Tamaki Lightning American Football Club: Welcome

*Welcome to the home of the Tamaki Lightning! The purpose of this site is to provide you with information and developments from within the Lightning programme.

The bar has been raised for American Football in New Zealand. The teams are getting stronger, coaching is getting better and the Lightning are pleased to be a part of this wonderful sport. With the growth of the sport and the level of play dramatically improving with each season, the future of American Football in New Zealand looks very promising.

The Tamaki Lightning are always looking for new players. We feel we do an excellent job at the club of teaching the basics of the sport so that you can learn properly, be successful and enjoy the physical/strategical nature of this sport.

INTERESTED IN PLAYING? Learn more about the club by searching Tamaki Lightning on Facebook.  Otherwise you can contact Rob Gambolati (current club president) via email at rgambolati@unitec.ac.nz or text on 027-375-9162.

Season 2011-2012 is just around the corner looking to kick off in early November.  So, we better get cracking in our preparation.  Preseason trainings at taking place at Howick Intermediate School on the corner of Botany Road and Pakuranga Highway.  They are on Saturdays between 10am-12pm.  You need to bring boots (so you are not slip-sliding all over the place) and a drink (because hydration is important).  Seniors are also training on Tuesday / Thursday evenings starting at 6pm.  Colts players are welcome to attend these trainings until further notice. 

We are incredibly thankful to Howick Intermediate for allowing us to use their fields as we prepare for the season.