Sport Relief Mile

Staff and students from across NULC took part in the Sport Relief Mile on Friday 23 March. 

The event was organised by NULC students and official 2012 Game Makers Bethany Wragg aged 16 who studies AS Geography, Psychology, PE and Biology, Ross Thompson and Sam Botham both 17 who study the BTEC Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science.

Staff from Sainsbury's Newcastle store also took part in the event held at the College's Gordon Banks Sports Centre, Sainsbury's is the official sponsor for Sport Relief.  The mile was opened by Gordon Banks OBE.

Pictured: Bethany Wragg, Sam Botham, Gordon Banks and Ross Thompson.

To view a gallery of photographs from the Sport Relief Mile visit the NULC Facebook page here.

To find out more about the range of Sport courses available at NULC click here or contact the Information Point on 01782 254254 or info@nulc.ac.uk.

TEAM:NULC Sports Results: Wednesday 21st March 2012

Wednesday was an extremely busy day with the majority of teams in action. It was another great day for the Men’s Volleyball team who overcame Petroc Barnstaple College to reach the final of the British Colleges National Cup.

The Netball team also had a great day as they won an inter-university tournament by beating MMU Cheshire, 2 teams from Staffs Uni and Keele Uni.

Results for Wednesday 21^st March 2012

§        Basketball (away)- no game

§        Netball (away)- won an inter-university tournament against Keele, MMU Cheshire and Staffs University

§        Rugby (home)- TEAM:NULC 10-45 Worcester 6^th Form College

§        Football Men’s 1^st Team (away)- TEAM:NULC 4-1 Stalybridge Celtic FC 

§        Football Men’s 2^nd Team (away)- TEAM:NULC 0-1 Solihull College

§        Football Men’s 3^rd Team (Home)- no game

§        Football Men’s 4^th Team (home)- Played in an inter college and university competition. Played 4, won 2 and lost 2

§        Football Ladies (home)- no game

§        Men’s Volleyball (home)- TEAM:NULC 3-0 Petroc Barnstaple College

§        MMU/NULC Football 1^st Team – (away)- MMU/NULC 0- 2 FC Halifax Town

§        MMU/NULC Football 2^nd Team (away) – MMU/NULC 1-5 Manchester College 2^nd Team

High school pupils invited to College Paralympics

Students from Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC) have organised a special Paralympic-themed event to raise awareness of the challenges faced by Paralympic athletes.

Around 80 pupils from local high schools, including Sir Thomas Boughey and Trentham High School, will attend the event on Thursday 29 March at the Colleges £6 million Gordon Banks Sports Centre.

The event will provide the pupils with the opportunity to participate in a range of Paralympic-themed games, including Wheel Chair Basketball, Blindfolded Football, Seated Volleyball, Bocchia and Goalball.

The day has been organised by Sport Science students as part of the performance-based project element of their BTEC course.

Shelly Brown, Curriculum Manager for Sport, said: “The students have worked extremely hard to organise a large-scale professional event. 

“All the students are interested in London 2012 and it’s great that we can incorporate the biggest British sporting event this year into their studies and give them the opportunity to see their plans to come to life in the community.”

Shelly added: “NULC has a growing reputation for sports participation and we’re delighted to be able to invite local school pupils to come to the College to meet with current students, sample the sports facilities and most importantly have fun whilst learning.”

Throughout the day, students from other courses at the College will be providing entertainment. Music Technology students will perform live DJ sets and A Level Dance students will perform an ‘Opening Ceremony’.

Visitors to the event will also have the opportunity to buy a raffle ticket in aid of the charity Blind for Sight, with prizes from local companies including Sainsbury’s, Trentham Estate and Vue Cinema.

NULC is a member of the London 2012 Get Set network, in recognition of its commitment to the Olympic and Paralympic Values.

To find out more about the range of Sport courses at NULC click here or contact the Information Point on 01782 254254 or info@nulc.ac.uk

NULC student wins at Sports Personality of the Year Awards

Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC) is celebrating after one of its students won Junior Individual of the Year at the recent Sports Personality of the Year Awards held by The Sentinel.

Hurdler James Taylor, aged 17 from Stoke, is a member of the NULC Academy of Sport and was nominated for the award by Academy Manager Trevor Humphreys.

James attended the glittering awards ceremony held at the King’s Hall in Stoke, where he was presented with his award by Port Vale Manager Micky Adams in front of the finest from North Staffordshire’s sporting world.

Trevor said: “We’re all delighted at James’ success. James is a young man that is determined to succeed and constantly raises the bar in his sport.  For James to be recognised for his achievements is fantastic and I know everyone here at NULC will support him as he goes on to achieve great things in his sporting career.”

James, who studies the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport at NULC, became the Midlands youth champion in August when he sped to a clear victory in the under-17’s 100m hurdles in 13.37 seconds. That same month, he also collected relay silver in the 4x100m sprint at the European Youth Olympic Festival in Turkey.

Trevor continued: “I hope young people look at what James has achieved and are inspired to follow their sporting ambitions.  2012 is great year for British Sport and so far it has been a great year for sport at NULC.”

To find out more about the NULC Academy of Sport, visit www.nulc.ac.uk/sport or contact Trevor Humphreys on 01782 254269 or sport@nulc.ac.uk

TEAM:NULC Sports Results- Wednesday 14th March

Yesterday marked another great day for the College as the Ladies Volleyball Squad overcame King Edwards 6^th Form College to reach the British Colleges National Cup Semi-final.  That now means that both the Men’s and Ladies teams play in the semi-finals at home next week, and the mixed are already in the final.

Results for Wednesday 14^th March 2012

§        Basketball (away)- no game  

§        Netball (away)- no game

§        Rugby (home)- no game

§        Football Men’s 1^st Team (home)- TEAM:NULC 2-0 Mansfield Town FC

§        Football Men’s 2^nd Team (away)- TEAM:NULC 3-0 Stoke Sixth Form College 1st  

§        Football Men’s 3^rd Team (Home)- no game

§        Football Men’s 4^th Team (away)- no game   

§        Football Ladies (home)- no game

§        Men’s Volleyball (away)- no game

§        Ladies Volleyball (home)- TEAM:NULC 2-0 King Edwards Stourbridge 6^th Form College

§        Mixed Volleyball (away)- no game

§        MMU/NULC Football 1^st Team – no game

§        MMU/NULC Football 2^nd Team (home) – MMU/NULC 2-1 Burnley College

College Volleyball team reach national cup finals

Newcastle-under-Lyme College’s (NULC) Academy of Sport is celebrating after the Mixed Volleyball team made it through to the British Colleges National Cup Finals.

The Mixed Volleyball Squad overcame Middlesbrough College with a 2-1 final score to reach the British Colleges National Cup Final.

The Men’s squad also beat Middlesbrough College on the same day enabling them to reach the quarter finals of the National Cup.

The National Cup Finals will be held on Tuesday 24 April 2012, where TEAM:NULC will take on either Salford City College or Taunton College.

Trevor Humphreys Academy of Sport Manager said: “Week after week TEAM:NULC are coming home with tremendous scores and reaching the final stages of national competitions. The students from the NULC Academy of Sport are extremely dedicated and disciplined and continue to raise the standard of sport played amongst their peers. “

Trevor continued: “The coaches have been instrumental in the Volleyball teams’ success, putting in extra work and transporting the team all over the country to allow them to play.”

Along the way TEAM:NULC fought off strong competition from Colleges across the country including St Thomas More College from Birmingham, Dudley College, King Edward VI Sixth Form College from Stourbridge and Richard Huish College from Devon.

To find out more about the Academy of Sport at NULC visit www.nulc.ac.uk/sport or contact Trevor Humphreys on 01782 254269, or email sport@nulc.ac.uk.  

Elite sporting students meet with HRH the Duke of York

Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC) was delighted to welcome His Royal Highness The Duke of York to its campus.

The Duke of York visited NULC to help promote the work of colleges in providing high quality apprenticeships, work-based learning and business skills development.

After meeting local dignitaries in the College reception area, His Royal Highness was given a tour of the College by NULC Principal and Chief Executive Karen Dobson, accompanied by the Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire, Sir James Hawley.

During his tour of the College, the Duke took time to chat to Elite Sporting students from NULC’s Academy of Sport in the Gordon Banks Sports Centre.

The visit formed part of The Duke of York's work to encourage and inspire young people to develop the right skills, and to recognise and support the many apprenticeship schemes that are developing as a part of the Government's Skills and Innovation agenda.

He told students he hoped the College could help inspire them to "be more than you think you can be". The Duke of York added: "I can assure all of you young people that you have a great deal more potential than you probably realise or understand. Over the last 10 years I've been doing a huge amount for British business and I will continue to do so, because I believe in it, and I also believe you young people are the future of it."

Principal Karen Dobson said:"I am very proud of the staff that helped pulled everything together and of course all the students who have done themselves real credit."

Find out more about the wide range of courses available for students of all ages, interests and skill levels at NULC at www.nulc.ac.uk, email info@nulc.ac.uk or call 01782 254254.

TEAM:NULC Results- Wednesday 7th March

Yesterday marked another great day for the College as the Mixed Volleyball Squad overcame Middlesbrough College to reach the British Colleges National Cup Final. The Men’s squad also beat Middlesbrough to reach the quarter finals of the National Cup.  A massive thank you must again go to staff members Ross Cope and Steve Sumnal who made it possible for the teams to compete.

Results for Wednesday 7^th March 2012

§        Basketball (away)- TEAM:NULC 40-82 Northampton School for Boys  

§        Netball (away)- no game

§        Rugby (home)- no game

§        Football Men’s 1^st Team (away)- TEAM:NULC 0-3 Birmingham City FC

§        Football Men’s 2^nd Team (home)- TEAM:NULC 1-1 Telford College of Art and Tech 1st  

§        Football Men’s 3^rd Team (Home)- no game

§        Football Men’s 4^th Team (away)- no game   

§        Football Ladies (home)- no game

§        Men’s Volleyball (away)- TEAM:NULC 2-1 Middlesbrough College

§        Mixed Volleyball (away)- TEAM:NULC 2-1 Middlesbrough College

§        MMU/NULC Football 1^st Team – no game

§        MMU/NULC Football 2^nd Team (home) – MMU/NULC 3-1 Accrington and Rossendale College

College Basketball team reach national cup finals

Newcastle-under-Lyme College’s (NULC) Basketball Academy has reached the Finals Day of the British Colleges Sport National Basketball Cup.

The Finals Day will be held on Wednesday 28 March at Telford College of Art and Technology and will consist of two semi-finals games, a third and fourth place game and the final game to crown the winners of the competition.

Trevor Humphreys, NULC Academy of Sport Manager said: “We’re all immensely proud of what the team has achieved so far in the competition.  They’ve worked extremely hard to ensure that NULC is recognised as a leader in the Basketball arena amongst colleges nationally.”

Along the way NULC have fought off strong competition from colleges across the country including Our Lady and St Chad from Wolverhampton, Telford College of Art and Technology, Cirencester College and Strode’s College from London.

Trevor continued: “Basketball is becoming more and more popular amongst young people and I’m delighted that as a college we can offer students the opportunity to play and compete in Basketball at a national level.”

To find out more about the NULC Academy of Sport visit www.nulc.ac.uk/sport or contact Trevor Humphreys on 01782 254269, or email sport@nulc.ac.uk.

Elite Sports Students Receive Sports Scholarships Funding

12 Newcastle-under-Lyme College students who are part of the Elite Sports Performance Programme were successful in their applications to the colleges Sports Scholarship fund.

The successful students were:

Olivia Walker- Dancing
Lucy Hayes- Cross Country
Josh Brown- Football
Ami Pickerill- Netball
Natalie Slater- Table Tennis
Dave Meakin- Rugby
Roxy Keshavarz- Squash
Jaxon Notice Sykes- Athletics
Spencer Byatt- Football
Jemma Causley- Swimming
Sherry McCue- Football
Jade Boutlon- Football

The Elite Sports Programme (ESSP) was created to allow talented athletes to continue with their academic studies, whilst training and competing to the highest level. The ESPP is open to students if they have represented the county or above in a chosen sport within the last academic year.
If students become part of the programme they can expect the following benefits: 

• Financial support from the college for training costs, transport and essential equipment (subject to applications).
• Free use of the new college sports facilities such as the fitness suite and dance studio. 
• University workshops at institutions such as Bath, Loughborough and Birmingham that are targeted at increasing your performance.
• Sport Science Support
• Physiotherapy, sports massage and rehabilitation services
• Free Nike clothing

If you have any questions or want more information on the Elite Sports Performance Programme then please contact Trevor Humphreys on 01782 254269 or e-mail trevor.humphreys@nulc.ac.uk

Newcastle-under-Lyme College Knights Basketball Team featured in the Sentinel

Newcastle-under-Lyme College Knights basketball squad who play in the England Basketball National League have been featured recently in the Sentinel.

http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Basketball-Castle-eye-promotion-play-offs-taming/story-15352359-detail/story.html

The Knights squad is predominately made up of college students and provides a great progression route for Newcastle-under-Lyme Basketball Academy players to compete at a higher level.

If you want more information regarding the Newcastle-under-Lyme Basketball Academy or the Knights then please contact Trevor Humphreys on 01782 254269 or e-mail at trevor.humphreys@nulc.ac.uk.

TEAM:NULC Sports Results: Wednesday 29th February

Yesterday marked a great day for the College Basketball squad as they overcame Strodes College from London to reach the British Colleges National Cup Finals Day where they will play in the semi-final and possibly the national final. Congratulations to all staff and students involved.

It was also a busy day for the football teams connected to the Academy of Sport, especially the 1st team football who made the 8 hour round trip to Gateshead College in Newcastle upon Tyne. I would just like to say thanks for all their hard work.

Results for Wednesday 29^th February 2012

§        Basketball (home)- TEAM:NULC 101- 56 Strodes College  

§        Netball (away)- no game

§        Rugby (home)- no game

§        Football Men’s 1^st Team (away)- TEAM:NULC 1-2 Gateshead Town FC

§        Football Men’s 2^nd Team (home)- no game

§        Football Men’s 3^rd Team (Home)- TEAM:NULC 3-0 Kidderminster College 1^st

§        Football Men’s 4^th Team (away)- no game   

§        Football Ladies (home)- no game

§        Ladies Volleyball (away)- no game

§        Mixed Volleyball (away)- no game

§        MMU/NULC Football 1^st Team – no game

§        MMU/NULC Football 2^nd Team (home) – awaiting result.