We’re pleased to invite all members to our upcoming Annual General Meeting, where we will officially launch the club’s new 5-Year Development Plan. 

📅 Date: Wednesday 27th May 2026
🕡 Time: 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start
📍 Venue: The Gannock

This is your opportunity to learn more about the club’s new structure, including the redefined roles of club officers. We will also be presenting the new strategic roles and the their positions that form part of this updated club model.

As usual, we will hold elections for the key officer positions in line with the club constitution. Nominations are now open, and voting will take place at the meeting for the following roles:

• Chair
• Vice Chair
• Secretary
• Treasurer

In addition, five new strategic roles will be introduced. Officers appointed to these positions will each lead their own teams, helping to shape and deliver the future of Malton & Norton RUFC. All existing committee roles will be integrated into this new structure.

This marks an important and exciting step in the evolution of our club. At the meeting, we will also share a full summary of what can be achieved over the next five years and beyond. Below is a Snapshot summary please take time to read ahead of the meeting.

To make a nomination for any of the elected roles, please email Club Secretary Andy Mitchell at:
andy.mitchell34@gmail.com

We encourage all members to get involved and be part of shaping the club’s future.

Exec Summary

Rugby at our Core. Community at our Heart.

Over the past five years, we’ve built strong foundations. Now we need clarity about the next phase. Our direction is simple: Rugby at our core. Community at our heart.

Rugby remains our primary purpose. We exist to develop players, compete with pride, and build a clear pathway from juniors to senior rugby. Player safety is critical. Standards matter. Discipline matters. Sustainability matters.

But we are also more than 80 minutes on a Saturday/Sunday. We are a club rooted in North Yorkshire - bringing together farming families, tradespeople, local business owners and professionals under one badge. 

Over the next five years, we will strengthen rugby performance, retain our players, secure our finances, and fully utilise our facilities as a year-round community hub. 

We will measure success not just by league tables, but by participation, retention, financial strength and reputation. 

This is about being one club — ambitious, grounded, and proud of who we are.

2026–2031 Our Strategic Intent 

Rugby at our Core. Community at our Heart.

Why Now? 

“Feels right time” - previous 5-year cycle delivered stability & success 

Expectations are rising – players, parents & community 

Facilities are strong but need improving on/off pitch 

Community dynamic changing & brings opportunity 

Need clarity and alignment on priorities for next phase

What This Strategy Protects 

Rugby remains the priority 

Financial caution remains 

Community identity remains 

Standards remain high

Our Purpose

To be at the sporting heart of North Yorkshire — a rugby-led, values-driven club serving our community from age 7 to 70+.

Our Ambition (2031) 

Club of choice for families 

Competitive senior rugby at all levels with internal pathway 

High player retention

Continued financial security

Year-round community facility usage

Growing recognition and respected locally