UTS Gridiron

A slow start to the game with the predators getting the first TD, but UTS got themselves back on track to lead 14 to 6 at the break. The second half was all one way traffic with turnovers coming on defense and the offense hitting the guns to come away with the win. UTS (50) Predators (6).
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In a very tight game right through till the final seconds, UTS made a tough win over the Outlaws 27-26 which came down to the final seconds. What a great start to the season!
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Congratulations to Ese Enari on the birth of his son Komiti Alexander Constatantine Enari, who was born at 7:45pm on Wednesday. Both mum & baby (4.8 kgs) are doing well.

Last Saturday marked the first team training session. Pre-season now continues Tuesday and Thursday nights, and Saturday mornings, with our first game Saturday 15 September.

Practice Days: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday (18 practices in total)
First Team Practice Session: Saturday 4th August 2007
Tues & Thurs time: 7:45pm – 9:45pm
Saturday time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Venue: Powells Creek Reserve, Concord West

New players still interested in joining contact Matt Steel on 0418 600 326 as soon as possible.

If you have a spare $20 and want to claim bragging rights for being the best NFL tipper in the club. The tipping comp is open to all club members, family and friends. $2 from every tipper will be go towards the UTS Gridiron Club and the remaining $18 will be split amongst 1st, 2nd and 3rd place getters).

To join the UTS Gridiron NFL 2007/08 Tipping Competition at www.OzTips.com.

Comp Name: UTS Gridiron (NFL Tipping Comp)
Comp #: 107601
Comp Password: uts07

To join:

1. Go to www.OzTips.com.
2. From the ‘Home’ page, click “I’m new and I want to Tip” and register a new Login for the site (or, if you are already registered with OzTips, Login).
3. Click “I want to join a Tipping Comp” on the ‘Home’ page, or “Join a Tipping Comp” on the ‘Tipping’ page.
4. Enter the Comp # and Comp Password details above.
5. That’s it! Full instructions on how to Tip can be found on the ‘Help’ pages.
6. Details for payment ($20) will be sent to you in a separate email once you have joined. The club does except credit card, cheque, direct deposit and cash.

The pre-season team meeting is being held this Saturday 21st July 10am – noon, at UTS Broadway. Everyone is to meet in the foyer at 9:45am. Any questions please contact Matt Steel on 0418 600 326 or email president.

The Level 0 Officiating Course is being held this Saturday 14 July 10am - noon. This is a great way for new players to understand to the rules of gridiron football. Players interested who have not yet registered should contact Matt Steel on 0418 600 326 or email president.

Details regarding the 2007 Season are as follows:

Fitness Training begins (Voluntary Practice)
Date: Tuesdays from 12th June 2007
Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Powells Creek Reserve, Concord West

Level 0 Officiating Course (This is a good way for new players to understand to the rules of the game.)
More details will follow on this as the club has to have a number of its playing members reach this level.
Date: Saturday 14th July 2007
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Venue: Powells Creek Reserve, Concord West

Full Team Meeting & Registration Day
Date: Saturday 21st July 2007
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Venue: UTS Campus, Broadway Ultimo (Everyone to meet in the foyer at 9:45am)

Rookie Pre-Season
Practice Days: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday (3 practices in total)
First Rookie Practice Session: Saturday 28th July 2007
Tues & Thurs time: 7:45 - 9:45pm
Saturday time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Venue: Powells Creek Reserve, Concord West

Team Pre-Season
Practice Days: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday (18 practices in total)
First Team Practice Session: Saturday 4th August 2007
Tues & Thurs time: 7:45 - 9:45pm
Saturday time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Venue: Powells Creek Reserve, Concord West

Season
Practice Days: Tuesday & Thursday nights
First Game: Saturday September 15th

If you require more details or have any question regarding the season you can contact Andrew Douglas via email coach or mobile 0411 014 936 or myself Matt Steel President UTS Gridiron email president or mobile 0418 600 326.

Andrew Douglas (Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator) - Andrew has been involved with Gridiron since 1987, and enters his third year as the Head Coach of UTS Gridiron. In 2005 Andrew introduced the Spread Offense and is looking to build on the solid performances achieved from season 2006.

Ese Enari (Defensive Coordinator) - Ese has been involved with Gridiron since 1986, and enters his fourth coaching season with UTS Gridiron. Ese has also been the Defensive Coordinator for NSW State Squads and Australian squads.

Thomas Hester (DB’s & LB) – Thomas announced his retirement as player at the end of the 2006 season and will enter his first year coaching for UTS. (Playing Seasons 2000, 2003 - 2006)

Martin Head (QB & WR) – Rejoins the club’s coaching personnel after having a break for a couple of years. This will be Martin’s fourth year as coach with UTS. (Playing seasons 2000 - 2001, Coaching 2002 - 2004)

Anthony Maxwell (DL) – Anthony has found his way back to UTS after having a brief stint coaching the Mustangs. (Playing Seasons 1996 -1998, Seasons 2000 - 2003, Coaching Season 2004)