New Zealand Ripper Grid Iron

The Junior Gridiron League of NZ welcomes you to the 2012 Season.

Division 2 (8 - 14yrs age): 4.30p - 5.30p

2012 SCHEDULE Friday 10 Feb - week 1 Friday 17 Feb - week 2 Friday 24 Feb - week 3 Friday 2 Mar - week 4 Friday 9 Mar - week 5 Friday 16 Mar - week 6 Friday 23 Mar - week 7 Friday 30 Mar - week 8 skip 6 April (Easter) Friday 13 Apr - week 9 Friday 20 Apr - week 10 Champion

LEVEL 2 Blue Knights Yellow Hornets SYMBOL GAME 1 21 21 GAME 2 42 21 GAME 3 21 14 GAME 4 0 0 GAME 5 0 0 CHAMPIONSHIPS 0 0 VENUE Saxton Sports - Field Hockey Saxton Sports - Field Hockey

The Blue Knights of Nelson took the 2011 championship win on the eve of 8 April.

In a game that was mostly determined by strong running back plays, and few penalties, key back Alice scored an unprecedented two touchdowns. From the inside slot position, wide receiver Samuel brought in a key third touchdown for the Knights. Finally, clinching the game Nathan made a back left slot catch in the end zone to score the final and fourth touchdown for the Blue Knights.




The Tigers quarterback Chelsea threw a consistent passing streak, but unfortunately only one connected for a scoring touchdown, as a 35 yard completion to outside wide receiver Lilly.

The Tiger's key scorer, Jacob attempted several power runs up the middle, but was unable to get any great distance.

In the last few minutes of the game both teams stepped up their defensive strength and there were two turn overs in the last 1:45 seconds.

The 2010 season ended with three very positive results.

Firstly, we had absolutely zero injuries during all of our games. The entire season was injury free and this is a testimony to the concept of ripper (flag) teams, as well as a clear indicator of our excellent coaching volunteers.

Thank you coaches for ensuring safety was number 1.

Secondly, we had one of the best retention and fewest absentees with nearly 100% of players able to perform for every game.