Following rigorous assessment, Warrington RUFC has been granted the prestigious RFU Seal of Approval and Sport England Clubmark. The award, which is effectively a rugby kitemark, is given only to those clubs who can demonstrate that they meet the highest standards in providing a safe, effective and child-friendly environment in which youngsters can learn to play and appreciate the game of rugby union. The scheme itself is a joint initiative between the RFU, Sport England and the Active Sports programme.

Steve Riley, chairman of the mini and junior rugby section at Warrington, commented, "This achievement is very much due to the work of a lot of volunteers at the club, coaches, parents and committee members and it is very gratifying to be officially recognised as a club of good practice."

Club president, Terry Critchley, adds, "We have a flourishing mini and junior section, with upwards of 200 boys and girls playing Rugby at Walton Lea Rd every Sunday morning. They very much represent the future of Warrington Rugby Club and this important accreditation demonstrates that we have the infrastructure in place to provide the coaching, facilities and equipment to ensure the future success of our young players, and the club as a whole."

The Seal of Approval certificate will be formally presented to Warrington by Mike Cornelia, the current president of the Lancashire RFU and past-president of the club, at mini rugby's next fixture which will be against Sandbach at Walton Lea Rd on Sunday 19th March.

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