Fencing along the side of the old car park has eventually been finished. Thanks to all our volunteers as well as the local companies who have provided materials.
Fencing along the side of the old car park has eventually been finished. Thanks to all our volunteers as well as the local companies who have provided materials.
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he Nighthawks would like to thank everyone who has donated to their GoFundMe page, as they have exceeded their target of £1500 in just 21 days, allowing them to submit their planning application for a permanent backstop and purchase a junior starter kit, so younger members of the community can come and enjoy the benefits of the sport too.
With a
bit of brighter weather, repairs have been carried out on fencing at Broadway West. Next week the metal fencing beside the containers will be finished, and work will start on wood fencing beside the scoreboard.
Congratulations to Anthony Brannigan, the captain of Tyne Tees Tigers Aussie Rules who has been named in the Great Britain Bulldogs squad for the 2020 AFL Cup later this year.
Curt
is Gabriel has offered to act as sponsor again for the 2020 season, after helping the Nighthawks to a very successful 2019 season. To honour this continued support, Curtis Gabriel colours and branding is being added to their kit
To develop the ground and provide junior starter kits, the Nighthawks Baseball Club have launched an appeal to raise funds to help improve facilities and provide kit to attract younger members. Have a look at their GoFundMe page for more information
We have received funding towards the purchase of some mature trees which are being planted along the boundary of Broadway West adjacent to the main road. Twelve planted so far with another 14 to be put in. Thanks again to the Ward Committee from Newcastle City Council for helping us.
The fixtures for Newcastle Nighthawks Baseball Club have now been published.
Remember, on non match weekends, training takes place on Sundays at Broadway West from 12.30. All welcome
GB Ladies Aussie Rules squad have chosen Broadway West for their training sessions on Sunday 29th March and Sunday 26th April.
Head coach Ian Mitchell said “We are excited to be coming up to the North East to aid our preparations for the International Cup later this year (The AFL International Cup is the premier tournament for international sides and is held every 3 years in Australia
We hope to see all the northern-based ladies who will be travelling to Australia as well as lots of our newer ladies from the north of England and Scotland. The recent development games have shown how footy has grown for ladies in Great Britain and the strength in depth that we are developing. I’ve been to the ground before and it’s always been a great venue for playing or training.”
The Tigers also have a friendly against Scotland Saturday April 25th.
Gosforth Rugby Football Club
Your local, friendly rugby club, who welcome all ages to come along and enjoy grassroots rugby for both adults, juniors and minis.
Newcastle City Cricket Club
A warm, welcoming club providing senior and junior cricket on Saturday’s and mid-week
Tyne Tees Tigers
The North East’s only Australian Rules Football Club and compete in Central and Northern England Australian Football League
Newcastle Nighthawks
Baseball Club
A new, local baseball club based at Broadway West