The Club Foundations
Wrenthorpe Rangers JFC was formed in 1997 by a few local
parents who thought that it was about time that their children should have the
opportunity to play football within their own village. From the efforts of a few
committed people, Wrenthorpe Rangers was born.
Since the clubs formation a number of people have helped the club grow to its
current status where it offers the children of the village and surrounding area
the opportunity to train and play football in a friendly atmosphere. Children
from the age of 6 have represented the village of Wrenthorpe in either friendly
competitions or participated in the
Charles Rice League this year.
As a voluntary organisation the club relies on the efforts of committed people
to ensure that the opportunity for our children to learn and play our national
game continues. Most of all, this opportunity allows the children to have lots
and lots of fun. Football is more than a game, it provides the platform from
which children can develop social and life skills, to be part of a team, to
develop a 'can do' attitude and hard work ethic together with providing a sense
of belonging and community spirit. All of this whilst exercising and having lots
of fun for both children and their parents. Older players are supported and
encouraged to help deliver training sessions for the benefit of younger players,
and to undertake coaching and referee qualifications. By nurturing and growing
the volunteers for tomorrow, the Club is demonstrating all the characteristics
of self sustaining, progressive, learning organisation.
Exit routes for players are in place with the formation of an open age team in
2004. Wrenthorpe Rangers AFC
competes in the
Wakefield & District Sunday League. This team too has grown from strength to
strength and has been a great success thanks to the help of its volunteers and a
great bunch of lads.
This season (2006/07) we are please to announce that we will have an Under 12
Girls team competing in the West Riding Girls
League. For further details please visit the U13 Girls section of this site.
This is how the club exists today and recent recruitment of new staff; managers
and players looks set to continue the growth of the club healthily in the
future.