The NCL season will commence in March with the West Cumbria giants competing in the League’s third division.
The Rangers have successfully passed an extensive application process and examination of their submissions by members of the NCL Management Committee.
The Management Committee’s recommendation for acceptance has been given a massive level of support from the existing member clubs.
Ellenborough’s inclusion means that There will now be 46 teams in the competition next season after Hunslet Warriors, Batley Boys and Bradford Dudley Hill decided not to rejoin the competition next term.
The Premier, Division 1 & 2 will consist of twelve teams and Division 3 will commence with ten tea
Trevor Hunt, League Chair welcomed the new additions, stating: "We were delighted that Ellenborough had submitted such a strong application to join the NCL, and that they have been overwhelmingly accepted to play within our competition for 2023 by the current member clubs.
"They are a very strong club who have been at the top of The CARLA league with ambitious, driven and hard-working committees and players, who have been working towards NCL membership over the past few years.
Ellenborough’s Robbie Thompson spoke on behalf of the club after receiving the news of their successful application.
‘After receiving the news earlier today that Ellenborough Rangers had been accepted into the NCL , we were over the moon. As a club we had strived to get into this prestigious competition for a number of years. This couldn’t of been achieved without the hard work & dedication of our committee, coaches, back room staff & players & also to our supporters who follow the team week in week out. Some special people within our club history also need a mention as without them we wouldn’t be in the position we are today: Kevan Gorge, John Batty, Alan Perry, Wilson Steele, Billy Bryce As a club we are now looking forward to the 2023 season and will commence Pre Season Training at the end of November 2022. We are extremely looking forward to testing ourselves in a National Competition and against new opponents each week. We would also like to thank CARLA for giving us a platform to showcase the strength of the game in West Cumbria and will still have a strong presence within the CARLA league in which our A Team will compete during 2023.
