SUPERBOWL 44 AT MELBAS

Superbowl 44 is almost here and the GC Stingrays and friends will be celebrating by watching the game at Melbas, Surfers Paradise. Monday 8th February, 9am is when the action is set to begin. Entry is free but if you fancy an American Breakfast $15 will get you the best.

Watch the game on your choice of over 40 Plasma Screens whilst sipping on some of the USA's finest exports.

Melbas is a long time supporter of the Stingarys and we encourage all to come along as it is a fanstastic day.

Will it be Peyton Manning vs Brett Favre, Sanchez vs Brees? Either way, its sure to be a great game! See you there.

Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser at Harbour Town

Saturday 31st January the Gold Coast Stingrays will be having a fundraiser at Bunnings Harbour Town. Many hands make light work and Players are encouraged to come down and help out for a few hours. If you can make it please email information@gcstingrays.com. Come down and say hello and buy a sausage to support the rays in 2010.

2010 Gridiron QLD Sundevils training times and venues

The training roster for the 2010 QLD Sundevils is available HERE

GOLD COAST STINGRAYS 2010 AGM

The 2010 Stingrays AGM will be held on Monday 18th January at 10 Jane Street, Southport at 6:30pm. All club members are welcome. Please advise committee or coaches in advance if you would like to be part of the Club Management Committee for 2010. New committee will be alected at the AGM

GOLD COAST STINGRAYS awards night 2009

The Gold Coast Stingrays 2009 Awards night was held on FRIDAY 11th December at VIBE hotel, Surfers Paradise. A great night was had by all and although most players deserve an award the lucky recipients are below. Thanks to everyone that attended and a Special thankyou to Julia Williams for organising the event.

General:
Stingray of the Year: Chris Bartholemew

Seniors :
MVP: Kyle Low
OFFENSE MVP: Damien Malloy
DEFENSE MVP: Robbie Edmonds
THOMAS B RIFORD ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD: Sebastian Kohene
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Tim Beere
COACHES AWARD: Jarrod Hayes

Juniors :
MVP: Lance Tongakilo
OFFENSE MVP: James Sing
DEFENSE MVP: Lance Tangakilo
ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD: James 'Red' Castle
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Strantz Hettig

A Special mention to Loraine Arnold, Ron Seery, Krystal Mills, Fiona Walker and Julia Williams for their assistance to the Stingrays throughout the year!

Gridiron QLD awards night 2009 + 25 year all star team

The Stingrays picked up some awards at the recent GQ awards night held at the Logan diggers club. The nominees for the night were (with the winners highlighted in RED)

Juniors
Lance Tongakilo - Junior Linebacker
Lance Tongakilo - Junior Defensive MVP
Lance Tongakilo - Junior MVP
Strantz Hettig - Junior Defensive Line

Seniors
Noah Parker - Offensive Line
Chris Mooney - Linebacker
Rob Mckinnon - Defensive Line
Robbie Edmonds - Defensive Back
Damien Malloy - Wide Receiver
Kyle Low - Special Teams
Daniel Diprose - Coach of the Year

The also had several players selected in the 25 year GQ ALL STAR TEAM. A huge congratulations goes to the following Stingrays for recieving such an honor

Luke Chapman
Simon Chapman
Daniel Collings
Justin Fernley
Dennis Gilmore
Simon Groth
Chris Hay
Richard Hay
Geoff Hiddleston
Paul Louma
Kyle Low
Rob Mckinnon
Jim Minogue
Chris Mooney
Nick Rothchild
Roy Stonehill
Ben Walker
Brendan Wylie
Gerard Wylie

Stingrays Seniors Minor Premiers 2009

The Senior Stingrays are minor premiers for the 2009 season. They rays are thus far undefeated heading into there final game against the Bruins. The Rays offense have put up 243 points on offense and only allowed a league leading 45 points.

The Juniors rays sit 2nd on the ladder.

Stingrays looking playoff bound after round 8

After 8 round of the 2009 GQ season the Stingrays look to be playoff bound.

The Senior Stingrays are 2 points clear of the Bayside Ravens and remain undefeated thus far. The offense are averaging around 27 points a game whilst the seasonally stingy rays defense have only allowed just over 5 points a game.

Whilst the numbers sound good both sides of the ball will look to iron our the creases leading into the playoffs.

The Junior Stingrays sit in second place. The Junior Rays will be keen to hit form heading into the playoffs and try to win their 5th consecutive Sunbowl. The powerful offense has averaged over 30 points a game and the defence have only allowed just over 6 points.

Newsletters Available

The Monthly Stingrays newsletters are available for download now from the News/Newsletter link. Be sure to check out for season information.

Stingrays selected to represent Australia in 09'

Congratulations to the following Gold Coast STingrays players who have been selected to represent Australian in 2009 for the Europe Tour. The players are

Kyle Low - QB
Jaebin Pawlowski - RB
Damien Molloy - WR
Rolando Hanipale - DL
Dane Holmbeck - DL
David Wilson - DL
Rodney Barker - DB
Ashley Dick - DB
Ben Walker - DB

Stingrays Highlight Video

The 2008 Stingrays Season highlight video will be available to purchase from early January. Included in the DVD will be the Sunbowl game, the 2008 Highlight video as well as a special promo DVD cut by PropVid. All moneys made goes to the club. To preorder contact jaebin@hotmail.com

Stingrays Awards Dinner

The 2008 Stingrays awards dinner was held on Saturday the 22nd of November at Southport Sharks Function Centre. Over 100 players, families and friends attended the fantastic night. The full list of winners can be found below. A huge thanks goes to the Stingrays Social Club for there hard work and organisation.

Stingrays GQ Champions Again

The Gold Coast Stingrays have created some history with wins in both the Junior and Senior Divisions at Sunbowl 24. Stingrays EAGLE took out the junior division with a hard fought win over the Rhino's 8-6. The win was the Fourth Consecutive Sunbowl.

The Senior Stingrays beat the Northside Rhinos 21-0 to win the 3-pete. The win takes the overall Sunbowls won by the Senior Stingrays to 7, making the rays the club with the most in Sunbowls in GQ history. A big Congratulations to the entire Stingray Organisation and the wins were a testament to everyones hard work.

Stingrays Win Season Awards

Several Gold Coast Stingrays players won awards at the Recent GQ awards Lunch at HQ Lytton. Congratulations to the following

Senior Division - MVP Kyle Low
Senior Division - Defensive Lineman Rob McKinnon
Junior Division - Defensive Player Lance Tongakilo
Junior Division - Offensive Lineman Ewan Edwards

Stingrays Nominated for Gridiron QLD awards

Several GC Stingrays players have been nominated for the Gridiron QLD awards being held on 26th October at HQ at Lytton. The nominess include

JUNIORS
Ashley Graham - Stingrays Eagle
Ewan Edwards - Stingrays Eagle
Jason McKay - Stingrays Eagle
Joshua Sing - Stingrays Manta
Lance Tongakilo - Stingrays Eagle

SENIORS
Ben Walker
Kyle Low
Rob McKinnon
Daniel Collins

Best of luck to all nominees!

Stingrays Social Club

The newly formed Gold Coast Stingrays Social Club has formed and is open to all. More information in regards to becoming a member will be available shorly. For more info contact Richie Hay at social@gcstingrays.com

Stingrays 2007 Awards Dinner

The Stingrays held there 2007 Awards Dinner at the Southport Sharks Function Centre on Saturday December 1st. The awards were attended by over 150 Stingrays friends and family and a great night was had by all. Congratulations to all the winners.

Stingray Blue

Encouragement Award - Adam Alexander
Rookie of the Year - Tim Horder
Lineman of the Year - Ewan Edwards
Coaches Choice - Marnel Van Heerden
Defensive Player of the Year - James Hawkins
Offensive Player of the Year - Kyle Williams
MVP - Mark Winter

Stingray White

Coaches Choice - Ewan Moody
Encouragement Award - Ashley Graham
Rookie of the Year - Chris Plant
Lineman of the Year - Paul King
Defensive MVP - Alexander Hilland
Offensive MVP - Jeremiah Uzelpasachi
MVP - Marcus Kemp

Senior Stingrays

Stingray of the Year - Kyle Low
Coaches Choice - Jai Pawlowski
THOMAS B RIFRORD ENCOURAGEMENT  CUP - Damon Malloy
Rookie of the Year - Robbie Edmonds
Defensive MVP - Dane  Holmbaeck
Offensive MVP - Jeff Moate
MVP - Stingray Offensive Line Gerry Wiley, Andy Farrell, Dan Collins, Noah Parker, Scott Rawcliff, Glen Collins, Carl McFeat