5-DEC-2009
A Division Grand Final
Sonics Complete Their Dominant Season
Grand Final: Glenmore Park Druids vs. Werrington County Sonics by Tim Brown
There have been a few Sonics v Druids grand finals over the years. Druids having the better of the encounters winning three of the four. This fifth grand final between the two teams was a chance for Sonics best chance to pull one back. Sonics finished the season on top of the table with only a single loss (Ravens) and a goal difference of +15. Druids on the other hand only just made it into the finals in fourth spot with a goal difference of -5, their defence, a real issue, conceeding more goals than any other team but as always potent in attack with only Sonics scoring more goals. So onto the game...which started with a face-off win to Druids and they were quickly on the attack and in fact their they stayed for most of the first half. Certainly a sound strategy for a team with defensive frailties was to make the other team do all the defending. Sonics really didn't know what hit them. Shots came flying in from all angles and best they Sonics could do was hang on. When they did get the ball a Druids pressed and forced a turnover. It was under this pressure that Druids took the lead, a hard shot managing to squeeze through onto the goal line then helped over the line by a Sonics defender (whose real intention was totally the opposite). Druids continued to pressure thought Sonics did make one notable foray up the ice a cross to Jason Wheeler whose shot was smartly saved by Hansen in goals for Druids. 1-nil at halftime Druids dominating the game. Sonics were happy to be only a goal down but a little shaken by how hard Druids had come out. Having come from behind a few times during the season and in fact in the qualifying final against Rangers they felt confident they could get back into the match. The second half saw Druids pressing once more but, Sonics started to find more space. Kerry Baxter providing a through ball over the redline and in behind the Druids defender for Jason Wheeler to run onto. Wheeler quickly closed on goal and shot into the bottom corner of the far post for Sonics equaliser, 1-1. Sonics then started to see more possession, a cross from Jason Wheeler volleyed in front of goal by Cecilia Kim but saved by the keeper. At about the midway point Sonics picked the ball up behind their own net, then a couple of passes around the boards to Kerry Baxter, seeing Tim Brown moving for a pass just inside the redline Baxter passed, two defenders then closed on Brown who was able to get the ball just over halfway and slip a through ball for Paul Stockbridge, who was now clean through on goal. Brown then also ran quickly up in support. Stockbridge drew the keeper before laying off the ball for Brown to one-time into the net. Sonics ahead 2-1. The closing minutes saw Druids pull their keeper and lay siege to Sonics goal, a final booming shot from Saxon Hooper, their last chance for an equaliser, bravely blocked by Baxter, the rebound picked up and held for the remaining seconds.

5-DEC-2009
B Division Grand Final
Team IceBucket put Titan's Run on Ice
Grand Final: Titans vs. Team Ice Bucket by Liam Golding
A friendly grudge match, but with more at stake than usual, TIB hoping to reverse the result of the qualifying final, and numerous seasons a runners up, whilst Titans were hoping to repeat their performance, and take the title home in their first b grade season. TIB again finding a whole 6 players on the ice via Steph and Justin still felt outpaced by Titans plethora of players. However we controlled the ball in our half well, and ran the game at our pace as much as we could. All went smoothly except for my penalty for interference / body slamming Dave in-the-back Degruyter. One goal up at half time, we were still happy with our game, and continued pressure found another goal in the second half. A few minutes after that Titans got on the board, and you could see the energy in their team. This was fizzled out a few minutes later when Bry ran through their team - yes we've been working on him all season - but he ran and got the ball in our half, ran up to their goals and scored. 3-1 which we defended till time up. TIB finally going the distance and taking the title. :) :) :)

5-DEC-2009
C Division Grand Final
Brass Monkeys Bag the Knights
Grand Final: Knights Who Say Broomball vs. Brass Monkeys by Ryan Priestly
This season's C Grade Grand Final placed the Brass Monkeys against rivals The Knights Who Say Broomball after the Knights toppled the Ice Devils for a Grand Final spot. Due to the dreaded Schoolies week the Monkeys came into the game without Joshua "Cousin Josh" Coates and Jordan "Super-Goalie-yet-still-our-leading-goal-scorer" Martin-Waterhouse, leaving us with only five players. Thankfully, Justin MacMillan from the Ice Devils gave us a much needed sixth player giving us a full team (thanks heaps Justin). The first half started off relatively slow, until Bryn Shepherd rocketed a shot from nearly the half way point straight past most of the Knights into the back of the net (Im pretty sure everyone paused for a second in shock). Well that pretty much opened up the flood gates. Bryn went on to score a second, followed by Justin taking on two defenders to get his for the day, finished by Justin making an excellent pass to myself in front of goals to put us up 4-0. Whilst Ashleigh could have made it 5-0 with her miss in front of goals whilst the goalie was down, we wont hold it against her as she had just returned from Schoolies with an hours sleep. With the first half coming to an end the Monkeys went to the side line tired but knowing we still had to hold off the Knights who would be able to quite easily dissolve our lead if we slackened off. For the second period we worked at slowing the game down, which seemed to work as we only gave away one goal to a hard working Knights team, who seemed to be lacking the luck we had in the first. Both teams continued a fare amount of shots on goal but with neither team able to score the C-Grade season came to a finish with the Brass Monkeys winning our first title in our second year of competition, 4-1. Thanks to the Knights for not only a tough Grand final but also a challenging season, to the rest of the Brass Monkeys (Bryn and Reece Shepherd, Catherine McDonald, Ashleigh Priestly and Justin MacMillan) for playing an excellent game, and also to Joshua Coates and Jordan Martin-Waterhouse who played a large part of the Monkeys making our second Grand Final. Looking forward to next year for what should be an even better season.

5-DEC-2009
womens Division Grand Final
Furies Sneak Past HockeyRoos
Grand Final: Crimson Furies vs. HockeyRoos by Cecilia Kim
Second game for the season and also the last in this quick-and-the-dead knock-out comp! The HockeyRoos, relatively new to the ice, were up against the Crimson Furies, a team of more seasoned players. But the HockeyRoos were not to be underestimated! The Roos started the game with good possession of the ball. Strong defensive skills from both teams meant the first half was a struggle for both teams, not able to break free or clear shots past keepers Jo Mitchell and Katie Robson. Not even on a penalty advantage to the Furies when Ghislaine Calloc'h was called for holding. The second half saw more controlled passing, good one-twos between the Roos and an almost goal from Bec Davies on a breakaway. With about 5 minutes to go, and nil all round, Lisa Price was able to pass a quick ball to a keen Tracy Ivin who smacked the ball into the back of the net, bringing much joy to the Furies! Crimson Furies 1, defeated HockeyRoos 0.

5-DEC-2009
Mens Division Grand Final
Terminators Undefeated for the Whole Year
Grand Final: Warriors vs. Terminators by Tim Brown
Undefeated this season, and the season before, and bolstered by the return of Tim Roffey, who had missed every game this season, but missing a key player Davin Harvey, this match reporter really has no idea what he was building to by linking all that rubbish together into a single sentence ( probably it could be argued that, in fact, that was a valid sentence). Perhaps Terminators were looking good for another Grand Final, but with Harvey missing they were probably going to struggle. Then again I'm not that sure why Terminators keep winning. The team certainly isn't miles ahead of the other men's teams, especially todays opponents Warriors. I suspect it may be to do with James Kristof doing a sterling job between the pipes every match. This match, a grand final, was to prove no different. Warriors had their chances for sure in this game. Thanks to some good desperate defence and great keeping thought they couldn't find the net. The winner scored by Brown (me) was a practiced routine. Before this shot I'd taken about 4 hard shots on goal catching the keeper in the head twice and cracking two defenders in the helmet the other two. The goal, well the shot was hit hard enough for sure and from only about 5 metres from goal. It's direction though, I'd say the Chandelier in the lobby was relieved when it caught yet another defenders helmet, a glancing blow to the face cage, flattening the balls trajectory and directing it away from the goal keeper and into the far top corner of the net. Sorry Warriors not much you could do about that one, except duck I guess. Finals score Terminators 1 def Warriors 0.

3-DEC-2009
A Division - Finals
Druids v Sonics.. Again!
Preliminary Final: Glenmore Park Druids vs. Penrith City Rangers by Saxon Hooper
Druids have had a shaky season to say the least but a confidence boosting win over River Rats in the Elimination final gave them some hope going into the prelim final with Rangers. Druids started well settling into their offence, however no goals for them in the first half. Rangers with their pace are always dangerous on the counter however no goals for them either. Early in the second half Ryan Findlayson got a pass away to Saxon Hooper who scored. 1-0 druids just minutes into the second. Some good forecheck pressure and a turn over saw Dom Colyer with only the keeper to beat, 2-0 Druids. Druids held out until the last 8 seconds where James Kristof pulled one back for Rangers.. too little too late unfortunately. 2-1 Win for Druids, into the Grand Final vs Werrington County Sonics.

3-DEC-2009
B Division - Finals
Team IceBucket End Druids B Grade Domination
Preliminary Final: Glenmore Park Druids vs. Team IceBucket by Liam Golding
TIB came from the qualifying final, looking for another chance to prove their worth, whilst Druids B were hoping to continue their form from their elimination final against Huskies. TIB fielded a fuller team, including Bree, Steph and Justin. I cant even remember the score, but i can tell you we won, but not so easily.. I have this nagging thought in the back of my head that it was a 2-1 win, but that was also the penalty scoreline... I was the first to be sent off; either tripping or obstructively falling in front of damo as he ran for the goal... Then much later in the game Bry got done for interfering with Davin. But this turned into a double send off as Alana spent 2 minutes with Bry for misconduct. In the end though, we held out for a satisfying win.

3-DEC-2009
C Division - Finals
Knights Who Say Grand Final
Preliminary Final: Knights Who Say Broomball vs. Ice Devils by Josh Burton
Tonight showed the season progressing one step before the climax of the Grand Final. The grand final qualifier saw last week�s losers, wanting redemption, the Knights against the Ice Devils, attempting to go the hard road to the Grand Final. The match started out few attacking raids, to test the water, so to speak. The Knights pulled the first goal out of nothing, on the back of constant Ice Devils attack, and took the 1-0 lead into half time. The second half saw more evenly contested in seeing the Knights getting a 2-0 lead early on, thanks to Brett. Ice Devils produced some attacking flair to bring a goal to make it interesting, but was overshadowed by Pierce�s second goal to leave the score after the much relieved, but increasingly annoying stop clock 3-1 at full time. Congratulations to our team. We also give congrats to Ice Devils for great, competitive contests and hope everyone is back next season. (Another mention: The trend of the season, the girls getting all the penalties) Knights have a date for the title against the Brass Monkeys on Saturday afternoon.
Preliminary Final: Knights Who Say Broomball vs. Ice Devils by Bec Collier
Elimination finals saw friendly rivals Ice Devils come up against the Knight Who Say Broomball with both teams hungry for the win. At half time it was anyones game with only one goal let through, scored by Pearce from a Brett assist 1-0 Knights. Both teams pushed in the second half with plenty of shots on for Ice Devils, but Pearce was able to get a second goal for the Knights, much to his own surprise. Ffej managed to get one through for Ice Devils because his arms and legs are just too long for the normal person to challenge. Pearce getting more action than ever was able to get in there again with a brilliant pass to Brett for a wonderful third goal for the Knights to seal the win 3-1 KWSB. Full credit to the Devils for not only a great game but a fantastic season, with some new recruits to the sport this season stepping up, always a pleasure to come up against your team. Two McDonald's down, one more to go, bring on Brass Monkeys on Saturday!

30-NOV-2009
A Division - Finals
Sonics Straight Through
Qualifying Final: Werrington County Sonics vs. Penrith City Rangers by Tim Brown
Sonics started the game with a flourish pinning Rangers in their half for much of the first half. Rangers held firm though Cecilia Kim was close to opening the scoring when Paul Stockbridge crossed through a congested goal mouth with Ceez on the back post striking a shot but the keeper dove across making the save and then the defence scrambled it away. Sonics continued to press and create chances, then Ranger Liam Golding pressured Tim Brown forcing a mistake. Golding, with the possibility of a break, was unable to break through onto the loose ball, not sure why he did seem to have trouble gaining speed for some reason. Unbelievably the referee then sent Brown off for holding (which I would never do ;-). So Sonics short, Rangers won possession, James Kristof seeing a gap fired in a shot which seemed to take a deflecting - goal! Rangers converting their power play within 20 seconds. Sonics then back on the attack now behind, a Rangers turnover on breakout saw Brown in on goal with Kim in support. The keeper just sticking out a hand to make the save. Rangers with the lead at the break.
The second half again saw Sonics come out fast, but now Rangers were picking off a few passes and starting to look more dangerous. Rangers almost through on the 3 on 1 break but for one forward being too keen being called offside. Sonics a lob over the top from Brown to Baxter who controlled it then just shot wide. The Brown with the ball on the wing cut in off the back boards and toward the near post. Rangers defence there in numbers and Brown lost the ball but not out of reach, a shot, blocked the ball loose. Brown was able to flick the ball across to the back post where Paul Stockbridge had been waiting to knock in the equaliser. Back on equal terms Sonics seemed to lift their efforts again, minutes later Jason Wheeler made a break down the wing, his centering pass to Brown eliminating the remaining defenders. Brown's shot, well stuck, but at the keeper was fortunate to squeeze through and give Sonics the lead. The again not long after a ball from Brown over the top to Wheeler running through in behind the Rangers defence then a cross to Stockbridge to wrap up the game and put Sonics through to the Grand Final.

Elimination Final: Glenmore Park Druids vs. Parramatta RiverRats by Saxon Hooper
Rats and Druids met in the last round of the season in a high scoring encounter which saw Rats win by 4 goals to 2. Druids needed to lift if they were to survive the first round of the finals. Both teams missing stars, Sam and Karen Boer for Rats off to live in England for a year and Druids without Canadian super import JC Huet. Rats starting the better, good pressure leading to turn overs, leading to shots on goal. Good keeping keeping Druids in the game. Druids finally settled and started to create some chances of their own, however neither team could crack the others defence. 0-0 half time. It was Druids that broke open the game with Dom Colyer getting the ball and finding Ally CamacBenson who slotted it wide of the keeper. No long later Dom again the feeder putting saxon Hooper into the clear over half way. With the keeper coming out hard, Hooper dropped into a slide early, pushing the ball wide (maybe a wider than he meant to), smacked a super hand thingy goal into the top corner. 2-0 Druids. Rats didnt relent the pressure and were unlucky on a couple of occassions not to halve the lead, Druids hanging on for the 2-0 win. Druids now meet Rangers in the preliminary final for the right to take on Sonics in the Grand Final.

30-NOV-2009
B Division - Finals
Titans the Real Deal
Qualifying Final: Titans vs. Team IceBucket by Russell Gregory
Finals Time - The prelim final sees the top two teams, Team Ice Bucket and The Titans taking eachother on in an epic game, to decide who would be first through to the Grand Final on saturday. The Game was quick, very quick, and a see-saw battle ensued. Some good attacking opportunities for both teams went begging, and it was only a Liam goal in the dying seconds of the first half that saw the Buckets take the lead to the break. The Titans knew what they had to do, and some awesome defence from the girls in particular saw the score remain 1-0 to Buckets with only 6 minutes left on the clock. Bryn Shepherd took matters into his own hands, making a break down the left side and shooting backhanded rocketed one it to tie it up. Some tired defence from both teams saw the game locked up at 1 all at the end of the second. In to overtime we go. The Titans needed to get on the board early and exploited the overcommitement in attack from the Buckets, and slotted home a double to Bryn Shepherd. Reece Shepherd completed the brotherly hat trick and the Titans are on their way to the Grand Final in their First Season in B grade, a fantastic effort from the whole Team - Now, who will they play? a Druids team on the up or Team Ice Bucket out looking for redemption? Time will tell.......

Elimination Final: Glenmore Park DruidsB vs. Huskies by Matt Hellyer
Both teams in tonight�s game sported a full side and numerous subs, indicating that an intense game was to ensue. As the ball dropped, the fierce battle for possession commenced. Over the course of the first half both teams had sustained periods of offense, making frequent fast breaks, quick passes and hard hits in an attempt to score. It wasn�t until a run by DruidsB captain Damian Colyer, supported by Matt Hellyer, that the deadlock was broken. As Damian came in close to the goals he managed to draw out the defending keeper. A late pass to Matt as he slid past the other side of the goals was fortunately collected by an outstretched broom and dragged into the goals as he shot past them. This fired up both teams even more, and the regular subbing kept both sides fresh. Back and forth the ball went, with sometimes a foot, shoulder or goal post the only thing stopping more goals from being scored. The second half saw the level of competition increase, with a number of solo runs and great passes shut down by strong defensive play from both teams. In the dying seconds of the game, a scare came for DruidsB when Huskies were able to bring the ball right up to the goals, but were unable to send it to the back of the net before the siren sounded full time. A close game by all accounts and a strong performance by both Huskies and DruidsB with the latter ultimately successful winning 1-0.

26-Nov-2009
C Division - Finals
Brass Monkeys into Grand Final !!
Elimination Final: ATOmix vs. Ice Devils by Mitch Burret
Their prior encounters going into the match meant that Atomix and Ice Devils were tied at 1 match a piece, both wins scored in overtime. This was to be the decider.. The game started out at a fast pace with good offense and defence from both teams. An early goal by Steph was disallowed :( but that was soon followed up by Josh, who ensured we had a point on the board. ATO fought back, getting one past the keeper (me..whoops), to level the game going into half time. In the second half, the game resumed the fast pace, with both teams eager to gain a win that didn't happen in overtime. Kieran's long shot put one in the goals, but it was disallowed, followed by a heated discussion between the Cap'n and the Ref. Luckily no fisticuffs, and play continued. Justin capped off a good run by flicking the ball past the keeper bringing the score to 2-1 Devils way. (4-1 if we want to stroke our egos). That was all she wrote for the game, as ATO were unable to level the game. Thanks to Atomix for the competitive matches all seasons, and Devils look to their next match.

Qualifying Final: Brass Monkeys vs. Knights Who Say Broomball by Ryan Priestly
Thursdays Qualifying final placed the Monkeys up against the Knights in a fight to earn a place straight into the Grand Final. With both teams only having one sub it was always going to be a tough game. The Monkeys pushed hard at the start but struggled to get the ball past the keeper until Reece Shepherd rocketed a shot past the goalie to put us up 1-nil. This fired up the Knights but we were able to hold a strong defence and rebound with a goal to myself, putting us up by 2 to end the first half. After a quick talk on the side lines we were back to work for the second, however it was the Knights who started to dominate play. However the second remained scoreless until Reece got his second for the night through a short-handed goal, and even with the Knights making a few break-aways Catherine was able to make some great saves to give us the win for the night, 3-0. Looking forward to the Grand Final where we will play the winner between the Knights and the Ice Devils for the c-grade title. P.S "Congrats" to Ashleigh for her first Broomball penalty

12-SEP-2009
Mens 2009 Acacia Broomball Pacific Rim International
NSW Blue Win the Gold
NSW Orange vs. NSW Blue by Louis "We are the Champions" Sultana
NSW Blue has taken out the Mens division of the 2009 Pacific Rim International Broomball Tournament, defeating NSW Orange by 3 goals to 0. The round games saw each team record a victory with NSW Blue having the upper hand with the most recent win. NSW Blue scored the first goal after 10 minutes, Daniel Wong with a forehand push into the net, assisted by Shannon Heinitz. Play continued at both ends for the remainder of the first half but neither team was able to convert. 1-0 at half time. The second half saw some fast paced play from both teams despite the condition of the greasy ice. With little over 4 minutes to go in the first half, NSW grabbed the all important buffer goal, Jeff Ferrara and Marc Kuipers setting up Shannon Heinitz. NSW Orange tried to grab a late goal back but ultimately left their defence missing, Dane Hansen picking up an intercept from his own blue line and sent it straight to Marvin Dossi who raced away and slammed the ball in the top corner. 3-0 NSW Blue with little over a minute of play remaining. NSW Blue held Orange out to claim the Gold Medal. It was a great game by both NSW teams. The non elite players really stepped up in this tournament and NSW Broomball showed the depth that will make them a force for years to come. Congratulations to NSW Orange for making the final, each player competed exceptionally well in the tournament. Congratulations to the NSW Blue players for playing such a great tournament. It was a remarkable performance by NSW Blue, conceding only one goal throughout the entire tournament and winning 5 games straight. Finals Goals: Daniel Wong #98, Shannan Heinitz #19, Marvin Dossi #32

12-SEP-2009
Womens 2009 Acacia Broomball Pacific Rim International
Silver Snipers Win the Gold
Crimson Furies vs. Silver Snipers by Karen Boer
The Women's grand final was set to be a cracker, the first placed Silver Snipers Vs second placed Crimson Furies. In the first round the Snipers won 2-1, the second round game ended in a draw 1-1. The game started off at a high pace, much like the previous round games. However, after 6 round games over only 2 days legs were starting to tire. Snipers held posession in the first half, testing the Furies defense with some well structured attack. Early in the first half the Furies conceeded a penalty giving the Snipers a power play. The power play was well utilised by the Snipers who fielded a strong team during the 2 minute penalty. Shortly before the Furies were at full strength again slick passing between Em Blamey and Kate Irvine allowed Karen Boer room to shoot through 2 defenders and past the goalie giving the Snipers a 1-0 lead. The Furies pressured the Snipers in the second half, forcing Kate Yabsley to make some good saves in goals. Snipers had to scramble to ball out off the mouth of the goal to hold their lead. 2 penalties to the Snipers allowed the Furies attacking opportunity, however the Sniper defence was once again too good. Snipers took out the game 1-0. Thanks to all the girls for an enjoyable and well played tournament. See you at next Nationals!

12-SEP-2009
Mens 2009 Acacia Broomball Pacific Rim International
Bronze for ACT Flames
ACT Flames vs. QLD/SA Ravens by Ryan Priestly
The battle for the bronze medal placed 4th placed QLD/SA Ravens against 3rd placed ACT Flames in the final game for both sides in the Pacific Rim. ACT looked to redeem themselves after just missing out on a 2nd place spot whilst the Ravens just wanted to finally get a win on the board. Both teams came out hard in the first but ACT seemed to dominate possession of the ball, and with a break away by Trevor Banks, managed to score the first for the match putting ACT up by 1. The Ravens attempted a comeback but with the Flames hurting us on the turn overs it wasn't long until ACT scored their second through Anthony Drabsch. The second half proved to be a tighter game with opportunities for both, along with a few penalties, but no more goals being added to the score board. Final score 2-0 to the ACT Flames in a tough match earning themselves the Bronze medal for the tournament. Thanks to the ACT side for three very testing matches and also to both NSW sides for an enjoyable three days of epic broomball.

12-SEP-2009
Womens 2009 Acacia Broomball Pacific Rim International
HockeyRoos Win the Bronze
The Femmes vs. HockeyRoos by Kerryn Lawler
Coming into the Bronze medal play off The Femmes had beaten the HockeyRoos in both round games, so The HockeyRoos were probably considered as the Under dogs?�. The Femmes controlled most of the first half but thanks to our Superstar keeper Linda Jeffery from the ACT and our strong defence The Femmes were unable to convert. Nil all at half time. Coming into the second half, The HockeyRoos found some rhythm and had a number of quick breakaways, but unable to convert their opportunities. With 12 minutes to go The Femmes were one man up as Simone Lenic was sent to the sin bin for 2 minutes for a high stick. The Femmes quickly gained control of the power play and after quite a few powerful shots were still unable to put one in the back of the net. It was only with 6 minutes to go that Allie received the ball and was on a breakaway. Trailing closely behind was Dani Mitrevski and the Femmes defence. Allie hit a sweet shot through the centre which found Dani and after a few fumbles, Dani was able to tap the ball passed Kate�??s stick and into the goal. HockeyRoos 1-0. With 5 minutes to go, Mez talked the team into ??strategy?� mode, something the HockeyRoos weren'??t use to. The Femmes pressed hard and on various occasions broke our defence but once again The Roos keeper Linda was just too good. HockeyRoos winning the Bronze Medal play off 1-0 over The Femmes. Congratulations to both teams and a special congratulations to Kylie, Simone and Kirsten for their first Broomball tournament, well played girls.

13-JUL-2009
A Division - Grand Final
Glenmore Park Druids in OT Thriller !!
Grand Final - Glenmore Park Druids vs. Werrington County Sonics by Saxon Hooper
The Classic grand final between BAWS powerhouse clubs, Sonics and Druids. These two teams had met 3 times in the last 3 weeks, all close affairs with Druids getting the cookies on each occassion. But Grand Finals are different beasts and often throw up the unexpected and it was Sonics who came out of the blocks hard and were all over Druids. Wheeler breaking and shooting on goal to be denied, however the rebound fell to Paul Stockbridge to tap home (not quite was under some pressure). Druids struggling to contain Sonics pace and enthusiasm, luckily 1-0 down at half time. Second half evened out a bit as Druids regained some composure but being unable to score. Off an over committment from Wheeler (and a tricky stick check) Saxon Hooper broke down the wing, drawing the last line of defence found Damo Colyer who smacked a low hard one into the net to tie it up. 1-1 full time and another OT grand final. Sonics made the early running and were unlucky not to score on a couple of occassions however a holding call on Scott Murray put Druids on the power play. From the face off Druids possession, getting forward and setting up their perimeter offence. A bit of a scramble, a shot, some lucky bounces, saw the ball dribbled back out to Tim Ollerton. Reset attack, some good ball movement and a big shot, Linda finding Tim and goal. Druids up 2-1. Druids held out for the win. Great season by Druids only losing 2 games and Linda Findlayson and Saxon Hooper taking out the female and male ponts awards.

Goal 1 - Paul Stockbridge	Goal 2 - Damian Colyer	Goal 3 OT - Tim Ollerton

Mixed A Division Champions - Glenmore Park Druids
Back From Left: Damian Colyer, Ryan Findlayson, Saxon Hooper
Middle from Left: Linda Findlayson, Alyson CamacBenson, Tim Ollerton
Front: Glen Butler-Fleming



Mixed A Division Runners Up - Werrington County Sonics
From Left: Dhyana Scarano, Paul Stockbridge, Cecilia Kim, Scott Murray, Kerry Baxter, Tim Brown, Amran Sinha, Jason Wheeler

13-JUL-2009
B Division - Grand Final
Druids B With Late Winner
Grand Final - Druids B vs. TeamIceBucket by Matt Hellyer
Coming off the back of two finals wins, Team IceBucket had a full complement of nine players on the ice during the prematch warmup. Compare this to DruidsB, who had only four players ready to play with two changing from the previous game and one sub. Fortunately for DruidsB, the refs were kind enough to wait until the team was fully assembled before beginning play (Thanks Tim and Saxon). Then the ball dropped and the Grand Final competition commenced. Possession switched rapidly throughout the first half, alternating between TIB and DruidsB offensives. Back and forth the ball went, with both teams given opportunities for close encounters with the opposing goalkeeper. Solid defence both ways ensured no goals in the first half. With about four minutes until half time, DruidsB player Matt Hellyer received his first penalty of the season after a clear case of slashing right in front of the ref (thanks Saxon). After a false start with a hit to the ball before the drop, the second half began. It played out in much the same way as the first, until mid way through a quick break by Dominic Colyer and Matt of DruidsB led to a very near goal, TIB�s Liam Golding sliding straight into the goals and shifting them and the Bucket�s keeper injuring his back and having to sub off. The resulting faceoff saw Liam make a fast break down the side, but his pass was too fast for his team mates to intercept and so amounted to nothing. With just over three minutes remaining, Damien Colyer and Andrew Causby of DruidsB were able to make a break that gave Damien an easy shot and the first goal of the game. A desperate TIB ramped up their offensive measures, at one point surrounding Damien with three players trying to steal the ball when he was behind the DruidsB goals. However, despite a number of close calls, they were not able to even the score leaving the result 1-0 to DruidsB. Other notable events of the game included a couple of shots that rebounded off players� heads and a handpass that went the most of the length of the rink. All in all a tight game.

Goal 1 - Damian Colyer

Mixed B Division Champions - Glenmore Park Druids B
Back From Left: Ryan Priestly, Matt Hellyer, Katie Robson, Dominic Colyer
Front from Left: Andrew Causby, Damian Colyer, Alana Bracken



Mixed B Division Runners Up - Team IceBucket
From Left: Russell Gregory, Mark Price, Liam Golding, Lisa Price, Sky Blakeney, Dave DeGruyter, Mel Koehler, Bryan Macklin, Bryn Shepherd

13-JUL-2009
C Division - Finals
Titans Win their Second C Division Title !
Grand Final - Titans vs. Brass Monkeys by Russell Gregory
The C Grade Grand final rolled around with a surprising participant taking part. The Brass Monkeys, after fighting their way through the Elimination Final, took out the Knights who Say Broomball in the Preliminary Final in what has to be described as the upset of the season. The Knights had to Be disappointed after only losing 3 games all season. Their opponent was the undefeated Titans, who were having a stellar year and were expected to be finalists by just about everyone. The game began with the Brass Monkeys taking it to the Titans, making plenty of fast beaks and generally getting the Titans on the back foot. Some awesome keeping and some scrambling defence were the only two things that kept the score at Nil all. After finding their feet, the Titans got to work setting up the structure and form that has seen them with 16 games straight dating back to last year. The pressure kept building until Dave Degruyter slotted one into the goals from close range, making the Score 1-0 going into the halftime break. The big crowd in attendance was split between their allegiances, and the second half began very similar to the first. The Brass Monkeys getting the fast breaks and leaving the Titans defenders to keep them out. The fast pace of the game slowed about halfway through, and Titans Captain Russell Gregory took advantage of some lazy keeping to make the score 2-0. This is the Way it would stay until the final hooter went, and the Titans finished a full season without a loss. Thanks to the Brass Monkeys for a tough game, one of the hardest we played all season. Well done to the Monkeys as well for making the Grand Final in their first season! Some special mentions have to go out to the Whole titans team, who are moving up to B Grade next season - Kathy Andrew, Nissa Jones, Skye Blakeney, Jesse Blakeney, Bryn Shepherd, Greg Dezman, Mark Rulewski, Dave Degruyter and Russell Gregory - in the Regular Season 56 Goals for, 4 Goals against , 12 wins from 12 games , and not one goal against for any of the finals. We are looking forward to all playing together next season (that's ALL of us MARK! :P ) Titans Completed the sweep with Nissa Jones Picking up the Female points award and Jesse Blakeney taking out the Mens Points Award.

Goal 1 - Dave DeGruyter	Goal 2 - Russell Gregory

Mixed C Division Champions - Titans
Back From Left: Greg Dezman, Mark Rulewski, Jesse Blakeney, Russell Gregory, Dave DeGruyter, Bryn Shepherd
Front from Left: Kathy Andrew, Skye Blakeney, Nissa Jones




Mixed C Division Runners Up - Brass Monkeys
Back From Left: Ben Sloane, Fan #1, Dale Peterson, Fan #2
Middle from Left: Fan #3, Ashleigh Priestly, Reece Shepherd, Catherine McDonald, Hayden Pierce, Ryan Priestly
Front from Left: Jake Koss, Jordan Martin-Waterhouse, Joshua Coates

13-JUL-2009
Womens Division - Grand Final
The Femmes are Champions
Grand Final - Crimson Furies vs. The Femmes by Joanne Mitchell
The Hockeyroos are the newest team in the women's comp, making it to the final for the first time this season. The whole team played a great game, working as a team to create opportunities for themselves, and well done to their fearless leader Kerryn Lawler for capitalising on the cracks in the structure of the Femmes game, both times;) The Femmes used all players on the team to give a good demonstration of forechecking and break out structures, as tought to them by Saxon Hooper and Tim Brown, the coaches of the top Australian women's team, the NSW Sliders. Break aways by Mel Koeler and Sara Kristof kept the Hockeyroos on their toes, while the win was sealed with 3 thoughfully placed shots into three different corners of the net by the usual killer combination. To all the women's broomball teams: Thanks for a great season ladies, we have the strongest women's broomball league in the country!

Goal 1 - Sara Kristof	Goal 2 - Jo Mitchell	Goal 3 - Kerryn Lawler	Goal 4 - Sara Kristof	Goal 5 - Kerryn Lawler?

Womens Division Champions - The Femmes
From Left: Lis Viney, Melanie Koehler, Alana Bracken, Katie Robson, Joanne Mitchell, Sara Roffey, Gemma Butler-Fleming




Womens Division Runners Up - Hockey Roos
Back From Left: Leesa Luppino, Simone Lenic, Dani Mitrevski, Kerryn Lawler
Front Froom Left: Lauren Goulden, Kirsten Payne, Jess Lloyd, Alyson Camac-Benson

13-JUL-2009
Mens Division - Grand Final
Terminators in a Goal Fest
Grand Final - Terminators vs. Warriors by Tim Brown
Terminators, incredibly undefeated during the extremely long and exhausting men's season, were looking to extend there amazing run in the grand final to a massive 4 games. All started according to plan with Davin Harvey getting onto a through ball to cruise past the Warriors defence to calmly hand-thing a ball passed keeper 1-0 Terminators early in the first half. Warriors being the pesky mosquito like team they are equalized shortly after with a goal to Dave Degruyter. So 1-1 all at half time Warriors actually looking like a really humongous and blood thirsty mosquito at this point, totally impervious to any slapping (believe me we tried, especially Saxon - slapped him good). A stirring halftime talk from James Kristof gave Terminators a plan - When Dom calls for the ball in front of net, pass the damn thing to him. From the face off Terminators went on the attack, Tim Brown getting a ball on the wing and centering to Dom who slotted it home - Good plan James. Of course it wasn't long before Warriors equalized again with a goal to Jason Wheeler...they just wouldn't let it go. Until finally Tim Roffey lifted one over for a top and Tim Brown just beat the Keeper to it tipping it in for the winnning goal. 3-2 Terminators in a Thriller, completing a 4 game winning streak.

Goal 1 - Davin Harvey	Goal 2 - Dave Degruyter	Goal 3 - Dominic Colyer	Goal 4 - Jason Wheeler	Goal 5 - Tim Brown

Mens Division Champions - Terminators
Back From Left: Andrew Chapman, Dominic Colyer, Tim Brown, James Dymond, Davin Harvey
Front from Left:James Kristof, Tim Roffey




Mens Division Runners Up - Warriors
Back From Left: Luke Simmonds, Aaron Dymond, Martin Sultana, Kieran McDonald, Ryan Findlayson, Saxon Hooper, Jason Wheeler
Front from Left: Brett Ackling, Russell Gregory, Bryn Shepherd, Dave Degruyter

08-JUN-2009
Mens Elite - Grand Final
NSW Sliders Win Back to Back Titles
Grand Final - NSW Sliders vs. SA Sharks
NSW stamped their authority on the Mens Elite Division by defeating the SA Sharks by 5 goals to 0, to take back to back mens elite titles for the first time.

Individual award winners for Mens Elite:
Points Award - Saxon Hooper(NSW)
Most Valuable Player - Adam McClure(SA)
All Star Team:
 Centre - Saxon Hooper(NSW)
 Forwards - Louis Sultana(NSW), Matt Irvine(SA)
 Defence - Tim Brown(NSW), Adam McClure(ACT)
 Goal Keeper - Josh Gargiulo(ACT)

Goal 1 - Jason Wheeler Period 1	Goal 2 - Saxon Hooper Period 1	Goal 3 - Jason Wheeler Period 2	Goal 4 - Tim Brown Period 2	Goal 5 - Daniel Wong Period 2

2009 Mens Elite Australian National Broomball Champions - NSW Sliders
Back From Left: Dane Hansen, Kieran McDonald, Davin Harvey, Daniel Wong, Saxon Hooper, Peter Yabsley, Ryan Findlayson, Sam Boer, Tim Brown, Liam Golding, Luke Simmonds
Front from Left: Damian Colyer, Bryan Macklin, Louis Sultana, James Kristof, Jason Wheeler

08-JUN-2009
Womens Elite - Grand Final
NSW Sliders Take it in a Penalty Shoot Out
Grand Final - NSW Sliders vs. SA Sharks
Sally Yabsley-Bell got NSW the lead with a cracking shot. Alana Bracken tied it up with a great intercept and shot to send the game into OT. 15 minutes of OT left the game at 1-1. SA 1st in the penalty shoot out denied 8 times, NSW following denied 7 times. Up steps Dhyana Scarano, executes a great handy thingy and gives NSW the title.

Individual award winners for Womens Elite:
Points Award - Joanne Mitchell & Kerry Baxter(NSW)
Most Valuable Player - Joanne Mitchell(NSW)
All Star Team:
 Centre - Kate Irvine(SA)
 Forwards - Joanne Mitchell(NSW), Linda Luco(ACT)
 Defence - Mary Bishop(ACT), Sally Yabsley-Bell(NSW)
 Goal Keeper - Meagan McPhee(SA)

Goal 1 - Sally Yabsley-Bell	Goal 2 - Alana Bracken	Goal 3 - Dhyana Scarano Penalty Shoot Out

2009 Womens Elite Australian National Broomball Champions - NSW Sliders
Back From Left: Kerry Baxter, Jo Mitchell, Lisa Price, Lauren Goulden, Tracy Ivin, Rebecca Davis, Sara Roffey, Karen Boer, Cecilia Kim
Middle from Left: Kate Yabsley, Sally Yabsley-Bell, Gemma Butler-Fleming, Linda Findlayson
On The Knees: Dhyana Scarano

08-JUN-2009
Mixed Elite - Grand Final
SA Sharks Grab the Mixed Elite Title
Grand Final - NSW Sliders vs. SA Sharks
NSW started the final well scoring early with Saxon Hooper blasting one in. Despite the control NSW had, silly errors and penalties let the Sharks in. Scoring the next 3 goals to claim the title 3-1.

Individual award winners for Mixed Elite:
Male Points Award - Matt Irvine(SA)
Female Points Award - Sally Newman(SA) & Lauren Goulden(NSW)
Male Most Valuable Player - Matt Irvine(SA), Kieran McDonald (NSW) & Peter Yabsley(NSW)
Female Most Valuable Player - Meagan McPhee(SA)
All Star Team:
 Centre - Peter Yabsley(NSW)
 Forwards - Kim Shapley(SA), Kerry Baxter(NSW)
 Defence - Matt Hogan(SA), Ceitlin Walker(SA)
 Goal Keeper - Meagan McPhee(SA)

Goal 1 - Saxon Hooper Period 1	Goal 2 - SA Sharks Period 1	Goal 3 - SA Sharks Period 2	Goal 4 - SA Sharks Period 2

08-JUN-2009
Mens Intermediate - Grand Final
QLD Cyclones defeat NSW Sliders
Grand Final - NSW Sliders vs. QLD Cyclones
QLD proved too strong for NSW defeating them in the final 2 goals to 1.

Individual award winners for Mens Intermediate:
Points Award - Marc Kuipers(NSW)
Most Valuable Player - Julian Luco(QLD)

Goal 1 - Queensland	Goal 2 - Queensland	Goal 3 - Andrew Chapman

08-JUN-2009
Mixed Intermediate - Grand Final
QLD take the Silverware
Grand Final - NSW Mixed Intermediate 1 vs. QLD Mixed Intermediate
QLD's counter attack proved to be too effective as they piled on 3 goals to 1 to take the mixed intermediate division.

Individual award winners for Mixed Intermediate:
Male Points Award - Marc Kuipers (NSW)
Female Points Award - Mel McNamara (QLD)
Male Most Valuable Player - Graham Elix(SA), Jaben Sergeant(QLD)(NSW)
Female Most Valuable Player - Selina Nunn, Linda Luco (QLD)

Goal 1 - Queensland	Goal 2 - Queensland	Goal 3 - Queensland	Goal 4 - Dominic Colyer(NSW)

27-MAY-2009
BAWS FUND RAISING BBQ
Great Day for the BAWS volunteers
Huge thanks to all those who volunteered to help at the BAWS Fund Raising BBQ. Was a great day, fun, and damn busy !!.

So thanks to Louis Sultana who organised the whole day, bought all the BBQ stuff we needed.. peeled and sliced the onions and buttered the bread. Louis did the whole day there.. great work mate.

Thanks to the morning shift.. Scott Powell, Peter Cook, Sarah Cook, Marc Kuipers, Karen Bell and Ben Bell who were kept constantly busy.

Thanks to the arvo shift .. Jo Mitchell, Kerryn Lawler, Shannan Heinitz, Jason Wheeler, Dave DeGruyter, Nathan Ackling (who is now the favourite broomball Ackling) who probably got the short straw busy wise.. I remember looking back and seeing about 20 people waiting patiently.. and Louis coming up and saying I need 7 and 30 seconds later I need 5, and Jo saying I need 3 and me looking at the hot plate full of pink sausages and our cooked sausage reserve tin empty...

Finally to Tracy who was a tad under the weather but tagged along in the morning as well and did the emergency "get more sausages" run when we ran out, working into the arvo session as well.

So for the day we sold;

55kg of Sausages
10kg of Onions
210 Drinks
5L of Sauce
50 Loaves of bread

Used;
700 Napkins
A lot of ice

Profit = $1054.31 (not bad for a days work)

Bunnings were very happy with our BBQ performance.

Morning Shift from left: Karen Bell, Louis Sultana, Ben Bell, Peter Cook, Marc Kuipers, Scott Powell, Sarah Cook, Jimmy Ray (doing Broomball BBQ Happy Dance)




Arvo Shift from left: Jimmy Ray (doing Broomball BBQ Happy Dance)Jason Wheeler, Dave DeGruyter, Louis Sultana, Jo Mitchell, Shannan Heinitz, Nathan Ackling
Taking the photo: Kerryn Lawler

29-JAN-2009
2009 is HERE
A and B Grade Set to Start Monday
Finally xmas and new years celebrations are over and its time to get back on the ice. Monday will see the commencemnt of A and B grade. Big season, 6 A grade teams with the introduction of the Sam Boer lead Parramatta River Rats. B grade is 8 teams again with Girl Germs backing up, Raptors have been absorbed by the Butchers Franchise and will be known as Butchers B. So time to dust off the broomball gear and be ready to hit the ice Monday. James Ray from Penrith City Rangers is so excited about starting up again he burst into a spontaneous dance !!