Wenatchee Valley Venom
| Wenatchee Valley Venom | |
|---|---|
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| Founded | 2009 |
| League | Indoor Football League |
| Team history | Wenatchee Valley Venom (2010-2011) |
| Arena | Town Toyota Center |
| Based in | Wenatchee, Washington |
| Colors |
Black, Red, Silver |
| Owner(s) | Mark Helm |
| President | Mark Helm |
| Head coach | Brian Smith |
| Dancers | Wenatchee Valley Venom Dance Team |
The Wenatchee Valley Venom were a professional indoor football team of the Indoor Football League who are only played two seasons before folding. The Venom were based in Wenatchee, Washington, with home games played at the Town Toyota Center.
In its inaugural season, the Venom was a member of the American Indoor Football Association.
On June 21, 2011 The Venom announced that they would be ceasing operations. The Venom have suffered from low ticket sales since their debut season in 2010, when they finished 8-6 in the American Indoor Football Association. Though they moved to the more financially stable IFL for the 2011 season, the team posted a 3-11 record and continued to have issues drawing fans.[1]
Season-By-Season
Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties
| Season | W | L | T | Finish | Playoff results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee Valley Venom (AIFA) | |||||
| 2010 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 3rd Western | -- |
| Wenatchee Valley Venom (IFL) | |||||
| 2011 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 4th Pacific | -- |
| Totals | 11 | 17 | 0 | (including playoffs) | |
2011 Season Schedule
Preseason
| Week | Date | Kickoff | Opponent | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final Score | Team Record | ||||
| February 17 (Thu) | 6:05pm | @Tri-Cities Fever | L 14-53 | (0-0) | |
Regular Season
| Week | Date | Kickoff | Opponent | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final Score | Team Record | ||||
| 1 | February 27 (Sun) | 4:05pm (5:05 Pacific) |
@Fairbanks Grizzlies | W 45-37 | 1-0 |
| 2 | March 5 (Sat) | 7:05pm | Tri-Cities Fever | W 59-52 | 2-0 |
| 3 | March 14 (Mon) | 7:05pm (5:05 Pacific) |
@Sioux Falls Storm | L 19-80 | 2-1 |
| 4 | March 19 (Sat) | 7:05pm (6:05 Pacific) |
@Colorado Ice | L 24-52 | 2-2 |
| 5 | March 26 (Sat) | 7:05pm | Fairbanks Grizzlies | L 43-50 | 2-3 |
| 6 | Bye | ||||
| 7 | April 9 (Sat) | 7:05pm | Nebraska Danger | L 63-84 | 2-4 |
| 8 | April 17 (Sun) | 7:05pm | @Seattle Timberwolves | L 12-51 | 2-5 |
| 9 | April 22 (Fri) | 7:05pm | Green Bay Blizzard | L 6-60 | 2-6 |
| 10 | April 29 (Fri) | 7:05pm (8:05 Pacific) |
@Fairbanks Grizzlies | L 33-78 | 2-7 |
| 11 | May 7(Sat) | 7:05pm | Wyoming Cavalry | W 41-36 | 3-7 |
| 12 | May 14 (Sat) | 7:05pm | @Tri-Cities Fever | L 10-80 | 3-8 |
| 13 | May 21 (Sat) | 7:05pm | Seattle Timberwolves | L 56-66 | 3-9 |
| 14 | May 27 (Fri) | 7:05pm | @Seattle Timberwolves | L 45-61 | 3-10 |
| 15 | June 4 (Sat) | 7:05pm | Tri-Cities Fever | L 52-58 | 3-11 |
| 16 | Bye | ||||
Division Standings
| 2011 Pacific Division | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA | DIV | GB | STK | |
| y Fairbanks Grizzlies | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0.714 | 723 | 545 | 6-3 | --- | W2 |
| x Tri-Cities Fever | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0.714 | 816 | 575 | 6-3 | --- | W2 |
| Seattle Timberwolves | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0.357 | 678 | 796 | 4-5 | 5.0 | L2 |
| Wenatchee Valley Venom | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0.214 | 508 | 845 | 2-7 | 7.0 | L4 |
Roster
| Wenatchee Valley Venom roster | ||||||
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Quarterbacks
Running Backs
Wide Receivers
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Offensive Linemen
Defensive Linemen
Linebackers
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Defensive Backs
Kickers
Multiple Positions
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Injured Reserve
Exempt List
Practice Squad
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References
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