Scorpions News


11/11/08 Sydney Scorpions Under 14 & 16s Coaches: Sydney Scorpions are currently seeking applicants for the above positions.  The teams will compete in the NSWTA Junior Regional Championships in March 2009.  Applications in writing should be forwarded to Bruce Ager - Coaching Director by close of business Friday 28 November 2008. Applicants for the positions should read and understand the following positional requirements before submitting an application.  Enquiries can be made to Mark Brisby - Director, Juniors on 0417.471.430

03/11/08  Congratulations to the following young Scorpions on their selection in the Australian Youth teams.

Daniel Chiddy 18 Boy's
Sam Brisby  18 Mixed
Scott Daley  18 Mixed
Nathan Wong 20 Mixed

The Australian Teams will compete in New Zealand for the Youth Trans Tasman Series, to be held in January 2009. Australia will take six sides to Auckland to compete against New Zealand at the Trusts Stadium, Waitakere, in 18’s Girls, Boys and Mixed, as well as 20’s Girls, Boys and Mixed.

08/09/08  Manly Senior State Cup Registration Night
Date: Wednesday September 24th
Venue: Manly Warringah Leagues Club
Time: 7-9pm

Please bring $150.00 Deposit (refunded if you are unsuccessful in selection).  All interested players are required to attend Registration Night to fill out forms, order gear and pay deposit. Team coaches and managers will be in attendance on the night. Please note, only one registration night is being held this year - this will be the only opportunity to order gear.

The 2008 Senior State Cup Tournament will be held in Port Macquarie on December 5, 6, 7
    
25/08/08  NSW Retain State of Origin:  New South Wales Touch Association claimed the 2008 State of Origin series over the Queensland Touch Association winning nine of the thirteen divisions contested.   New South Wales claimed the Men's Open (2-1), Women’s Open (2-1), Men’s 20’s (3-0), Women's 20's (2-1), Men’s 30’s (3-0), Men’s 35’s (3-0), Women's 30's (2-1), Men’s 40’s (3-0), and Men’s 45’s (3-0). Queensland claimed the Mixed Open (3-0), Women’s 35’s (2-1), Women’s 40’s (2-1) and Men’s 50’s (3-0).  A great result for NSW winning a total of 25 of 39 games played.

Sydney Scorpions and NSW Men's Open Captain Jamie Stowie had the honour of representing his state as the flag bearer in the opening ceremony.  Further congratulations goes to the many Scorpions players who represented their state in such a great manner.


Results and additional information about this event can be found on the State of Origin Website.

13/07/08 2008 Sydney Scorpions AGM:  Notice is hereby given that the Sydney Scorpions will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 13th August at Hawks on Second from 6.30pm. This is a non voting AGM and all interested parties are more than welcome to attend. An agenda for the meeting will be forwarded to Executive and affiliates next week, and also be available for viewing on the website.

27/06/08 2008 18's/20's NTL Update:  The 18's NTL in 2008 is to include the 20's divisions as well, due to the World Youth Cup being held in January 2009 in NZ. To this end, many of the Scorpions elite juniors have been selected in the NSW schools sides for the upcoming tournament and deserve our congratulations.  This means that an opportunity opens up for other players to attend this elite tournament, to further develop their touch skills under the guidance of Scorpions junior coaches. Coaches have been nominated for sides to attend the 2008 NTL and trials are being held for teams on the 20th July at 4pm at Doyle Park Parramatta.

Due to the great number of boys that have been selected in the NSW School's sides, it is proposed to select the under 20's Boy's team first under the guidance of Dave Nolan and once finalised, a further decision will be made into entering an 18's Boys team. The coaches of both Boy's teams welcome all those players interested to trial on the 20th July.  If the 18s team proceeds, a decision will be made in relation to informing the coach at that time.

It is proposed to enter both an 18's and 20's Girl's team at this stage and all players interested are invited to attend the trial on the 20th July at Doyle Park.

The tournament is to be held in Coffs Harbour from Wednesday 17 Sept to Sat 20 Sept 2008. Players will be required to be in Coffs Harbour by Tuesday 16 Sept 2008. It should be noted that there will be a cost to attend the tournament and players will be required to pay a $50 deposit at the first trial.   If you have any questions or require further information please contact - Mark Brisby, Director Juniors on 0417.471.430.  Dave Nolan can be contacted on 0411.138.972

27/06/08 2008  Sydney Scorpions Under 20s Boys & Under 18s / 20s Girls Trials for National Touch League 2008:

The trials for the Sydney Scorpions Under 20 boys, Under 18 girls & Under 20s girls will take place on 20 July 2008 at Doyle ground Nth Parramatta.  Players need to be in attendance to register by 4pm. Selectors and officials will be in attendance to assist in the conduct of the trials. A $50 deposit will be required to be paid at the trial. Please note there will be a cost to attend the tournament.

Please note that players need to be in attendance in order to be selected. Only in exceptional circumstances will letters be accepted for absences.  Any such letter must be with Mark Brisby Director, Juniors prior to the trial for consideration by the Selector's.

Please contact Mark Brisby on 0417.471.430 / cbrisby@optusnet.com.au or the coach as follows for further information. ;

Under 20 Boys - Dave Nolan 0411.138.972
Under 20 Girls - Graham Fleming 0418.453.426

10/06/08  Hills Hornets Launch Website: Hills Touch have launched a new web site which can be found here!  The Hornets are boasting a new website, logo, playing colours, player roster and a shopping list of sponsors. Season 2008 promises to be a new era for Hills Touch.

02/06/08  NSW State of Origin Teams: Congratulations to all Scorpions players & management on their selection in the NSW teams for the upcoming State of Origin series against Queensland in August.  The full squads can be found here with Scorpions reps below:

Byrne Rachel Manly
Champion Simone Ryde Eastwood
Laing Rebecca Manly

Men's 35s
Biskup Joe Manly
Browne Christian Manly
Dudeck Anthony Manly
Gibson Barry Manly
Swain Darren Manly
Assistant Coach Graham Fleming
Manager Debbie Bridgeman

Women's 35s
Elliott Tracy Ryde-Eastwood
McIlwraith Katrina Parramatta
Randell Renee Manly
Women's 40s
Humpherson Vicki Manly
Kennedy Megan Scorpions
McGhie Megan Scorpions
Smidt Michele Hornsby
Assistant Coach Gary Croft

Men's 40s
Leonard Mark Scorpions
McDonald Brandon Manly
Nicholls Craig Hornsby
Saldern Paul Scorpions
Derek Duguid Scorpions
David Cheung Scorpions
Tim Kitchingham Scorpions

Men's 45s
Gillard Brett Scorpions 40's
Kelly Larry Manly
McDonald David Manly
Simmons Garry Manly
Sproule Michael Scorpions
Wandl Peter Manly

Men's 50s
Harris Geoff Scorpions

26/05/08  Scorpions NTL Positions 2009: Expressions of interest for the positions of Coaches, Assistant Coaches &  Manager's for the 2009 NTL Scorpions Opens/Senior teams have now closed.  All applicants will be notified of their success with the appointments to be posted on this web site in the coming weeks. 

 05/05/08  Level 1 Coaching: Please see below details for the next Level 1 Coaching Course to be run in Sydney.

Venue: Bankstown Sports Club
Date: Sunday, 15th June, 2008
Time: 8.45am to 5pm
Cost: $95.00

Registration: Email to technical@nswtouch.com.au or phone 9558 9333 and speak to Jarrat Wood.  Registration Closes: At 30 participants or Friday, 30th May, 2008. Payment must also be received by 30th May, 2008.  This is a great opportunity for coaches to be accredited before the Vawdon Cup or 2008 junior competitions.

13/05/08  Referees Level 2 Course: All interested parties for a Level 2 Referees course, please contact the person's who will be organising the course by 21st May 2008.  All info contained in this document.
 
05/05/08  Scorpions NTL Positions 2009: Expressions of interest for the positions below for the 2009 NTL Scorpions Opens/Senior teams should be received no later than 25th May 2008.

- Coaches, Assistant Coaches &  Manager's

Applicants for these positions should read and understand the following positional requirements before submitting an application.  If you wish to be considered please contact Scorpions Coaching Director Bruce Ager on 0407395930 or via email bruceager@bigpond.com no later than 25th May 2008.

13/05/08  Level 1 Selectors Course:  Sydney Scorpions are running a Level 1 Selectors Course the details of which are below:

Tuesday 13th May & Thursday 22nd May Starting at 6.30
Venue: TG Millner Sports Ground, Eastwood
The course will be run by Michael Clark. If you are interested please email:
 

 05/05/08  Scorpions Referee's:  Congratulations to the following Sydney Scorpions referees that have been selected in the referees squad for the 2008 State of Origin Series which is being held in Sydney on 22nd/23rd August 2008.
 
Bernie O'Donohue, Kim Perry, Bill Slade and Anthony Smith.
 
The following Scorpions referees will be receiving their State Blazers:

Craig Hughes - Manly & Luke Kelso - Hornsby

Bill Slade
Director of Referees

 14/04/08  NSWTA Referee's:  Please find the NSWTA Referee's website at the following location www.nswreferees.touch.asn.au

14/04/08 NSWTA State Squads: Congratulations to the following Sydney Scorpions players who have been selected in the NSW State squads, of which the final teams will battle against Queensland at Tempe on 22nd/23rd August 2008.

 14/04/08  14s/16s Regional NSW State Merit Teams:  Congratulations to the following players selected in the NSW State Merit Teams:

14s Girls
Peattie Laura
Hummelstad Natalie
Duguid Courtney
14s Boys
Evans Jamai
O'Neil Alex

16s Girls
Cachia Rebecca
Lillyman Sheridan
Ryanhart Grace
Wehbe Carla

16s Boys
Brisby Sam
Chiddy Daniel
Daley Scott
Franklin Alex
Moussa Adrian
 03/04/08  NSWTA 14's/16's Regionals:  Following on from a successful NTL by the Sydney Scorpions Open's and Seniors teams, it has been the junior teams that have really put the Sydney Scorpions on the map. At the recent NSWTA 14's/16's Regionals held in Forster on the weekend of 29th and 30th March, Sydney Scorpions were named as the Champion Junior Permit in NSW, thanks to the efforts of players, coaches and managers of all 4 teams.

After an encouraging Junior State Cup in Wollongong by all affiliates within the Scorpions region, selectors had a difficult task in choosing players to represent Sydney Scorpions at the 14's/16's Regional Championships. Those selections were vindicated with all 4 Scorpions teams making the semi finals, with 2 teams (Boy's 14's and Boy's 16's) taking out the titles on offer and the Girl's 14's falling just short in the final.

The coaches, managers and support staff had a huge task in moulding those players selected, into competitive teams in the short time frame between JSC and the Regional Championships, and what a job they did! The success of all 4 teams is a true indication of the efforts of the coaches, and also reflects on the tremendous job that the Scorpions Junior committee is doing with the juniors in our region.

And the players, what can you say. Their behaviour, off field dress and playing gear, were the envy of the other permits and was backed up on the fields of play with some amazing skills on show. It made all involved, very proud to be associated with such a group of fine young people.

Results:
Overall Championship
Sydney Scorpions 47 points
Southern Suns 31 points
Hunter Western Hornets 29 points

Boy's 16's Champions
Grand Final Scorpions 6 V Suns 1

Girls 16's Semi Finalists

Boy's 14's Champions
Grand Final Scorpions 3 V Rebels 1

Girl's 14's Runners Up
Grand Final Hornets 2 V Scorpions 1

The winners of the Scorpions "Croft" Medal for each team were;
Boy's 16's Daniel Chiddy
Girl's 16's Sarah Peattie
Boy's 14's Nathan Milone
Girl's 14's Laura Peattie with Natalie Hummelstad winning the team game ball.

Also selected were NSW Merit Teams for each division, and the Scorpions players chosen were:

14's Girls
Laura Peattie
Natalie Hummelstad
Courtney Duguid

16's Girls
Rebecca Cachia
Sheridan Lillyman
Grace Ryanhart
Carla Wehbe

14's Boys
Jamai Evans
Alex O'Neil

16's Boys
Sam Brisby
Daniel Chiddy
Scott Daley
Alex Franklin
Adrian Moussa

Congratulations to all, the future looks very bright.

 16/03/08  2008 NTL Wrap-up:  The 2008 combined Senior/Opens X-Blades National Touch League proved a massive success with the tournament concluding yesterday. Coffs Harbour's BCU International Stadium was in spectacular condition and saw some great touch being played across all the divisions. Even the weather came to the party with clear blue skies for the duration of the tournament. The Sydney Scorpions this year arguably boasted the best looking playing uniforms of all the permits with a slick new design from Kombat. This was also matched with some great off-field gear as well.

The Scorpions Men's 40's once again dominated their division, as they have for some years now. They went through the tournament undefeated and were triumphant in the Final against a gallant Hunter Hornets side by 3-2. As per usual Tim Kitchingham and Brett Gillard led from the front. David Cheung and Andrew Keyes were the teams leading touch down scorers bagging eight each.

The Scorpions Women's 40's won their Final 4-3 over the Hornets whist
the Women's 27's failed to make the finals in a new division where Victoria won their first piece of silverware at the National titles. Unfortunately for Phil Young and the Scorps Men's 50's, they missed
out on the final series this campaign.

In the Men's 30's division the Sydney Scorpions continued to be the bridesmaids after going through the tournament undefeated only to  stumble at the final hurdle going down 8-6 to a determined Sydney Mets  team. The team and management will be once again left scratching their heads as to what they have to do to win an elusive NTL title after being runners up on six occasions. NTL debutant Brad "Lockie" Mitchell won the teams Scorpion Medal for the Best & Fairest for the tournament. Scorpions Chris "Rowdy" Benfield was named TFA's Men's 30's Player of the Series.

In the Opens divisions the Scorpions Mixed team went down in the Plate Final by 5-4 against the ACT. Chloe Donovan topped her teams touch down tally with four. A young Scorpions Women's Opens team, under the guidance of coaches Jason Martin & Gary Croft, lost their Plate semi final 7-3 against the Crusaders. The team will no doubt benefit from this year's NTL and will be stronger next time around.

Finally in the Men's Opens division the Scorpions, coached by Terry Cooper, played some extremely entertaining touch throughout the tournament. In the round games the Scorps won five games and lost only one going down to arch rivals the Sydney Mets. This set them up for a semi final clash against the red hot Gold Coast Sharks. In a spectacular showdown it was the Drumayne Day-Berg-Muir (Sharks) vs. Dylan Hennessy (Scorpions) show, with both players heavily involved in their teams numerous touch downs. A stand out for the Sydney Scorpions was Captain Jamie Stowie who scored a hat-trick of three magic touchdowns. His Parramatta team mates Adam Lollback & Troy Malcom also had strong games as did all the Scorps however in the end
they went down 9-7 in front of a packaged and enthralled crowd. Tim Barton from the Scorps finished the tournament with an impressive eleven touchdowns.

Many thanks must go out to all the players and management of the Sydney Scorpions teams for their efforts on and off the field.
* Special thanks to Phil Young who helped secure the fantastic training facilities at TG Millner Field, Eastwood.
* Bill Slade and all the Scorps referees did the permit proud with solid performances on the field this year.
* Steve Cunningham led the Scorpions Medical staff this year and thanks goes out to all of them for a sterling effort in keeping our players on the park.
* 2008 was also the first year for the inaugural Scorpions Dinner with all the teams gathering at the Park Beach Bowling Club. In what will become a tradition the Scorpions Medals for the Best & Fairest from each team were named with the awards named in honour of Melanie & Gary Croft in appreciation for their years of tireless work for the region.  All the award recipients will be posted on the web site in the near future.

So until the next Senior/Opens NTL in March 2009, the Scorpions Executive Committee will continue to be committed in raising the  profile and professionalism of the Sydney Scorpions with the ambition of becoming the best possible NTL permit.  More info on the NTL wrap up here now.

18/03/08  Girls16's Scorps Squad: A final Girls 16's squad can be found below.  Girl's 16's Manager 0402 140 357 .

Rebbecca Cachia Parramatta
Grace Ryanhart Parramatta
Jenna Hitch Manly
Sarah Peattie Manly 18's
Carla Wehbe Parramatta
Morgan Randall Manly
Monique McHugh Parramatta
Karley Morton Manly
Simone Papas Parramatta
Emily Goodser Parramatta 18's
Jess Shanahan Manly
Ellen Marfleet Parramatta
Sheridan Lillyman Manly
Tamara Cochrane Manly

10/03/08  Girls 14's Scorps Squad:  The squad can be found below. Girl's 14's Coach Graham Fleming 0418 453 426.

Alana Lamerton   Parra
Charmayne Nathan   Manly
Coutney Duguid   Parra
Danni Davis   Manly
Emma Crerar  Manly
Laura Peattie   Manly
Madeline Pemble   Parra
Mason Mcmillan   Parra
Natalie Dougal   Manly
Natalie Hummeistad   Parra
Remy Randall   Manly
Sarah-jane Eltakchi   Parra
Samantha Donlan   Manly
Taylor Mikaelian   Parra

SHADOWS
Maddy Roberts   Ryde Eastwood
Meghan Noble

  04/03/08  14's/16's Scorps Referee's: Many thanks and congratulations to the following Scorpion's referees for U14/16's Regional Champs: Craig Hughes, Peter Lloyd, Luke Heckendorf & Dean Nipperess.

  04/03/08  Scorpions Medal: 2008 will be the inaugural year for the Scorpions Medal.  This medal will be presented to the Best & Fairest player from each team (14's through to Men's 50's) representing the Sydney Scorpions at Regional Champs & the NTL. More information to come.

26/02/08  Boys 14's Scorps Squad: An updated Boys 14's squad can be found below.  Training on Friday 6.00pm @ Doyle Park, Parramatta & Sunday 9.00am at Nolan Reserve, Manly.

1 Bechara Nathan Parramatta
2 Hodge Reece Manly
3 Milone Nathan Parramatta
4 Plug Brad Ryde-Eastwood
5 Moses Mitchell Parramatta
6 Evans Jamai Manly
7 Farrel Mason Ryde-Eastwood
8 McMillin Chad Manly
9 Hoole RJ Parramatta
10 Cousin Aiden Parramatta
11 Hoskins John Manly
12 O'Neil Alex Hornsby
13 Dimarco Max Ryde-Eastwood
14 Matterson Ryan Parramatta
15 Flynn Michael Parramatta

25/02/08  Boys 16's Scorps Squad: An updated Boys 16's squad can be found below.  Training continues at Doyle Park Parramatta Wednesday 6.00pm-8.00pm and Nolan Reserve Manly 9.00am Sunday.

Sam Brisby - Manly , Daniel Chiddy - Manly, Matt Rasso - Parra, Mitchell Mahoney - Parra, Caiden Wynard - Parra, Tim Donlan - Manly, Josh Gillard - Manly, Joe Ng - Parra, Reece Jones - Manly, Scott Daley - Parra 18s, Alex Franklin - Manly, Adrian Moussa - Parra, Tyrone Tadross - Parra, Justin Campbell - Parra
Boy's 16's Coach Mark Mahoney 0412 934 739

17/02/08 Junior State Cup 2008: The future is certainly bright for the Sydney Scorpions region with so many Scorpion affiliates making it
to the semi finals (top 4 teams in the state) in their age divisions. Close to 10,000 players, officials, referees, parents and supporters converged on a massive 26 fields at Wollongong with the rains amazingly holding off this year.

With no drop-offs being used the first try in the knock-out stage of the competition is worth 3 points - with each try after that 2. Highlights from around the Scorpion affiliates included the Manly 10 Girls who won their title 5-0 against Wagga. In the 10 Boys the Parramatta Eels went down to rivals and eventual winners Penrith 5-2.

In the 12 Girls Manly lost in their semi final 7-6 to Newcastle City. In the 12 Boys an inspirational Ryde Eastwood lost in their semi final to a strong Wagga Wagga who went on to win the division.  In the 14 Girls Manly went down to eventual winners Wagga Wagga 5-2 in the semi final. Whilst in the 14 Boys it was an all Scorpion Grand Final with Manly too strong for Ryde Eastwood winning 13-4.

In the 16 Boys Parramatta upset Manly 3-0 in the semi final and went on to appear in a well deserved Grand Final. Likewise the 16 Girls from Parramatta also made it to their Grand Final against Tamworth.  Finally, in the 18 Boys a highly fancied Manly went down to eventual winners Wallsend 8-7 in their semi final.

Congratulations to all players, especially all the teams mentioned above as many of them competed in divisions of up to 32 teams and to be in the final 4 teams in their division in NSW is an achievement to be very proud of.
 
17/02/08  Scorpions 2008 Uniforms:  Uniforms and the Kombat sizing guide can be found here.  NTL forms can be found here.

  2/02/08  Men's 30's Squad & Training Schedule:  The Men's 30's squad can be found below with the teams training schedule found here.  Two more players are to be added to the squad below.

2/02/08  Ladies 27's: Congratulations to the following squad members who will represent the Scorpions with distinction at the upcoming NTL.

Rachel Byrne
Kylie Stewart
Sally Armstrong
Natasha Roberts
Edith Nathan
Te Aroha Paki
Gloria Berryman
Lisa Fiaola
Susie Chiddy
Katrina McIlwraith
Michelle Roberts
Trudie Paton
Rebecca Laing
Simone Champion

14/02/08  Scorpions Women's Opens:  The following squad has been announced. 

Coaches Jason Martin/Gary Croft
Manager Melanie Croft

2/02/08  NTL Referee Appointments: The following Sydney Scorpion Referees have been appointed as members of the Referees Team for the 2008 X-Blades National Touch League:

Peter Jones, Kim Perry, Anthony Smith, Bill Slade, Bernie O'Donohue,
Luke Kelso, Matt Seldon, Phil Lowe and Steve Laing.

Bill Slade
Sydney Scorpions
Director of Referees

16/01/08  Scorpions Mixed Opens:  Congratulations to the following players in making the Scorpions Mixed Open squad.  Thanks to all those players that trialed - 4 players to be omitted.

15/01/08  Sydney Scorpions Under 18 & 20s Coaches - NTLs 2008:
Applications are currently being sought for the above positions. Sydney Scorpions Under 18 & 20s boys & girls teams will participate in the Touch Football Australia TFA National Touch League (NTL) at Coffs Harbour in Sept 2008. Applications must be in writing and directed to Mr Bruce Ager, Technical Director and will be accepted up until the close of business Monday 18 February 2008.  If you require any further information please contact Mark Brisby, Director Juniors - 0417.471.430.

15/01/08  Sydney Scorpions Under 14 and 16s Teams 2008:
The Sydney Scorpions will be holding trials for selection into the above representative teams on Friday 8 February 2008 at the Parramatta Touch Association Junior Gala Night. Scorpion selectors will be in attendance to identify players for inclusion in the representative squads. It is important that your Under 14 & 16s teams attend this event. If they are unable to attend could you please advise so as we can make arrangements for the selectors to contact your coaches.  Please note that selectors will also be in attendance at the Penrith Junior Gala Day to be held on Sunday 3 February 2009. Further details in relation to each event can be found on the Parramatta and Penrith Touch Association websites.  The final squads will be announced on the Scorpions website after the Junior State Cup.  If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact Director, Juniors Mark Brisby - 0417.471.430

9/01/08  Seniors NTL: This year there will be no Men's 35's division. A Senior Mixed (Men's 35/Ladies 30's) will be trialed instead.  2008 NTL Senior Divisions: L27,L35,L40 M30, M40, M45, M50, SMX.  More details of Senior Mixed in the coming weeks.
 
31/12/07  Referee Congratulations: The Scorpions Executive committee would like to congratulate the following personnel for their achievements at the recent State Cup held at Port Macquarie.

The following referees achieved 2007 State Cup Finals Appointments:

Kim Perry - North's
Bernie O'Donohue - Hornsby
Vic Rulewski - Manly
Peter Jones - Hornsby 
Steve Laing - Parramatta

The following referees were upgraded at the 2007 State Cup:
Level 1 to Level 2 - Francis Wood - Parramatta
Level 2 to Level 3 - Daniel O'Flynn - Westmead

The following referees achieved the highest honour of the tournament by achieving the aim of becoming a State Referee - (Level 4). Congratulations to:

Craig Hughes - Manly
Luke Kelso - Hornsby

Bill Slade
Scorpions Director of Referees

13/12/07  Scorpions Coaching Positions:  The Sydney Scorpions congratulate the following applicants who have been appointed to the U/14 & U/16 coaching positions for 2008.

Under 14 Girls - Graham Fleming {Coach}

Under 16 Girls - Neal Ryanhart {Coach} Rod Hetherington {Asst Coach} Pam Hetherington {Manager}

Under 14 Boys - Dave Nolan {Coach} Tony Milone & Anthony Hilder {Asst coaches} Grahame Gorman {Manager}

Under 16 Boys - Mark Mahoney {Coach} Mark Brisby {Coach}

Details in relation to trials for selection in these teams will be advised early in Jan 2008. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact Mark Brisby ; Director Juniors 0417 471 430.

  06/11/07  Level 2 & 3 Referees Course:

When : Sunday 11 November 2007
Time : 9.00am to 4.30pm
Where : Artarmon Bowling Club
1 Burra Road, Artarmon
Cost : $30.00 per person

Registration & Payment :
Numbers required by 2 November 2007
Payment required by the 9 November 2007

Cheques to be made out to Sydney Scorpions and posted to :
PO Box 6105
Narraweena NSW 2099

Bring something to run in and a whistle.
Please contact Bill Slade or Bernie O’Donohue if you are interested at:

bill.slade@bigpond.com
b.n.odonohue@bigpond.com
Mobile : 0402 313 852 – Bill
Mobile: 0429 844 218 – Bernie

 30/10/07 Congratulations to all Sydney Scorpion Referees who were involved in the Vawdon Cup.  This showed dedication to the sport and personal sacrifice that all of these referees have had to make during the past three months. During the tournament there were some memorable performances and with the coaching panel taking every opportunity to lend a helping hand, the referees certainly strived to do their best.  The finals series produced some great results for the referees with Anthony Smith, Kim Perry, Bill Slade, Bernie O’Donohue and Vic Rulewski all achieving the ultimate of all being appointed to games on Grand Final night.  Well done to all.

Bill Slade
Sydney Scorpions
Director of Referees

  20/10/07 Vawdon Cup 07:  Congratulations goes out to Coach Barry Gibson and the girls from Manly who beat Eastern Suburbs to take out the Women's Division 1 Vawdon Cup for 2007.  Many of these Manly girls represent the Sydney Scorpions so a big well done to all.

20/10/07 Women's 40's NTL Trial:  Sydney Scorpions wish to announce the date of their upcoming NTL trial for the Women's 40's.

Saturday 27th October 9.00am
Griffith Park, Long Reef.

All players interested should bring $100 deposit. Further information can be obtained from dgpicko@bigpond.net.au

  08/10/07 NSWTA Announce NSW State Coaches:  The 2008 Origin series is slated for August 2008 in Sydney and the NSWTA are keen to retain the title as Australia's premier touch state.  The Coaching appointments can be found here.

27/08/07 Sydney Scorpions U/18s Girls: Congratulations to the following players on their selection in the Sydney Scorpions U/18s Girls team. The squad has been training for several weeks and the final selection was a difficult process for the selectors. The team will contest the Australian U/18s Championships at Coff's Harbour in September. Jessica Chiddy, Kate Van Beek, Elesha Dougall, Jenna Hitch, Zoe Koskinas, Carla Wehbe, Simone Skewes, Danielle Ashworth, Laura Raso, Sarah Peattie, Rebecca Cachia, Grace Ryanhart, Christina Clancy, Sheridan Lillyman, Lucy Hawkings, Sam Sweeney, Shadow: Catherine Pearce

  26/08/07 Sydney Scorpions U/18s Boys: Congratulations to the following players on their selection in the Sydney Scorpions U/18s Boys team. The squad has been training for several weeks and the final selection was a difficult process for the selectors. The team will contest the Australian U/18s Championships at Coff's Harbour in September.  Sam Brisby, Daniel Chiddy, Simon Lang, Mitchell Mahoney, Eddie Johnston, Matt Rasso, Sion Cousens, Luke Howard, Greg Chance, Derek Duff, Tyrone Tadross, Ben Tadross, Joe Ng,
Josh Gillard, Tom Curtin, Luke Hallinan.

  06/08/07 Congratulations to the following Sydney Scorpion players who have been selected in the NSW All Schools teams to compete in the National Schools Touch Tournament to be held in Melbourne in October;

Girls - Jenna Hitch, Grace Ryanhart
Boys - Joe Ng, Bevan De Vries, Scott Daley, Daniel Chiddy, Sam Brisby

06/08/07 Congratulations to the players below who have been selected in the Sydney Scorpions 18s Girls squad to compete at the National 18's Championships in Coffs Harbour in September 2007.
 
Elesha Dougall, Laura Raso, Shaylee-Ann Brunell, Jessica Chiddy, Lucy Vaux, Kate Van Beek, Tina Clancy, Danielle Ashworth, Sarah Peattie, Rebecca Cachia, Grace Ryanhart, Jenna Hitch, Lisa Wehbe, Carla Wehbe, Sheridan Lillyman, Kyriea Perkins, Catherine Pearce, Lucy Hawkings, Simone Skewes, Monique McHugh

06/08/07 Congratulations to the players below who have been selected in the Sydney Scorpions 18s boys squad to compete at the National 18's Championships in Coffs Harbour in September 2007.

18's Boys: Daniel Chiddy, Simon Lang, Edward Johnston, Ricky Hetherington, Joe Ng, Tyrone Tadross, Benjamin Tadross, Sam Brisby, Luke Howard, Jonathon Palau, Josh Gillard, Mitchell Mahoney, Tom Curtin, Blake Williams, Sion Cousens, Ben Saunders, Matt Rasso, Justin Wolstonehome, James Vanisi, Luke Hallinan, Greg Chance, Derek Duff, Caidyn Wynyard.

  23/07/07 >> The NSW Touch Association Annual Blues Awards Night was held on Saturday night with a number of Sydney Scorpions winners.  Congratulations to all for doing your region proud.

NSWTA Selector of the Year:  Brett Gillard (Manly)
Blues Award Winner: Garry Noel (Ryde Eastwood)
NSWTA Young Player of the Year (Male):  Maurice Kennedy (Hornsby)
Life Membership of NSWTA:  Mark Boland (Parramatta)
NSWTA Hall of Fame Inductee:  Mark Boland (Parramatta)
Scorpions Affiliate of the Year:  Hornsby
Presentation made by Gary Croft

All of the Awards can be found here.

02/07/07 >> The Sydney Scorpions AGM  was held last week with a number of new committee members appointed. 

Assistant Director: Tim Kitchingham
Finance Director: Jim Bennett
Technical Director:  Barry Gibson
Referee’s Director: Bill Slade

All involved with the Sydney Scorpions would like to thank Gary & Melanie Croft who's tireless work and dedication over the many years will never be forgotten.
 
  2/07/07 >>  The Sydney Scorpions would like to congratulate
the following Sydney Scorpions 18s Management Team that has been appointed. 

Tour Manager:
Mark Brisby - 0417 471 430
Girls:
Graham Flemming - Coach 0418 453 426
Cindy Chiddy - Manager 0412 216 516
Boys:
Dave Nolan - Coach 0417 661 702
Mark Mahoney - Asst Coach 0412 934 739

Sydney Scorpions wish to congratulate and recognise the efforts of following players who were successfully selected in the 2007 NSWTA 14's & 16's NSW Merit sides.

2007 Girls Under 14's NSW Merit side:
Jenna Hitch, Karlie Morton, Jess Shanahan, Chelsea Ross, Carla Wehbe.

2007 Boys Under 14's NSW Merit side:
Matt Raso, Luke Vescio, Adrien Moussa.

2007 Girls Under 16's NSW Merit side:
Rebecca Cachia, Grace Ryanhart, Morgan Randall.

2007 Boys Under 16's NSW Merit side:
Sam Brisby, Anthony Salerno, Alex Franklin.

 Scorpions Men's 40's 3rd year in a row National Champions:  The Scorpions Men's 40's overcame an extremely disappointing start to their title defence running out to the cheers of only their own management staff, the physio's and the Sun's 30's girls. The Scorps launched into the Suns defence taking out their disappointment and frustration on them and quickly ran out to a good lead.  Whilst never really troubled by the Garry Lawless lead Suns who eventually scored a flurry of three late disappointing tries, they ran out convincing winners 8 - 5.  David Cheung starred for the Scorpions in the final and led from the front. The wingers who had feasted on tries all week crossed in the final several times. Peter Stephens scored what must be a NTL record of 21 individual tries. Other scorers in the final included Scott Collins 2, Andrew Keayes, Jeff Cheung, Brett Gillard, David McDonald, Derek Duguid & Peter Stephens.