capacity of 14,061 (5,830 seated). The Shay hosted games during the 2013 Rugby League World Cup. Colours and badge Colours Halifax have traditionally played in blue and white. Their home jersey is blue and hoops and their away colours have been in recent seasons a combination of red, black and white, replacing their traditional red and white hoops. Badge Since its formation in 1873, Halifax used the town's coat of arms as a crest as many other clubs did until the advent of Super League, Halifax and many other clubs, changed their names and badge thus becoming known as the Halifax Blue Sox from the 1996 season. This however was unpopular with fans and the name was reverted to 'Halifax' and the town coat of arms was reintroduced with Halifax under it. Kit manufacturers and sponsors In 2022, a consortium named PK 2022 Ltd took control of the club. 2022 squad 2023 transfers Gains Losses Players Staff Coaching team Past coaches Also see :Category:Halifax R.L.F.C. coaches. Arthur Atkinson 1948-49 Albert Fearnley 1964-65 Jack Scroby 197? Les Pearce 197?-80 Maurice Bamford 1978-80 Ken Roberts 1982 Colin Dixon 1982–84 Chris Anderson 1984–88 Ross Strudwick 1988–89 John Dorahy 1989–90 Peter Roe 1991–92 Roger Millward 1992 Mal Reilly 1993–94 Steve Simms 1994–96 John Pendlebury 1997–98 Gary Mercer 1999-00 Steve Linnane 2001 Tony Anderson 2002-04 Anthony Farrell 2004-06 Martin Hall 2006 Matt Calland 2008–11 Karl Harrison 2012-14 Richard Marshall 2015-19 Simon Grix 2019–present Youth and community development Activities: Blue Base Study Support Centre was a community sporting initiative sponsored by Halifax, and part of the national Playing For Success educational scheme launched for school pupils to interact with professional sports teams, to help provide motivation to young people. Locally, Blue Base was working with an initiative established by the DfES, in partnership with Calderdale Children and Young People's Services and Halifax. The funding ceased in March 2011, when the Blue Base Centre closed. The centre existed to support Calderdale schools in their drive to raise attainment levels with their pupils. This is achieved by developing young peoples' levels of motivation, self-esteem and helping them to have a more positive attitude towards learning by concentrating particularly upon literacy, numeracy and the use of ICT. Retired player, Frank Watene, leads Calderdale Community Coaching Trust which is the club's Foundation providing a wide range of educational programmes designed to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles amongst people of