Leeds
Modernians
progress both socially and as supporters. Part of this was the
introduction in May 2015 of The Cookridge Scarecrow festival
run for the community and with a Sing along at Christmas
further progress is expected. This is something we will be driving
forward in 2016 and beyond.
Leeds Modernians is a part of the community in which it is
based and this is something that will feature in planning in order
to give all in the community the chance to be involved in sport
not just playing but working to help develop the camaraderie
that sport can bring.
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Graeme Sarjeant, Leeds Akkies
“I have been involved in the club since its inception in a variety of
roles since its inception in 2003. The social environment at Akkies
has always been great and the club has always tried to play the
game in a competitive manner but in the right way.
As in all community sports clubs, players come and go and
getting consistency of selection can be difficult. The spirit within
the team therefore sometimes has to be rebuilt but it always
comes through and seeing new players to the game thrive and
experience what makes it so enjoyable is particularly rewarding.
As ever at Akkies we try to maintain a positive attitude and
are looking forward to the challenges ahead. Whilst we endured a
tough spell of results when crippled by injuries and unavailability,
some new players made a real difference in the second half of the
season and the improved results and performances give every
reason to be optimistic next year.
We aim to build on the improved form towards the end of
last season on the field and to continue the Akkies traditions
of developing players in a welcoming environment and being
innovative in putting on unusual but enjoyable social events!
Whilst we don’t have a junior section as such, at the heart of
the club’s ethos is a desire to help develop players, so whether
young or old everyone is welcome to try the sport of Rugby
League and see whether it is for them.
The club has always welcomed players from all backgrounds
but one of the fundamental aims of the club at its inception was to
smooth the transition of players from the student and junior game
into senior Rugby League. Fortunately the club has maintained
a core of more senior players and officials who understand this
challenge and who can help make this transition easier.
Whilst the club doesn’t specifically represent a particular
community, the club has very much had a ‘community’ feel about
it throughout its existence and long may this continue.
Much can change in 5 years and the focus is more on what
is immediately ahead. However hopefully the club can continue
its ability to challenge and surprise more established clubs and
continue to be an enjoyable one with which to be involved.”
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