World Footy News

One of the last club based tournaments for 2016 will be held this coming weekend, Saturday 17th September, in Newcastle at the club’s new home in Gosforth. It is a chance for some clubs to have a last hitout before the start of the off-season and international representative competitions.

According to Tyne Tees Tigers president, Phil Martin, “The Tyne Cup is a pretty recent one day tournament held up here in the North East. Competing this year are the hosts, Tyne Tees Tigers who currently hold the trophy. The Glasgow Sharks who are the current AFL Scotland champions and the Kingdom Kangaroos who we have a long relationship with which has been cemented by competing for the annual pre-season ‘Bawbag Cup’”.

“We also have a ladies tournament on the day. Competing on the day will be the Wandworth Demons, The Glasgow Sharks Ladies and the England Vixens who are playing as a warm up for the Euro Cup.”

“Both men and women will play a round robin format of 2 x 20 minute halves with the top two in each pool will play of for the cup.”

“This will be the first year we will be hosting at our permanent venue of Gosforth Sports association in the North of Newcastle. Go to: www.http://g-s-a.co.uk/ for more information about the club and venue.”

If interested in attending the event, contact the Tyne Tees Tigers for information on transport and accommodation and make a weekend of it in and around Newcastle. Go to the following club link at: http://www.tyneteestigers.co.uk/tyne-tees-cup-2016