CHEETAHS ARTIFICIAL LOSS

The Cheetahs astroturf jinx was alive and kicking on Sunday as they went down 21-0 on the Spartans artificial pitch. Full match report will be available later.

2003 SEASON PREVIEW

The Chiltern Cheetahs enter the 2003 season looking to make the play off rankings, after finishing in ninth spot for the last 3 years. Head Coach Len Scott will be in charge again this year, his 9th for the Club but his 18th in British American Football. He has been boosted by the news that three quarters of last years squad will be returning for competitive action; a squad last year made up mainly of rookie players. Taking charge of the defense will be the newly appointed Defensive Co-ordinator Nick Michael.

One of those returning is Quarterback Deniz Karragulle, a young Q.B. with a strong arm. Other returnees include 16 year veteran Darren Whybrow and his brother Spencer; Giles Stevenson, now serving the club for his11th season and 15 year Cheetah veteran Alan Porter. The Club also welcomes back Linebacker Nick Michael and Defensive End Owen Thomas after touring the U.S.A. with the Great Britain Bulldogs.

On the recruitment front, the Cheetahs have attracted a lot of interest and the roster for 2003 will be made up of some 8 rookies. Chiltern's roster has also been boosted by some acquisitions in transfers, namely Rob Crowther, Andy Crowther, Adrian Stempe and Phil Green all formerly of the London Mets.

Chiltern will again be playing in the British Senior League Division Two, South East Conference along with the Essex Spartans, Kent Exiles, Cambridgeshire Cats, Southend Sabres and the returning Maidstone Pumas and Sussex Thunder, who have both been absence from the senior league for 2 years. The final team making up the conference is Nene Valley Hybrids, who are making their first appearance in the league. The Cheetahs season starts with 4 away games, with the first on the opening weekend of the season at Essex Spartans on 6th April, the first home game on 25 May, which will again be played at Amersham & Chiltern Rugby Club will be against Sussex Thunder.

Based in the Chiltern Hills of Buckinghamshire the Cheetahs began competitive Football in 1986 and now play their home games at Amersham & Chiltern Rugby Club, Weedon Lane, Amersham. Training for 2003 has been taking place on Sunday Afternoons from 1pm at the Rugby Club.

The Club is also looking to find any ex players of the Cheetahs as we are currently arranging another reunion following the successful evening held in 2001 of all members of team dating back to 1986 when the club was formed.

Change of Training Times

Training will now be starting at 1.00pm due to the changing rooms at the rugby club being used in the mornings for their colts and juniors.

Cheetahs Prepare For 2003

Training starts ready for the 2003 season on Sunday November 10th from 11am. As usual it will be at the Amersham & Chiltern Rugby Club. These training sessions are open to anyone wishing to play American Football in 2003. Ages will range from 14 to 18 for the junior teams and 18 plus for the Senior team. All teams will be playing full contact kitted football. For further information phone Giles Stevenson on 01494 728371 or Richard Barnes on 01923 779282 or 07710 249300 (e-mail [email protected])

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