Croydon Rangers News

Do you want to play American Football?

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Croydon Gridiron is still welcoming new players – no experience necessary!

We are currently preparing for the start of the season with pre-season training on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7pm – 9:30pm and Sunday afternoons from 2:30pm – 5:00pm at Ranger Field, Springfield Avenue Croydon (google maps link).

Season Starts

The Gridiron Victoria season will kick off for us on Saturday 12th May at Ranger Field. Both the Rangers and Stars will be playing at home that day.

You can now view the full 2012 Gridiron Victoria fixture.

Equipment

The Club will provide helmet, shoulder pads and playing jersey to new players (you can purchase any of these items for yourself if you wish) - You will need to purchase a set of “lowers” – socks, lower pads, belt and pants to complete the uniform for about $50-$100.

Coaching / Sideline / Staff

New coaches and sideline staff are always welcome. We have a range of positions including coaching staff, medical personnel, chain crew, ball person, canteen and support staff and more available.

If you are interested in joining the Rangers in 2012, please contact us!



Welcome our new sponsor Yarra Valley Lending

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Croydon Gridiron is proud to welcome a new sponsor into the fold – Yarra Valley Lending.

Owner Steve Kent is offering the club cash payments for any home or car loans referred by members of the club!

For a loan of $250,000 ( average home loan size ) a donation to the club would be made of $250, effectively a $100 donation on every $100,000 of home lending settled.

For any car loan settled a flat $100 will be donated.

If you are in the market for a new home or car and need a great deal on finance, speak with Steve at Yarra Valley Lending and let him know the Rangers sent you!


All players in 2012 must complete their Gridiron Victoria online registration

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For the 2012 senior season all players and sideline staff need to complete the Gridiron Victoria Online Registration and pay the registration fee which is $100 for players, and $65 for sideline staff.

Click on the link below and follow the online instructions. Simply click on the New Registrations link if you are a new player or if you are an existing player login and pay, if you dont know your login use the password retrival service.

Gridiron Victoria Online Registration

If you have any questions regarding the online registration please see a member of the Rangers committee or the coaching staff.


2012 Pre-Season Training

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The Rangers have begun full pre-season training:

  • Tuesday & Thursday 7-9:30pm
  • Sunday afternoon 2:30 – 5:00pm

Thursday nights will have pizza following training, be sure to stick around and get to know your team mates.

Some pics from the rookie training sessions earlier in the year:


2012 Senior Registration Day

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The Rangers will be hosting their 2012 Senior Registration Day on Sunday, 12th February from 12:00 midday at Ranger Field in Springfield Avenue Croydon.

All players, old and new as well coaches and support crew are invited to attend.

This will be a great opportunity to meet everyone at the club, find out what is in store for 2012 and start the year off right.

We will play some touch football and have a BBQ.

We hope to see as many people as possible in attendance as we build towards our 28th season of Gridiron in Victoria.