The Coventry Jets will begin their search for new players with weekly training sessions beginning on October the 24th.

2010 marked Coventry's most successful season for rookie recruitment since 2004 with a class that included Rookie of the Year Mark Wade.

As well as the young Rugby convert the Jets also uncovered defensive end Colm Jones and wide receiver Chris Shorey, with all three making an immediate contribution.

The Jets travel to Horsham on Saturday looking to avoid finishing the season with a losing record.

After starting the year with four straight loses Head Coach Gerry McManus has worked a minor miracle to turn the team into a title contender as they went on to win four of their following five matches.

Victory at the Sussex Thunder would see Coventry finish the regular season at 5 & 5, narrowly avoiding their first losing season since debuting as the Jaguars in 2004.

The Coventry Jets adult flag team travelled to Leicester for just one game on Sunday as the London Rebels were unable to attend.

Whilst Coventry were happy to postpone the event until a later date, it went ahead at the request of the Eagles.

The hosts may well be regretting that decision now as Head Coach Andrew Gambrill and his squad gave possibly their best performance of the season to pull off a surprise 19-2 victory.

Ironically the Eagles only had five fit players whilst the Jets had their best travelling numbers all season, kitting 12 players.

Coventry Jets Juniors played their final league tournament of the season, secure in the knowledge that they had already qualified for the finals.

Tom Clancy (left) fakes a handoff to Tina Nguyen leaving Josh Keys open for the pass in the loss to Marlow Wolves

Head Coach Andrew Gambrill reflected this in his squad selection with rookies Terrell Burgess & Bethany Varney able to see plenty of game time.

Coventry's latest signing quite literally packs one hell of a punch, Danny Williamson, the Jets' most recent addition has traded the boxing ring in search of a championship ring.

The Coventry Jets have offered their backing to local community midwife Lisa Maycock and the Parentcraft scheme NAPPI. The Newborn Advice Pregnancy and Parenting Information Group, named by a young Coventry father, is based at St Augustine's Children's Centre, Heathcote Street, Radford and aims to offer support and guidance, throughout pregnancy and into the early days of becoming a parent, to teenagers.

The NAPPI is one of four groups in the city and has been running since February 2010 with a multi agency team and has received some funding from Coventry City Council.

The Coventry Cassidy Jets recently announced plans to develop both Junior and Youth kitted teams to compete in the British American Football League. Veteran Senior player and two time National Championship winner Dave Cowen has taken on the role as the Jets' Youth Development Manager.

Cowen's first job was to recruit a Head Coach and he wasted no time in appointing former Michigan Wolverines tight end Lou Barnes (right). Barnes has acted as an offensive assistant for the senior team over the past 2 years and recently accepted the role of Special Teams Co-ordinator.

He carried off the county title at Ingon Manor in April.

The Coventry Cassidy Jets adult flag team got their season off to flier with a 54-6 win on the road against the Kent Exiles.

After initially being grounded by a 4 hour delay to their travel plans the Jets had to postpone a match against their bitter rivals the Leicester Eagles before Steve Timmins led a dominant defensive performance with 3 interceptions, snaring the MVP award en-route as Coventry kept their 100% record against the hosts intact.

Following a season in which Paul Charnley's charges finished seventh place in the Aspire Midland Alliance, it was Woodward who netted most honours, winning the players' player of the season award, the supporters' and Coventry supporters' top player trophies, plus the manager's player of the Year award.

By Adam Etheridge
Cassidy Jets Journalist
Picture courtesy of Michelle Bridges

The Coventry Cassidy Jets were taught a stern lesson today as they were shutout for the first time since 2004. A 28-0 defeat at the hands of the London Blitz also marked the first home loss for the Jets in a stretch of 22 games dating back to their debut season.

Tony Perkins was one of few bright spots as his return went part of the way to filling the void left by the unavailable Kofi Campbell.

King Henry VIII's hopes of retaining the Coventry schools league trophy were dashed in overtime as Burbage pulled off a 26-22 victory at Coventry Sports Centre.

Earlier in the campaign, Burbage only just qualified for the play-offs by taking eighth position in the table, with three wins and three defeats, while King Henry won all six matches to finish top.

By Adam Etheridge
Cassidy Jets Journalist

The Coventry Cassidy Jets Senior Flag Team have released their 2009 schedule and face a tough start to the campaign as they look to improve on last season's third place finish. Canadian imports Neil Balthazaar and David Sonne have both returned home leaving a big hole to fill, especially as Balthazaar also filled the role of Head Coach.

Andrew Gambrill (left) is charged with filling the Canadian quarterback's ample shoes. Having played and coached with Great Britain, Gambrill brings a wealth of experience and, with 13 National Titles under his belt, a winning mentality.

TWO teams, Coundon Court under-9s and Coventry Sphinx under-11s, went the whole season unbeaten as they completed their respective league and cup doubles.

They were class acts as they retained their championships in superb style while adding additional silverware to their hauls.