Dublin City University Saints
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In 2005, Carl Rushe and Maurice Cosgrave founded the Dublin City University American Football Club. With Carl's experience in playing American football and Maurice's experience in running and managing the DCU Sailing Club, they established the club initially as a fanclub, where students could follow the sport and learn flag football. In 2006, the club's fully-kitted team, the DCU Saints was formed and competed in the Irish American Football League (IAFL) that same year.
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[edit] Information
[edit] Colours & Identity
The DCU Saints follow a similar colour scheme as the vast majority of other DCU clubs, royal blue and gold. The team has both a home and away strip, with the home being navy blue and gold and the away white and gold. The team uses the University's emblem as their logo.
[edit] Cheerleaders
In 2006, the DCU Cheerleading Squad, the DCU Angels, were formed. Today the DCU Cheerleading Squad has 20 members and attend all the DCU Saints' home and away games.
[edit] History
[edit] 2008
This year marks a fresh start for ths Saints. With a greater influx of players and increasing win record, the Saints have the ability and the drive to improve yet again on the previous year.
[edit] 2007
2007 was a development year for the DCU Saints. With a new coaching and management staff in place, the team focused on developing experienced players and passing on this experience to new players. This was evident in the improvement of our record this year with two wins, both against two established teams.
[edit] 2006
In 2006, interest in the club increased immensely; over 150 students signed up to the club at the start of the University year and this figure rose to close to 180 by the end. In 2006 the club also applied to and was accepted by the IAFL and began training DCU's first ever fully-kitted American Football team, the DCU Saints. For the 2006 season the club also managed to secure some of the most experienced and well-regarded coaches in Ireland including Team Ireland Head Coach Phil De Monte, Team Ireland Defensive Co-ordinator Darrin O'Toole and German League coach Carsten Wunderlich. Also in 2006 the DCU Cheerleading Squad was formed with the assistance of DCU Dance.
Towards the end of 2006 the club was honoured with an award from DCU and the Sports Clubs Committee (SCC) at the annual Clubs & Societies Awards; the Most Improved Club 2006 award which recognises the considerable development undergone by the club in the past year. Additionally, club Secretary and co-founder Maurice Cosgrave was awarded the Best Individual Administrator Award.
[edit] 2005
In 2005 the DCU American Football Club was formed. Initially the club provided flag football training and access to some of the NFL games. As with all new clubs and societies DCU the club had to undergo a probitionary period. During this time the club was focused on allowing fans of the sport learn more about it and to establish itself as a viable club in the University.
[edit] Pre-2005
The DCU American Football Club previous operated under the name "DCU Stallions", but the Club ceased operation in 2001.
[edit] Current Staff
[edit] Management
Chairperson Eoin Fox
Secretary Conor O'Hagen
Treasurer Eimear Loftus
Public Relations Officer Colm Bolger
Equipment Officer Thomas O'Regan
Safety Officer tbd
Cheerleader Liaison Fiona Shannon
[edit] Coaching
Head Coach David Rothwell
[edit] 2008 Results
| Opponents | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| UL Vikings | - | Postponed |
| Carrickfergus Knights | 18 - 7 | Loss |
| Tallaght Outlaws | 0 - 44 | Win |
| Dublin Rhinos | 3 - 32 | Win |
| Dublin Rebels | 25 - 0 | Loss |
Note: italics indicate away game
[edit] Seasonal Results
| Year | Wins | Losses | Ties | Points | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | Joint Second in the Central Division Finished Joint 7th place |
| 2006 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 | Finished 7th place |
