Ft. Lauderdale Fighting Squids

Match Notice:

Florida United Vs Nashville Roo's

When: July 19th
 

Where: Elmington Park, Nashville Tn
 

Ball Up: 2pm

The Season is half way over, the victories have been great, and what better way to celebrate then an epic Independence Day Party. The Fighting Squids and the South Florida Aussie Kiwi Club are partnering up to host what will go down as one of the best summer events ever. Clear your schedules and leave Friday July 4th free.

The event will be a picnic style event. We are trying to finalize if we should cater, Bring your own, or have a potluck style dinner. We will update you as soon as we hear feedback from everyone. (look over there --->  to vote)

There will be a fireworks display. Not the $30 firework kit you buy at the stands on the sides of the road, but a full fledged arial fireworks display. A lot of time and effort has gone into this display and you don't want to miss it. We will have music, events, friends and to top it of we will light up the sky!!!

Here's the details:

When: July 4th 2008  6pm-???? (Firework Show starts ~9:00pm)
Where: Email us for the address as it is a private home.
Who: Members/Families of the Fighting Squids or Aussie kiwi Club, and all of their friends and neighbors.
Cost: There is no cost but donations to the clubs are always welcome!!!

!!!YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS FAMILY EVENT!!!

Yes Boys, the update is finally here. Florida United(FU) a combination of Ft. Lauderdale and Tampa, approved by USFooty, was a major victor in the May 10th match up of South East teams.

The FU Boys got out to a 9 goal lead by the end of the first quarter and never looked back. On a scorcher of a day, 95f, both teams felt the effects of the sun. By the time the game had settled the boys of FU had proved victorius with a win of 155-10.

FU looks forward to our next matchup July 19th in Nashville. A win here could provide a case for a Division 2 berth in the 2008 Nationals.

The weekend has passed and 3 of the best teams in the nation and the national team have all departed home. The weather has actually cooled and we've had a few days to reflect back on the accomplishments of the past weekend:

The Fighting Squids and Florida Redbacks combined this past weekend at the faststream Spring Invitational as they plan to do throughout the course of the year. The thing that impressed most players and fans was not just how well they played, but how well the two squads played together, given this was there first official grouping.

The Grounds were in prime condition and laid out East to West. While the field seemed a bit short, the width more then made up for it in the 85 degree heat and 70% humidity.  The Florida side fell early to a surge by the Baltimore/DC Eagles. However they rallied back in a surprise upset against the Denver Bulldogs in the middle of the day. A close match up seemed to slip away in the waning minutes against the New York Magpies, leaving the Unified Florida Team at 1-2 for the day agains the #1, #2, & #5 teams in the nation. With best on ground votes for the weekend going to: Alex M (RB), CJ (RB), Ryan (RB), Ryan M (SQ), John (SQ), and Phil D (SQ). The combined side from Florida showed excellent teamwork & skill.

The Sunday match up however really summed up the season to date for the Florida boys. With just 16 showing and loaning 6 from the Revos, The Florida side stayed within ~20 points final score of the Revos, a feat not accomplished the day prior by a composite of all teams. A unified Florida team looks forward to the rest of their schedule and hopes to make a serious run at either Div 2 or 3 in Colorado Springs this October.

For more information on scores and stats head over to www.usfootynews.com

A special thanks Goes out to all of the Following: Phil D (SQ), Jimmy M (SQ), Jon P (SQ), Jezza (SQ), Mike H (SQ), Cameron P (SQ), Nathan E (SQ), the morning setup Crew (SQ & RB), The Food Crew (SQ & RB),The Voice of the Squids Mark Diamond (SQ), Tom and his truck (SQ), Alex (RB), Marcus (SQ), OC (SQ), Grandpa Rich (SQ), & Everyone else that volunteered items, time, and resources.

Gentlemen, we have a 5 team agreement on the schedule and it is presented below. Please assure you have a representative  at the event Friday night, to discuss any details. The Schedule is set, it will not deviate from this point or Josh @ the squids head may infact explode.

Saturday

10:00 AM - Opening Ceremonies (arrive early to pay and register)
10:20 AM - Florida Vs Washington
11:05 AM - Denver Vs New York
12:00 AM - Hand Ball & Fastest Man
12:30 PM - Revo's Vs Composite of All Four (4) teams - 4 x 15
1:45 PM - BREAK *
3:15 PM - Florida Vs Denver
4:00 PM - New York Vs Washington
4:45 PM - Longest Kick *
5:30 PM - Florida Vs New York
8:00 PM - Awards and Social @ All Star Sports Bar & Grill

Sunday:
11:00 AM - Denver Vs Washington
12:00 PM - Revo's v. Composite (Denver, BWE and FLT)
1:00 PM - Open Match (anyone that wants to play)

* We will be setting up some team photos, and filming some scenarios on the main oval for photo shoots, video, and other materials to be used by each club and the USAFL for adverts and such.

The Saturday night event has some great awards, raffle prizes, and more to give out. you DON'T want to miss it !!!

The Fighting Squids are happy to annouce a new partnership with a local recruitment firm called Faststream recruitement Inc. The Squids are heavily vested in the maritime industry as well as the players that it brings us. 

Faststream is the leader in shipping, maritime, and marine jobs in the USA. Faststream specializes in finding and placing shipping, maritime and marine personnel in technical, commercial and operational careers. Their team of dedicated specialist recruitment consultants will help you locate and secure your next appointment, giving you advice and support throughout the whole process. Faststream’s clients have also benefited from using their services. Our consultative approach has helped many businesses successfully deliver their recruitment strategies. If you want to find out more information visit them online at http://www.faststream.us/...

Faststream is the official sponosr of the Spring Invitational now namend the Faststream Invitational going on from April 11th-April 13th in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.