Number 16 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 South London Storm and Croydon Hurricanes have agreed to come together under the Hurricanes banner, with the Storm name retained for Masters only. Storm had been planning to play merit league this summer, but the club's committee saw the sense in the name change to one more identifiable with the majority of young RL players in the area, almost all of whom played youth rugby for Hurricanes. For the Hurricanes the merger has meant that the club now has the full pathway to Open Age without the issue of finding additional volunteers to run the side. It's definately a win win for all, with the 'new' club intending to field the following sides in 2015. Masters Open Age U17 U15 U13 (provisionally) Minis The decision to have an Open Age team has already created quite a stir with a number of former Hurricanes players wanting to play, including many members of last year's U17s. The other plus is that an influx of adults should help to consolidate, then build upon the work being done at youth/junior level. The Hurricanes have contracted over the past two or three years (since the disappearance of the Sport England funding), the intention from here is very much to grow the club at all levels. On a personal note, it's sad that the South London Storm name has been 'retired' at Open Age but it's all still the same club. Hurricanes were born out of Storm, so it's simply a coming together again. The juniors/youth are already in training and the Open Age will commence on Tuesday 31 March. A new kit design for all age groups is on the horizon, with new colours to represent Hurricanes, Storm and the local council (who've been extremely supportive), and there'll be an innovative range of merchandise available in the near future. This year is one of consolidation, but there's no reason why the club can't get back to where it was only a few short years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pottsy Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Fantastic news and absolutely the right approach to take. I'll definitely have to pop down at some point this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 16 Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Bump. First training session tonight and some good interest shown so far. Also, the local papers are back on board generating some positive publicity. Early signs are excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughyedz Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Good Luck to all concerned . . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 16 Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Not a bad start to life as Hurricanes Open Age. All told sixteen players showed up, with apologies from half a dozen guys we know are keen. Looking forward to a bigger turnout next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henage Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Good numbers , plus others letting you no they cant make it , good luck . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiEgg Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Could you inform us of the activity levels of community clubs participating at junior school age groups PRL in your areas please ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiEgg Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Take that as a zero . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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