Newcastle Thunder receive IMG Grading Score

Newcastle Thunder can confirm that the club has submitted its annual IMG grading assessment, achieving a score of 4.18 and overall position of 26. There were 8 Championships clubs who did not submit a grading score. 

The annual grading process assesses clubs across a number of key areas, including their stadium, community engagement, finances, fanbase, performance and commercial operations.

While the club recognises there is still significant work to do, the latest score provides a clear benchmark as Newcastle Thunder continues to build its foundations and work towards long-term growth and sustainability.

Newcastle Thunder General Manager Steve Watkinson said:

“While the score is low, it’s a step in the right direction and shows our intentions and direction of travel. There is a lot of work still to do across all areas of the club, but we are making progress and, importantly, we now have a clear understanding of where we are and where we need to improve.

“The IMG grading gives us something tangible to work towards and acts as a benchmark of progress. Everyone at the club is committed to improving our score year on year and continuing to build Newcastle Thunder for the future.”

The full grading results can be found below;