Heysham Atoms Rugby League Club

We are an ambitious, forward thinking club that wishes to progress to the highest possible standard of rugby league.

Over the years we have built up an excellent reputation of good, open rugby on the field blended with our traditional after match hospitality in the Trimpell Club after the games.

Our current and continued success has only been achieved with the generous support of our sponsors.

Over the last couple of years, our hardworking committee has built up some great links with local businesses in respect of sponsorship, advertising and promoting Heysham Atoms and Rugby League in general - long may it continue.

Atoms re-launch junior section

Heysham Atoms are launching U14's and U15's in the North West Counties league this summer. Players are required now, training starts on Wednesday 8th February 2012, and continues on all Wednesday's in February, 7.30PM at Trimpell Club.

GAMES ARE PLAYED SUNDAY MORNING STARTING 10.30 AND THE FIRST GAME IS SUNDAY 2ND MARCH.

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED BUT SOME KNOWLEDGE OF RUGBY UNION WILL BE AN ADVANTAGE

For more information contact Liam Aspden on:

Home 01524 36004

Work 01524 843933

Mobile 07798 844792

OR JUST COME DOWN TO THE CLUB ON ANY WED

8/2/12 – 29/2/12

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Atoms' 25 year celebration

Saturday 26th May 2012: To celebrate 25 years of rugby, Heysham Atoms will be hosting an awards evening, re-union match (Over 30's Vs Under 30's), Comedian, DJ, Sausage Sizzle, Band and a 'special' guest panel of former players for a Q+A session. Contact Rob Shaw or Dave Crow to confirm your attendance and availability for the game.

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Atoms in Historic Switch to Summer.

After 25 years of winter rugby league, a vote was taken amongst the first team players and committee over a switch to summer playing season and the possibility of entering the North West Mens Summer League By a vote of 15 votes to 5 (4 abstentions) the decision was made to switch to the summer league starting with the March-November 2012 season. Heysham Atoms will not be entering the pre-season 'War of the Roses' competition, but instead start the historic summer campaign on 21st April 2012. The season will stretch until 27th October 2012 for league fixtures, with 3rd, 10th and 17th November 2012 reserved for play-off fixtures.

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Atoms launch new programme for 2011/2012

LAUNCH PROGRAMME IN NEW WINDOW

Atoms celebrate 25 Years of League Rugby

The Heysham Atoms were presented with their commemorative 25 year strip. Here Dave Crow the only existing original member of the club (left) receives the shirt from David Bland of portraitpools.com. Also a special thanks to alexwillis.co.uk who are also sponsors of the new shirt.

Heysham Atoms' Under 16's 2011-12

Atoms Under 16's Play First Fixture

The Heysham Atoms Juniors section has been reformed for the 2010/11 season under the guidance of Andy Helme. The Under 16s team played its first fixture at the end of June 2011, where they put in a highly creditable performance against an experienced Chorley Panthers team. We are currently seeking fixtures for the forthcoming season, please get in touch of you would to arrange a fixture.

Heysham Atoms' Under 16's 2011-12
Under 16's 2011-2012 28th June 2011 (before first game against Chorley Panthers)

Back row left to right: James Hainsworth, Adam dalton, Jordan Craven, Chris Stevenson, Sam Crewdson,Elliot Nutt, Richard Newsham, Frank Sumbekeni, Coach Andy Helme
Front row left to right: Brandon Clarke, Marlon Clarke, Daniel Helme, Curtis Lacey, Jack lawton, James Alker and Rees Williams

400 Not Out

After all the hype surrounding the latest big money, high profile, defection from league to union, there is a local success story that went in the other direction.

Heysham Atoms player Andy Helme played his 400th game on Saturday, against Leyland warriors, in a lengthy and distinguished amateur rugby career.

He started playing rugby at Ripley St Thomas school before joining The Vale of Lune representing the Colts in 1980, and making his 1st team debut in September 1983 against Otley, aged 19. He made 174 first team appearances being captain for 2 seasons and scoring 6 tries. During his union career he represented Lancashire at Colts , under 21’s and the full county culminating in a County Championship winning medal in 1991 against Cornwall at Twickenham. He also played numerous times for the England Fire Service.

In 1993 he decided to change ‘codes’ to play for The Heysham Atoms where there was a strong Fire Service influence in the team. Here in his own words he ‘fulfilled his potential as a rugby player’ mastering the art of a totally different game. His 400 appearances have included 46 tries, time as captain and player coach, as well as North Lancashire in the ‘Town Team’ competition. The Atoms were very successful in the 90’s gaining 3 consecutive promotions and he hopes this crop of youngsters coming through can emulate that side.

His career is now coming to a close at the end of the season after a few false dawns , but not before hopefully can get a game in with 16 year old son- Daniel- who has already set off on his rugby league journey representing Lancashire at under 15/16 levels.

Andy is only the second ever Heysham Atoms to reach 400 games following in the footsteps of Andy Aldren who retired a couple of seasons ago.

The picture shows Andy being presented with a glass tankard by Dave Crow coach/secretary of The Heysham Atoms.

Atoms launch new programme for 2010/2011

LAUNCH PROGRAMME IN NEW WINDOW

Atoms push the boat out in local community

On Saturday, Lancaster John O’Gaunt raced against the Heysham Atoms Rugby League Team on the ergs in a team sponsorship event. The money raised in sponsorship by the JOG rowers would be put to new equipment whilst the money raised on the day from the collection pot was to be donated to Cancer Research UK. The race distance was set to be the full length of the River Lune (71km), held in Lancaster Market Square and would be in the form of a team relay. The three teams competing were JOG Seniors/Students, JOG Juniors and the Atoms.

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Atoms' 2010-2011 Fixtures now available.

The Atoms' fixtures for the 2010-1011 season are now available. The Atoms start their campaign with a tough opening home fixture against Langworthy Reds (4th September 2010), followed by a massive away trip to Ulverston on the 11th. The Atoms will be running a coach for supporters to the Ulverston game and also the Golburne Parkside A game on the 25th September.

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Atoms get an Education

Atoms' latest sponsor comes on board

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Lancashire Trials

Two promising Heysham Atoms Juniors attended the final trial for the Lancashire under 14's squad at Chorley last wednesday. Daniel Helme from Morecambe High School and Curtis Lacey from Carnforth High joined 50 other lads in a 3-way set of trial games featuring the cream of Lancashire's talent.

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Club Sponsorship deal

Main sponsor David Bland, Director of Portrait Pools and Enclosures Ltd who have once again sponsored the Atoms with a significant cash injection enabling the club to purchase new kit and equipment.

It is with great sorrow that Heysham Atoms Rugby League team have to inform all friends, family and supporters of the sad passing of Mr Peter Flanagan.

Peter was a loyal supporter of the Heysham Atoms team for many, many years, supporting them both at home and at away matches.

His contribution as Secretary and Press Officer and the write ups he added to the programme were extremely appreciated.

Heysham Atoms send their heartfelt condolences to his wife Rita and their children.

The Flanagan connection with Heysham Atoms extended with his sons also contributing with Paul playing for the team and Neil coaching on numerous occasions.