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THUNDER TEAM CAPTAINS
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The Thunder would like to introduce you to our 2001 Team Captains.
(FRONT ROW L-R)
Team Sponsor/Patti Siskind, #7-Ed Feaster,
# 25 - Marcus Warren, # 54 - John Cedio
Team Sponsor/Harry Siskind,
(BACK ROW L-R)
# 85 - Chris Costley, # 12 - Martin Reyna
# 53 - Junior Castillo
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BODY SOLUTION
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The Thunder are very PROUD and HAPPY to announce the support of Body Solution as our Official Uniform and Home Game Sponsor of the Thunder. This was made possible by the hard work of Tim Roller, a Thunder Member.
We wish to express our thanks to Patti and Harry Siskind and the entire Body Solution Organization for their support of the Thunder Football Organization.
Here we come San Antonio!!!
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BODY SOLUTIONS and THUNDER FOOTBALL
Thunder Football and Body Solutions, a pair of winners join forces for the 2001 season.
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ROOTY'S join the THUNDER
Thanks go out to John Rodriguez and the staff members of ROOTY'S on S.W. Military Drive for their support of the San Antonio Thunder.
The Thunder will be holding after game tail-gate parties at ROOTY'S durring some of our home games.
Come meet the staff and players at ROOTY'S!
Mastertech becomes a member
Ken Davis owner of Mastertech Janitorial Services joins the Thunder for 2001 as a proud sponsor.
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Thunder sponsors continue
Partin Backhoe Service has just become a sponsor of the Thunder family for the entire 2001 regular season.
For your service on septic tanks, water lines, drive ways, lot cleaning and mobile homes - 24 hours service.
Call: Charles Partin at 830-709-4830 office or 210-219-5605 mobile.
Welcome aboard and thank you for your support!
Race for the Cure / Lightning Cheerleaders
The Race for the Cure is for the purpose of raising money to help in the research in curing breast cancer.
The Lightning Ladies volunteered as celebrity waitresses. Where all tips were donated to the Race for the Cure.
Odalys Garcia / Lightning at Bally's G-Opening
Odalys Garcia made an appearance as spokesperson at the Grand Opening of Bally's Fitness on 281 and Thousand Oaks. The Lightning Cheerleaders were there to welcome her.
Cha-Cha's joins Thunder family
The Thunder have just added a new member to the 2001 family. Cha-Cha's of San Antonio is the latest member of our sponsorship family.
You too can enjoy the fine food at one of Cha-Cha's two San Antonio locations.
2026 Babcock Rd. #210-615-7000 or
5616 Bandera Rd. #210-681-1244
Click the logo to visit their web-site
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DR. Richard J. Tamez
The Thunder welcome Doctor Tamez and his staff members as they become sponsors of the Thunder Organization for the 2001 season.
Doctor Tamez is board certified and runs a family practice.
Call 210-434-4321 for an appointment or stop bye 323 N.W. 24th St. in San Antonio.
Thunder welcomes Lone Star Limo
We would like to thank the fine people at Lone Star Limo for their support and welcome them to the Thunder team. Greg Casto is the Owner of Lone Star and is at this time offering a Thunder Special for those who mention the Thunder add.
Thunder Football Fan Special For Limited Time Only!
Receive Limo Service For:
$55.00 an Hr. Sun.-Thurs. w/3-Hr Min.
$55.00 an Hr. Fri-Sat. w/5-Hr. Min.
For reservations call:
Greg Castro
Lone Star Limo Service escorted our lovely Lightning Cheerleaders to the Bally's Grand Opening the weekend of, March 24th. Many met the Lightning Cheerleaders and Greg at this event and were pleased to see football with class.
Call Lone Star Limo and ask them about more of their THUNDER specials.
Pictured below is Owner / Greg Castro and the Lightning Ladies
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Thunder add Shiner to family
We are very happy to announce that the Shiner Brewery of Shiner , TX. has just joined the Thunder family. We will be working with the Shiner Co. as we enter our pre-season and await our regular season.
Thank you for your strong support of San Antonio's TRUE Football Team !
Welcome M.T.M. Bodyworks
Mike, Tina and Tami Maloney at M.T.M. Bodyworks are our newest members and will be providing our organization with the very best of message therapy. We will enjoy the services from M.T.M. as we welcome them to our 2001 team.
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The Thunder and Lightning are IN-STRIDE
The Thunder Organization would like to thank Adam Moriarty and IN -STRIDE for their sponsorship of cheerleader equipment for our Lightning Cheerleaders. We are proud to have IN-STRIDE on board with us for the 2001 season.
Thanks Again !
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Lightning model for Oshman's on KMOL-4 TV
Our lovely Lightning Cheerleaders (L to R, Monica, Janera, KMOL Anchor Person, Cathy, Jennifer and Nicole ) made an appearance on the KMOL-4 - Tanji Patton's, S.A. Living Show on March 15th at Oshman's Sports Store. Oshman's is a proud sponsor of the Thunder and we are proud to be a part of their team as well.
New Thunder Members
There has been two new members added to our field assistant roster, Those members are Peter Galan and Eddie Flores students at Kirby Jr. High. Peter and Eddie will help Sandy Hernandez and her crew in providing the Thunder players with all needs on the side line.
Welcome aboard Peter and Eddie!
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Thunder announce Team Chaplain for 2001
The Thunder have announced their 2001 Team Chaplain will be Don Varney a long time member of the FCA. Don is also the owner of Z-Nutrition which has helped many athletes in the US. We are very happy to have Don with us as we look towards a new approach in Minor League Sports with positive guidance and prayer.
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Patsy Torres visits Lightning camp
Lightning Cheerleaders on tour with Patsy Torres
Congratulations to Nicole Macharro and Jennifer Martin for begin chosen to
accompany Patsy Torres and her band for a week-long, multi-state, "Say No To
Drugs" tour.
Pictured is Patsy Torres and her staff speaking to the cheerleaders.
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The Thunder / Lightning and Midnight Rodeo
The Thunder coaches, players and the Lightning cheerleaders had a blast at Midnight Rodeo on 03/07/01. We met many old friends and sponsors and we also made some new friends. The Thunder also meet with KSAT 12 sports reporter / Greg Simmons.
The Thunder Organization is pleased to be a part of Midnight Rodeo and are glad to finally join forces. Midnight Rodeo will be the Thunder Official Country Dance Club for the 2001 season. We look forward to two stepping the night away with the great crowd at The Midnight Rodeo located at Thousand oaks and Naco. Rd.
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TFL Robert Romo at fundraiser game w/Lightning
The Texas Football League Commissioner was on hand along with our Lightning Ladies at the fundraising game on Sunday 03/03/01 at the SAISD Sports Complex. The fundraising was held to show support for our cities fallen police officers. All of the ticket money was given to the San Antonio Police Department. The TFL also collected can foods for the S.A. Food Bank at the gate. This event turned out to be a great success.
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Ernie Zuniga / Lightning Cheerleaders
Ernie Zuniga from FOX-KABB TV meet up with the Thunder's, Lightning Cheerleaders at the Big Brother/Big Sister bowlathon fundraiser. The Lightning Ladies were on hand to volunteer in this event which took place on 03/02/01 at the Bandera Bowl.
We had a great time, Thanks Ernie!
WELCOME II GEMINI
The Thunder would like to announce the newest entry to our 2001 family, II Gemini Ambulance Service. The members of II Gemini will escort the Thunder to all of their 2001 pre-season and home games. We express our thanks to Fidel Baldazo III and Roger L. Saenz for their cooperation.
Oshman's Joins The Thunder Team For 2001
Special thanks go out to Phillip Stevenson III / G.M. of Oshman's Supersports Store in San Antonio for his efforts of the sponsorship of the Thunder Organization. We welcome our new family members at Oshman's as we approach our 2001 season.
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V.P. Visits Lightning Cheerleaders In Camp
Mark Ricker, Vice President / Commissioner(right) of the North American Football League and G.M. / Owner, Rolf Schaefer(left) took time out of their busy schedule to visit our beautiful ladies during their workout at Bally Fitness Connection.
The Lightning Cheerleaders are currently in their 2001 camp. We wish them all the very best and look forward to having them cheer us on.
Special thanks go out to Cynthia (second row left), Megan (2nd row right), Venessa (1st row left) and Robert (not in picture) for their dedication and hard work with the Lightning Cheerleaders Team.
READ ALL ABOUT US !!!
Pick-up this months February issue of South Texas Fitness & Health Magazine at Ballys and read about the THUNDER Football Team.
The January issue had details of
the LIGHTNING Cheerleader auditions.
THANKS ERIC
Thunder Links Keep Rolling In
The Thunder Organization is recognized in many areas of San Antonio and throughout the Internet, here are some of the sites in which you will find the Thunder:
WWW.
Thunderz.com
Gosanantonio.com
Cheernow.com/lightning
Eteamz.com/texasfootballleague
NAFL.NET
Sportscombine.com
Eteamz.com/sathunder
NAFL 2001 SEASON
.The NAFL consists of over 60 teams and is still growing, the Thunder are proud to be a part of this league in the 2001 season. We will be a well organized and disciplined team which will battle in the South Texas Division. Listen for the roar of the Thunder as they take the field in their stretch for the championship. "CLICK LOGO FOR NAFL HOME PAGE"
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TEXAS "SPRING" FOOTBALL LEAGUE
The TFL is a San Antonio based league directed by Commissioner Robert Romo. Robert has worked together with the Thunder Organization in numerous ways to help in our goals in our inaugural season. He has given us five pre-season games in his league with our first game scheduled in early March. Romo works at Wal-Mart and helps in many community fundraisers through out the city to help those in need during the entire year, we feel proud to have him with us.
The TFL has existed for many years and has given players in the San Antonio area the chance to play football locally. Robert has had years of football experience and has participated as Public Relations Manager on the 1995 Championship team, where our co-owner Rolf Schaefer was also the leagues leading kicker with a total of 93 pts., including the leagues longest field goal of 57 yards. The San Antonio Chargers went undefeated and outscored all opponents by large margins. Mike Weaver, was head coach of the 95' Champion Chargers. Coach Weaver still lives in San Antonio and teaches at a local school.
95' CHAMPIONS - S.A. CHARGERS
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National Football League
Below is a list of more leagues which also use the NAFL for their possible selection of future players/ staff members and cheerleaders.
National Football League Europe
Xtreme Football League
Arena Football League
Arena Football League 2
Canadian Football League
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