NULC wins rugby sevens county cup

 

Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC) has won the Staffordshire Rugby Sevens cup.


At the competition held at Newcastle-under-Lyme School yesterday (25 March) the NULC team beat St Joseph's College in the semi-final and Newcastle-under-Lyme School in the final.
Coached by Robin Websdale and captained by Nathan Caucau, the team comprised of Ellis Moysey, Jarrod Clack, Seva Bulunakau, George Waganvere, Billy Wara, Alex James, Phil Watson and Joe Welsh.
Said NULC's Academy of Sport manager Trevor Humphreys: "This is an absolutely fantastic achievement. It's the first time an NULC team has won this cup in its 50 year history. Our sports teams are on course for one of the best seasons ever. Our basketball and volleyball teams have qualified for national championships and our biggest ever squad is going to the AoC Sport national championships at the weekend. We are without doubt the number one college for sport in the region."
NULC Sports Academy programmes include football, basketball, netball, athletics/ endurance, rugby, volleyball and the Ian Woosnam Golf Academy Academy which are centred at NULC's Gordon Banks Sports Centre. The College was West Midlands Sports College of the Year in 2012 and 2014 and was rated by Ofsted as "outstanding" for sports, leisure and recreation.
To find out more about sport at NULC, please visit: www.nulc.ac.uk/sport-academy.

Record NULC squad for national sports championships

Newcastle-under-Lyme College is sending a record 54-strong squad to the Association of Colleges Sport national championships this weekend.

The students will represent both Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC) and the West Midlands as they qualified for the championships by winning their regional competitions.

Said NULC Principal Karen Dobson: “This is the largest squad from any college to compete at the national championships so this really underscores our position as the region’s top college for sport. Hats off both to our students and coaching and support staff who have worked tirelessly to ensure peak performance.”

The college sport national championships attracts teams from England and Wales and is one of the largest annual sporting events in the country, involving over 1,800 college students. It will be held at Bath between 27 - 29^th March.

The NULC squad comprises of the men’s and women’s volleyball teams, the men’s and women’s basketball teams, four cross country runners (who took the first four places in the regional competition) and international trampolinist Aaron Lymer. 

The West Midlands team will be captained by NULC’s volleyball player Zakk Hadgett.

Said NULC’s Academy of Sport manager Trevor Humphreys: “This is a tremendous advert for Newcastle-under-Lyme College. Basically if you like sport, then this is the college for you whether it’s just for fun or you join one of our sports academies or you compete at an elite level. We have something for everyone and the best facilities. If you are thinking of applying to NULC, then now is the time to do it.”

NULC Sports Academy programmes include football, basketball, netball, athletics/endurance, rugby, volleyball and the Ian Woosnam Golf Academy which are centred at NULC’s Gordon Banks Sports Centre.  The College was West Midlands Sports College of the Year in 2012 and 2014 and was rated by Ofsted as “outstanding” for sports, leisure and recreation.

To find out more about sport at NULC, please visit: www.nulc.ac.uk/sport-academy

Kerri hits the Women's Super League

Academy of Sport member of staff and former NULC student Kerri Welsh has been announced as a first team player for Women’s Super League 2's Aston Villa.

Kerri left Everton Ladies FC at the end of last season after spending five years there. Having made the move to Aston Villa Ladies at the beginning of the season Kerri has been training hard on and off the field where she started out playing in the development squad. Kerri impressed with her attitude and skill on the field and so was asked to start training with the first team where she joined forces with Sherry McCue also an ex NUL C student.

Kerri joined the first team squad for their pre-season friendly fixtures then made her debut for the first team against Yeovil Ladies in their FA Cup fifth round clash. 

In the match preview before they took on Yeovil Ladies, First Team Manager Joe Hunt couldn’t speak highly enough of Kerri: “Kerri Welsh has been excellent over the last few months.

“We signed her last summer and gave her the incentive to work hard in the development team until Christmas then potentially push for the first team.

“She has got her head down, trained hard and pushed herself ahead of others to be in the squad for this weekend.’’

This week is a big week for Kerri, with Aston Villa Ladies’ season beginning on Wednesday 18th March which will see Kerri facing ex-club and ex - team mates as they will take on Everton Ladies in their first match of the season at home at Sutton Coldfield Town FC.

Said Academy Of Sport Assistant Manager  Tana Owen: " All of us here at NULC are so proud of what you have achieved and that you re living your dream of playing football, we are all behind you." 

Read more at http://ladies.avfc.co.uk/news/yeovil_preview_hunt_on_cup_clash.html#HUkZa1wiqeQLKIYz.99

TEAM NULC: Performance of the week

 This weeks TEAM NULC: Performance of the week goes to the men's basketball A team for their away win over Richard Huish College. Both teams put in excellent performances, the final score being 90-74. This win now means the men's basketball A are through to the last four.

 

Congratulations all involved.

 

TEAM NULC: Performance of the week

 

This weeks TEAM NULC Performance of the week goes to the category 2 Men's Football team for their victory over local competitors Stoke on Trent Sixth Form. A great display of football from both teams with TEAM NULC coming out 2-1 winners overall. An excellent performance all round well done lads.