Support Your Stingers in the B.A.F.L
Surrey Players Represent At The National Level
With the University season over, many players in the BUAFL now prepare for the off-season. Not so for some of the Stingers who are looking to take their game to the next level by competing for the Britbowl National Championship in the British American Football League.
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27/02/2008
And the award goes to...
Surrey Stingers 2007/08 Awards Night
1st March 2008 - 7pm - Varsity Centre, Guildford
Although not the greatest of seasons, the Stingers will be handing out the coveted MVP awards on Saturday March 1st at the Varsity Centre Bar. There have been some outstanding contributions both on and off the field by certain players and these deserve to be recognised. Fans, friends and family are cordially invited and we hope to make this night a huge success... and don't forget, it's the only place you can get your 2007/08 Yearbook!
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07/02/2008
The Old Boys Are Coming!
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23/02/2008
Battle of The Blues
Surrey Stingers vs. Brighton Tsunami
24th February 2008 - Varsity Centre, Guildford
The Stingers ended their season on Sunday with a home game against Brighton. For several senior players this game was to be their last game in a Stinger uniform and they were hoping to leave on a high note by defeating the Tsunami for Surrey’s first win of the season.
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18/02/2008
Stingers Unable to Defeat Knights
Surrey Stingers vs. Reading Knights
17th February 2008 - Bulmershe Court, Reading
The Reading Knights hosted the Surrey Stingers, in the second and final meeting of the two teams in the 2008 season.
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15/02/2008
Stingers AGM 2008
Sunday 24th February
10am @ The Varsity
ALL MEMBERS of the University of Surrey Stingers are expected to attend the annual general meeting which will take place in the Varsity seminar room at 10am, 24th February. The AGM is the meeting used to dicsuss the current season, recommendations for next and the opportunity to vote in new committee members. Please see the club forum for details regarding how to become a committee member.
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18/02/2008
Southampton Supreme Again
Surrey Stingers vs. Southampton Stags
3rd February 2008 - Varsity Centre, Guildford
The Stingers travelled south to face the Stags for the second meeting of the two teams this season. Surrey knew that a win against the unbeaten Stags would be a difficult task but this did not stop the Stingers playing with passion and intensity from the opening kick off right down to the last second of the fourth quarter.
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18/02/2008
The Surrey Showdown Ends In Vikings Victory
Surrey Stingers vs. Royal Holloway Vikings
3rd February 2008 - Varsity Centre, Guildford
The Royal Holloway Vikings visited the Surrey Stingers on Sunday 3rd February in the Stingers’ first game back from the Christmas break. Surrey were looking to avenge their week two loss to the Vikings, as well as pick up their first victory of the season.
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25/01/2008
SUPER BOWL 2008!
The countdown to the biggest night of the year begins!
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08/01/2008
RE-FRESHERS FAYRE!
Friday 25th January
11am - 4pm @ Rubix, University of Surrey
If you missed us the first time don't make the same mistake. Come down and check out the team, meet players and even say hello to our Cheerleaders. For more information please get in touch or see us there.
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08/12/2007
Surrey Vs. Brighton
MATCH POSTPONED!
Likely 24th Feb 2008 - 1pm Varsity Centre, Guildford
The postponed game against the Brighton Tsunami may be re-scheduled for February 27th.
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06/12/2007
No Momentum In The Mud
Surrey Stingers vs. Portsmouth Destroyers
2nd December 2007 - ROKO Complex, Portsmouth
The Surrey Stingers travelled to Portsmouth on Sunday 2nd December to face the Destroyers in a game that wouldn't be decided until late into the fourth quarter.
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27/11/2007
Surrey Continue To Struggle
Surrey Stingers vs. Reading Knights
18th November 2007 - Varsity Centre, Guildford
The Stingers lost their third game of the season on Sunday as they faced the Reading Knights on a day where the weather proved to be the biggest factor.
The loss pushes Surrey to the bottom of the Southern division as Reading picked up their first win of the season
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15/11/2007
Southampton Too Strong
Surrey Stingers vs. Southampton Stags
11th November 2007 - Varsity Centre, Guildford
The Stinger's home opener saw them go up against the Southampton Stags in an intense battle between two old rivals.
Surrey were looking to improve on last week's performance against Royal Holloway where their defence was stellar but the offence couldn't find the endzone.
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09/11/2007
Vikings Victorious
Surrey Stingers vs. Royal Holloway Vikings
4th November 2007 - Egham Rugby Club
The Surrey Stingers’ season got under way on Sunday 4th November against the Royal Holloway Vikings in a low scoring tight game.
The Stingers were looking to start off the 2007 campaign on a good note and rushed for 122 yards on the ground but could not find the end zone in an opening game where both defences played the more important roles.
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01/11/2007
Vikings Venue Change
The venue for the Stingers BUAFL season opener has been changed! The Royal Holloway Vikings no longer play at the Brunel University playing fields but are now located at Egham Rugby Club, Englefield Green, TW20 0UE. Kickoff will be at 1pm.
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05/10/2007
Kingston Minibus On The Move
The Stingers Committee are pleased to announce the start of the Kingston player pickup with the minibus service starting this Sunday 7th Oct.
The bus will be on the main Kingston campus (Penrhyn Road) at 9.45am leaving promptly at 10am.
The cost is £3 per person and this includes the return drop off after training. This service will run every Sunday.
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23/09/2007
Rookie Sunday 2007
The Stingers annual rookie day took place on the 23rd September with great success. The rookie day is designed to be a brief introduction to the game for all potential players. Many of the new recruits left the Varsity Centre with a greater understanding of the game and a drive to want to make the squad this year. With around 80 new recruits attending, the season ahead looks bright for the Stingers.
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17/09/2007
Surrey Stingers Receive Schedule:
Week 1 (28/10)- BYE
Week 2 (04/11)- @ Royal Holloway
Week 3 (11/11)- Southampton
Week 4 (18/11)- Reading
Week 5 (25/11)- @ Portsmouth
Week 6 (01/12)- BYE
Week 7 (09/12)- Brighton
Week 14 (27/01)- BYE
Week 15 (03/02)- Royal Holloway
Week 16 (10/02)- @ Southampton
Week 17 (17/02)- @ Reading
Head Coach Pete Vaughan had this to say about the schedule: "We have a long history with most of these teams, and it means that every game is important … any team is going to have to be at least 6-2 to even have a sniff of the playoffs".
The Stingers are looking forward to the upcoming season, forming new rivalries and settling old scores.
We wish good luck to all the teams in the Southern South Division.
- Director of Operations
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02/09/2007
First Practice of the Year
Training resumes on the 9th September 2007 at 11.30am the Varsity Centre. Players are expected to bring all the necessary equipment as pre-season starts from now!
Although Kingston students aren't back at University for another couple of weeks, we still hope you make the trip as we need the whole team and especially the senior players to start working together ASAP!
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01/09/07
www.SurreyStingers.co.uk Goes Live!
With great help from chief web designers Josh Blair and Kim Adams, the Surrey Stingers once again have a place on the web to call home. Updates are being made daily so please keep checking back.
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30/08/2007
Stingers Unveil NEW 07/08 Kit
Today saw the arrival of the Surrey Stingers new home strip. The Royal Blue and Yellow shirts, The official colours of Surrey University, reflect the team's new drive to be a bigger part of the University's sport scene this season.
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