19-MAY-2010
2010 Womens Elite - Grand Final
NSW Sliders Go back to Back in OT again
Grand Final - NSW Sliders vs. SA Sharks
For the last three years the women's elite final was between SA and NSW. Everyone one of those finals has been an epic encounter decided in OT thrillers. SA had the better of the first half controlling posession, pressuring the NSW girls and having the better shots on goal. The second half evened up a bit, but it was anyone's game. Despite the chances the defence and goal keepers denied all comers. 0-0 full time. Into 5 on 5 OT. Some early chances for SA were denied and the turn over lead to a NSW counter. Lisa Price taking the ball down into attack for NSW. Laying the ball back to Kerry Baxter the SA defence collapsed a little, maybe got a little confused on who to mark giving Kerry time to ghost into range. A great shot to the inside right post beat the keeper giving the NSW women back to back titles and 6 of the last 7 titles contested. 1-0 in OT NSW over SA Sharks.

Individual award winners for Womens Elite:
Points Award - Kerryn Lawler(NSW)
Most Valuable Player - Kate Irvine(SA)
All Star Team:
 Centre - Kate Irvine(SA)
 Forwards - Kerryn Lawler(NSW), Ceitlin Walker(SA)
 Defence - Sara Roffey(NSW), Tracey Allison(ACT)
 Goal Keeper - Linda Jeffery(ACT)

Goal 1 - Kerry Baxter Overtime

2010 Womens Elite Australian National Broomball Champions - NSW Sliders
Back From Left: Bec Davis,, Kerry Baxter, Linda Findlayson, Lisa Price, Kerryn Lawler, Dhyana Scarano
Front from Left: Kate Yabsley, Sara Roffey, Joanne Mitchell, Cecilia Kim, Danielle Mitrevski


2010 Womens Elite All Stars
Front from Left: Kate Irvine(SA-Centre), Ceitlin Walker(SA-Forward), Kerryn Lawler(NSW-Forward), Tracey Allison(ACT-Defence), Linda Jeffery(ACT-Goals), Sara Roffey(NSW-Defence)

19-MAY-2010
2010 Mens Elite - Grand Final
NSW Sliders Threepeat
Grand Final - NSW Sliders vs. SA Sharks
For the third straight year the NSW Mens Elite team, the sliders have won the Australian National Championships. SA making their second consecutive mens elite final going down 2-0 from two first half goals. First to Saxon Hooper, loitering in the sweet spot got a ball from Dane Hansen and managed to slot it past the keeper. The second goal goes straight onto the high light reel. Dave Degruyter sliding through the defence, flipping the ball up and cracking the volley. 2-0 Win for NSW securing the Threepeat !

Individual award winners for Mens Elite:
Points Award - Tim Brown(NSW)
Most Valuable Player - Jean-Christophe Huet(NSW)
All Star Team:
 Centre - Saxon Hooper(NSW)
 Forwards - Tim Brown(NSW), Andrew Masson(SA)
 Defence - Dane Hansen(NSW), Dirk Nissen(ACT)
 Goal Keeper - Peter Frisken(QLD)

Goal 1 - Saxon Hooper Period 1	Goal 2 - Dave Degruyter Period 1

2010 Mens Elite Australian National Broomball Champions - NSW Sliders
Back From Left: James Kristof, Damian Colyer, Davin Harvey, Ryan Findlayson, Saxon Hooper, Louis Sultana, Dane Hansen, Tim Brown, Luke Simmonds
Front from Left: Bryan Macklin, Dave Degruyter, Dominic Colyer, JC Huet, Liam Golding, Jason Wheeler


2010 Mens Elite All Star Team
Front from Left: Saxon Hooper(NSW-Centre), Andrew Masson(SA-Forward), Tim Brown(NSW-Forward), Dane Hansen(NSW-Defence), Peter Frisken (QLD-Goals aka Jamie Adams holding Pete's trophy), Dirk Nissen (ACT-Defence)

19-MAY-2010
2010 Mixed Elite - Grand Final
NSW Sliders Win Back the Mixed Crown
Grand Final - NSW Sliders vs. SA Sharks
SA Sharks ended NSW's domination of the mixed elite division last year breaking NSW's 4 year winning streak with a 3-1 come from behind win. With that as motivation NSW squared off with the SA Sharks once again in the Mixed Elite Final. Again it was NSW with the 1st goal, Tim Brown breaking down the wing and getting a hard shot on net. 1-0 NSW into half time. The second goal for NSW came through Saxon Hooper finding space in the sweet spot. A good pass in from Tim Brown, some good screening, and a shot and a goal. 2-0 NSW. No coming back for SA this year. NSW winning back the Mixed Elite title from SA 2-0.

Individual award winners for Mixed Elite:
Points Award Male - Saxon Hooper(NSW)
Points Award Female - Tied: Danielle Mitrevski(NSW), Dhyana Scarano(NSW), Linda Findlayson(NSW), Kate Irvine(SA)
Most Valuable Player Male - Louis Sultana(NSW)
Most Valuable Player Female - Kate Irvine(SA)
All Star Team:
 Centre - Julien Luco(NSW)
 Forwards - Linda Findlayson(NSW), Andrew Causby(SA)
 Defence - Cecilia Kim(NSW), Louis Sultana(NSW)
 Goal Keeper - Kate Yabsley(NSW)

Goal 1 - Tim Brown Period 1	Goal 2 - Saxon Hooper Period 2

2010 Mixed Elite Australian National Broomball Champions - NSW Sliders
Back From Left: Saxon Hooper, Ryan Findlayson, Tim Brown, Dane Hansen, Davin Harvey, Damian Colyer, Luke Simmonds
Front from Left: Kate Yabsley, Linda Findlayson, Louis Sultana, JC Huet, Kerry Baxter, Joanne Mitchell, Sara Roffey


2010 Mixed Elite All Star Team
From Left: Andrew Causby(SA-Forward), Linda Findlayson(NSW-Forward), Louis Sultana(NSW-Defence), Cecilia Kim(NSW-Defence), Kate Yabsley(NSW-Goals), Julien Luco(QLD-Centre)

19-MAY-2010
2010 Mixed Intermediate - Grand Final
NSW Sliders Over the SA Sharks
Grand Final - NSW Sliders vs. SA Sharks
Last year QLD dominated the mixed intermediate division defeating NSW 3-1. This year it was SA and NSW which fought out the final. NSW scored first with Glen Butler-Fleming out sprinting the defence and smacking home the goal. A second goal a short time later to Jeff Ferrara sealed the win for NSW. 2-0 NSW Mixed Intermediate 1 over the SA Sharks.

Individual award winners for Mixed Elite:
Points Award Male - Reece Shepherd(NSW), Brett Ackling(NSW), Aaron Parker(NSW)
Points Award Female - Jo Moore(NSW), Chantelle Gruar(QLD), Jodie Brandon(QLD)
Most Valuable Player Male - Luca Obbiettivo(SA)
Most Valuable Player Female - Kerryn Lawler(NSW)

Goal 1 - Glen Butler-Fleming Period 1	Goal 2 - Jeff Ferrera Period 1

2010 Mixed Intermediate Australian National Broomball Champions - NSW Sliders
Back From Left: Shannan Heinitz, Bryn Shepherd, brett Ackling, Glen ButlerFleming, Chris Dezman, Jeff Ferrera, Jason Hall, Reece Shepherd, Chris Lucas, Aaron Parker, Ryan Priestly, Mark Rulewski
Front from Left: Skye Blakeney, Kerryn Lawler, Jessica Lee, Catherine McDonald, Rebecca Collier, Sally Ormiston

10-MAY-2010
NSW Sliders Clean Sweep
All 5 Divisions for NSW
So after 4 days of intense nationals broomball NSW have come back from Nationals with a clean sweep winning all divisions. NSW Mens Elite, Womens Elite, Mixed Elite and Mixed Intermediate1 went through the tournament undefeated winning the finals as well. NSW Mens Intermediate1 turned around a 2-0 loss to SA in the round games to come back and beat SA in the finals. Should have pictures and goals up pretty soon.
So the finals results as follows..

Men's Elite Final
NSW ... 2 (Saxon Hooper 1, Dave DeGruyter 1)
defeated
SA ... 0
.................

Women's Elite Final
NSW1 ... 1 (Kerry Baxter 1 - in overtime)
defeated
SA ... 0
.................

Men's Intermediate Final
NSW1 ... 3 (Chris Dezman 2, Andrew Chapman 1)
defeated
SA ... 0
.................

Mixed Elite Final
NSW1 ... 2 (Saxon Hooper 1, Tim Brown 1)
defeated
SA ... 0
.................

Mixed Intermediate Final
NSW1 ... 2 (Glen Butler-Fleming 1, Jeff Ferrera 1)
defeated
SA ... 0
.................

Complete Results and Stats at the ACTBA Website

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.

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

26-APR-2008
Mens Elite - Grand Final
NSW Sliders Win Back the Title
Grand Final - NSW Sliders vs. ACT Flames
NSW Sliders defeated the ACT Flames by 2-0 in the Mens Elite Final. Both goals to captain Saxon Hooper, 1st on a power play with only two minutes remaining in the 1st half. The second three minutes into the second half. Final Score 2-0 NSW Sliders defeating ACT Flames.
Individual award winners for Mens Elite:
Points Award - Saxon Hooper(NSW)
Most Valuable Player - Matt Irvine(SA)
All Star Team:
 Centre - Saxon Hooper (NSW)
 Forwards - Shane Martin (ACT), Matt Irvine(SA)
 Defence - Steve Pilchowski (QLD), Simon Gamlen (ACT)
 Goal Keeper - Dave Pledge (SA)

Goal 1 - Saxon Hooper 2:37 to go Period 1	Goal 2 - Saxon Hooper 11:44 to go Period 2

2008 Mens Elite Australian National Broomball Champions - NSW Sliders
Back From Left: Dane Hansen, Daniel Wong, Tim Brown, Scott Murray, Ryan Findlayson, Saxon Hooper, Peter Yabsley, Sam Boer, Luke Simmonds, Davin Harvey, Damian Colyer
Front from Left: Jason Wheeler, Bryan Macklin, Liam Golding, Nathan Lawler, Louis Sultana

26-APR-2008
Womens Elite - Grand Final
SA Sharks Take it in a Penalty Shoot Out
Grand Final - NSW Sliders vs. SA Sharks
Afrter a 0-0 full time result and a 0-0 5 minute suden death overtime period, the SA sharks defeated NSW Sliders by 2-0 in the Penalty Shootout. Alana Bracken and Nush Highet the goal scorers in the shootouot for SA. The SA win ends a 5 year streak for the NSW girls who will be looking for revenge in 2009 in SA. SA Sharks 2 penalty shots defeat the NSW Sliders 0.
Individual award winners for Womens Elite:
Points Award - Dhyana Scarano(NSW)
Most Valuable Player - Kate Irvine(SA)
All Star Team:
 Centre - Kate Irvine(SA)
 Forwards - Dhyana Scarano(NSW), Leanne McCormack(QLD)
 Defence - Tracy Allison(ACT), Alana Bracken(SA)
 Goal Keeper - Meagan McPhee(SA)

Goal 1 - Alana Bracken Penalty Shoot Out	Goal 2 - Nush Highet Penalty Shoot Out

2008 Womens Elite Australian National Broomball Champions - SA Sharks
From Left: Karen Rowe, Meagan McPhee, Nush Highet, Alana Bracken, Kate Irvine, Rebecca Bachmann, Sally Newenham, Sally Johnson, Ceitlin Walker, Colin Rielly

26-APR-2008
Mixed Elite - Grand Final
NSW Sliders Win 4th Mixed Elite Championship in a Row
Grand Final - NSW Sliders vs. SA Sharks
The NSW Sliders continued it's dominance of the mixed division, defeating SA Sharks 4-0 in the final. Sam Boer opened the scoring just 2 minutes into the game, with a fine cut and strong finish. A SA Penalty saw a power play goal to NSW from Peter Yabsley 2 minutes from half time. Just seventeen seconds after power play goal Davin Harvey made a similar cut to Sam Boer for the same result. 3-0 half time. SA tightened up in the second half, however still conceded 1 further goal when Sam Boer lobbed a ball from behind the net into the path of a cutting Damian Colyer who timed the shot sweetly. 4-0 NSW Sliders defeat the SA Sharks in the Mixed Elite final.
Individual award winners for Mixed Elite:
Male Points Award - Saxon Hooper (NSW) & Tim Brown(NSW)
Female Points Award - Tracy Ivin (NSW) & Kerry Baxter(NSW)
Male Most Valuable Player - Jamie Adams (QLD)
Female Most Valuable Player - Linda Findlayson(NSW) & Alana Bracken(SA)
All Star Team:
 Centre - Kerry Baxter(NSW)
 Forwards - Linda Findlayson(NSW), Tim Brown(NSW)
 Defence - Karen Boer(NSW), Colin Reilly(SA)
 Goal Keeper - Jamie Adams(QLD)

Goal 1 - Sam Boer 13:06 to go Period 1	Goal 2 - Peter Yabsley 2:31 to go Period 1	Goal 3 - Davin Harvey 2:14 to go Period 1	Goal 4 - Damian Colyer 2:42 to go Period 2

26-APR-2008
Mens Intermediate - Grand Final
NSW Sliders defeat SA Sharks in Penalty Shootout Epic
Grand Final - NSW Sliders vs. SA Sharks
After 30 minutes of broomball all the scoreboard had to show as a 2 minute penalty for NSW's Josh Yabsley in the first half and a roughing penalty for Rob Wheelwright(SA) in the second. 0-0 after 5 minutes of sudden death broomball, so into a penalty shoot out. Alan Jabs put SA on the board, slotting one between keeper James kristof's legs. Very Next shot Josh Smith levelled it up for NSW with a good blast past the SA Keeper. With NSW last shot in regulation Andrew Chapman found the net, leaving it for James Kristof to make the last save and win the game for NSW. He did and NSW won the title 2-1 in penalty shoot out.
Individual award winners for Mens Intermediate:
Points Award - Tim Harvey (NSW)
Most Valuable Player - Andrew Chapman (NSW)

Goal 1 - Alan Jabs Penalty Shootout Shot 4	Goal 2 - Josh Smith Penalty Shootout Shot 5	Goal 3 - Andrew Chapman Penalty Shootout Shot 9

26-APR-2008
Mixed Intermediate - Grand Final
All New South Wales Final
Grand Final - NSW Mixed Intermediate 1 vs. NSW Mixed Intermediate 3
The NSW Intermediate 1 side defeated a spirited NSW Intermediate 3 side by 3-1. NSW 1 took an early lead when James Dymond got them on the board from a break away. However the 3s were determined and played hard keeping the scoreline tight. 1-0 halftime to the 1s. Three minutes into the 2nd period Glen ButlerFleming doubled the lead after some good forecheck pressure from Bec Davis won the ball back. The 3s didnt go away and got the lead back to a single goal just a minute later, Josh Smith scrambling one in setting up a great finish with ten minutes left to play. However Jason Wheeler quickly squashed the fight back with a quick reply after going coast to coast with the ball. Final score 3-1 to the 1s, great showing by the 3s though. Individual award winners for Mixed Intermediate:
Male Points Award - Cameron Parkes(NSW)
Female Points Award - Christine O'Brien(NSW)
Male Most Valuable Player - Cameron Parkes(NSW)
Female Most Valuable Player - Christine O'Brien(NSW)

Goal 1 - James Dymond 10:25 to go Period 1	Goal 2 - Glen ButlerFleming 11:52 to go Period 2	Goal 3 - Josh Smith 10:18 to go Period 2	Goal 4 - Jason Wheeler 9:04 to go Period 2

25-APR-2006
Australian Broomball Championships - Womens Elite
4th Straight Title for NSW
The all conquering NSW womens team totally dominated the womens elite division, going through the tournament undefeated. Not only undefeated but for the second year in a row went the entire tournament without having a goal scored against them. The girls defeated Queensland in the final 2 goals to 0, with Tracy Ivin and Kerry Baxter scoring one each. The victory securing the girls 4th straight national title. Captain Tracy Ivin picked up the points award while assistant captains Kerry Baxter (centre) and Linda Bell (forward) were selected in the All Star Team.

2006 Australian National Broomball Champions - Womens Elite


Back: Sally Yabsley, Gemma Butler-Fleming, Kerry Baxter, Linda Bell, Lisa Price
Middle: Tracy Ivin, Jo Mitchell, Karen Thompson, Sara Kristof
Front: Shannon Vost

25-APR-2006
Australian Broomball Championships - Mens Elite
NSW in Overtime vs ACT
NSW started the tournament with a 1 all draw vs last years champions ACT. Wins against QLD, SA and Victoria meant NSW finished the round games 1 point clear of ACT in top spot. The final was a brutal fast match. Peter Yabsley scoring first for NSW from out wide. ACT gun Trevor Banks locked it up on a break away in the 2nd half. Despite some good late chances for NSW the game ended in a 1 all draw. NSW controlled OT with Saxon Hooper scoring the winner. Tim Brown won the MVP for the division also picking up a spot on the All Star Team. Rookie Daniel Wong capped off a great debut with a forward spot on the All Star Team.

25-APR-2006
Australian Broomball Championships - Mixed Elite
Back to Back Titles for Mixed Elite
Probably the most hotly contested division at nationals with all 4 states very even. NSW started well with a tough 3-2 win over ACT. A draw vs QLD and a win vs SA secured the finals spot. ACT returning to the mixed elite this year grabbed the others final spot. The final was a fast affair, with Tracy Ivin opening the scoring. Goals to Peter Yabsley and Tim Brown put NSW out to a 3-0 lead. ACT managed to drag one back, but extreme keeping from Shannon Vost ensured NSW's victory 3-1. Tracy Ivin was picked as a forward for the mixed all star team and Tim Brown was MVP.

2006 Australian National Broomball Champions - Mixed Elite


From Left: Peter Yabsley, Liam Golding, Steve Timmins, Sam Boer, Dane Hansen, Tracy Ivin, Jo Mitchell, Kerry Baxter (hiding), Linda Bell, Saxon Hooper, Shannon Vost, Daniel Wong, Sara Kristof, Tim Ollerton, Tim Brown (hiding)

25-APR-2006
Australian Broomball Championships - Mens Intermediate
NSW1 in All NSW final
The NSW1 intermediate side went through the tournament undefeated. The NSW2 only lost to the NSW1s and played awesome all tournament. The final was excellent with the 2s holding their own. Eventually a little extra pace won out and NSW1 got over the top with a single goal. 1-0 winners. Glen Butler-Fleming took out the MVP award for the mens intermediate division.

From Left: Luke Simmonds, Nathan Lawler, Glen Butler-Fleming, Kevin Chen, Louis Sultana, Andrew Chapman, Liam Golding, Bryan Macklin, Damo Colyer, James Kristof, Ryan Findlayson

25-APR-2006
Australian Broomball Championships - Mixed Intermediate
NSW1 over QLD
As with the mens intermediate the NSW mixed intermediates swept the tournament from 1st game to final. A comfortable 2-0 win in the final secured the complete sweep of all titles for NSW. NSW cleaned up in the individual awards, Lauren Goulden won MVP and most points for the girls. Amran Sinha won the male MVP and Josh Drinkall took out the points award. The mixed intermediate team was Bryan Macklin, Josh Drinkall, Andrew Chapman, Louis Sultana, Davin Harvey, Luke Simmonds, James Kristof, Ryan Findlayson, Scott Murray, Lauren Goulden, Sally Yabsley, Karen Thompson, Lisa Price, Katie Robson

25-MAY-2005
2005 Australian National Broomball Championship Photos
Click on the thumbnail to view the photos, taken by Tim Ollerton (and Katie Laybutt). If you have photos of nationals, I would love to add them, send me the CD

Womens Elite

Mixed Elite

Mens Elite

Mens Intermediate

Mixed Intermediate

24-APR-2005
2005 Australian National Broomball Championships
NSW Womens Elite Threepeat
The 2005 Australian Broomball Championships have been run and won. NSW cleaned up winning 4 of the 5 avaliable divisions. The Womens won for the third straight year, the Mixed Elite team defeated QLD 3-0 to take the title for the first time since 2002. In a big upset NSW Mixed Intermediate 2 defeated NSW Mixed Intermediate 1 3-1 to take the Mixed Intermediate trophy. The mens intermediate division was between ACT and NSW Mens Intermediate 2, the result another to NSW 1-0. ACT Mens Elite defeated in QLD in the Elite Mens final, the only where NSW was not represented.

2005 Australian National Womens Broomball Champions
Back: Tim Brown(Coach), Sara Kristof, Jo Mitchell, Lisa Price, Tracy Ivin, Angela Nasr, Saxon Hooper(Coach)
Front: Linda Bell, Kerry Baxter, Karen Thompson, Sally Yabsley, Shannon Vost

Statistics at:

Womens Elite Table Womens Elite Points

Mixed Elite Table Mixed Elite Points

Mens Intermediate Table Mens Intermediate Points

Mixed Intermediate Table Mixed Intermediate Points

Mens Elite Table Mens Elite Points

28-JAN-2005
BLOOPERS GALORE !!
Two more installments from Steve Timmins. Bloopers 3 & 4, we heading towards a Police Academy like sequal epic. Keep em coming Steve. Best to download them first then open the file.

Bloopers III - Gotta Get Some Sleep
Bloopers III - Gotta Get Some Sleep. Stars Reg Reagan from 9's Footy Show.. well not really, it is Troy Carroll, but he sure looks like him, the tired and sleeping players from the 2003 and 2004 nationals and a collection of bungled passes, slips, air swings and the odd wegie removal.
High Resolution Windows MPEG 19.5 Megs - 81 seconds	Low Resolution Windows WMV 5.5 Megs - 81 seconds
Bloopers IV - This Is How We Do It.
Bloopers IV - All from the highly competitive, highly skilled, highly .. oh bugger it you wouldnt belive me after seeing this collection of Local Blunders from the Penrith Broomball Competition.
High Resolution Windows MPEG 31.2 Megs - 129 seconds	Low Resolution Windows WMV 8.7 Megs - 129 seconds

26-APR-2004
2004 Aussie National Champions - NSW Womens Elite
The NSW Womens elite team have won back to back titles defeating South Australia 2-1 in the final on Sunday evening. The girls played an awesome tournament only conceding a single goal (that in the last 3 minutes of the final).
The team: Tracy Ivin, Kerry Baxter, Linda Bell, Shannon Vost, Jo Mitchell, Angela Nasr, Sally Yabsley, Karen Thompson.
In the round games the girls defeated ACT by 5-0, NQ by 1-0, NSW2 by 4-0 and drew with SA 0-0.

26-APR-2004
2004 Aussie National Champions - NSW Mens Elite
The NSW Mens Elite team have taken out the title for the first time ever defeating NQ 4-3. In what was a very tough and bruising competition NSW went through undefeated. A first up draw 2-2 with NQ lead to a 4-0 defeat of the ACT who had won the previous 12 tournaments. We just scraped home against SA 2-1 and played a solid 3-1 win vs the tough Gold Coast team.
The team: Saxon Hooper, Tim Brown, Steve Timmins, Peter Yabsley, Sam Boer, Andrew Nicholson, Dane Hansen, Tim Ollerton, Luke Simmonds and Shannon Jorda.

18-APR-2004
NSW Teams For 2004 Australian National Championships

Womens Elite 1	Womens Elite 2
Tracy Ivin (C) Kerry Baxter (AC) Linda Bell (AC) Jo Mitchell Angela Nasr Sally Yabsley Karen Thompson Pauline Perren Shannon Vost (GK) Coach: Tim & Saxon	Sara Kristof (C) Gemma Fornal (AC) Lina Nasr (AC) Lisa Price Sarah Harvey Shallon Williams Lauren Goulden Kathy Boucha Sheryn Gillin(GK) Coach: Stephen Timmins

Mens Elite	Mens Intermediate	Mens Intermediate 2
Saxon Hooper(C) Tim Brown(AC) Stephen Timmins(AC) Peter Yabsley Sam Boer Dane Hansen Tim Ollerton Luke Simmonds Shannon Jorda Andrew Nicholson(GK)	Troy Carroll(C) Ryan Findlayson(AC) Terry Giovas(AC) Bryan Macklin James Kristof James Ray David Buckley James Dymond Aaron Parker Scott Murray(GK) Coach: Andrew Nicholson	Andrew Chapman(C) Joshua Drinkall(AC) Jay Schmidt(AC) Davin Harvey Kevin Chen Karl Pryor Glenn Butler-Fleming Steve Larter Dave MacFeely Coach: Peter Yabsley

Mixed Elite	Mixed Intermediate	Mixed Intermediate 2	Mixed Intermediate 3
Saxon Hooper(C) Tim Brown Peter Yabsley Sam Boer Stephen Timmins Andrew Nicholson(GK) Tracy Ivin(AC) Kerry Baxter(AC) Shannon Vost Linda Bell Jo Mitchell	Ryan Findlayson(C) Luke Simmonds (AC) Shannon Jorda James Kristof Troy Carroll James Ray Dane Hansen(GK) Karen Thompson(AC) Sally Yabsley Pauline Perren Angela Nasr Coach: Sam Boer	Terry Giovas(C) David Buckley(AC) Bryan Macklin Andrew Chapman James Dymond Tim Ollerton Scott Murray(GK) Lina Nasr(AC) Sara Kristof Gemma Fornal Shallon Williams Coach: Tim Brown	Jay Schmidt(C) Josh Drinkall(AC) Kevin Chen Davin Harvey Glenn Butler-Fleming Karl Pryor Steve Larter Aaron Parker(GK) Sarah Harvey(AC) Lisa Price Lauren Goulden Coach: Ryan Findlayson

14-MAR-2004
Nationals Accomodation All Set

Cnr Stanmore Rd and Old Pacific Highway, Yatala Qld 4207
Telephone: 61 7 3807 2555
Facsimile : 61 7 3287 5313

This year the NSW team will be living it up at the Beenleigh Yatala Motor Inn which is located ten minutes from the logan Ice Rink and just 5 minutes from the Theme Parks. Manager Gerard Dixon has offered us a great price and worked miracles to get our 40 odd strong team in. If you are in the area or know of someone heading there, get them to drop in.

Australian National Broomball Womens Elite Champions - NSW BACK(from left): Kerry Baxter, Shannon Vost, Linda Bell, Sally Yabsley, Karen Thompson FRONT(from left): Jo Mitchell, Tracy Ivin, Angela Nasr, Jenny Sourlangos

Windows WMV - Click photo to see the game winner. 763k - 15 seconds With three minutes left in the game Sally Yabsley takes the ball forward through the defence and unloads a powerful shot towards goal. NSW Captain and tournament MVP Tracy Ivin is on hand to redirect the ball past the ACT keeper to the approval of the huge pro NSW crowd (turn up the sound.. the cheer is awesome). The single goal was enough to secure NSW their first Womens Australian National Title.

31-MAY-2003
NSW Team Sponsorship
The Quality Hotel Diplomat Canberra have bent over backwards to sponsor the 60 strong NSW team providing 42 4.5 star rooms at close to half price. Visit their website and if in Canberra and need accomodation drop in there.

30-MAY-2003
NSW Theme Song - By Troy Carroll (with the music of Chumbawumbas, Tubthumping)

We'll be singing
Coz we're winning
We'll be singing, NEW SOUTH WALES!!!

Chorus: REPEAT x2
We get knocked down
But we get up again
You're never going to keep us down

Broomballin' the night away
Broomballin' the night away

You gotta score a goal
You gotta save a goal
You gotta make a tackle
You gotta make a hit
We sing songs that remind us
Of the good times
We sing songs that remind us
Of the best times

GO NEW SOUTH WALES!
GO THE SLIDERS!
GO THE WHALES!

Chorus: REPEAT x2
We'll knock you down
You won't get up again
We're always gunna' put you down

Broomballin' the night away
Broomballin' the night away

You got the Broomball Nationals
You got the Penrith comp
You got the New South Wales team
You got the CHAMPIONS!
We sing songs that remind us
Of the good times
We sing songs that remind us
Of the best times

Chorus: REPEAT x2
We get knocked down
But we get up again
You're never going to keep us down

Go The NEW SOUTH WALES WHALES!!!
(followed by Troy Carroll's patented whale sound)

10-JUN-2002
NSW MIXED 1 - Australian National Mixed Broomball Champions
We have returned victorious in the mixed division of the Australian National Broomball Championships. Everyone who went had a great weekend in Adelaide playing in what turned out to be very good competition. Hopefully everyone who went wants to go again next year. Not too sure where it will be yet but word is either Canberra, Melbourne or Brisbane. Our Mens team finished third missing out on a final spot after leading SA 1 by 1 goal to nil with only a minute thirty left. However SA 1 pressed hard and scored twice to deny us a final spot. The women in a three way competition finished equal with everyone on 1 win and 1 loss however missed out on the final due to a technicality.

2002 Australian National Mixed Broomball Champions
Back: Andrew Nicholson, Steve Timmins, Peter Yabsley, Saxon Hooper, Troy Carroll, Tim Brown, Con Sourlangos
Front: Karen Roberts, Shannon Vost, Kerry Baxter, Tracy Ivin

31-JUL-2002
New Broomball Promotional Video

Windows MPEG 16.8 Mb - 1 minute 39 seconds * Will take about 1 hour to download via 56k Modem. Worth the wait though. Broomball Promotional Video by Steve Timmins. Turn up the sound !!!