal platform. More information on Hargreaves Services can be found here https://www.hsgplc.co.uk/about-us/

Crusaders Masters are delighted to announce Richie McGrath Pre Training and Breaking have agreed to be a sleeve sponsor for our off field and training gear. Based in Middleham, the small friendly yard specialises in horse breaking in, pre-training and sales preparation. Richie’s support will ensure our Master’s team are looking smart both on and off the pitch and will increase our branding and sense of belonging,

Crusaders Masters are delighted to announce that Thirsty Work will become a back of garment sponsor for our training and off field gear for next season. Established in 1995, Thirsty Work Ltd are the UK’s number 1 rated water dispenser supplier. Supplying businesses with water dispensers, bottled water coolers and instant hot water dispensers. Thirsty Work’s support will help have Crusaders Masters looking smart on and off the field and will increase our branding and sense of belonging.

Crusaders Masters are delighted that 4 Aces Ltd have agreed to become one of our back of garment sponsors for the 2025 season, on our off field and training gear. Their support will help with the teams branding and sense of belonging. https://4acesltd.com/

Today (30 Nov), Toby George Clarke and Simon Priestley attended the Rugby League Match Officials course at Kingston Park. Si took advantage of the Lead the Game project run by Newcastle Rugby Foundation and supported by the Veterans Foundation. Toby George took advantage of our clubs offer to pay for anyone wishing to do the course. Both Si and TG will now be able to support the club in the 2025 season providing us with Match Officials for the junior teams. Well done gents. Looking forward to seeing you flash those cards!

Ever thought you’d like to be passing on your knowledge of Rugby League to others? Well here is an opportunity! In the New Year the RFL will be holding a Level 2 Rugby League coaching course at Kingston Park , Newcastle. For all details including timings, dates and cost please follow the booking link below. Are you a Crusaders parent/member? Well good news, we have funding for you to take this course. All we ask is a return on investment with your time to coach our wonderful juniors. For further information please contact us.

Catterick Crusaders Masters are delighted to announce JDN First Aid Trainer have agreed to also become back of garment sponsors for our 2025 training and off field wear. Our Masters side prides itself on having no financial burden on the thriving juniors set up, at the club, but is also mindful of making it financially viable for its players. The sponsorship from JDN First Aid Trainer will go towards training and off field apparel for the team which will increase our branding and sense of belonging. JDN First Aid Trainer provide accredited and regulated First Aid Course in Co Durham. Emergency First Air, First Aid at Work, Paediatric First Aid, CPR and AED courses. https://www.facebook.com/share/12GuozpwUbE/?mibextid=LQQJ4d If your company is interested in sponsoring Crusaders Masters, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Catterick Crusaders Masters are delighted to announce leading Water Cooler company AA First have agreed to become one of our back of garment sponsors for the 2025 season. Our Masters side prides itself on having no financial burden on the thriving juniors set up, at the club, but is also mindful of making it financially viable for its players. The sponsorship from AA First will go towards training and off field apparel for the team which will increase our branding and sense of belonging. For all your Water Cooler needs please take a look at AA First’s leading products. https://www.aafirst.co.uk/

Catterick Crusaders Masters have now enjoyed 2 enjoyable seasons of regular fixtures. The team is for men over 35 and is a limited contact variation of Rugby League. The team caters for almost everyone and has players from 35 to well into their 60’s and has regular guest players in their 70’s. Our team has players with anxiety, depression, PTSD, neurological conditions and physically limiting conditions as well as those that “do well for me age!” We consider ourselves all encompassing and when we get together it is a laugh from when we get together until we leave. In 2025 the team intends to take things up a level with regular training and social events. The team prides itself on being self sustaining and a not having a negative financial impact on our fantastic junior sides. This is where you could help. With our increase in activity and exposure to a wider audience, next year, we are looking for sponsors for our training and off field apparel. Sponsorship would be £150 which will see any sponsor have their logo placed on the back of our garments. Sponsors will also be mentioned in all pre and post match website blogs, as we do with our existing sponsors. Sponsors will also have a designated game where they will be named as the Master of the Match sponsor. If you can help with sponsorship then please contact crusaders_chairman@outlook.com or message the website. Thank you very much for reading on!

Although the more traditional elements of the game have stopped for the off season, our Touch Rugby still continues. So why not brave the weather, get your kit on and chuck a ball about at these fun sessions? Sessions take place on a Friday evening at 6:30pm at the superb Wavell Rd 4G pitches. All standards and levels of fitness are welcome. Come and join us, and earn that take away, or even better, join the others at The Hildyard Arms afterwards for a drink!

There was confirmation, to the rumours, earlier this week that Magic Weekend will return to St James Park, Newcastle, in 2025. All 12 Superleague clubs will converge on St James Park over the Bank Holiday weekend of 3rd and 4th May. St James Park has been a long standing fans favourite venue for the event and after a year at Elland Rd, this year, fans are happy to see it return to the Toon. Crusaders will soon be releasing ticket details for club members who wish to attend and it’s hoped there will be plenty of us there representing the club. At previous Magic Weekends the club has had our Primary Rugby League teams playing on the pitch, club flag holders, ball operatives and team mascots. Keep your eyes open for what we’ll get up to this time!

Crusaders would like to pass on their congratulations to Hope Throw who has recently signed terms with Featherstone Rovers U19’s Ladies team. Hope’s first experience of Rugby League was at Durham Tigers under the tutorage of Scott Quinn. Unfortunately the team folded and Hope focussed on Rugby Union whilst remaining in contact with Rugby League by attending weekly Touch Rugby League sessions at Catterick Crusaders. She played an influential part in the Crusaders side that won the inaugural Weston Beach Tag Festival (mixed team). At the weekly sessions, Hope honed her skills and regularly picked up the Player of the Week or Grafter of the Week Awards. Whilst at Crusaders, Hope followed a suggestion from Jason Grant that she should attend a trial for York Valkyrie U18’s. Hope was indeed selected for the Valk’s. Since that point she has also turn out for Newcastle Thunder Ladies and Castleford Tigers Ladies, whilst always being mindful not to burn her bridges. Hope is proof that you can achieve your goals whilst remaining loyal to your club, as long as you work hard and take your opportunities. Well done Hope. We’ll be following this part of journey too.