Ellenborough have been elected to the National Conference League Third Division for the 2023 season.
They will join Seaton Rangers, Hensingham and Millom at the fourth tier to ensure several Cumbrian derbies next year.
Ellenborough have just celebrated another successful season in the Cumberland ARL in which they won two trophies and were within a whisker of retaining the Premier Division title.
Paul Gorge, the Ellenborough coach, said: “It’s brilliant news for everyone at the club, especially those people who have been in so much hard work over the last few years to get us there.
“We had an application written out before COVID but were told it was going to be too late to apply. On reflection I think we weren’t quite ready to make that step which is why we’ve been working really hard on various aspects of the club to get there this time.”
Ellenborough have had some terrific servants over the years, and today’s news actually reflects the contributions they have made.
Keven Gorge, Billy Bryce and Wilson Smith are icons at the Ellenborough club who would have been thrilled at the elevation to the Conference League.
“Without their efforts over the years there would have been no club, it’s as simple as that,” said Paul Gorge.
Lorraine Degraffe, secretary of the Holmen Iggesund Cumberland ARL said: “CARL are delighted for Ellenborough and would like to extend our congratulations to them. We are sure they will do well in the NCL.”
The Premier Division will have Wath Brow and Kells playing next season while Egremont will be in Division One.
Barrow Island will still be in Division Two while Ellenborough join Seaton, Hensingham and Millom in Division Three.
