2008 U/14s Premiers                                                         2009 U/14s Undf Minor Premiers & Premiers    

“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work” 

Systematic Approach Secures Application

Research to determine the likely success of the Blue Haven Raiders and factual data was sourced and evaluated for months by our clubs foundation members: Brian Howden, Mark D'Silva and Mick & Jackie James before our application was filed with the Central Coast Division.

Together they become the Inaugural Green Machine and set about the task of creating and establishing a junior sport and recreation club that has its day to day activities co-ordinated and conducted in ways that will always be fair, impartial and consistent.

The importance of planning during the foundation process for the long term viability of the Blue Haven Raiders required a systematic approach. The Green Machine wanted to create Community Ownership of the Raiders and Lifestyle opportunities for the children and families within the Blue Haven and surrounding communities - identifying and involving those with an interest and importantly creating awareness for others.

Embraced by the Community

Public Meetings were advertised within the local papers and conducted at Blue Haven Primary School to gauge if there was sufficient demand and interest within the Blue Haven community for a junior sport and recreation club to be established - and the community welcomed the idea with open arms.

An interim committee was formed with Brian being elected our inaugural Chairman and Mark our inaugural Treasurer. Both Brian & Mark needed to scout for potential funding, facilities and equipment if the Raiders application was going to be successful.

The next process was conducting a community based Annual General Meeting (A.G.M) at Blue Haven Public School with the success of the Blue Haven Raiders depending on gaining sufficient community involvement to support the Green Machines initiative.

The Blue Haven community embraced the concept and the Blue Haven Raiders Junior Rugby League Club was born.Brian Howden, Mark D'Silva and Mick & Jackie James rewarded by Blue Haven and surrounding communities when elected as the clubs inaugural Board members:

Brian as President

Mark as Treasurer

Mick as Senior Vice President

Jackie as Secretary

Club Development

The Blue Haven Raiders J.R.L.C application to compete within the Central Coast Division of Junior Rugby League 2007 competition was granted on Thursday, November 14th 2006.

Our belief from day of conception was that regardless of a child's abilities the Blue Haven Raiders strive to provide an experience that includes basic skills, drills and techniques that introduces fun, fitness and achievement from physical activity and sport.

Secondly, always reinforce and reward sportsmanship and behaviour instead of making judgments based on performance only.

The Raiders commenced the 2007 season with 125 registered players, which amounts to 10 teams from 6 to 13 years of age.

The under 7s were crowned Maitland Gala Day Champions (Coach Mick James) and the 13'3s delivered our clubs maiden Central Coast Division Semi Final (Coach Rod Duck).

Visit our Trophy Cabinet for player, team & volunteer awards / achievements on the front page of our website.