Rugby League: An Alternative Future - Conference : Thu Aug 05, 2010 4:05 pm  

Supporters Direct, the umbrella organisation that promotes supporter representation at Rugby League clubs across the UK, is pleased to announce its first ever rugby league conference, to be held on Saturday October 9th 2010 at the historic George Hotel Huddersfield. The conference, entitled “Rugby League: An Alternative Future” aims to show all rugby league supporters from across the game how they can become more involved in their sport and help to safeguard their clubs for future generations. Featuring guest speakers from across the game, the conference will give supporters the opportunity to have their say on the future of the game, from community level to Super League. The conference will be followed on the Sunday by the annual Supporters Direct RL Challenge Cup, a fun TAG rugby league festival open to all teams representing a supporters trust. Last years events were won by Rochdale Swarm, Trust in Widnes and Forever Reds who will all be hoping to retain the spoils in 2010. The conference is free to attend and registration is now open. For more information and to book your place, please visit the Supporters Direct website at http://www.supporters-direct.org or alternatively contact Laura Harrison, Rugby League Supporters Trusts Development Officer on [url]laura.harrison@supporters-direct.org[/url]

Supporters Direct, the umbrella organisation that promotes supporter representation at Rugby League clubs across the UK, is pleased to announce its first ever rugby league conference, to be held on Saturday October 9th 2010 at the historic George Hotel Huddersfield. The conference, entitled “Rugby League: An Alternative Future” aims to show all rugby league supporters from across the game how they can become more involved in their sport and help to safeguard their clubs for future generations. Featuring guest speakers from across the game, the conference will give supporters the opportunity to have their say on the future of the game, from community level to Super League. The conference will be followed on the Sunday by the annual Supporters Direct RL Challenge Cup, a fun TAG rugby league festival open to all teams representing a supporters trust. Last years events were won by Rochdale Swarm, Trust in Widnes and Forever Reds who will all be hoping to retain the spoils in 2010. The conference is free to attend and registration is now open. For more information and to book your place, please visit the Supporters Direct website at http://www.supporters-direct.org or alternatively contact Laura Harrison, Rugby League Supporters Trusts Development Officer on [url]laura.harrison@supporters-direct.org[/url]

Re: Rugby League: An Alternative Future - Conference : Thu Aug 05, 2010 4:16 pm  

SD1 wrote: Supporters Direct, the umbrella organisation that promotes supporter representation at Rugby League clubs across the UK, is pleased to announce its first ever rugby league conference, to be held on Saturday October 9th 2010 at the historic George Hotel Huddersfield. The conference, entitled “Rugby League: An Alternative Future” aims to show all rugby league supporters from across the game how they can become more involved in their sport and help to safeguard their clubs for future generations. Featuring guest speakers from across the game, the conference will give supporters the opportunity to have their say on the future of the game, from community level to Super League. The conference will be followed on the Sunday by the annual Supporters Direct RL Challenge Cup, a fun TAG rugby league festival open to all teams representing a supporters trust. Last years events were won by Rochdale Swarm, Trust in Widnes and Forever Reds who will all be hoping to retain the spoils in 2010. The conference is free to attend and registration is now open. For more information and to book your place, please visit the Supporters Direct website at http://www.supporters-direct.org or alternatively contact Laura Harrison, Rugby League Supporters Trusts Development Officer on [url]laura.harrison@supporters-direct.org[/url] Can...Worms....Open

SD1 wrote: Supporters Direct, the umbrella organisation that promotes supporter representation at Rugby League clubs across the UK, is pleased to announce its first ever rugby league conference, to be held on Saturday October 9th 2010 at the historic George Hotel Huddersfield. The conference, entitled “Rugby League: An Alternative Future” aims to show all rugby league supporters from across the game how they can become more involved in their sport and help to safeguard their clubs for future generations. Featuring guest speakers from across the game, the conference will give supporters the opportunity to have their say on the future of the game, from community level to Super League. The conference will be followed on the Sunday by the annual Supporters Direct RL Challenge Cup, a fun TAG rugby league festival open to all teams representing a supporters trust. Last years events were won by Rochdale Swarm, Trust in Widnes and Forever Reds who will all be hoping to retain the spoils in 2010. The conference is free to attend and registration is now open. For more information and to book your place, please visit the Supporters Direct website at http://www.supporters-direct.org or alternatively contact Laura Harrison, Rugby League Supporters Trusts Development Officer on [url]laura.harrison@supporters-direct.org[/url] Can...Worms....Open

Re: Rugby League: An Alternative Future - Conference : Thu Aug 05, 2010 4:20 pm  

Just posted something about a peaceful demonstration at a showpiece SL event, but this looks like the perfect opportunity

Re: Rugby League: An Alternative Future - Conference : Thu Aug 05, 2010 4:22 pm  

Get the guest speaker as Mr Lewis and let the fans tell him what they think!

Re: Rugby League: An Alternative Future - Conference : Fri Aug 06, 2010 9:22 am  

DemonUK wrote:

Just posted something about a peaceful demonstration at a showpiece SL event, but this looks like the perfect opportunity

If the protest is aimed at something the RFL is/isn't doing this conference probably isn't going to be the right place. Whilst we do have a good relationship with the RFL, we are completely separate and as much as there are things we would all like to change, SD is currently working to promote supporter involvement at clubs.

Hopefully, down the line, this will lead to supporters having a greater influence over the game as a whole but this will only happen once we have a large number of supporters willing to work together to push for change.

All delegates will have the opportunity to make comments/suggestions regarding the game as a whole at the conference and these will be passed on to the RFL.

Re: Rugby League: An Alternative Future - Conference : Fri Aug 06, 2010 9:37 am  

DemonUK wrote:

Just posted something about a peaceful demonstration at a showpiece SL event, but this looks like the perfect opportunity

Pitch invasion at the grand final? Sounds interesting. "Flat cap rebellion causes chasm in Mickey Mouse Northen sport" will be the headlines.