UTS Gridiron

Saturday’s scores were UTS (28) vs Seahawks (12).

Next weekend the Gators go up against the Predators. UWS Hockey, with kickoff at 1pm.

First round of the Division One season, UTS (32) vs Outlaws (7).

Next week’s game is vs Seahawks at UWS hockey, with kickoff at 4pm.

Sundays Scrimmage is at Mingara Sports Complex, Mingara Drive Tumbi Umbi (map).

Directions are reall simple, head up the F1 get off (Turn Right) at Wyong Rd and drive straight until you hit Mingara Ave.

Travel time will vary, but give yourselves about an hour and half.

We will all need to be there by 8:30am so that gear can be handed out and so that we can warm up.

In addition, the Sharks will have a BBQ on so bring some money for a feed and drink.

For players with incomplete player medical forms, please contact Anne Marie with your information. Please ensure you have supplied Medicare details and emergency contact details. Returning players: we are unable to re-use information from registration info from previous years – be sure to supply us with current details.

Player Manager Welfare
Anne Maree Trudgett
Mobile: 0415 419 099
welfare email

For players still oweing initial payments, this must be arranged by this Thursday 20 August, in order to continue participating in contact training.

$165, the NSW League registration component of division one fees, is required for insurance purposes. Please see Porridge or Anne Marie if you are having financial difficulties and need to make a partial payment and arrange a payment plan.

Thank you to the players who have already made their initial payments.

Gridiron NSW have announced the current version of the 7-team division one draw for 2009.

The field is closed for tonight so instead we will be having a pub session at the Ashfield Hotel from 7:30pm. 204 Liverpool Road, Ashfield. Attendance is expected.

Schedule for pre-season is as follows:

• Thursday nights 7:30 – 9:30pm
• Saturday mornings 10:00 – 12:00 noon

From 4 August following the completion of the flag gridiron comp, training will include Tuesday nights 7:30 – 9:30pm.

For new starters this season, the training session starts with warm-ups on-time, so please be punctual and arrive 10-15 mins earlier than the posted start time, to allow time to gear up etc.

All training sessions are held at Powells Creek Reserve (map) unless announced otherwise. In the event of wet weather, a team sms will be sent out by 4pm to advise if the grounds have been closed, and alternative arrangements if necessary. The website will also advise at that time of grounds closure. If no message has been received that grounds are closed, assume training is still going ahead.

Just a quick reminder that this Saturday 11 July is the Division 1 registration day.

Powells Creek Reserve (refer to map), Concord West from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.