Newcastle Falcons
As the Aviva Premiership’s Northern outpost, the
main purpose of Newcastle Falcons Supporters Club
is to help supporters get to away games in style and
comfort. With Newcastle being one of Britain’s “Party
Cities” we often welcome supporters from all other
clubs. Unfortunately for us it often means a bit of a trek
to come and visit you, but when we get there you will
definitely hear us. We’re a friendly bunch, so come and
say “hello” when we visit.
Keith Evans has been organising the away travel
for a few seasons now. “Many people don’t realise how
much of a challenge it can be to get to some games.
It simply isn’t practical or affordable to make a long
weekend of every trip, so the emphasis is on getting
comfortable buses to get there and back in a day, and
making it an enjoyable trip. We have fun in a family
friendly, picnic style atmosphere. There is often en route
entertainment with quizzes and raffles, with Falcons
related prizes. An away win will always guarantee
a few songs along with Brad’s mobile disco, in fact it
happens when we lose too! It really is the best way to
travel to games.”
As well as travel, the club organises social events
during the season. Emma Lane is the person who makes
all these good things happen. “We are very lucky to
enjoy a good relationship with the rugby club so most of
these events involve players and coaching staff to give
supporters an insight into what goes on off the pitch as
well as on. We also bring in speakers from outside the
club. Last season, for example, we were delighted to
welcome Ian Tempest to Kingston Park to give a talk
on Premiership refereeing and the role that the officials
play in making games happen.”
In addition to all this the Supporters Club keeps
members informed of all sorts of Falcons related news
via regular emails, organises free raffles throughout the
season for members to win such things as signed shirts
and hospitality events.
The Supporters Club organises a Player of the Month
award, which is voted for by members. This award is
presented by one of the supporters who nominated the
winning player.
It is certainly a busy club with the main aims of
making it even more enjoyable to support Newcastle
Falcons, and making members feel part of the Falcons
family.
To get in touch email Membership Secretary Lynne
Crowe at [email protected]
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