Battle of the Sexes - 21st July 2012
For the first time Sheffield Stormers organised a fundraising event that pitted old and new first team players against the Eagles first team in the ultimate battle of the sexes.
The day was a massive success raising more than £800 for the club. The game got off to a good start for the Stormers who took a healthy early lead. After half time the Eagles attempted to claw it back and reduced the deficit to win the last two quarters. But the Stormers hung on to take victory in the end. The final score was 36-22 – a win for the girls.
The crowd enjoyed the Eagles showmanship and they certainly brought Rugby League flare to the game of netball.
While the first team players battled it out, the juniors enjoyed skills sessions on wheelchair basketball, ultimate frisbee, rugby and netball. Sessions were also provided by players and coaches from Sheffield Steelers Basketball Club, Sheffield Steal Ultimate Frisbee Club, Sheffield Eagles Rugby League Club and Sheffield Stormers Netball Club.
Prizes were a plenty on the day, which saw Laura Jeffery take home the star prize in the raffle – a signed Jessica Ennis Stormers shirt.
The day was such a success that the Stormers hope to make it an annual event – if the Eagles are up to the challenge. Stormers would like to thank everyone involved that gave up their time to coach, help out and attend the event, and also to those that donated prizes. In particular a big thanks go to the Sheffield Eagles players who gave up their time to play in the match, some of whom had only played the night before.
Prizes donated by...
Ice Sheffield
Sheffield United Football Club
Rob Parkinson, physiotherapist Leeds Rhinos
Motorpoint Arena
Uri Rennie
Jessica Ennis
Matt Bloomer, player Sheffield Eagles Academy
Sheffield International Venues
Hallamshire Tennis and Squash Club
British Mens Volleyball
Players and Friends of Sheffield Stormers Netball Club
The day was a massive success raising more than £800 for the club. The game got off to a good start for the Stormers who took a healthy early lead. After half time the Eagles attempted to claw it back and reduced the deficit to win the last two quarters. But the Stormers hung on to take victory in the end. The final score was 36-22 – a win for the girls.
The crowd enjoyed the Eagles showmanship and they certainly brought Rugby League flare to the game of netball.
While the first team players battled it out, the juniors enjoyed skills sessions on wheelchair basketball, ultimate frisbee, rugby and netball. Sessions were also provided by players and coaches from Sheffield Steelers Basketball Club, Sheffield Steal Ultimate Frisbee Club, Sheffield Eagles Rugby League Club and Sheffield Stormers Netball Club.
Prizes were a plenty on the day, which saw Laura Jeffery take home the star prize in the raffle – a signed Jessica Ennis Stormers shirt.
The day was such a success that the Stormers hope to make it an annual event – if the Eagles are up to the challenge. Stormers would like to thank everyone involved that gave up their time to coach, help out and attend the event, and also to those that donated prizes. In particular a big thanks go to the Sheffield Eagles players who gave up their time to play in the match, some of whom had only played the night before.
Prizes donated by...
Ice Sheffield
Sheffield United Football Club
Rob Parkinson, physiotherapist Leeds Rhinos
Motorpoint Arena
Uri Rennie
Jessica Ennis
Matt Bloomer, player Sheffield Eagles Academy
Sheffield International Venues
Hallamshire Tennis and Squash Club
British Mens Volleyball
Players and Friends of Sheffield Stormers Netball Club
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