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. 

The 2011-2012 season saw the Seniors dig out of an early hole and finish strong.  After losing the first three games by narrow margins, they went on to win four straight, including three shut-out wins.  Eventually the boys met a strong Hawks side in the semi-finals and lost by a narrow 12-8.  The Hawks then went on to win the Championship game against the Papatoetoe Wildcats.  Congratulations to the Hamilton Hawks for a much deserved Championship season.

The Tamaki Lightning are looking to rebuild the Lightning Colts in 2012-2013.  If you are 16-20 (Before Nov 1st 2012) years old and want to play American Football for the Lightning, you need to check out our Facebook page.  Playing experience is not important at all.  We get new people to the game every year.  So grab round up some mates and mark your calendars for mid-late Sept because that's when the learning will begin.  Come try something new, come try something different, and be prepared to fall in love with a high intensity, hard hitting, strategic thinking, physical game.

We look forward to seeing you in the Spring.