Counting the funds

The North Wales Dragons are now counting the money that players and the various fundraisers have made over the last few months. As you may have read by now, the Dragons go out of their way to raise funds and awareness for a chosen charity each year. This years chosen charity is “Join The Fight”  Breast Cancer Research campaign.

The Dragons took it one step further this year by taking a road trip to the Worlds oldest football club, Sheffield FC to play in a four team tournament, against the hosts, Italians ASD Pro Appio and the Ayrshire Outsiders. We were to meet the Outsiders again a month later in Scotland, which was followed by a race night with funds being split between the teams chosen charities.

We will be releasing the grand total shortly through the various social media sites, so be sure to keep a close eye on

https://www.facebook.com/nwdragons

https://twitter.com/nwalesdragons

Until next time
Gaz Roberts – Co-Founder – 5

Celtic Challenge Trophy 2012

The North Wales Dragons are back on home soil after travelling to Scotland to visit our friends the Ayrshire Outsiders. Our team had taken a few last minute twists and turns in the run up to this match, with the loss of a few key players through injuries and work commitments. Thankfully new players, Lewis Worthing, Medwyn Lewis and Mike Ellis were all added to boost the squad.

The first of our visits to the Outsiders home for the Celtic Challenge Trophy took place on June 16th, travelling up in the early hours of the morning on a very cold and wet day, the Dragons were in high spirits. Arriving at the local college athletics arena an hour or so before kick off, the players began to exercise their muscles with a pre match warm up. The team was brought into the changing rooms for the pre match talk taken by manager Chris Roberts. Captain Phil Jackson then gave a speech on what we were here for, yes it was for a game of football, yes it was for a trophy, but most importantly, it was to raise funds and awareness for “Join the fight” Breast Cancer Research. The rain had eased off as we took to the field, kicking off we were quick on the attack with Josh Daniels and Mark Williams proving a tricky strike force to deal with. The team were looking strong but the Outsiders soon saw an opening and broke out an attack and netted their first of what was to become 8 goals.

The Dragons battled on through the onslaught, playing some great football as we were getting closer in the second half. Outsiders Talisman Shaun Gilbert was on fine form as he continued to net the goals, until a straight red was shown to him. The Dragons used this to their advantage and were soon making their way closer and closer to the goal. Mark Williams was brought down in the penalty box in the last few minutes of the match, but failed to net the goal after a brilliant save from keeper Matthew McClymont. The final whistle blew on what was a great match to watch. The Dragons players can hold their heads high, as we played some of the best football, and were very unlucky not to net a few.

Thank you for taking the time to read this match report. If you liked this write up and would like to know more about the Dragons, please visit www.northwalesdragons.com

Until next time
Gaz Roberts – Co-Founder – 5

Training, matches and sponsors

Hello everyone and welcome to another blog by your North Wales Dragons.

We have recently had a two-week break due to Under 20’s Six Nations in the local Parc Eirias stadium, but we are now back in training, and we are all looking forward to crossing the border into England and Scotland in the coming months as we continue to raise money for “Join The Fight” Breast Cancer Research.

Before we head out on our mini tour this year, we visited the City of St Asaph on the 15th of April to take on the Glannau Vets at Ysgol Glan Clwyd pitch. Our first match of this year was a chance for our team to try out our new squad members and formations. You can read a full match report here

We just have four players left to choose from if you wish to sponsor a player this year. Just a one off payment of £20.00 will get you advertising in the Ayrshire Outsiders v North Wales Dragons program, also advertising on our hit website www.northwalesdragons.com until January 1st 2013.

7 – Dave Owen

20 – Mike Ellis

4 – Josh Daniels

and North Wales Dragons member Chris James in shirt 78

The money raised through this goes directly to “Join the fight” Breast Cancer Research, if you would like to sponsor a player, simply comment on this blog, email the team, get in touch through Facebook or message us on Twitter.

Here are the latest companies who have shown their support for what we do.

Q Marketing & PR are sponsoring the Dragons Co Founder, number 19 – Chris Roberts.

Energy Shopper are sponsoring the Dragons number 6 – Alan Daniels.

Mike’s Aquatics are sponsoring the Dragons number 16 –Jodey Brown-Williams.

Kit 2 Craft are sponsoring the Dragons number 8 – Andy Owens.

Until next time

North Wales Dragons Co – Founder

Gaz Roberts – 5

Players sponsored part 2

It seems the days are flying by as we are getting ready for our mini tour this year in aid of “Join The Fight” breast cancer research. We are still looking for sponsorships, but be sure to act fast as we are now down to the last few players to be sponsored.

We thank everyone for showing their support in retweeting and sharing through facebook, and are very glad to announce the second batch of sponsorships for the Dragons players.

A one off payment of £20 will in return see your business receive –

• Your logo in the Scotland match-day program
• Your logo on the North Wales Dragons website until 1/1/2013
• Mentions on the social media sites Twitter and Facebook

Powlsons Ltd are sponsoring the Dragons top goal scorer, number 9 – Mark Williams.

Appliances Online are sponsoring the Dragons player, number 12 -Dave Gates.

John Goodman painter and decorator is sponsoring the Dragons player, number 15 – Mike Goodman

Totally Tranmere Podcast are sponsoring the Dragons player, number 17 – Leigh Ward

The Woodie Belt Company are sponsoring the Dragons player, number 18 – Rick Thomas

There are still a few of our players left to sponsor –

4 –

7 – Dave Owen – One of the select few players who have played in every Dragons game.

8 – Andy Owens – A knowledgeable football player, well known through out the non league divisions

10 – Alan Daniels – One of the new guys, joined our team in 2011 in a game against Total Tranmere

14 – Josh Daniels – Son of Alan is also one of the new guys, he will be making his first appearance for the Dragons

16 – Jodey Brown Williams – Joining our team in 2011, the midfield holder with a dangerous strike.

78 – Chris James – BTCC Driver for Team ES Racing, was made an honorary member in 2012.

If you would like to sponsor one of our players, or wish to sponsor any of our other items, please get in contact with us via our twitter account @NWalesDragons or contact the team by emailing them here

Until next time

North Wales Dragons Co – Founder

Gaz Roberts – 5

Players sponsored

Over the last month we have been blogging and re-blogging about sponsorship opportunities with the North Wales Dragons. These sponsorships have ranged from players training jackets to the bus in which we will making our way up to Scotland in.

In return, businesses who sponsor our team receive –

• Your logo in the Scotland match-day program
• Your logo on the North Wales Dragons website until 1/1/2013
• Mentions on the social media sites Twitter and Facebook

We thank everyone for showing their support in retweeting and sharing through facebook, and are very glad to announce the first batch of sponsorships for the Dragons players.

Conwy Land Rover have kindly donated £20 to “Join the Fight” Breast Cancer Research with sponsoring the North Wales Dragons number 3 and Captain – Phill Jackson.

Chester Rybrook Jaguar are sponsoring the Dragons number 1 – Dwain Jones.

Inner Frame are sponsoring one of the Co – Founders of the Dragons. Number 11 – Steve Roberts.

Twizzness are sponsoring one of the Co – Founders of the Dragons. Number 5 – Gaz Roberts.

Outperform Services are sponsoring one of the honorary members of the Dragons. Number 96 – Michelle Mone

If you would like to sponsor one of our players, or wish to sponsor any of our other items, please get in contact with us via our twitter account @NWalesDragons or contact the team by emailing them here

Until next time

North Wales Dragons Co – Founder

Gaz Roberts – 5

A busy year ahead

Welcome to the first blog by the North Wales Dragons. Here you will be able to read blogs by the founders of the team making a difference. We will also have guest posts from fans and players as we look towards a busy year ahead.

2012 will see the Dragons on tour for the first time as we raise funds for “Join The Fight” Breast Cancer Research.

On May 12th we will be travelling to the World’s Oldest Football Club, Sheffield FC to play for the Anglo Celtic Shield. Not only will we be taking on a Sheffield FC XI but also an Italian side A.S.D Pro Appio and Scotland’s own Ayrshire Outsiders.

Then we will be travelling to Scotland to play for the Celtic Challenge Trophy on June 16th. This will once again be against our friends the Ayrshire Outsiders.

August 12th will see the team on home soil as we raise funds and awareness for the R.N.L.I. We will be playing against a Buckley Town FC XI and an R.N.L.I XI

Full details of the matches and more can be found on our website www.northwalesdragons.co.uk

Thank you for taking the time to read this blog

North Wales Dragons Co Founder –

Gareth Roberts – 5