EXTRA Report - March 2010

THE BLIND SIDE NOW RELEASED AT UK CINEMAS - 26th March 2010
The Blind Side starring Sandra Bullock is the next cinema film with an NFL theme.
The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an
All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help
of a caring woman and her family.

BRONCOS HEAD TO LANARK - 28th March 2010
This Sunday the Bronco Seniors are travelling to Lanark Racecourse (Lanark) to
play a friendly against the Carluke Cobras.

RISE TO THE CHALLENGE ... SPORTS RELIEF - 19th / 21st March 2010
Yes it's Sports Relief weekend again.
Find your Sainsbury's Sports Relief Mile and choose to do 1, 3 or 6 miles to
raise cash and change lives.
If you’re looking to sponsor a friend, family member, team or celebrity
in their challenge, then be a Sponsor instead.
Alternatively, do something just as incredible ... Make a Donation.
Help make someones life easier !

BRONCOS HEAD TO FALKIRK STADIUM - 20th March 2010
This Saturday, Coach Thomson had hoped to have a game against the Hornets but they are unavailable.
So, assuming there are enough Senior players, Jimmy is going to set up game(s) amongst themselves.
The venue will be the field opposite Falkirk Stadium at Westfield, FK2 9EA.
Coach Thomson will bring two sets of shirts and Jimmy believes there will be a zebra shirt
to make it look just like a real game.
Coach Thomson will confirm that the venue is suitable in his text on Friday.
The matches may last a little longer than the usual 12:30 end.
Let Jimmy know if that is an issue.

URGENT ... COMPLETE THE 2010 BAFL MEMBER REGISTRATION FORM - 20th March 2010
We need to get our BAFL Registrations done as soon as possible. (Black Ink)
Coach Thomson will send an email with the registration forms to you.
The price will be £32 for those that are not already registered.
Jimmy will try and remember to bring his camera to get the photos done.
Please get the Registration Forms to Coach Thomson asap.

SENIOR LEAGUE SCHEDULE STARTS IN APRIL - 20th March 2010
The league schedule is out, and the games start at the beginning of April.
We need to move quickly on the Registration Forms to get started asap.
Coach Thomson will bring a copy of the schedule with him on Saturday.

MONEY ... MONEY ... MONEY - 20th March 2010
Coach Thomson needs money (£15) for the Bull Run.
Jimmy also needs the £10 fees from those that have not already done so.
Coach Thomson knows it is a lot of money at one time but shouldn't cost
too much beyond the beginning of the season.

JETS HOPING TO MAKE A SCOTTISH TRIP FOR SOME FRIENDLIES IN MARCH
According to BAFL Forum the Coventry Jets Senior Flag team hoping to play friendlies in Scotland.
The trip has been pencilled in for prior to the start of the 2010 BAFL season ... possibly late March ?
I am sure Coach Thomson would see this as an opportunity to face new opposition.

FALKIRK COUNCIL ANNUAL AWARDS COMING SOON
The Falkirk Council Annual Awards Ceremony (previously known as the 'Scroll Awards')
is usually held every March / April in Falkirk Town Hall.
Presented by Falkirk Council, Falkirk Sports Council and Falkirk Arts and Civil Council,
they are awarded to residents of the Falkirk Council area for achievements in 2009,
as well as long service to the community, sports and the arts.

RESULT OF MEDIATION BETWEEN BAFL AND BAFA - 18th March 2010
A statement has been agreed between the British American Football Association (BAFA)
and the British American Football League (BAFL) trading as Gridiron Football League Ltd
following mediation on 18th March 2010.
For more information ... Click Here.

IMPORTANT ... BAFL AGM - 6th March 2010
At a BAFL Board of Directors meeting in Doncaster on Saturday, 13th February,
the BAFL Board of Directors agreed to write to BAFA extending the seven day notice of
withdrawal the NGB to encompass the aforementioned forthcoming meeting between the two.
The BAFL has also recommended a format for the meeting and a prompt timeline to
ensure the BAFL member clubs can be fully informed of the outcome on or before the BAFL AGM.
Member clubs will have the opportunity to discuss BAFL actions at that forthcoming AGM
being held at Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster this Saturday.
For more information ... Click Here.

NATIONAL PROGRAMME CURRENTLY UP IN THE AIR
The National Programme is all up in the air at the minute with the BAFA / BAFL thing.
So it looks like no Home Nations and no World Championships in Ottawa for the Brits this year ?

CLUBS STILL PREPARE FOR 2010 SEASON
With the current split of BAFL from BAFA, Coach Thomson is not sure what will happen
with the league this season.
Just to confirm though ... there will be a Scottish League over the summer months.
The Cobras, Hornets and Broncos have agreed in principal.
Hopefully, the Bulls, Oilcats, Tigers and .... somebody else will join us.

SHIRT ORDER SHOULD ARRIVE IN MARCH
The new shirts should arrive in the first week of March.
That is quite a delay from ordering.
Anyone who has not paid Coach Thomson for a new strip has not had an order made.
If you still want a new shirt please get the money to Jimmy as soon as possible
to be included in the second order. The second order may include spare shirts.

PRESSING NEWS ABOUT THEM BRONCOS
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WEBSITE NUMBERS FOR FEBRUARY
The website statistics were as follows ...
69 average daily visits (270), 1,942 monthly visits (8,104) and 10,806 hits last month (31,927).
Record to beat is in (brackets).
Thank You to all of our new and regular visitors !

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU !
Many Happy Returns to Coach Jonathan Ewing.
Also to Past Players / Coaches ... Gavin Edwards, Scott Appelbee, Alan Davidson,
Peter McAllister and Alan 'LT' Taylor ...
who ALL celebrate their birthday this month.

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TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR MARCH
6th Mar ... Normal Training
13th Mar ... Normal Training
20th Mar ... Normal Training
27th Mar ... No Training

BRONCOS IN THE BAFL
The results last year ... Click Here.

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TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR MARCH
6th Mar ... Normal Training
13th Mar ... Normal Training
20th Mar ... Normal Training
27th Mar ... No Training

BRONCOS IN THE BAFL
The results last year ... Click Here.

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TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR MARCH
6th Mar ... Normal Training
13th Mar ... Normal Training
20th Mar ... Normal Training
27th Mar ... No Training

BRONCOS IN THE BAFL
The results last year ... Click Here.

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TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR MARCH
6th Mar ... Normal Training
13th Mar ... Normal Training
20th Mar ... Normal Training
27th Mar ... No Training - Friendly @ Cobras (Sunday)

BRONCOS IN THE BAFL
The results last year ... Click Here.

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CFL ANNOUNCE GREY CUP HOLDERS 2010 SCHEDULE
The Canadian Football League unveiled today its 2010 game schedule,
with the Montreal Alouettes opening their season in Saskatchewan in a
Grey Cup rematch with the Roughriders on 1st July.
The Alouettes will open the season with three-straight road games as the
final touches are put onto the brand new Percival Molson Stadium,
which is being expanded by 5,000 seats to a new total of 25,000.
Montreal will open its home schedule with a pair of games in late-July,
hosting the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on the 22nd and the Toronto Argonauts
a week later, on the 29th.
Last season the Alouettes were a perfect 9-0-0 at home.
Full Montreal Schedule.

ARENA FOOTBALL BACK IN APRIL 2010
After a one-year hiatus, the Arena Football League (AFL) is poised for a triumphant
return, according to league executives who unveiled details of the revitalized league
The league announced plans for the upcoming season, advanced progress toward expanding
into the Philadelphia, Southern California, Denver and Pittsburgh markets and details
of its contract with the NFL Network to broadcast AFL games in 2010.
The regular season will kick off with a full slate of games the weekend of 2nd / 4th April.
The 15-team league will play a 16-game schedule leading into the Play-offs and the
Arena Bowl the third weekend in August.
The AFL's legacy teams are the Arizona (Phoenix) Rattlers, Cleveland Gladiators,
Chicago Rush, Dallas Vigilantes (formerly the Desperados), Orlando Predators,
Tampa Bay Storm and Utah (Salt Lake City) Blaze.
The new cities and teams with an opportunity to compete for an ArenaBowl championship
are the Alabama (Huntsville) Vipers, Bossier-Shreveport BattleWings,
Iowa Barnstormers, Jacksonville Sharks, Milwaukee Iron, Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz,
Spokane Shock and Tulsa Talons.
For more information ... Click Here.

WHERE TO FIND ALL THE LATEST NEWS ON MY FAVOURITE NFL TEAM IN 2010
Click Here and select 'News' option from the list of teams.

WHAT'S THE LATEST NEWS COMING OUT OF DENVER ?
For all the latest news on The Broncos ... Click Here.

MORE CURRENT NEWS
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