Angels Toruń Explained

Angels Toruń
Founded:2011
Location:Toruń, Poland
Field:Municipal Stadium (Toruń)
23/29 Józef Bem street, Toruń
League:Liga Futbolu Amerykańskiego
Division:PFL 2
Colours:Sky and White
Nickname:pl. "Anioły"
Coach:Matthew Kershey
League Champ Type:Polish Bowl
Website:angelstorun.pl
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Angels Toruń is an American football team based in Toruń, Poland. The team currently competes in the PLFA II of Polish American Football League.The club also hosts the Angels Junior (PLFA J for under-17 players) and reserve team Metropolitans in eight-man football competitions PLFA 8.

History

The team was founded on November 24, 2011. It was an open invitation and became the most effective recruitment in Poland with over 70 applicants. [1] The high level of interest was recognised by its selection as the "sports event in 2011 in Torun" according to Gazeta Wyborcza.The club was officially registered on December 15, 2011 in the register of clubs conducted by the Mayor of Toruń at No 69.The Angels joined the PLFAII in 2012 PLFA season as the youngest team in league. On May 5, 2012 the team played their first league game, which was also the inauguration of PLFAII against Olsztyn Lakers, winning in debut 28:6.[2]

The team name comes from Toruń coat of arms, which includes the Angel. Toruń is sometimes called the City of Angels. The Angels Cheerleaders are known as the "Angels Ladies".[3] All home games are broadcast on www.kpsport.tv.

The team is heavily involved in charity activities and events. They are particularly well known for their unusual promotions. on April 23, 2012 the Angels players appeared in an artistic show "Antelope" by Polish performance group "Institute B61", along with Polish artists Mariusz Lubomski, Bartek Staszkiewicz (SOFA) and Wojtek Zadrużyński.[4] On December 21, 2013 take part in another "Institute B61" performance show "Slapstick Operation" once again with Lubomski and Staszkiewicz; Zadrużyński has been replaced by SOFA drummer Robert Markiewicz.On June 7, 2012 the Angels organised what is widely considered to be the first ever football match in the city center- Old Market Square (the Stary Rynek) against Bydgoszcz Archers.[5] September 2 in Inowrocław[6] and on September 30 in Ciechocinek[7] the Angels organized football friendly matches in the cities, where there are no current teams to popularize American football. On February 15, 2013 they became the 1st in the sport to record a now legendaryHarlem Shake (meme) video.[8] On March 6, 2013 in Torun they played arena football at halftime of local derby Polski Cukier SIDEn Toruń- Astoria Bydgoszcz the men's first Polish basketball league, also playing against local rivals- Archers.[9]

The club also runs a junior team (14–17 years old players) called the Angels Junior which competes in the Polish junior championship (PLFAJ) since the 2013 season. In 2012 six Angels players guest started in Warsaw Eagles junior team and achieved gold medals. In 2013, the Angels got their own junior team, which were promoted to the national finals in Bielawa. They finished in 8th place in Polish National Junior Championship. Furthermore, on November 11, 2013 Słupsk they won "National Independence Day Cup" against the Griffons.

Season-by-season records

PLFA champions (2006–2007)
PLFA I champions (2008–2011)
PLFA Topliga (2012–present)		PLFA II champions (2008–2011)
PLFA I champions (2012–present)		Championship Game appearances
SeasonLeagueDivisionFinishWinsLossesPostseason resultsRef
2014PLFA IINorth2nd511-1 (PLFAI promotion)
2014 (junior)PLFA JA1st402-1 (5th in PLFAJ)
2013PLFA IINorth4th42-
2013 (junior)PLFA JA8th220-3
2012PLFA IINorth4th24—[10]

Game-by-game record

2012

2013

2014

2015

International transfers

Honours

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stowarzyszenie Polski Związek Futbolu Amerykańskiego - futbol amerykański i flagowy w Polsce . 2012-07-11 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120525003956/http://pzfa.pl/?go=start&news=2242 . 2012-05-25 .
  2. Web site: PLFA II Week 1 Roundup - PLFA.
  3. Web site: Cheerleaderki . 2012-07-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120711214338/http://www.torunangels.pl/druzyna/cheerleaderki . 2012-07-11 . dead .
  4. Web site: Instytut B61 Antylopa (Mariusz Lubomski, Bartek Staszkiewicz(sofa), Angels Toruń) . Youtube.com . 23 April 2012 .
  5. Web site: Archers Bydgoszcz- Angels Toruń- sparnig na Starym Rynku [7.06.12] ]. Youtube.com . 7 June 2012 .
  6. Web site: Angels Toruń – Archers Bydgoszcz w Inowrocławiu (2.09.2012) . Youtube.com . 2 September 2012 .
  7. Web site: Angels Toruń – Sabercars Sopot / Futbol Amerykański w Ciechocinku (30.09.2012) . Youtube.com . 21 September 2012 .
  8. Web site: Harlem Shake Angels Toruń . Youtube.com . 15 February 2012 .
  9. Web site: Podwójne derbowe uderzenie . torunangels.pl . https://archive.today/20130416095543/http://www.torunangels.pl/item/104-podwojne-derbowe-uderzenie . dead . April 16, 2013 . March 8, 2012 .
  10. Web site: PLFA tables . plfa.pl . 11 July 2012 .
  11. Web site: Angels Toruń- Olsztyn Lakers 28:6 . plfa.pl .
  12. Web site: Mroźny początek dla Lowlanders . angelstorun.pl . 2013-03-25 . https://archive.today/20130416090259/http://www.torunangels.pl/item/105-mrozny-poczatek-dla-lowlanders . 2013-04-16 . dead .
  13. Web site: Wysokie zwycięstwo Angels Toruń. angelstorun.pl.
  14. Web site: Bydgoszcz Archers- Angels Toruń 5 maja . europlayers.com .
  15. Web site: Angels Toruń- Cougars Szczecin . touchdown-europe.net .
  16. Web site: Angels z Pucharem Niepodległości [zdjęcia, wideo] ]. mmtorun.pl .
  17. Web site: Poland: Angels Torun Vs Husaria Szczecin Report . touchdown-europe.net .
  18. Web site: Angels Torun vs Husaria Szczecin game report . europlayers.com .
  19. Web site: FILM GAME (29 Mar 2014): Torun Angels vs Bialystok Lowlanders (highlights) . europlayers.com .
  20. Web site: 16-year-old quarterback led Angels to victory! Torun Angels: 13 - Warsaw Eagles B: 22 . europlayers.com .
  21. Web site: Poland: 16 Year Old QB Leads Angels To Victory [GameFilm] ]. touchdown-europe.net .
  22. Web site: PLFA II Week 2 Roundup . en.plfa.pl .
  23. Web site: FILM GAME (24 May 2014): Torun Angels vs Sopot Seahawks (full game) . europlayers.com .
  24. Web site: Poland: Torun Win Against Sopot [Highlights] ]. touchdown-europe.net .
  25. Web site: The National Day of Junior Flag Football - PLFA.
  26. http://lukasz.itsgs.pl/www/angels-toru%C5%84-junior-vs-bielawa-owls-sparing.html{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
  27. Web site: Futbol amerykański sportowym zjawiskiem Torunia 2011 r. . gazeta.pl . 15 January 2012 .
  28. Web site: Czytelnicy wybierają Torunianina 2012 Roku . gazeta.pl . 10 February 2013 .

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