B2B Campaign Hits High Street
12th June, 2010
Scarborough Athletic's Back2Boro campaign continues to work hard through the summer, starting with a stall in the town centre this weekend.
Steering group members from the campaign will man the stall outside Poundland all day on Saturday, with the aim to raise awareness of the campaign, and the club's continuing need for a return home.
Club Trust membership forms and season ticket application forms for the upcoming season will also be available from the stall.
Supporters of the campaign will also be able to sign a 'supporting document' backing the campaign, which will be presented to Scarborough Borough Council before the start of the new season.
The campaign is also present at car boot sales through the summer raising funds and spreading the word, although stock is short.
Anyone who can supply car boot stock is asked to contact Mark White on 07968 257241.
Steering group members from the campaign will man the stall outside Poundland all day on Saturday, with the aim to raise awareness of the campaign, and the club's continuing need for a return home.
Club Trust membership forms and season ticket application forms for the upcoming season will also be available from the stall.
Supporters of the campaign will also be able to sign a 'supporting document' backing the campaign, which will be presented to Scarborough Borough Council before the start of the new season.
The campaign is also present at car boot sales through the summer raising funds and spreading the word, although stock is short.
Anyone who can supply car boot stock is asked to contact Mark White on 07968 257241.
(Story Source: Scarborough Athletic)
Back2Boro Launch Night Soon
3rd February, 2010
A campaign to get Scarborough Athletic playing back in their home town is set to officially launch soon.
Back2Boro already has a steering group in place and plans being made for fundraising and awareness projects.
The campaign will be officially launched with a social evening at the end of February - the Back2Boro Launch Night.
The event, being held at Scarborough Rugby Club's Silver Royd stadium on Saturday February 27th, will be free admission as the campaign group invites everyone to attend.
Invites will soon be going out to local sports groups and teams and the town's businesses, and of course supporters of the club and anyone else who would like to come along are invited along on the night.
On the night there will be entertainment from local DJ Steve French - a former Scarborough FC player - and there will be a quiz with a cash prize, a raffle and an auction of sporting memorabilia.
The auction will include some old and sought after Scarborough FC playing shirts which have been donated from his own collection by Norwegian supporter Are Guttelvik, as well as playing shirts from Scarborough Athletic's first season.
James Hunter, club director and B2B co-ordinator said: "We all hope for a large turnout to get the campaign off to a successful start, and it would be great to see local sporting people become involved.
"The event is not only about Scarborough Athletic FC and raising funds to help with the club's return home, but we also hope the event can act as a networking evening at which all local sporting groups and supporters can come together and chat about the issues of sport in Scarborough today.
"At the forefront of our minds is of course the provision of a new ground for Scarborough Athletic FC, and we back the council 100% in their plan for a sports village at Weaponness.
"But we are also mindful of other sporting groups' needs and aspirations, and it will be good to talk to those people in a relaxed atmosphere - as well as have a fun evening."
For more information, visit the website at www.back2boro.co.uk.
Back2Boro already has a steering group in place and plans being made for fundraising and awareness projects.
The campaign will be officially launched with a social evening at the end of February - the Back2Boro Launch Night.
The event, being held at Scarborough Rugby Club's Silver Royd stadium on Saturday February 27th, will be free admission as the campaign group invites everyone to attend.
Invites will soon be going out to local sports groups and teams and the town's businesses, and of course supporters of the club and anyone else who would like to come along are invited along on the night.
On the night there will be entertainment from local DJ Steve French - a former Scarborough FC player - and there will be a quiz with a cash prize, a raffle and an auction of sporting memorabilia.
The auction will include some old and sought after Scarborough FC playing shirts which have been donated from his own collection by Norwegian supporter Are Guttelvik, as well as playing shirts from Scarborough Athletic's first season.
James Hunter, club director and B2B co-ordinator said: "We all hope for a large turnout to get the campaign off to a successful start, and it would be great to see local sporting people become involved.
"The event is not only about Scarborough Athletic FC and raising funds to help with the club's return home, but we also hope the event can act as a networking evening at which all local sporting groups and supporters can come together and chat about the issues of sport in Scarborough today.
"At the forefront of our minds is of course the provision of a new ground for Scarborough Athletic FC, and we back the council 100% in their plan for a sports village at Weaponness.
"But we are also mindful of other sporting groups' needs and aspirations, and it will be good to talk to those people in a relaxed atmosphere - as well as have a fun evening."
For more information, visit the website at www.back2boro.co.uk.
(Story Source: Scarborough Athletic)
Seadogs Launch Back2Boro Scheme
4th November, 2009
Scarborough Athletic wants to return home, and is proud to announce the launch of a scheme to help achieve just that.
The Back2Boro fund has two main objectives: continue to raise awareness of the club's lack of permanent home, and to raise funds to help finance the return home to the borough of Scarborough.
Athletic have been playing their football at Bridlington Town's Queensgate Stadium since formation in 2007, when Scarborough FC was liquidated.
While the McCain Stadium lies unused and largely condemned, and Scarborough Council continues to investigate provision for a sustainable sports facility in the town, Athletic have been hugely successful at Bridlington, both on and off the field.
The club won the NCEL first division title last season, and has averaged around 500 fans at home games.
The 35-mile round-trip along the coast has not put supporters off, and the club has gone from strength to strength.
The supporters' Society which owns and runs the club now boasts a membership over 550.
Club communications director and Back2Boro co-ordinator James Hunter said: "The club is 100% behind Scarborough Council and their vision of a new sports village complex within the town, possibly at Weaponness Valley.
"We will do all we can to help the council achieve their goal of providing a community facility for Scarborough.
"However, we understand that the current financial climate gives an uncertain time-scale for a large development, and having been away from town for the best part of three years it is prudent that we plan ahead.
"We have also had offers from George Pindar Sports College, and other possibilities emerge from time to time.
"We have to make sure we do what is best for the football club.
"Therefore the Back2Boro fund has been set-up to not only raise further awareness both locally and nationally of our ambition, but also to raise funds which will ultimately help with the club's return home.
"Those funds will be ring-fenced away from Scarborough Athletic FC itself, and a voluntary committee put in place to set-up events and put ideas in place to raise funds.
"The funds may be invested in facilities or equipment at a council-built stadium or may finance the planning and building of a brand new stadium for the club.
"When the time comes to make that decision, it will mean Boro have a chance to return home and the fund will be there to help. I for one cannot wait for that to occur."
The club has set up a new website at www.back2boro.co.uk, through which supporters and others who would like to see our senior football club return to Scarborough can make donations to the scheme, send ideas for fundraising, and get the latest news of the success of the scheme.
An open forum has also been organised for November 27th at Scarborough Bowls Centre to discuss the best ways of ensuring success for the scheme, without distracting from the success of the club itself.
This forum follows the club's annual AGM which begins at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come along and have their say.
Further details of the scheme are available via email on back2boro@googlemail.com or by contacting James Hunter on 07787 563748.
The Back2Boro fund has two main objectives: continue to raise awareness of the club's lack of permanent home, and to raise funds to help finance the return home to the borough of Scarborough.
Athletic have been playing their football at Bridlington Town's Queensgate Stadium since formation in 2007, when Scarborough FC was liquidated.
While the McCain Stadium lies unused and largely condemned, and Scarborough Council continues to investigate provision for a sustainable sports facility in the town, Athletic have been hugely successful at Bridlington, both on and off the field.
The club won the NCEL first division title last season, and has averaged around 500 fans at home games.
The 35-mile round-trip along the coast has not put supporters off, and the club has gone from strength to strength.
The supporters' Society which owns and runs the club now boasts a membership over 550.
Club communications director and Back2Boro co-ordinator James Hunter said: "The club is 100% behind Scarborough Council and their vision of a new sports village complex within the town, possibly at Weaponness Valley.
"We will do all we can to help the council achieve their goal of providing a community facility for Scarborough.
"However, we understand that the current financial climate gives an uncertain time-scale for a large development, and having been away from town for the best part of three years it is prudent that we plan ahead.
"We have also had offers from George Pindar Sports College, and other possibilities emerge from time to time.
"We have to make sure we do what is best for the football club.
"Therefore the Back2Boro fund has been set-up to not only raise further awareness both locally and nationally of our ambition, but also to raise funds which will ultimately help with the club's return home.
"Those funds will be ring-fenced away from Scarborough Athletic FC itself, and a voluntary committee put in place to set-up events and put ideas in place to raise funds.
"The funds may be invested in facilities or equipment at a council-built stadium or may finance the planning and building of a brand new stadium for the club.
"When the time comes to make that decision, it will mean Boro have a chance to return home and the fund will be there to help. I for one cannot wait for that to occur."
The club has set up a new website at www.back2boro.co.uk, through which supporters and others who would like to see our senior football club return to Scarborough can make donations to the scheme, send ideas for fundraising, and get the latest news of the success of the scheme.
An open forum has also been organised for November 27th at Scarborough Bowls Centre to discuss the best ways of ensuring success for the scheme, without distracting from the success of the club itself.
This forum follows the club's annual AGM which begins at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come along and have their say.
Further details of the scheme are available via email on back2boro@googlemail.com or by contacting James Hunter on 07787 563748.
(Story Source: Scarborough Athletic)
Blott Returns to Seadogs
16th October, 2009
Scarborough Athletic's front line has been given a massive boost by the return of Ryan Blott.
The striker, who scored 62 goals in around 70 appearances for the Seadogs in his first spell, moved on to UniBond side Whitby Town in August.
However, having been unable to claim a regular spot in their side, he has come back to Scarborough and will be in the squad for tomorrow's home clash with Pickering Town.
Boss Brian France told the Scarborough Evening News: "It is fantastic news for the club and it will be a massive confidence boost for all of the players.
"Ryan is a good lad, who is very capable of making a huge difference in any game of football."
There is more good news for the Seadogs as defender David Hartas returns to the squad after recovering from a car crash.
But, goalkeeper Dave Bramley has left the club.
The striker, who scored 62 goals in around 70 appearances for the Seadogs in his first spell, moved on to UniBond side Whitby Town in August.
However, having been unable to claim a regular spot in their side, he has come back to Scarborough and will be in the squad for tomorrow's home clash with Pickering Town.
Boss Brian France told the Scarborough Evening News: "It is fantastic news for the club and it will be a massive confidence boost for all of the players.
"Ryan is a good lad, who is very capable of making a huge difference in any game of football."
There is more good news for the Seadogs as defender David Hartas returns to the squad after recovering from a car crash.
But, goalkeeper Dave Bramley has left the club.
(Story Source: Scarborough Evening News)
Seadogs Back in Presidents Cup
11th October, 2009
Scarborough Athletic have been reinstated into the KoolSport NCEL Presidents Cup.
They replace Long Eaton United who had beaten them 1-0 at Grange Park in their First Round clash last month.
It's after Long Eaton informed the League that they had fielded an unregistered player in that match.
Scarborough will now host Dinnington Town in the next round.
They replace Long Eaton United who had beaten them 1-0 at Grange Park in their First Round clash last month.
It's after Long Eaton informed the League that they had fielded an unregistered player in that match.
Scarborough will now host Dinnington Town in the next round.
Seadogs Chairman Steps Down
22nd September, 2009
Scarborough Athletic chairman Simon Cope has resigned from his post with immediate effect.
The club's board announced that is because of personal, family and work commitments but he will stay on as a director.
They have put on record their appreciation for all Simon's service and outstanding contribution as Chairman since the formation of the club.
For the interim period, up to the Annual General Meeting in November, Tony Brown has agreed to serve as Acting Chairman.
The club's board announced that is because of personal, family and work commitments but he will stay on as a director.
They have put on record their appreciation for all Simon's service and outstanding contribution as Chairman since the formation of the club.
For the interim period, up to the Annual General Meeting in November, Tony Brown has agreed to serve as Acting Chairman.
(Story Source: Scarborough Athletic)
Exley Leaves Seadogs
17th September, 2009
Scarborough Athletic first team coach Derek Exley has left the club, reports the Scarborough Evening News.
Exley, who was one of boss Brian France's first appointments when he joined the newly-formed Boro in 2007, has called it a day due to a family illness.
It was a tough decision for the former Scalby, Wards and Driffield Town manager, although the door has been left open by boss Brian France for his return to the club.
Exley said: "It was a very difficult decision for me to make because I've had such a good time since I joined the club.
"I've enjoyed every minute and I will miss the laugh we had at games and training.
"It has become a bit of a challenge though as my dad isn't well and I want to spend a bit of time with him. I haven't been able to because I was tied up with training on Tuesdays and Thursdays, then on Saturdays we have matches.
"Brian has said that I'm welcome to come back in when I want, but at the moment I'm going to have a bit of a break from it all."
France will now be helped out on matchdays by former Pickering Town and Boro reserves boss Jimmy Reid, who has been on the bench for the past few weeks.
Exley, who was one of boss Brian France's first appointments when he joined the newly-formed Boro in 2007, has called it a day due to a family illness.
It was a tough decision for the former Scalby, Wards and Driffield Town manager, although the door has been left open by boss Brian France for his return to the club.
Exley said: "It was a very difficult decision for me to make because I've had such a good time since I joined the club.
"I've enjoyed every minute and I will miss the laugh we had at games and training.
"It has become a bit of a challenge though as my dad isn't well and I want to spend a bit of time with him. I haven't been able to because I was tied up with training on Tuesdays and Thursdays, then on Saturdays we have matches.
"Brian has said that I'm welcome to come back in when I want, but at the moment I'm going to have a bit of a break from it all."
France will now be helped out on matchdays by former Pickering Town and Boro reserves boss Jimmy Reid, who has been on the bench for the past few weeks.
(Story Source: Scarborough Evening News)
Phillips Returns to Seadogs Fold
30th August, 2009
Scarborough Athletic have brought midfielder Scott Phillips back into their first team squad after he apologised for his behaviour at an FA Cup match earlier this month.
The club said that Phillips were not in their "immediate plans" following his actions when he was substituted in his side's defeat at home to Guisborough Town.
He has publicly said sorry for throwing his shirt to the floor and arguing with supporters.
Now, in a statement, the club have said: "We recognise that in hindsight the punishment decided upon after the incident involving Scott at the Guisborough game may have been too harsh, and that our judgement may have been clouded following the Jamie Waltham incident.
"We also recognise the fact that Scott apologised to both the supporters and club officials straight away, and has shown great remorse for his actions.
"Whilst the club does not condone any actions which may be of detriment to the team and the harmony in the squad, we take the view that Scott has done everything correctly since the incident, including applying himself properly when asked to appear for the Reserve team last week.
"We are sure that Scott will have learnt a great deal from the incident and subsequent temporary removal from the first team squad, and with this in mind all concerned are happy that Scott will be allowed to take his place in the first team squad once again, should he be selected by the manager."
Phillips took part in yesterday's 1-0 Premier Division victory at Dinnington Town.
The club said that Phillips were not in their "immediate plans" following his actions when he was substituted in his side's defeat at home to Guisborough Town.
He has publicly said sorry for throwing his shirt to the floor and arguing with supporters.
Now, in a statement, the club have said: "We recognise that in hindsight the punishment decided upon after the incident involving Scott at the Guisborough game may have been too harsh, and that our judgement may have been clouded following the Jamie Waltham incident.
"We also recognise the fact that Scott apologised to both the supporters and club officials straight away, and has shown great remorse for his actions.
"Whilst the club does not condone any actions which may be of detriment to the team and the harmony in the squad, we take the view that Scott has done everything correctly since the incident, including applying himself properly when asked to appear for the Reserve team last week.
"We are sure that Scott will have learnt a great deal from the incident and subsequent temporary removal from the first team squad, and with this in mind all concerned are happy that Scott will be allowed to take his place in the first team squad once again, should he be selected by the manager."
Phillips took part in yesterday's 1-0 Premier Division victory at Dinnington Town.
(Story Source: Scarborough Athletic)
Phillips Apologises to Seadogs
19th August, 2009
Scarborough Athletic midfielder Scott Phillips has apologised to the fans for his behaviour during Sunday's FA Cup defeat to Guisborough Town, reports the Scarborough Evening News.
Phillips threw his shirt down and stormed off after being substituted. The midfielder then had an altercation with a group of fans on his way to the dressing-room.
He said: "I want to apologise to the players, board members and the fans for what I did on Sunday. It was totally out of order and what I did just wasn't me.
"I don't want to play my football anywhere else, I want to continue playing for Scarborough. I would also like to apologise to the fan behind the goal who I had a confrontation with, it was silly and uncalled for.
"When I came off the pitch I was frustrated and annoyed with myself because I wasn't having a good game but that doesn't excuse the way I behaved. I didn't mean to upset any fans.
"I will accept any fines or punishment the management deem necessary.
"I just hope the fans take into consideration what I have done on the pitch and hope they realise nothing like that will ever happen again. I have massive respect for the fans."
A club statement released before Phillips' apology said: "The behaviour of Scott Phillips following his substitution did not meet our expectations of a player participating in a team sport.
"The club has decided that Scott Phillips is not part of the club's immediate plans."
Phillips threw his shirt down and stormed off after being substituted. The midfielder then had an altercation with a group of fans on his way to the dressing-room.
He said: "I want to apologise to the players, board members and the fans for what I did on Sunday. It was totally out of order and what I did just wasn't me.
"I don't want to play my football anywhere else, I want to continue playing for Scarborough. I would also like to apologise to the fan behind the goal who I had a confrontation with, it was silly and uncalled for.
"When I came off the pitch I was frustrated and annoyed with myself because I wasn't having a good game but that doesn't excuse the way I behaved. I didn't mean to upset any fans.
"I will accept any fines or punishment the management deem necessary.
"I just hope the fans take into consideration what I have done on the pitch and hope they realise nothing like that will ever happen again. I have massive respect for the fans."
A club statement released before Phillips' apology said: "The behaviour of Scott Phillips following his substitution did not meet our expectations of a player participating in a team sport.
"The club has decided that Scott Phillips is not part of the club's immediate plans."
(Story Source: Scarborough Athletic)
Seadogs Axe Waltham and Phillips
17th August, 2009
Following incidents both on- and off-the-field at yesterday's FA Cup match against Guisborough Town, Scarborough Athletic has decided to take action against two of its players.
Jamie Waltham needed to be dragged away from the referee by his teammates after he was shown a red-card in the second half of the 2-1 defeat at Queensgate.
It's reported that the official's shirt was ripped in the incident.
A club statement says: "Jamie Waltham was involved in an altercation with the referee following his dismissal.
"The club cannot condone such a lack of respect towards match officials or the disregard of the player for the consequences of his actions.
"As such, Jamie Waltham is no longer part of the club's plans."
Meanwhile, Scott Phillips is said to have stormed off and thrown his shirt to the ground before getting involved in confrontations with Boro supporters after he was substituted by manager Brian France.
The club statement continues: "The behaviour of Scott Phillips following his substitution did not meet our expectations of a player participating in a team sport.
"The club has decided that Scott Phillips is not part of the club's immediate plans.
Club chair Simon Cope said: "Scarborough Athletic FC aims to be a beacon of best practise for football, and we expect all stakeholders of the club to contribute to its success.
"To have two of our players behave in such a manner whilst representing the club is extremely regrettable, and I would like to apologise to fans on behalf of the club for any loss of respect that these incidents may have caused.
"After various discussions with both team manager Brian France and football director Tony Brown since the match ended, the club has decided that both Jamie and Scott will no longer play for Scarborough Athletic FC in the foreseeable future.
"However we should not forget the contributions that these two players have made to the success of the club over the last two seasons."
Jamie Waltham needed to be dragged away from the referee by his teammates after he was shown a red-card in the second half of the 2-1 defeat at Queensgate.
It's reported that the official's shirt was ripped in the incident.
A club statement says: "Jamie Waltham was involved in an altercation with the referee following his dismissal.
"The club cannot condone such a lack of respect towards match officials or the disregard of the player for the consequences of his actions.
"As such, Jamie Waltham is no longer part of the club's plans."
Meanwhile, Scott Phillips is said to have stormed off and thrown his shirt to the ground before getting involved in confrontations with Boro supporters after he was substituted by manager Brian France.
The club statement continues: "The behaviour of Scott Phillips following his substitution did not meet our expectations of a player participating in a team sport.
"The club has decided that Scott Phillips is not part of the club's immediate plans.
Club chair Simon Cope said: "Scarborough Athletic FC aims to be a beacon of best practise for football, and we expect all stakeholders of the club to contribute to its success.
"To have two of our players behave in such a manner whilst representing the club is extremely regrettable, and I would like to apologise to fans on behalf of the club for any loss of respect that these incidents may have caused.
"After various discussions with both team manager Brian France and football director Tony Brown since the match ended, the club has decided that both Jamie and Scott will no longer play for Scarborough Athletic FC in the foreseeable future.
"However we should not forget the contributions that these two players have made to the success of the club over the last two seasons."
(Story Source: Scarborough Athletic)
Duo Sign for Scarborough
17th August, 2009
Scarborough Athletic unveiled two new signings prior to their FA Cup match against Guisborough Town on Sunday.
Returning to the club for a second spell is goalkeeper Dave Bramley who has signed from Bridlington Town after originally joining home town team in the summer.
He will look to challenge Arran Reid for the number one jersey.
Also signing on for the Seadogs is defender Danny Moore from North Ferriby United.
Danny has played in over 100 games for North Ferriby in the UniBond League as a full-back or centre-back and has also played with Frickley Athletic.
Returning to the club for a second spell is goalkeeper Dave Bramley who has signed from Bridlington Town after originally joining home town team in the summer.
He will look to challenge Arran Reid for the number one jersey.
Also signing on for the Seadogs is defender Danny Moore from North Ferriby United.
Danny has played in over 100 games for North Ferriby in the UniBond League as a full-back or centre-back and has also played with Frickley Athletic.
(Story Source: Scarborough Athletic)
Seadogs Top Scorer Moves On
12th August, 2009
Scarborough Athletic have been dealt a blow with the departure of goal machine, Ryan Blott.
The frontman has decided to join UniBond League outfit, Whitby Town.
A club statement has said today: "Boro striker Ryan Blott has informed the club that he accepted an offer of terms from Whitby Town Football Club last night, and will be signing for the Turnbull Ground side.
"Blott stated that he wanted to play in the highest level of football possible and, for that reason, he has chosen to leave Scarborough Athletic and join Whitby Town in the UniBond League.
"He stated that he has thoroughly enjoyed his last two seasons with Scarborough Athletic, during which he scored 62 goals in around 70 appearances.
"Blott has said he is sorry to be leaving the club and thanked the manager Brian France for the help, encouragement and tactical assistance given, which he feels has made him a better player.
"As far as the management is concerned, Ryan will always be welcome at the club."
The frontman has decided to join UniBond League outfit, Whitby Town.
A club statement has said today: "Boro striker Ryan Blott has informed the club that he accepted an offer of terms from Whitby Town Football Club last night, and will be signing for the Turnbull Ground side.
"Blott stated that he wanted to play in the highest level of football possible and, for that reason, he has chosen to leave Scarborough Athletic and join Whitby Town in the UniBond League.
"He stated that he has thoroughly enjoyed his last two seasons with Scarborough Athletic, during which he scored 62 goals in around 70 appearances.
"Blott has said he is sorry to be leaving the club and thanked the manager Brian France for the help, encouragement and tactical assistance given, which he feels has made him a better player.
"As far as the management is concerned, Ryan will always be welcome at the club."
(Story Source: Scarborough Athletic)
Seadogs Sponsorship Helps Charity
1st August, 2009
Scarborough Athletic's new shirt sponsorship will not only benefit the club, but also involves a large amount of fundraising for Saint Catherine's Hospice in the town.
Boro fan and club Society member Ian Hanson, owner of Hanson Cooling Services Ltd, approached the club to offer his support for the 2009/10 season.
The HCS company logo will appear on the rear of Boro's new KoolSport kit this season.
However, as the business is based in Northampton, Mr Hanson has agreed to offer the programme and website advertising space which comes as part of shirt sponsorship package to a local charity, with Saint Catherine's Hospice being the club's choice.
As well as the advertising space, Mr Hanson has also generously decided to donate an amount of equal value to the sponsorship to the charity.
Club communications and marketing director James Hunter said: "We are extremely grateful to Mr Hanson for coming forward to help both the club and Saint Catherine's Hospice in this way.
"Many Boro fans will have utilised the services of the hospice in the past, and for us to be able to fundraise in this way for them is very fulfilling and emphasises the club's aim to integrate into its local community."
David Marshall, director of funding development at Saint Catherine's Hospice said: "This is a very generous offer and a clear sign of how much the hospice means to the community.
"It is especially generous given that the business is not located here.
"Following on from last season's generous sponsorship of our match day programme advert by the fans, the continued support of the club is greatly appreciated.
"We are really pleased that the community's football club supports the community's hospice!"
Boro fan and club Society member Ian Hanson, owner of Hanson Cooling Services Ltd, approached the club to offer his support for the 2009/10 season.
The HCS company logo will appear on the rear of Boro's new KoolSport kit this season.
However, as the business is based in Northampton, Mr Hanson has agreed to offer the programme and website advertising space which comes as part of shirt sponsorship package to a local charity, with Saint Catherine's Hospice being the club's choice.
As well as the advertising space, Mr Hanson has also generously decided to donate an amount of equal value to the sponsorship to the charity.
Club communications and marketing director James Hunter said: "We are extremely grateful to Mr Hanson for coming forward to help both the club and Saint Catherine's Hospice in this way.
"Many Boro fans will have utilised the services of the hospice in the past, and for us to be able to fundraise in this way for them is very fulfilling and emphasises the club's aim to integrate into its local community."
David Marshall, director of funding development at Saint Catherine's Hospice said: "This is a very generous offer and a clear sign of how much the hospice means to the community.
"It is especially generous given that the business is not located here.
"Following on from last season's generous sponsorship of our match day programme advert by the fans, the continued support of the club is greatly appreciated.
"We are really pleased that the community's football club supports the community's hospice!"
(Story Source: Scarborough Athletic)
Seadogs Return Home Put on Hold
19th July, 2009
Scarborough Athletic's plans of a return home have been put on hold, reports the Scarborough Evening News.
They say that proposals to build a football stadium at George Pindar College - which would have been the Seadogs' new home - have been withdrawn after an objection from Government body Sport England.
The idea was due to be discussed at Scarborough Council's Planning Committee meeting on Thursday.
But, George Pindar Community Sports College headteacher Hugh Bellamy has withdrawn the item from the meeting's agenda following the sporting body's comments.
The college will meet with Sport England representatives at the end of the month and hopes to resubmit the plans in time for August's meeting.
Locals have recently objected to the proposals, saying they fear they will bring noise and nuisance behaviour to the area.
Sport England opposes Pindar's plans because it is concerned that they would restrict use of the college's playing fields for sports other than football.
However, Mr Bellamy has said that he expects the objections to be withdrawn once Sport England have seen the site.
They say that proposals to build a football stadium at George Pindar College - which would have been the Seadogs' new home - have been withdrawn after an objection from Government body Sport England.
The idea was due to be discussed at Scarborough Council's Planning Committee meeting on Thursday.
But, George Pindar Community Sports College headteacher Hugh Bellamy has withdrawn the item from the meeting's agenda following the sporting body's comments.
The college will meet with Sport England representatives at the end of the month and hopes to resubmit the plans in time for August's meeting.
Locals have recently objected to the proposals, saying they fear they will bring noise and nuisance behaviour to the area.
Sport England opposes Pindar's plans because it is concerned that they would restrict use of the college's playing fields for sports other than football.
However, Mr Bellamy has said that he expects the objections to be withdrawn once Sport England have seen the site.
(Story Source: Scarborough Evening News)
Seadogs Tell Fans To Name Their Price
2nd July, 2009
In a dramatic move, Scarborough Athletic are offering supporters the chance to decide how much to pay for their own season ticket for the new campaign.
The price can be as little as ?65 for adults or ?25 for concessions (under 16s, seniors, full time students), enabling those affected by the economic downturn to still watch their team.
However, the club is also hoping that the scheme will encourage fans to pay what they feel a season ticket is worth to them individually.
Boro chairman Simon Cope said: "Plenty has changed since this time last year: the country is officially in a recession, we have been promoted, and thanks to the club's financial success, we now have to charge VAT on admission prices and season tickets.
"We were struggling to set season ticket prices accordingly, so we thought we would let the fans do it instead.
"FC United of Manchester have been running a similar scheme this summer that we have been keeping a close eye on, and so far it has been very successful for them. We are hoping Scarborough fans are as financially responsibly as those at FCUM.
"The scheme is about empowerment and collective responsibility. It shows we can all pull together to increase the prosperity of the club's future in a way that reflects our founding principles as a fans-owned club.
"Scarborough Athletic FC is owned by its 500 members, so everyone has a vested interest in making this scheme a success."
Meanwhile, the Seadogs have agreed in principle to a return back to Scarborough.
Following meetings between representatives of George Pindar Community Sports College and members of Athletic's board, and discussions at the club's monthly board meeting, the decision has been taken that the club will play at the proposed Pindar development.
The plans include a stadium to conform to a minimum grade D level, which will allow the club to play in the Unibond League One North at step four of the National League System.
There will be a 1,500 minimum capacity, floodlights, turnstiles, perimeter fence and provision for catering.
It is thought the club could be back home for the start of the 2010/11 season.
The price can be as little as ?65 for adults or ?25 for concessions (under 16s, seniors, full time students), enabling those affected by the economic downturn to still watch their team.
However, the club is also hoping that the scheme will encourage fans to pay what they feel a season ticket is worth to them individually.
Boro chairman Simon Cope said: "Plenty has changed since this time last year: the country is officially in a recession, we have been promoted, and thanks to the club's financial success, we now have to charge VAT on admission prices and season tickets.
"We were struggling to set season ticket prices accordingly, so we thought we would let the fans do it instead.
"FC United of Manchester have been running a similar scheme this summer that we have been keeping a close eye on, and so far it has been very successful for them. We are hoping Scarborough fans are as financially responsibly as those at FCUM.
"The scheme is about empowerment and collective responsibility. It shows we can all pull together to increase the prosperity of the club's future in a way that reflects our founding principles as a fans-owned club.
"Scarborough Athletic FC is owned by its 500 members, so everyone has a vested interest in making this scheme a success."
Meanwhile, the Seadogs have agreed in principle to a return back to Scarborough.
Following meetings between representatives of George Pindar Community Sports College and members of Athletic's board, and discussions at the club's monthly board meeting, the decision has been taken that the club will play at the proposed Pindar development.
The plans include a stadium to conform to a minimum grade D level, which will allow the club to play in the Unibond League One North at step four of the National League System.
There will be a 1,500 minimum capacity, floodlights, turnstiles, perimeter fence and provision for catering.
It is thought the club could be back home for the start of the 2010/11 season.
(Story Source: Scarborough Athletic)
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