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National League U13 Boys
Posted on Oct 12, 2014
Rossendale Raptors Join The EB 2014 -2015 National League for U13 for the First TimeMore
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Play-off v Hackney Heat
Posted on Mar 26, 2014
Having already won the Division 3 North Title of the England Basketball League Rossendale Raptors had secured promotion to division 2. On Saturday, they faced Hackney Heat in a playoff competition ...More
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Champions of the North!
Posted on Mar 10, 2014
Rossendale Raptors needed just one more win to clinch the England Basketball Division 3 North title on Saturday and faced Leeds Carnegie who they’d beaten just 6 days earlier. The Raptors sta...More
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2 wins Seal Promotion!
Posted on Mar 4, 2014
Rossendale Raptors had a terrific weekend as they clinched a top two place in division three, securing promotion in the process. On Saturday the Raptors hosted Birmingham A's, a fast athletic, thr...More
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The Spinners are Born....
Posted on Mar 1, 2014
Rossendale Raptors National League programme is to be renamed!!! Over the past five years we have worked hard to develop Rossendale Raptors from being a local participation team to one of the lead...More
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Raptors hunting for Promotion
Posted on Feb 24, 2014
The weekend could not have gone much better for the Raptors in their search for a second National League title, and another promotion. Raptors started the weekend in third position in a battle with...More
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Raptors win battle of the Gayles
Posted on Feb 15, 2014
The Raptors got a key win away to Sheffield Saints today as Steven Gayle shone brightest in the contest against his namesake Garnett Gayle. But it was no means a single effort from Gayle, but a we...More
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Raptors beat Hoods
Posted on Feb 11, 2014
Following last weeks tough loss at Northants Thunder the Raptors were keen to bounce back in their home fixture against Nottingham on Saturday. The Raptors answered the call and started the game a...More
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A frustrating loss!
Posted on Feb 4, 2014
The Raptors travelled to Northampton on Saturday to face the Northants Thunder. With Raptors important home win against Birmingham last week, the Thunder are currently the Raptors challengers at th...More
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Rangeley joins Raptors
Posted on Jan 31, 2014
The Raptors have are delighted that Mark Rangeley has decided to join the Raptors for the remainder of the season. Mark has signed with Rossendale on the very last day of the transfer window and we...More
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Raptors improving weekly
Posted on Jan 27, 2014
Following the disappointing semi final defeat last week Raptors were keen to bounce back in this weekend’s crucial game against Birmingham Mets. With Raptors sitting in third position in the league...More
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Mixed Weekend for Raptors
Posted on Jan 21, 2014
The Raptors had one of the biggest weekends of the season so far with two games over the course of the weekend. Rossendale faced Sheffield Sabres on Saturday in the league as they continued their h...More
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Raptors Sign Houghton & Taiwo
Posted on Jan 11, 2014
We're delighted to welcome Josh Houghton and Yomi 'Ty' Taiwo to the Raptors. Coah Ken Masser commented; "We already had a very talented squad which I think shows from our recent results. We've got...More
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Raptor extend their winning streak
Posted on Jan 8, 2014
The Raptors extended their winning streak to eight games as they started 2014 intent on pursuing a serious challenge for the England basketball Division 3 title. The Raptors faced Sefton Stars who ...More
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Raptors go into the winter break tied second
Posted on Dec 18, 2013
The Raptors continued in their rich vein of form this week winning their 5th league game in a row and eighth overall win going into the Christmas break in joint second position in the league. Derb...More
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Into the Semi Final we go!
Posted on Dec 10, 2013
Rossendale Raptors hosted Milton Keynes Mustangs in the quarter final of the National Shield on Sunday bidding to make their first National Shield Semi-final in club history. The National Shield is...More
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Raptors win away at Birmingham
Posted on Dec 3, 2013
On Saturday the Raptors made the long trip down to Birmingham to face the A’s who’ve had some impressive wins this season including a recent overtime victory against their rivals the Birmingham Met...More
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Team Effort Overcomes Mohawks
Posted on Nov 24, 2013
Rossendale Raptors picked up the fourth win in a row against Tees Valley Mohawks on Saturday to keep them in the chasing pack as they seek to stay in striking distance for one of the promotion plac...More
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Junior Update
Posted on Nov 22, 2013
Over the last few weeks our juniors have been having some excellent performances in the Lancashire Development League. U12s Our U12s are really progressing well and seem to be really enjoying tra...More
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Porter Comes Home!
Posted on Nov 16, 2013
In one of the most exciting developments of the season we are delighted to announce that Rossendale local boy Conor Porter is returning to his boyhood club and is a Raptor once again. After a succ...More
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Raptors Show Improvements in Win over Saints
Posted on Nov 16, 2013
The Raptors won their third game in a row with what turned out to be a relatively comfortable victory against the very good Sheffield Saints. However the 88-75 final scoreline doesn't tell the true...More
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Raptors Sign Samb
Posted on Nov 14, 2013
Rossendale Raptors have made a big step forward by strengthening their squad with Italian star Pape Samb. Pape Samb, affectionately known as Papis, has signed from BBL team the Manchester Giants. ...More
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One weekend two games & two wins
Posted on Nov 11, 2013
Rossendale Raptors faced two long away trips to Nottingham and Hull this weekend. Despite falling behind in both games, Raptors battled hard, pulled together as a team and managed to get two critic...More
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Raptors third team beat Fleetwood
Posted on Nov 8, 2013
Still smarting from their narrow defeat to Thornleigh the week before, Raptors took on a young and fit Nets team at All Saints H.S. Raptors started well with some good passing leading to several in...More
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The Raptors just missed out
Posted on Nov 4, 2013
Rossendale Raptors lost a tight home game to the high flying Northants Thunder on Saturday 97-93 despite a furious second half comeback. The game was slightly overshadowed by the departure of head...More
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Coach Fry Leaves the Raptors
Posted on Oct 31, 2013
It is with much sadness that we announce that Jim Fry will no longer be coaching the Raptors National League programme. Jim has been a terrific servant to the club and has volunteered tirelessly fo...More
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Raptors Third team come unstuck in the last quarter
Posted on Oct 28, 2013
Raptors 3rds 43 Thornleigh 45 Having lost narrowly to Thornleigh in the Cup three weeks ago, Raptors entertained them at home last Thursday. Whilst not at full strength Raptors hoped to continue ...More
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Raptors Double Header Weekend
Posted on Oct 21, 2013
The Rossendale Raptors faced another Double header weekend as they played Sheffield Sabres (Coached by English Basketball legend Peter Scantlebury) on Saturday and Tees Valley Mohawks in the Nation...More
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Raptors IIIs suffer heavy loss to Talented Tameside
Posted on Oct 21, 2013
A depleted Raptors third team entertained Tameside Timberwolves, last Thursday knowing that their opponents had scored well in excess of 100 pts in their previous three games! Timberwolves are a re...More
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Stockport too Good for Raptors
Posted on Oct 14, 2013
Having won the first two league games of the season Rossendale Raptors faced local rivals Stockport Falcons in what would be a tightly contested game. Stockport had strengthened significantly over ...More
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Pressure from Raptors wins another game
Posted on Oct 11, 2013
Rossendale Raptors 3rd Team - Congleton 30 Raptors 54 The Raptors 3rd team travelled to Congleton with a squad of nine, looking to continue the good start in their League programme. The opposit...More
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Crowd Wowed at Opening Fixtures
Posted on Oct 7, 2013
ROSSENDALE Raptors had an encouraging weekend as their first two home games of the season brought a win and a narrow defeat. Three weeks ago Raptors started their season with an away win at Derby,...More
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Raptors Start with a Win
Posted on Sep 21, 2013
Rossendale Raptors started their season with potentially the toughest fixture of the year away at last season’s runners-up, Derby Trailblazers. The Raptors have had a productive off season, ...More
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Junior Development Ongoing with PL4S
Posted on Aug 13, 2013
As part of the Premier League for Sport partnership between Rossendale Raptors and Blackburn Rovers the Raptors will once again be running junior satellite clubs across East Lancashire during 2013-...More
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Raptors Up for Awards
Posted on Aug 13, 2013
Players and Volunteers connected with the Club have once again been shortlisted for awards at the Rossendale Sports Awards. Amongst the shortlisted nominees are: Adult Volunteer of the Year: James...More
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Luol Deng Partnership Announced!!!
Posted on Jul 25, 2013
Rossendale Raptors have teamed up with the Luol Deng Foundation to offer young people an exciting opportunity to be coached by great coaches and watch some terrific live basketball at the same time...More
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Summer Camp
Posted on Jul 12, 2013
Raptors Camp is back this summer. Check the poster for details and book your place at Haslingden Sports Centre by Calling 01706 227016More
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"Shorts League!"
Posted on Jul 12, 2013
We've got a great new event for you, starting on Fridays every week from 8pm-10pm as Haslingden Sports Centre. For players under 6'2 its your chance to "live the dream" and get some hug in...More
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2012-13 Award Winners
Posted on Jul 12, 2013
Our 2013 Award Winners are listed below. A huge thank you to everyone who has supported the club this season. Well done on all the brilliant performances and congratulations to all the award winner...More
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Help us Seat You!
Posted on Jul 4, 2013
Over the past two seasons our game day fan experience has improved consistently. With crowds of over 300 people attending home in the latter part of last season we’re keen to improve the expe...More
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Whitworth Sports Festival
Posted on Jun 17, 2013
Raptors helped organise the primary school basketball tournament at the Whitworth sports festival earlier in June in Partnership with the Rossendale Leisure Trust. The tournament had teams from St ...More
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Raptors Juniors win National Title
Posted on Jun 17, 2013
Rossendale Raptors represented Blackburn Rovers at the National Premier League for Sport 3 on 3 tournament held at the Ameachi Basketball Centre in Manchester. Boys teams competed in the U14s and U...More
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Talents Return for Raptor Camp
Posted on May 29, 2013
Conor Porter and Mollie Campbell coming to Raptor CampTwo of Rossendale's most successful basketball players will be attending Raptors junior camp tomorrow and Friday. Conor Porter, starring w...More
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Raptors AGM - 21/5/13
Posted on May 15, 2013
Rossendale Raptors will be holding their AGM on Tuesday 21st May 2013 at Haslingden SPorts Centre at 7:30pm. ALl other practices that night will be cancelled so that parents and club members can at...More
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May Tournament Dominated by Girls!
Posted on May 13, 2013
Raptors hosted a junior tournament on Saturday at Haslingden Sports Centre. The tournament had two age groups, U12s and U14s and hosted teams from accross east lancashire including some of the Rapt...More
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Raptor Camp - May Half Term
Posted on May 4, 2013
Following the success of our Easter Camp, club coach Steve Warburton will once again be hosting a basketball camp at Haslingden Sports Centre. The Camp is aimed at any players aged 8-18 who are lo...More
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Raptor Fun Day
Posted on May 4, 2013
Our annual prize giving and fun day is being held on the 22nd June 2013. There is going to be loads of activities going on, chances to meet some of the National League players, a bouncy castle for ...More
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Vote for your Surridge Kit
Posted on Apr 22, 2013
We're on the hunt for a new kit! We've had a number of designs put together by our Kit Supplier and sponsor Surridge Sports. We want you to help us know what you'd like to see on the Raptors player...More
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Ladies weigh in with a Ton!!
Posted on Apr 22, 2013
The Rossendale Raptors Ladies team visited the Nelson based Turbines on Friday night for our final game of the season….. and what a game it was. From the tip-off the Raptors showed the...More
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Junior Tournament a big success
Posted on Mar 25, 2013
The Raptors junior tournament held a couple of weeks ago was a huge success. There were 6 teams in the under 12s competition and 5 teams in the U14s representing clubs from Rossendale, Bacup, Accri...More
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Raptors Easter Camp
Posted on Mar 13, 2013
The Raptors are running a camp over the Easter Holidays at Haslingden Sports Centre. The Camp will focus on developing players individual and match play skills. The camp will be run by professiona...More
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Raptors II's Beat Bolton
Posted on Feb 15, 2013
Raptors got another win in the MABL Prem when they hosted Bolton last night. The Bolton team included ex-Raptor Matt Ngara making his frist return following his departure from the club and was welc...More
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Big Crowd Helps Raptors overcome Hoods
Posted on Feb 11, 2013
In front of a packed out crowd of over 200 the Raptors put on a great display to beat promotion rivals Nottingham Hoods. The game started with the Hoods opening up and early lead after the first q...More
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Raptors Junior Basketball coming to Blackburn and Accrington
Posted on Jan 15, 2013
The Raptors basketball club based in Rossendale are expanding into Accrington and Blackburn as they seek to grow the club and offer additional opportunities for young people to play basketball. The...More
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Raptors in Double OT Thriller
Posted on Jan 14, 2013
A super example of Basketball was played at Haslingden Sports Centre on Saturday as Raptors hosted Former Division 2 side Birmingham Athletics. Kieran Forsythe debuted for the Raptors just hours af...More
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Volunteering
Posted on Jan 8, 2013
The Raptors are always looking for new volunteers and have lots of chances for people to get involved. We work hard to give our volunteers the training and support they need to enjoy their rol...More
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Raptors Enjoy trip to Shropshire
Posted on Nov 26, 2012
Following the teams loss at home to Huddersfield a week ago, the Raptors visited Telford hoping to stay top of the EBL Division 3 in a game against Shropshire Warriors. Raptors had no experience ag...More
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Ladies bid farewell and good luck to Verity
Posted on Nov 23, 2012
The Raptors ladies team narrowly lost to Blackburn Phoenix on Wednesday evening in a close and physical game leaving bust lips, bruises and injuries everywhere. With hard work from the Rossen...More
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U16's progressing well
Posted on Nov 19, 2012
The u16s again took a young team across to Shuttleworth College. The opposition this week were Burnley who had won convincingly the last time the teams met, holding Rossendale to only 31 poin...More
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U16's win on the Buzzer!!!!
Posted on Nov 8, 2012
Raptors took an inexperienced team to play Southlands last night. Raptors got off to a flying start, quickly opening up a 9 point lead in the first 7 minutes, though this was reduced to a lead of ...More
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Ladies get season's first win
Posted on Nov 1, 2012
Rossendale Raptors Ladies gained their first win against the young, developing team of West Craven. This seasons new look Raptors set off at a pace with strong defensive play, and great movem...More
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St Wilfred's Girls Win U13 Tournament
Posted on Oct 23, 2012
Junior Tournament On Saturday afternoon Rossendale Leisure Trust and the Raptors came together to organise a junior basketball tournament at Haslingden Sports Centre. There were five teams in the ...More
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Raptors weekly Round-Up
Posted on Oct 23, 2012
The Raptors have had another busy week with games for all their teams culminating in another double header weekend where the Raptors claimed wins in scintillating fixtures with the Derby Trail...More
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Raptors win in Birmingham
Posted on Oct 15, 2012
A depleted Raptors squad made the journey to the midlands to play The "Birmingham A"s .The A"s had previously enjoyed division 2 status and coach Fry new we had a job on our hands just to compete w...More
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Raptors II struggle at Rainford
Posted on Oct 11, 2012
On Tuesday last, Raptors travelled to Rainford for a very unsociable 7:15 start. With a very small squad the Raptors knew that it was going to be a challenge against a strong Rainford squad that in...More
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Raptors win against talented Saints
Posted on Oct 11, 2012
Raptors had their first away fixture of the new campaign against one of the leagues better sides City of Sheffield Saints. Raptors opened the game sharply against some tough D and were soon in comm...More
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Raptors win Lancashire Award
Posted on Oct 6, 2012
Raptors had a good night at the Lancashire Sports Awards on Friday as they collecte second place and a highly commended award in the Lancashire Community Club of the Year Award. The Free Press pro...More
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Raptors Advance in National Shield
Posted on Oct 6, 2012
Raptors played local team Oldham Titans in this years National Shield 1st round. Raptors played the Titans twice last year and fully understood the challenge that lay ahead. Early season energy was...More
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Raptors Ladies Start their Season
Posted on Oct 6, 2012
Raptors Ladies first game of the season was at last years winners Stockport Lapwings on Thursday night. With only 4 players from last season, the Raptors new look team had no luck at the bask...More
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Raptors IIIs start with a Win
Posted on Sep 27, 2012
Raptors III team which is a blend of youth and experience had their first game of the season away in Fleetwood and registered a win! This was no classic by any means and the final score was 23...More
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Raptors have mixed opening weekend
Posted on Sep 27, 2012
Rossendale Raptors had a mixed opening weekend to the season winning in the first round of the national Cup but losing their opening league fixture in a game they will feel they should have won. O...More
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Raptors will "Continue to put on a show"
Posted on Sep 15, 2012
There were compliments aplenty from fans who attended the Raptors vs Giants game earlier in the week. Fans were not only impressed with the Raptors and the basketball action but fans both young and...More
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Raptors host Giants in Historic Game
Posted on Sep 12, 2012
Rossendale Raptors returned to action on Tuesday night by hosting Manchester Giants, one of the biggest names in British basketball. The club recently reformed after a 10-year absence and will ret...More
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Gayle returns for second year
Posted on Sep 7, 2012
Steven Gayle has re joined the Raptors for a second year and will once again spearhead the Raptors National League campaign. Gayle was a huge success at the Club last year, leading the league in sc...More
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Raptors link with ACCROSS College
Posted on Aug 14, 2012
Rossendale Raptors have formalised links with ACCROSS College who will start a basketball academy in the coming year. The college has one of the best academy systems in the North West with excellen...More
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CSG Sponsor the Raptors
Posted on Jul 26, 2012
Castings Services Group have agreed to renew their partnership deal with the Rossendale Raptors for the 2012/13 season and the CSG logo will appear on the Raptors National League kit. Casting...More
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Jim Fry: Rossendale Coach of the Year
Posted on Jul 25, 2012
Following three succesive promotions, three winning season and losing less than 10/65+ competitive games in three years Jim Fry has finally been awarded for his effort, commitment an...More
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Raptors: Club of the Year 2012
Posted on Jul 25, 2012
For the second year in the row, Rossendale Raptors have been awarded the Surrdige Sport award for Rossendale Community Sports Club of the Year. The Rossendale Sports Awards were held on Friday 20t...More
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A.S.K Solicitors come up big in support of the Raptors
Posted on Jul 5, 2012
Rossendale based law firm A.S.K Solicitors who specialise in Personal injury, immigration law and Payment Protection Insurance claims are to be the Raptors main shirt sponsor for the 2012-13 season...More
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Coach Fry happy with Recruitment Potential
Posted on Jun 25, 2012
Following five weeks of trials, training games and professional fitness testing, Coach Jim Fry is pleased with how the sessions have gone. "We've had a really good few weeks. We've had a lot of ta...More
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Raptors help launch Ravens Netball
Posted on Jun 22, 2012
The Raptors have partnered with Rossendale Leisure Trust to support the launch of a new girls netball club in Rossendale. The newly formed Ravens will be running training sessions on a Saturday mor...More
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Euro 2012 Fantasy Football
Posted on Jun 6, 2012
As usual the Club are running a fantasy football competition as a summer fundraiser. The format is really simple, all you have to do is download the entry form from the link below: http://www.ross...More
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National League Trials
Posted on May 21, 2012
Having won the division 4 North Title and Divison 4 Playoffs in our first season; Rossendale Raptors are holding open trials for our newly promoted division 3 team. Trials will run for 4 weeks to g...More
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Raptor new kit deal with Surridge Sports
Posted on May 16, 2012
The Raptors have signed a new kit deal with Surridge Sport to provide all the clubs playing and training kit for the next three years. Club Chairman Ken Masser commented: "We're pleased t...More
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3on3 Tournament
Posted on May 16, 2012
Rossendale Raptors will be hosting a 3v3 Tournament for Men, Women and Juniors on the 14th and 15th of July 2012. it promises to be an excellent event with lots of prizes including a cash prize of ...More
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Raptors Juniors Make Lancashire Finals
Posted on Apr 26, 2012
Rossendale Raptors U14s team had a terrific performance on Wednesday night when they advanced to the final of the East Lancashire Under 14 league with a convincing 53-28 win over Burnley. The young...More
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Gayle wins player of the year
Posted on Apr 19, 2012
Stephen Gayle has been voted as the England Basketball Division 4 North player of the year, after leading the league in scoring with 34.8ppg, 7.7 rebounds and 6.9 assists. These are terrific statis...More
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Raptors upset Worcester to secure National Playoff Title
Posted on Apr 14, 2012
Having battled their way through to the National League Play-offs Rossendale Raptors faced the greatest challenge of their existence and travelled to the Medway to meet Worcester Wolves. The ...More
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Raptors beat talented Crawley in OT
Posted on Mar 31, 2012
Saturday’s Semi-Final saw Raptors entertaining Crawley who had won the Southern League. Every player in the Crawley team was Lithuanian and it is worth noting that Basketball is the National ...More
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Raptors progress against Stockport
Posted on Mar 30, 2012
Raptors vs Stockport Having won the Northern section of National League 4 Raptors faced a quality Stockport Falcons team in the Quarter final game. Although Raptors had beaten the Stockport t...More
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U14's Get Important Win
Posted on Mar 29, 2012
Raptors U14's took an important step last night in defeating Burnley in the Lacnashire CVL. The game started well with both sides defending strongly. After a 12-12 first quarter the Raptors ha...More
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Raptors Ladies finish season on a high
Posted on Mar 23, 2012
Raptors Ladies finished the season with two excellent preformance and capped off a terrific first year. Rossendale Raptors vs East Manchester Rebels Raptors ladies were looking to get their nex...More
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Raptors Celebrate Title and Promotion
Posted on Mar 17, 2012
Wins against Stockport and Oldham in the final two games of the season secured promotion and the England Basketball Division 4 North Title. In the clubs 50th year, and first season in the National...More
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Raptors beat Oldham
Posted on Mar 17, 2012
Having secured promotion and become National League Division 4 North Champions the week before, Raptors faced third from bottom Oldham Titans in their last regular season game. Titans like Raptors ...More
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Raptors close in on Title
Posted on Mar 10, 2012
Following a 16 game winning streak Raptors are clear at the top of the EBL4 North. Promotion is all but secured unless the Raptors lose their last two games and there's a huge swing in points diffe...More
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Raptors extinguish Blaze and secure promotion in the process
Posted on Mar 8, 2012
Rossendale Raptors made it 16 games unbeaten and with it won promotion from Division Four North. Now, with two games left, victory in one of these will clinch the champions crown – although ...More
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Coach Jim Fry interviewed by Free Press
Posted on Mar 8, 2012
Rossendale Raptors have become the first team from the Valley to seal promotion this season – and two more could be set to follow in the coming weeks. Rossendale RU’s first XV climbed ...More
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Raptors beat Maroons
Posted on Mar 2, 2012
Rossendale Raptors were looking for their 15th win in a row and as they faced mid-table Bradford Maroons at home last Saturday. Rossendale team had beaten Maroons convinci...More
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Raptors Rising Stars Lose Narrowly to Bury
Posted on Feb 24, 2012
Raptors II had a tremendous first quarter in their MABL Division 2 game and showed early that Bury might struggle to contain RR2 at full speed. Despite the absence of the teams usual...More
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Raptors organise local school tournament
Posted on Feb 21, 2012
As part of the Clubs community outreach programme, Rossendale Raptors voluntarily hosted the 2011/12 Rossendale Schools Year 9 boys basketball Tournament in partnership with Rossendale Schools Game...More
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Raptors survive the Dragons Den - 15th win in a row!
Posted on Feb 18, 2012
Sanderson-Weatherall sponsored Rossendale Raptors went into last Saturday’s fixture at Bradford Dragons with only five games between them and a possible National League Division 4 title. Foll...More
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Youth leads the way in win over Our Ladys II
Posted on Feb 11, 2012
Raptors II hosted Our Lady's II in the MABL Division 2 with a team full of youth and promise. Young prospects Ben Chicken, Adam Robinson, Ethan Beech and Abbas were joined by more experienced playe...More
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League win would be fitting way to Celebrate 50th year
Posted on Feb 10, 2012
Rossendale Raptors chairman Ken Masser says it will be fitting for the club to win National League promotion in their 50th anniversary year. The Haslingden Sports Centre-based club have had four p...More
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Gayle falls back in love with Basketball
Posted on Feb 10, 2012
Steve Gayle has revealed how he’s fallen back in love with basketball – and it has helped steer Rossendale Raptors to the brink of another promotion. Wins over Mersey Tigers II and, mo...More
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Raptors enjoy trip to Rainford
Posted on Feb 8, 2012
Rossendale Raptors MABL Premiership side travelled to St Helens to play Rainford for the first time this season. The Raptors were unsure what type of game to expect with Rainford losing a few...More
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Raptors go into the Lions den
Posted on Feb 5, 2012
Raptors knew that the Sunday game at Middlesbrough was going to be a completely different scenario thatn the comfortable win over Mersey Tigers theday before. Middlesbrough Lions had been responsib...More
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Raptors tame the Tigers
Posted on Feb 4, 2012
Rossendale Raptors spent last weekend on the road, in their bid for National League success, travelling to Liverpool on Saturday and Middlesbrough on the Sunday. Sadly due to injuries to Mark...More
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Raptors winning streak continues over Liverpool
Posted on Feb 3, 2012
Rossendale Raptors entertained Liverpool at Haslingden Sports Centre last Saturday in their latest National League game. The home team, unbeaten since the start of November, had easily beaten thei...More
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Raptors flatten Mohawks
Posted on Jan 27, 2012
Raptors made the long journey to Middlesbrough last Saturday to play mid-table Tees Valley Mohawks at the University of Teeside. The Mohawks have sprung one or two surpris...More
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Raptors avoid Wasps Sting in comfortable win
Posted on Jan 20, 2012
The Raptors maintained their challenge at top of the National League Division Four North table and it’s now a three-team race for the title. The Rossendale side, Stockport Falcons and Middle...More
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Raptors on all-time high
Posted on Jan 13, 2012
Rossendale Raptors basketball team have reached their highest position for 50 years – as they top the National League Division Four table. Their 116-41 victory over Mersey Tigers on Saturday...More
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All-round team show by rampant Raptors
Posted on Jan 13, 2012
BASKETBALL: Rossendale Raptors top National League Division Four North table after their first game of 2012. The Raptors ran riot against an under-strength Mersey Tigers side at Haslingden Sports ...More
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Masser hails the Raptors’ exciting rise
Posted on Dec 30, 2011
Rossendale Raptors have been one of the valley’s success stories of 2011. At the turn of the year the Raptors had one competitive mens teams and one junior team that competed in the Lancashir...More
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Raptors have short stay at top
Posted on Dec 23, 2011
Rossendale Raptors went top of the National Basketball League Division Four North – but only for 24 hours. The Raptors, with playmaker and top-scorer Steven Gayle, showed their strength in d...More
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High-flying Raptors continue to make big strides
Posted on Dec 16, 2011
Rossendale Raptors moved up to second place in the National League Division 4 North table after overcoming the leaders Stockport Falcons in a crunch clash. The Raptors took control in the third pe...More
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Ladies win while Masser returns
Posted on Dec 16, 2011
Rossendale Raptors ladies team travelled to Manchester and won a tightly contested game against Slam Dunkin’ Divas. Having lost by an agonising one point to the Divas earlier in the season, ...More
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Net gains for Raptors
Posted on Dec 2, 2011
Rossendale Raptors’ Stephen Gayle says victories over Burnley and Bradford has ‘transformed the mindset’ of the players. "I think we believe we can win every game now, we’r...More
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Raptors flying high after double win
Posted on Dec 2, 2011
Rossendale Raptors continued their climb up the EBL Four and are now second in the table following an impressive weekend of wins against Burnley Blaze and Bradford Maroons. On Saturday they hosted...More
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Raptors challenge at top
Posted on Nov 18, 2011
Rossendale Raptors travelled to Mold in North Wales on Sunday for their latest fixture in the National Basketball League. Mold have had some impressive results of late and Rossendale were uncertai...More
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Late hurt for valiant Raptors
Posted on Nov 11, 2011
Rossendale Raptors suffered a last gasp defeat against Middlesbrough Lions in the National League Division Four. With just four seconds left, Raptors were still two ahead but a three-pointer in th...More
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Gayle is a big hit for Raptors
Posted on Nov 4, 2011
New signing Steve Gayle stole the show in Rossendale Raptors 95-52 victory over Liverpool. The former Manchester Giants and Magic point guard scored 40 points at Walton Sports Centre in only the R...More
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Raptors sign seasoned pro Stephen Gayle: Lancashire Telegraph
Posted on Oct 25, 2011
Rossendale Raptors have signed former Manchester Giants star Stephen Gayle. The seasoned professional, who also had spells with Manchester Magic and Worthing Thunder and most recently played for C...More
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Raptors win Website of the year in Rossendale Business Awards: AboutMyArea
Posted on Oct 24, 2011
St. Mary's Chambers in Rawtenstall enjoyed a full house on Wednesday evening, as businesses and organisations from across Rossendale gathered to celebrate all that is great about business in the Va...More
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Raptors 56 - 71 Hull: Rossendale Free Press
Posted on Oct 14, 2011
The Raptors opened their National Basketball League campaign against Hull Wasps last Saturday. Hull have been a consistently strong team in the league over several years and proved to be too stron...More
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Raptors teams show strength in depth: Rossendale Free Press
Posted on Oct 7, 2011
In the last six months the Rossendale Raptors have expanded from one men’s team previously, to three men’s teams and a women’s team this season. The Raptors first team play in th...More
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Game of the Week: Rossendale Raptors v Warrington Wolves
Posted on Sep 15, 2011
Our first ever Game of the Week feature focuses on Saturday's National Cup tie between Rossendale Raptors and Warrington Wolves. Raptors are brand new to the EBL, having cut their teeth in the Man...More
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Sixth Annual Volunteer Awards Lunch
Posted on Sep 14, 2011
One of the highlights of the English basketball calendar, the Annual Volunteer Awards Function, was held for the sixth time on Saturday 10 September at the National Motorcycle Museum near Birmingha...More
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Rossendale Raptors raring to go
Posted on Sep 14, 2011
Rossendale Raptors are preparing for the new season, which sees them make the step up to the England Basketball National League. While it might be a big step up in standard, both for the players a...More
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Raptors look to put Rossendale on the map
Posted on Sep 14, 2011
ROSSENDALE Raptors Basketball Club has written a new chapter in to its exciting history after it became the first community club in Lancashire to be represented at a senior level in the national le...More
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New deals for table-topping Raptors: Rossendale Freepress
Posted on Mar 25, 2011
Table-topping Rossendale Raptors basketball team are jumping for joy after agreeing sponsorship deals with local companies. HD Signs, a local sign and banner manufacturer, have teamed up with ...More
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Hassy are champs: Rossendale Freepress
Posted on Feb 11, 2011
Rossendale Raptors have been running coaching session in local schools to improve the accessibility of basketball and encourage local competition. Along with Rossendale Schools Sports Part...More
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Raptors are on the rise: Lancashire Telegraph
Posted on Jan 25, 2011
The community basketball club has seen a resurgence in fortunes over the last 18 months – back-to-back promo-tion is on the cards wh...More
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Valley girls are holding court: Lancashire Telegraph
Posted on Jan 25, 2011
THE Raptors is one of the first clubs in Lancashire to make a commitment to girls and women’s basketball. The last couple of years have...More
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Rossendale Raptors Appear in the Rossendale Free Press
Posted on Jan 14, 2011
Rossendale Raptors have been running coaching session in local schools to improve the accessibility of basketball and encourage local comp...More
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Rossendale Raptors Appear on England Basketball Website:
Posted on Jan 4, 2011
?Rossendale Basketball Club are the newest Sport England - England Basketball Clubmark club. The Clubmark award is aimed at junior clubs a...More