Blackpool fixture date changed

The date of the Scorpions’ home Co-operative Championship 1 match against Blackpool Panthers has been changed from Sunday 2nd May to the Bank Holiday Monday in line with the rest of the division’s fixtures that weekend. Kick-off will be the slightly later time of 3pm.

This will allow fans of Scorpions, Crusaders and Blackpool to attend the entire Magic Weekend in Edinburgh and be back in time for the game in Neath.

This game will see the welcome return of Paul Ballard to South Wales as the talented 25-year old winger has signed for Blackpool.

Ballard scored 40 tries in 49 games in 2007 and 2008 for the Crusaders but didn't feature in John Dixon's plans for the 2009 Super League season and made just two appearances before being loaned out to Whitehaven where he scored seven tries in nine games.

He chose to sign for Blackpool after wanting to travel less in 2010 and remain close to his Wigan base.

Primary School children to go free

South Wales Scorpions' chairman Phil Davies has announced that children aged 11 years old and under have the chance to enter every game for free during their 2010 season which kicks off with a home game against former Super League club Workington Town at the Gnoll in Neath on Sunday 28 February.

A maximum of two children aged 11 or under, per paying adult or adult season ticket holder can enter free. Any additional children can see the rugby league match for just £4 at the gate. Adult entry will cost just £8 per game.

"We want to make every game a family affair," said Davies. "To do that we want to make prices economical for families. Our season tickets will be going on sale soon and we hope we'll have an excellent response as throughout 2010 we'll be hosting the best value for money professional sporting events in the country."

Season tickets will cost just £60 for adults and £30 for all concessions.

Trial postponed

The trial match for potential South Wales Scorpions RLFC in Trefforest this Sunday has been postponed. This will be re-arranged for next Wednesday evening at a location and time to be decided. All applicants will be contacted by email.

The club have been overwhelmed by the amount of young Welsh players who want to play professional rugby league. Almost 100 applications were received, more than expected, and because of this, some players have been emailed and have been told they won't get a trial this time around. However they have been told that the door is never closed, to keep playing for their local Conference club and the opportunity may arise again in the future.

News on the open trials this Sunday

The club are due to have a trial for potential players in Trefforest this Sunday at 1pm where almost 100 have applied to take part. The club will look at both the ground and the updated weather forecast tomorrow (Friday) and make a decision on whether the trial will go ahead on that day or not. If it is postponed, applicants will be emailed with an alternative date and location. Further news will be published here.

Season tickets on sale next Monday

South Wales Scorpions’ season tickets will go on sale on the home page of the website www.scorpionsrl.com by 4pm next Monday.

Prices will be just £60 for adults and £30 for all concessions giving fans an incredible 25% saving on match by match prices for Wales’ newest professional rugby league club.

The Scorpions’ Co-operative Championship 1 season lasts 20 games (10 at home and 10 away) and starts with a home match at The Gnoll in Neath against former Super League side Workington Town on Sunday 28 February (kick-off 2pm).