A Locals Game: Gridiron NSW Kicks Off

After a successful College Football fixture on Saturday, it’s now time to focus our attention to the local brand of American Football. The Gridiron NSW competition has been played in the greater Sydney region since the 1980’s.

For the 2016 season eleven teams will be competing for Waratah Bowl glory with the first round of fixtures starting on September 3rd. The teams as follows, Sydney University Lions, Western Sydney Pirates, Central Coast Sharks, UTS Gators, Newcastle Cobras, Nepean Ducks, Northern Sydney Rebels, Wollongong Mustangs, North Western Predators and Sutherland Seahawks.

After a two-year hiatus the Sutherland Seahawks have rejoined the Division 1 competition for 2016 after focusing on their successful juniors program. The Northern Sydney Rebels will be entering their 2nd season in the competition as a club and Sydney Uni will be defending their 13th straight championship.

Throughout the season the GNSW competition will be played at three locations each week over eight venues that span the clubs within the league. Each week the fixtures and results will also be posted to our Facebook page.

Round 1 Fixtures - September 3rd 2016

@Craik Park

(Fourth Ave, Austral)

Sydney Uni vs Nepean Duck – 4pm

Western Sydney Pirates vs Central Coast Sharks – 7pm

@Neptune Park

(Edinburgh Drive, Revesby)

UTS vs Newcastle – 6pm

@Darling Street Park

(Maclay St, Greystanes)

North Sydney Rebels vs Sutherland Seahawks – 3:30pm

North Western Predators vs Wollongong Mustangs – 6:30pm

Bye

UNSW Raiders

Would be a fantastic opportunity to get involved within the local fixtures of American Football and support the players who put in months of preseason trainings to prepare for their campaign.

For more information visit the Gridiron NSW Facebook Page to get info on fixtures, results and club contacts

(photo credit goes to Gridiron NSW)