Tigers on Tour
Like any good garage band there comes a time when you have to take your show on the road.
This past weekend a Band of Tigers loaded up the 15-person van and headed north to face two of the top teams in the USAFL.
Meeting up with a few other Tigers in Yonkers, the team of nineteen strong first squared off against the Boston Demons and then faced the New York Magpies.
Results were as follows: Boston Demons 7.9.(51) def. NC Tigers 4.0.(24) and New York Magpies 7.7.(49) def. NC Tigers 2.0.(12).
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Tigers Melt Philly's Hope for Win
On a day when temperatures reached 100 degrees, the young North Carolina Tigers clawed their way to a narrow victory over the visiting Philadelphia Hawks, 40-34, in the season opener.
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Black V White Clash!
Sunday, May 18th, marks the first of the Black V White IntraClub games to be played this year. The game will be held at the new ground for the 2008 Tigers season, Cedar Fork District Park in Morrisville, NC. It will be your first chance to see the Tigers at home as they break in the new ground and prepare for their first regular season game against Philadelphia on June 7th. Gametime is 2 PM.
New Season Is Here!
The Club recently announced the schedule for the 2008 season. More games should be added as the pre season continues, but currently the Tigers enjoy ten dates of football in 2008. The season kicks off with a possible tournament down in Florida, followed by a couple of encounters with familiar competitors. An updated schedule will be announced soon but already this season promises to provide the most football action the Tigers have ever witnessed. The club is also incorporating the successful Black v White jersey game which will be especially welcomed by the newer players joining the club. The full schedule will be announced and discussed at the first official practice, Saturday 1st March.
Mandatory Try Outs -
The club is to the size now where players are competing for playing time. Saturday 1st March is the first official practice for the club for the 2008 season, but it also marks our first try out for the season. General football skill and fitness will be assessed by the coaching staff. Everyone will again be given the opportunity to play this year, but the coaches do want to focus on players positions at this try out to allow them, and the players, to educate and learn the position and what is required to be successful at that spot on the field. So come prepared to run, kick, and listen!
501c3: Non-Profit -
The Board of Directors, led by Michael Jett in his role as Sponsorship Director, have brainstormed to further increase sponsorship levels. This year we are a 501(c)(3) CHARITY so any donations are tax deductible. The club is calling on all players to take it upon themselves to ask their network of associates if they would be interested in donating to the Tigers. We have an automated process in place to provide written acknowledgment of the contribution for tax purposes, so it has never been easier (or cheaper) to help the Tigers. The club is currently speaking to companies around town to secure primary sponsorship for the upcoming year. President Wesley McCallister has hefty goals in mind “Jett has provided more dedication and service to this cause than anybody prior, so we should see better returns than ever before.” Regardless, the Tigers are excited to embark on the challenge to grow the club off the field.
Aug 9th - Training
Brier Creek Elementary - 10:30 a.m.
Aug 13th - Training
Brier Creek Elementary - 6:30 p.m.
Aug 16th - Training
Brier Creek Elementary - 10:30 a.m.
Aug 20th - Training
Brier Creek Elementary - 6:30 p.m.
Aug 24th - Game - Black/White IntraSquad Clash
Cedar Fork Park - Morrisville NC - 2 p.m.
Aug 27th - Training
Brier Creek Elementary - 6:30 p.m.
Sept 3rd - Training
Brier Creek Elementary - 6:30 p.m.
Tigers Coach
Jason Heathcote
Wake up!
It's time for another season of footy! The dream that was the off season, where the holidays of gifts, food, and merry, is about to be replaced with sweat, blood and sunburn! The first official practice is March 1st. At this practice the coaching staff will evaluate the team to see what we have to work on, as well as welcoming new players into the fold. Most of March will focus on fitness. We are going to be a fitter club this year which we need to be given the extra games and length of season. We are going to also be a more skilled club this year. We, the coaches, have many drills already prepared some come ready to work March 1st.
Fitness is crucial in football. It doesn't matter what level you aspire to play to, you will not succeed unless you are fit. A 20 year old player, or a 50 year old player, should be at their respective peak fitness level to give themselves the optimal chance to play the best they can for themselves and the club. We don't expect everyone to be at the same fitness level, we just ask that every player gives the most they can. Together, with all our efforts, we will create a strong outfit of fitness and skill.
If you are something thinking about playing this year, I encourage everyone to come out March 1st. You don't need to have played Australian Rules football before. You just need to have an interest in playing this great game, an interest in joining a unique sporting club, and a pulse. So come out to practice and have a good time.
