Tuesday, August 31, 2004

 

City Scorpions Results.

Another week, another game. AUTC Aphrodite, the new improved AUTC Aphrodite (with Chris) took it up to us, relatively speaking, in the first half. 3-0 at half time, with the girls looking rather lazy (not long 'til 18s, I guess). The second half was a bit better, with the final result being 12-0.

Next week, another 7:05 game - the youngest WDTA team, McLeod's Daughters. Of course, this Friday's game vs. Northern Vipers (7:30) will push us a bit more...

Stay tuned for the team announcement. Any day now. Honest.

Tuesday, August 24, 2004

 

City Scorpions Results.

Light on players again (7!), we came up against our arch-rivals, Greegan's Grogans. Last time we met, it was the first time for the season that we actually got scored against, and again Grogans looked good. The final score this time was 5-1, so pretty much similar to last time's 6-2.

Nicole & Anna showed us that we cannot take things too easy - luckily they play for us in State League!

Next week, 7:05 against AUTC Aphrodite, the last placed team. Last time it was 14-0, I'd like us to break that record. (Thanks to Principal Skinner...)

 

No games this weekend 27-29AUG (Border Challenge)

Due to the Border Challenge, they will be no state league games this weekend (27-29th August). The next 2 rounds are below. If you are unable to make any of these games, please inform your coaches ASAP

Games on Friday 10th September have been shifted back 15 minutes to allow a presentation to be done to the state 18s teams at 7:20 All players are expected to be there to support.

Round 4: Friday 3rd September
Mixed Opens: 6:30 pm Wolves
Mixed Juniors: BYE
Mens Opens: 7:30 pm Wolves
Womens Opens: 7:30 pm Vipers

Round 5: Friday 10th September
Mixed Opens: 6:30 pm Stingrays
Mixed Juniors: 6:30 pm Stingrays
Mens Opens: 7:45 pm Stingrays
Womens Opens: 8:45 Stingrays


Brice

Monday, August 23, 2004

 

State League Round 2

The day: Sunday.

The place: Park 17.

The weather: Perfect.

The opponents: Eastern Sting-gays.


Too busy to write a proper review.


Mixed Open: 2 - 5.
Scorers: M. Schinckel, T. Matthews.

Mixed Junior: 8 - 4.
Scorers: W. Sadler (4), C. Denison-SMith (2), J. Ryan, M. McCormack.

Women's Open: 7 - 5.
Scorers: M. Carey (2), T. Frith, E. Musolino, N. Treleaven, J. Higginson, A. Palmer.

Men's Open: 4 - 6.
Scorers: C. Morris, C. Maguire, B. Mitchell, P. Carter.


Friday, August 20, 2004

 

Mens Results - Round 3

I think Matt forgot to mention the mens game that was also played tonight! We were short in the mens team as well, with Phil and Col taking the night off, and Timmsy retiring for the season with knee problems, but we welcomed Cody into the mens side giving us 9. We had a good first half and improved on last week, yet we were still down 1-3, the lone try coming from a diving Lemmo! We played well in patches in the second half, and managed another try after a cut out ball created the overlap and Matt finished off some good ball movement. This was the only time we crossed the line in the second half and the final score was 2-7, possibly a result of our inexperience and fatigue.

We're looking forward to building on this game and with the return of Phil and Col on Sunday, we should really give the unbeaten Sting-gays a run for their money.

 

Results from Round 3

The night was looking ominous - with a huge number of players out due to injury and travel, two Women's Open players had to drop back into the Mixed Open & Junior teams, just to ensure there were enough players to take the field!

A hard fought game in the Mixed Open, with us down 5-2 at half time, resulted in a 9-6 loss. The second half was much better, as evidenced by the fact that we outscored them 4-3. Things look good for the future, with a relatively inexperienced group of players in this team. Tony & Matt scored two each, and Paul & Simon both chipped in with singles.

In actuality, there is possibly more experience in the Mixed Junior team, who had a great win, 5-3. Nicole the wonder-coach, yet to lose a game! Great work guys! And with only 7 players before half time, and 8 after! Lara, dropping back from the Women's to make up the numbers, scored 3 great touchdowns, and Will and John scored one each.

The Womens & Mens both played in the last time slot, and since I didn't see any of the Men's, I'll only briefly mention that they lost. 7-2. Matt M-S & Simon L were the scorers.

The Women's team was unsuccessful, too, but looked great in the first half. Keeping the Wolves within their half for about 3/4 of the half, we really only made one major defensive error, which they promptly capitalised upon, and scored. I had the feeling at half time that we were going to roll them, but unfortunately they scored a couple of touchdowns early in the second half. Eventually, we broke the drought and Ellen scored, but it was too late for a comeback, and the final score was 3-1. Let's face it, the Lewickis make that team!

Another game coming up on Sunday, with the Mixed & Juniors playing at 1:00pm, and the Womens at 2:00pm. Hang around if you can, to watch the Mens play at 3:00pm. Let's beat those Sting-gays.

Thursday, August 19, 2004

 

Womens Team for Friday (R3)

With the level of injury afflicting Scorps Womens, the team for Friday (tomorrow: 8:30 pm - be there by 6:30 to watch me play!, or by 7:45 at the latest.) is at this stage:

Alver, Lucy
Blake, Georgina
Carey, Madelaine
Foureur, Lindy
Higginson, Justine
Lai, Christine
Markovitch, Donna
Musolino, Ellen
O'Brien, Anna
Palmer, Alyse
Scrimgeour, Lara
Treleaven, Nicole
Zuiliani, Kate

The following players are unavailable (If they are able to play, I need to know ASAP):

Day, Melanie
Dignam, Tessa
Reidel, Amy
Wray, Emily

If your name is not listed here, you are playing Mixed, at 6:30pm (be there by 5:45). Any queries, phone me on 0422 11 86 11, or contact Nicole 0422 734 271 regarding Juniors.

Wednesday, August 18, 2004

 

CSTA - Uniforms needed this Friday 615


Dear players,
As you are aware, an extra division has been added to the state league competition (mixed juniors). This means that we now have to provide playing shirts for 4 teams. We currently do not own enough shirts, and until we buy some more, we will be collecting shirts after each game so that they can be used in the other divisions.


We need approximately 12 male and 12 female shirts for games starting at 630pm this Friday. If you still have a shirt in your possession, can you please hand it to someone who will be there at 615pm (or earlier). Let me know if this is not possible.


Due to this circumstance, we are looking for 2 volunteers who can collect male or female shirts after the last game that they are needed (usually mens or womens), take them home, have them washed, and bring them back at least 15 minutes prior to the next game (usually mixed juniors or mixed opens). For this service, CSTA will subsidise your playing fees.


This does not mean that players can swap numbers, please keep the number that you have already been wearing to asssit with admin and signing on each game


I look forward to hearing from you.
Brice


Monday, August 16, 2004

 

State League "Round 2" Results

After 2 postponed rounds due to wet weather, the 2004 Winter state league season finally kicked off on Sunday 15th August with “Round 2”.

The mixed opens team represented the club in the first game, but unfortunately went down 0-6 to a more experienced South West Wolves team. This was a good chance for the mixed juniors to have a run who had a bye this week, which was lucky due to dwindling numbers in the mixed opens side.

The women’s team, without star coach Matt Schinckel, fought hard in the first half but was down 0-2 and Mel Day (injury) at half time. The half time address by the “coach of the Day” inspired Nicole Treleaven to score 3 TDs in the second half. Unfortunately, this was not enough as they went down 3-4 to the Vipers.

The new look men’s open team played the young Wolves team led by Jezza and Gav. The Scorps got off to a good first half, holding the Wolves scoreless and led 2-0 at half time. This heated game was 2-2 shortly after half time before Colm Maguire led the way to victory. The final score was 6-4.


Full Results
Men’s Opens
Vipers 3 Stingays 4
Scorps 6 Wolves 4

Women’s Opens
Stingays 7 Wolves 6
Vipers 4 Scorps 3

Mixed Opens

Vipers 4 Stingays 6
Scorps 0 Wolves 6

Mixed Junior
Wolves 6 Stingays 5


Next Rounds (2 games this weekend)

Friday 20th August (Round 3)
Mixed Juniors 6:30 Wolves
Mixed Opens 6:30 Vipers
Women’s Opens 8:30 Wolves
Men’s Opens 8:30 Vipers

Sunday 22nd August (Round 2)
Mixed Juniors 1:00 Stingays
Mixed Opens 1:00 Stingays
Women’s Opens 2:00 Stingays
Men’s Opens 3:00 Stingays

Friday, August 13, 2004

 

State League Round 2 Friday 13th August POSTPONED

I spoke too soon! Please pass this onto anyone who may not receive this info via email or on the web site

State League Round 2 has been postponed to Sunday 22nd August 2004 as per previous communication of 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. This is due to City Touch only finishing it’s final round at 11.30am.

The Reason:

We have advice as at 12 noon from the Weather Channel that is forecasting hazardous conditions. The advice states that a front is expected to come through Adelaide at 5pm. It is a Severe Wind Advice bringing thunderstorms and possible hail. This is obviously a dangerous situation; therefore we are making a decision to postpone games early enough as to allow communication to go through to all participating people.

For information about the forecast please go to website to have a look at why we have made our decision.

http://www.weatherchannel.com.au/Magic94scripts/mgrqispi94.dll?appname=WC&prgname=WC&Function=&Function=PCSearch&SearchFor=EASTWOOD%20SA%205063

Games for the re-schedule Round 1 on Sunday 15th August will go ahead as communicated using field 6 & 7.

Please pass this information onto any related members!

 

Wet Weather Cancellation Procedures

At this stage, games will go ahead tonight.


Please be aware of the cancellation procedure that will be place for the winter state league season. We will endeavour to send an email and update the CSTA website when the game is in doubt (around 3 hours before the game), but it is your responsibility to find out whether touch has been cancelled. (ie SMS 'stateleague' to 1 88 99 22 or check email/website)


Wet Weather Updates for State League
Wet weather updates for State League are now available through SMS!


Simply sms 'stateleague' (all one word) to 1 88 99 22 to find out whether or not games are still going ahead!


This will be updated on Fridays with a final decision being made by 3pm on the Friday before the match.


For Sunday rounds, a final decision will be available through this service by 9.30am on the Sunday morning!


For more info, please contact the Touch SA Office on 8373 3222!


Wednesday, August 11, 2004

 

State League CSTA Teams for ROund 1-2

Below are the teams for the first 2 rounds of winter state league for CSTA. These will change throughout the season depending on a number of factors and will usually be announced by your coach. FYI, the coaches for each team are:
Mens Open: TBA
Womens Open: Matt Schinckel
Mixed Open: Justin Timms
Mixed Junior: Nicole Treleaven

You need to make sure you arrive ready to go at the specified time so that any outstanding admin can be completed and training/warm-up can commence.
If you are yet to purchase shorts, please remind us that you need some.
If you are not on any of the lists below and you expect to be playing this week, please contact me urgently.

Friday 13th August (ROUND 2)
Mens Open: Meet at 6:30, Game at 8:30
CarterPhil
CostaJulian
CrawfordTravis
DillonMicheal
GarnerShawn
LemmoSimon
McKenzie-SmithMatt
MitchellBrice
SchinckelMatthew
SummersAshley
TimmsJustin

Womens Open: Meet at 6:30, Game at 7:30
AlverLucy
BlakeGeorgina
CareyMadelaine
DayMelanie
FoureurLindy
LaiChristine
MarkovitchDonna
MusolinoEllen
O'BrienAnna
PalmerAlyse
ReidelAmy
ScrimgeourLara
TreleavenNicole
WrayEmily

Mixed Opens: Meet at 5:30, Game at 6:30
FaulknerSimon
GreenAshleigh
MatthewsTony
RogersPaul
WilliamsDavid
FellJoanne
HancockKate
McFarlaneBrylee
MortonLouise
ThompsonAnn
WoodJoanne

Mixed Juniors: Meet at 5:30, Game at 6:30
BarlowMatt
BoxerJohn
Denison-SmithChris
MacklinJack
McCormackMark
SadlerWill
BurkeLucy
DignamTessa
DuffyZoe
HigginsonGeorgie
HigginsonJustine
JohnsonMelanie
RyanJessica
ThompsonJessica


Sunday 15th August (ROUND 1)
Mens Open: Meet at 1:00, Game at 3:00
CarterPhil
CostaJulian
CrawfordTravis
DillonMicheal
GarnerShawn
LemmoSimon
McKenzie-SmithMatt
MitchellBrice
SummersAshley
TimmsJustin

Womens Open: Meet at 1:00, Game at 3:00
AlverLucy
BlakeGeorgina
CareyMadelaine
DayMelanie
FoureurLindy
LaiChristine
MarkovitchDonna
MusolinoEllen
O'BrienAnna
PalmerAlyse
ReidelAmy
ScrimgeourLara
TreleavenNicole
WrayEmily

Mixed Opens: Meet at 12:00, Game at 1:00
FaulknerSimon
GreenAshleigh
MatthewsTony
RogersPaul
WilliamsDavid
FellJoanne
HancockKate
McFarlaneBrylee
MortonLouise
ThompsonAnn
WoodJoanne

Mixed Juniors: BYE

Tuesday, August 10, 2004

 

City Touch Round 8

Another big win for the City Scorpions Girls, 9-0 over WDTA Fruittis.

A big pre-game warm-up by some of the girls resulted in them being very fired up for the start of the game, and we ran rough-shod right over the opposition. To their credit, Fruittis only had one reserve, and they put up a great fight, but when Amy scores halfway through 'Bananas' (she didn't really need to dive, though) we know we are streets ahead of them. Scoring opportunities came thick & fast, with some good middle setups creating a big overlap on the wing.

However, we need to remember that the teams we will be playing in State League, and when we go away with our various State Teams will be much better than the Park Touch we have been playing. I hope to see a bit of depth when we are in attack, and to keep the effort going when defending. Especially making sure the Long-Side players push across to Shut Down when the ball is switched back in.

Speaking of State League, we are playing on Friday, and most of this team will be playing Womens, starting at 7:30. If we can be there nice and early, we'll have a decent warm-up, and hopefully be ready to go at the start.

I won't be there on Sunday (I'm going to Sydney), so I'd like to spend a bit of time straight after the game talking to the team. I'll run the same team for both games, which I'll try and announce this afternoon.

[EDIT]Lucy Alver - there, her name is on here again!

Monday, August 09, 2004

 

Games are ON tonight.

According to the City Touch mailing list, games are going to be played tonight.

City Scorpions Women are playing at 7:05 (I'm going for a run at 6:15 if anyone wants to do some extra fitness work!).

Also, State League is starting this Friday (weather permitting!). It is actually Round 2, and the draws are up on the SportingPulse website, so you can register for an automatic reminder for that competition too.

Round 2 - Friday 13th August

Teams will be announced here and via email in the next couple of days...

Wednesday, August 04, 2004

 

NO TRAINING THIS SUNDAY + GAME TIMES


Dear CSTA Players,
Training
Training on Sunday 8th August will NOT go ahead due to the current and expected state of the fields. Your next training will be organised by your coaches and will most likely be prior to your game on Friday 13th August.

Game Times
The following are the scheduled times and games for Round 2 and Round 1:

Round 2 - Friday 13th August
Mens 8:30 PM Field Three Eastern Stingrays
Womens 7:30 PM Field Three Eastern Stingrays
Mixed 6:30 PM Field Four Eastern Stingrays
Juniors 6:30 PM Field Two Eastern Stingrays

Round 1 - Sunday 15th August
Mens 3:00 PM Field Three South West Wolves
Womens 3:00 PM Field Four Northern Vipers
Mixed 1:00 PM Field Three South West Wolves
Juniors BYE BYE

Teams will be announced shortly

Brice


Tuesday, August 03, 2004

 

CSTA Winter state league season FIXTURE

MENS
RND DATE TIME VENUE/COURT OPPOSITION
2 13/08/04 (Fri) 8:30 PM Field Three Eastern Stingrays
1 15/08/04 (Sun) 3:00 PM Field Three South West Wolves
3 20/08/04 (Fri) 8:30 PM Field Three Northern Vipers
4 03/09/04 (Fri) 7:30 PM Field Three South West Wolves
5 10/09/04 (Fri) 7:30 PM Field Four Eastern Stingrays
6 15/10/04 (Fri) 7:30 PM Field Four Northern Vipers
7 17/10/04 (Sun) 3:00 PM Field Three South West Wolves
8 22/10/04 (Fri) 7:30 PM Field Four Eastern Stingrays
9 31/10/04 (Sun) 2:00 PM Field Four Northern Vipers

WOMENS
RND DATE TIME VENUE/COURT OPPOSITION
2 13/08/04 (Fri) 7:30 PM Field Three Eastern Stingrays
1 15/08/04 (Sun) 3:00 PM Field Four Northern Vipers
3 20/08/04 (Fri) 8:30 PM Field Four South West Wolves
4 03/09/04 (Fri) 7:30 PM Field Four Northern Vipers
5 10/09/04 (Fri) 8:30 PM Field Four Eastern Stingrays
6 15/10/04 (Fri) 7:30 PM Field Three South West Wolves
7 17/10/04 (Sun) 3:00 PM Field Four Northern Vipers
8 22/10/04 (Fri) 8:30 PM Field Three Eastern Stingrays
9 31/10/04 (Sun) 3:00 PM Field Three South West Wolves

MIXED
RND DATE TIME VENUE/COURT OPPOSITION
2 13/08/04 (Fri) 6:30 PM Field Four Eastern Stingrays
1 15/08/04 (Sun) 1:00 PM Field Three South West Wolves
3 20/08/04 (Fri) 6:30 PM Field Three Northern Vipers
4 03/09/04 (Fri) 6:30 PM Field Three South West Wolves
5 10/09/04 (Fri) 6:30 PM Field Four Eastern Stingrays
6 15/10/04 (Fri) 6:30 PM Field Three Northern Vipers
7 17/10/04 (Sun) 1:00 PM Field Four South West Wolves
8 22/10/04 (Fri) 6:30 PM Field Four Eastern Stingrays
9 31/10/04 (Sun) 1:00 PM Field Three Northern Vipers

JUNIOR MIXED
RND DATE TIME VENUE/COURT OPPOSITION
2 13/08/04 (Fri) 6:30 PM Field Two Eastern Stingrays
1 15/08/04 (Sun) BYE BYE
3 20/08/04 (Fri) 6:30 PM Field Two South West Wolves
4 03/09/04 (Fri) BYE BYE
5 10/09/04 (Fri) 6:30 PM Field Two Eastern Stingrays
6 15/10/04 (Fri) 6:30 PM Field Two South West Wolves
7 17/10/04 (Sun) BYE BYE
8 22/10/04 (Fri) 6:30 PM Field Two Eastern Stingrays
9 31/10/04 (Sun) 1:00 PM Field Two South West Wolves

 

State League - ROUND 1 POSTPONED

Dear CSTA Players,

ROUND 1 POSTPONED
Due to the condition of the fields, round 1 (Friday 6th August) of the Winter state league season has been POSTPONED to Sunday 15th August. The new times for the games will be either 1pm, 2pm or 3pm.

NEXT TRAINING SESSION
Hopefully we will still be able to train this Sunday, but this will be confirmed on Thursday when the fields will be assessed for use, stay tuned for an email.

MENS OPENS AND SENIORS STATE TRIALS
I encourage all male players to have a shot at state trials this Saturday 2 till 4. This will be your best opportunity to make the state team and it will be a rewarding experience:

Touch SA is calling for Men's Open & Senior Men's players who are interested in playing at the 2004 Australia Cup, hosted in Melbourne 7th - 9th October. They are also looking to send a Senior Men's to Australia Cup.
THE TRIAL FOR BOTH TEAMS IS
Saturday 7TH August 2pm - 4pm
FIRST TRAINING
Sunday 8th August 9am - 11am
At park 17 Greenhill Rd.Attendance is highly recommended, letters may be lodged and considered on a case by case basis by Saturday 7th August to the Touch SA Office via email mmaguire@internode.on.net or fax 08 8373 3322.
Please pass this information onto players who are not on the email list.

Regards
Brice

Monday, August 02, 2004

 

City Touch Postponed Again

Well, thanks to the crappy weather, Monday night touch is postponed again. That moves our games back by one week, and next week we will play at 7:05pm.

A more pressing matter is the coming State League competition - starts this Friday - check back for an announcement on teams, and game times.