Warrington Wizards commence pre-season training next Tuesday evening (8th January 2008) on the all-weather pitch at Padgate Recreation Centre, Insall Road, Padgate starting at 7.00pm.
New Joint Coaches Chris Mellor and Matt Wilson are champing at the bit to get their side prepared for the forthcoming campaign that begins with the Carnegie Challenge Cup on the first weekend in February. That is then followed by a two legged Northern Rail Cup tie against Bramley Buffaloes with the winners progressing through to meet professional opposition in the last sixteen. The Co-operative Rugby League Conference National season gets underway at the beginning of April.
All new and old players will be made very welcome as the club looks forward to what promises to be a very exciting season.
Further information on the Wizards can be obtained from club administrator Dave Whalley on 01925 837829, e-mail to warringtonwizards@hotmail.com or by logging onto the club website at www.warringtonwizards.ik.com for all of the latest news.
13 December 2007 - Wizards announce new coaches
Warrington Wizards are delighted to announce that they have appointed home grown local products Chris Mellor and Matt Wilson as Joint Player/Coaches for the 2008 Co-operative Rugby League Conference National campaign.
Mellor and Wilson step into the breach vacated by Danny Lima who has gone to France playing and coaching at Albi. Karl Taylor who was Lima's assistant last season will still be involved, but is restricted from giving a full commitment due to work demands.
Mellor, 24, missed the whole of last season due to playing for Kiama Knights in Sydney, Australia where he performed to a very high standard, and that experience that he gained Down Under will be very beneficial to the Wizards.
Wilson 23, had a very successful 2007 producing many match winning performances and this was recognised with his selection for England Lionhearts and he was also named Joint Wizards Player of the Year along with Danny Shaw.
Club Administrator Dave Whalley said about the appointments, "Chris and Matt are both young and enthusiastic and really keen to bring success to the Wizards. They have both shown great commitment in wanting to take on the extra responsibility and they will be supported all the way by the Wizards committee. Karl Taylor will also be around to pass on his invaluable knowledge. We are looking forward to the new season with great anticipation and belief that we can achieve our goal of winning the competition."
The 2008 season promises to be the most exciting yet as the league has been strengthened by the inclusion of Celtic Crusaders 'A' team and Liverpool Buccaneers, with former winners Coventry Bears also expressing an interest in rejoining.
The Wizards will start their season at the beginning of February in the Carnegie Challenge Cup and they will then play Bramley Buffaloes on a home and away basis in Group Seven of the Northern Rail Cup for a place in the last sixteen of the competition.
The RLC National season gets underway at the beginning of April with the climax once again being the Grand Final at the end of September as part of a triple header with NL1 and NL2 at Headingley Carnegie, home of Super League Champions Leeds Rhinos.
Pre-season training for the Wizards commences on Tuesday 8th January 2008 on the All-Weather surface at Padgate Recreation Centre, Insall Road, Padgate starting at 7.00pm. All new and old players will be made very welcome.
If you require any further information regarding the Wizards please e-mail warringtonwizards@hotmail.com or contact Club Administrator Dave Whalley on 01925 837829.
