The Billings Outlaws are excited to announce our 2009 season schedule! With the merger of the United Indoor Football League (UIF) and the Intense Football League (IFL) to form the new "Indoor Football League" (IFL), we're pleased to see some new opponents on our schedule this year. We are also very pleased to announce the signing of a new, 2 year lease agreement with MetraPark. Our new contract includes expanded entertainment options like instant replay on the Daktroniks board and in-game fan graphics that we believe will bring the fans closer to the game than ever before! Co-owner Wally Yovetich says that the staff and management of MetraPark went "...above and beyond.....

Billings, MT – The Billings Outlaws will hold an open tryout at their practice facility, The Billings Sports Plex, located at 5000 Southgate Drive, Billings, MT 59101, from 9:00 am to Noon on Saturday, October 25th, 2008.  Registration will begin at 8:30 am.  Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their talent in front of the Outlaws’ Coaching staff in order to secure a place on the 2009 training camp roster.  Players interested in trying out for the Billings Outlaws will need to fill out the registration form and fax it to (406) 839-9081 by October 23rd in order to qualify for the pre-registration rate of $25.00.  Otherwise, the registr...

The Billings Outlaws, Montana’s premiere indoor football team, is looking for applicants to fill a Quality Control Coaching position.  This position is a non-paid position.  The incumbent will be responsible for assisting the Head Coach and the Offensive Coordinator during practices; equipment maintenance and distribution to the team; must be available for practices, home games, and away games; and will assist in recruiting players for the 2009 season.  This is an excellent opportunity for the incumbent to develop better coaching and team operations skills.  The Billings Outlaws are accepting resumes now.  Please mail resumes to:  Billings Outl...

By MIKE ZIMMER Gazette Sports Editor The Billings Outlaws' road to a league championship in 2009 could stretch from Corpus Christi, Texas, to Fairbanks, Alaska - a mere 8,517-mile round trip. On Thursday, the United Indoor Football league (UIF) announced that it will merge with the Intense Football League (IFL) for the 2009 season. "This is a move that will bring both credibility and stability to indoor football," IFL communications director Paul Winfrey said in a press release. "The IFL and UIF are two of the sport's most stable business organizations. Combining strengths and resources will create a partnership that will insure the long-term growth of the sport.&q...

  CORPUS CHRISTI, Tex./ OMAHA, NEBRASKA (July 22, 2008) – In a historic move that will bring both credibility and stability to indoor football, two of the sport’s most stable business organizations will combine strengths and resources beginning in 2009. The United Indoor Football League and the Intense Football League announced their plans to merge today, creating a partnership that will insure the long-term growth of the sport. Both leagues will have concluded their fourth season of play and will stage a joint championship on Saturday August 2 when the Sioux Falls Storm hosts the IFL champion in the National Indoor Bowl Championship game.  “Today is one of t...

To: Letters to the Editor Fr: Chris Dixon, #5 for the Outlaws Dear Fans, On behalf of the Billings Outlaws, my teammates and I would like to thank you and our great corporate partners that supported us so enthusiastically this season! Our attendances was almost double every game  and in some close games at the Metra this year you were the reason  we were able to get through with a win. I would like to send a special thanks to all the companies in and around Billings for all that they do in supporting the team, proudly displaying their banners in our building and letting us know they are there for us. I would also like to thank Mike Zimmer and the Billings Gazette, f...

The Sports Page, located 1425 Broadwater Avenue, will be broadcasting the Western Conference Championship this Saturday (June 28). It is the last away game for the Billings Outlaws this season, and The Sports Page will be providing a great atmosphere to watch game while the Outlaws take on the Sioux Falls Storm. Also, if the Billings Outlaws come out with a win this Saturday Night, they in turn get the right to host United Bowl IV here in Billings. The United Bowl IV will played on July 12 and theme will “Dream Cars.” This will feature the hottest classic Hot Rods and race cars from the Billings area. The cars will be on display&nb...

The Billings Outlaws, under the direction of Chris Dixon, announce the first ever, Outlaws Mighty Might Football League for kids between the ages of 8 and 9 years old.  The league will be held at the Billings Sports Plex, located at 5000 Southgate Drive, Billings, Montana.    The league is designed to develop the skills and knowledge of the younger kids before they enter Little Guy Football at the age of ten.  This will be a full pads football league!  The league will consist of 6 regular season games, playoffs, and a championship game.  We will limit the number of teams to 6. (The standard 8 man indoor football rules apply).    The cost of ...

By MIKE ZIMMER Gazette Sports Editor Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. The Billings Outlaws were just enough of both to grind out a 47-30 win over the Omaha Beef in a first-round United Indoor Football league playoff game Saturday night. The win, which came before the smallest crowd of the season (2,672) at Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark, earns Billings a trip to Sioux Falls, S.D., this coming Saturday, where the Outlaws (11-4) will face the three-time defending UIF champion Sioux Falls Storm (11-3) for a berth in United Bowl IV. Should the Outlaws beat Sioux Falls, they will host the United Bowl on July 12. = 1181278800) && (nAdsysTime = 1204264800) && (nAd...

The United Indoor Football League has announced its 2008 League-Wide Awards.  These awards were voted on by league coaches and local media (the beat writers and radio broadcasters).   The Billings Outlaws’ Quarterback, Chris Dixon, has been honored by being named the “Most Valuable Player, Player of the Year, and Offensive Player of the Year.”  Dixon has spent the regular season crushing the league records attributing to the honor bestowed upon him.  This is his second season in the UIF, in which he has completed 264 of 385 passes for 2882 yards and 63 touchdowns while only throwing 10 interceptions (and just think, post season play hasn&rsquo...

By MIKE ZIMMER Gazette Sports Editor Cell phone money. That's what the Billings Outlaws play for each Saturday night. The $200-per-game salary for United Indoor Football league players doesn't exactly pay for a life of luxury. In fact, it doesn't pay for much at all. "Basically, it pays your cell phone bill," says Outlaws coach Heron O'Neal. "They get 200 a game and a $50 bonus if we win ... that 200 or 250 dollars isn't much. It might pay for their phone bill and maybe a couple of meals during the week. "We do have great owners here. Our players get things that most players at this level don't get - like a free place to stay (Outlaws players can stay at ...

Outlaws make the Playoffs! The Billings Outlaws have made the Playoffs.  The first game will be at METRA Park Saturday June 21, 2008 at 7:05pm.  Tickets are normal price and can be purchased at the METRA starting Tuesday June 17, 2008.  All Season Tickets Holders and Sponsors have until 12:00pm Friday June 20, 2008 to purchase their tickets.  After 12:00pm all tickets not purchased will be released to the public.    Go Outlaws!   ...

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - Billings Outlaws fans will get another chance to add to this season's record-setting attendance. The Outlaws erased an early 10-0 deficit and rolled to a 45-23 win over the River City Rage in their regular-season finale Saturday night. With the win, Billings finishes the United Indoor Football league regular season with a 10-4 record and in second place in the UIF West Division, one game behind division champ Sioux Falls (11-3). Billings will host the Omaha Beef in the first round of the UIF playoffs at 7 p.m. Saturday at Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark, where the Outlaws have drawn a franchise-record 29,168 fans in seven home games this season. = 1181278800) ...

Chris Dixon is proud to announce his Passing Academy which will be held at the Billings Sports Plex located at 5000 Southgate Drive, Billings, Montana.  Chris has developed his passing academy to give kids a chance to learn from the professional football athletes and coaches here in our community.  The academy will help the student athlete develop the techniques and skills necessary to give him/her the competitive advantage over the competition.    This academy will push the student athlete to reach his/her full potential and development.  There will be one on one instruction, post film review, confidence development, and skills repetition.    &l...

The Billings Outlaws, under the direction of Chris Dixon, announce the first ever, Outlaws Mighty Might Football League for kids between the ages of 8 and 9 years old.  The league will be held at the Billings Sports Plex, located at 5000 Southgate Drive, Billings, Montana.    The league is designed to develop the skills and knowledge of the younger kids before they enter Little Guy Football at the age of ten.  This will be a full pads football league!  The league will consist of 6 regular season games, playoffs, and a championship game.  We will limit the number of teams to 6. (The standard 8 man indoor football rules apply).    The cost of ...

Playoffs: Executive Suites please contact Dave or Carolynn and the Plex for more information on your tickets. All Sponsors and Season Ticket holders, your seats have been reserved for you.  However, you will have to pay for them at the METRA. All other tickets can be purchased at the METRA.   Fans this game we are going “Hogg Wild”! If you have a bike ride it to the game and show your support.  Don’t miss out on the tail gate parties in the upper lot....

WICHITA, Kan. - The Billings Outlaws shook off a slow start and cruised to a 58-31 United Indoor Football win over the Wichita Wild on Saturday night. The win, coupled with Bloomington's 64-43 win over Omaha, puts Billings in position for a first-round home game in the upcoming UIF playoffs. Billings (9-4) wraps up the regular season this Saturday at River City (St. Joseph, Mo.), while Omaha (9-4) hosts Sioux City on Saturday. A Billings win (or an Omaha loss) this week would mean Billings will host Omaha in a first-round playoff game on June 21. Should Billings lose and Omaha win this week, the Outlaws would travel to Omaha on June 21. Billings trailed 14-13 before scoring 10 point...

Program lucky number drawing has been selected.  The winner is 80270. If you have the program with this number you are the lucky winner of two 2009 season tickets. Please bring the program to the Sports Plex and present it to Rene to receive your prize. Thank you for all your support. Go Outlaws!...

By JOHN LETASKY Of The Gazette Staff The Sioux Falls Storm showed the Billings Outlaws - and the 4,606 fans in attendance Saturday night at Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark - why they are the three-time defending United Indoor Football league champions. With a solid fourth quarter of football, the Storm put away the Billings Outlaws 62-52. With the win, Sioux Falls (9-2) put itself in the driver's seat to clinch the UIF West Division title and home field throughout the playoffs. A Billings win would have done the same for the Outlaws (8-3). It was Billings' first loss at home this season. The Storm won the regular season series with Billings 2-1. "It was back and fourth until ...

Military & Public Service Appreciation Night! May 24, 2008 at the Billings Outlaws football game. All Military and Public Service get $2.00 off with a uniform or ID. Come join the fun and Thank you for all that you do....

The Billings Outlaws are going to ‘ride the Storm out’ this Saturday night, May 24th, 2008 at 7:05 pm at the Metra Park Arena.  “What a great way for the Outlaws to show their appreciation to all the men and women who serve in the military and in public service from our area”, said the Outlaws Game Day Coordinator Carolynn Hogg, “by turning the Storm into a drizzle.”  There will be 21 different groups representing the Military and Public Service in attendance at Saturday night’s game.  We will have a special flag ceremony at the beginning of the game and a special dedication at half time among other fun and exciting fan ente...

Chris Dixon and the Billings Outlaws are proud to announce the first Outlaws Skills Camp held at the Sports Plex, 5000 Southgate Dr., Billings, Montana.  The Outlaws Skills Camp will give our young athletes the opportunity to learn from professional athletes and coaches to develop the techniques and skills that will give them a competitive advantage over their competition.    This football skills camp, developed by the Outlaws’ own Chris Dixon, is designed to teach and develop the young athlete’s potential by offering one on one instruction, confidence development and skills repetition.  “Our goal is to teach fundamentals and pro-techniques for...

By The Gazette Staff OMAHA, Neb. - The Billings Outlaws put an entire season of road struggles behind them with one dominating performance. Billings overwhelmed the Omaha Beef with 47 first-half points Saturday night en route to a 61-40 win, in the process taking a huge step toward earning home-field advantage in the United Indoor Football league playoffs. With four weeks remaining in the regular season, the Outlaws can all but lock up home field for the playoffs with a win this Saturday night against Sioux Falls at Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark. Billings (7-3) and Sioux Falls (8-2) are tied atop the UIF West Division standings, each with two division losses. The Outlaws an...

By MIKE ZIMMER Gazette Sports Editor Though the scoreboard read 33-8 in their favor, there was no party atmosphere in the Billings Outlaws' locker room at halftime. In fact, the party was just getting started. Billings dominated the Bloomington Extreme from start to finish Saturday night, handing the highly touted visitors a 60-26 beating in front of 4,422 fans at Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark. "We played four quarters of good football ... for the first time all season," said Outlaws defensive end Eugene Phillips. "Our theme this whole week was to finish. "We've had teams on their heels before, just like we did tonight. But tonight, no one came in the locker...

There will be No Cheer Camp this weekend May 9, 2008 through May 11, 208...

Billings, MT.  Travonti Johnson, corner back for the Billings Outlaws, returned home to Billings after a two day tryout with the San Jose SaberCats.  The spokesperson for the SaberCats said that they were very impressed with the athleticism and abilities of Travonti “Tuffy” Johnson.  The SaberCats opted not to sign Johnson at this time due to their depth at his position.  “We prefer that Travonti return to the UIF, specifically the Billings Outlaws, to finish out his rookie season.  We are very impressed with him and want to see him continue learning the indoor game under Coach Heron O’Neal’s leadership.  We intend to keep ...

Billings, Mont.,--The entire Billings Outlaws Indoor Football Arena team will be on hand, ready to play games with kids of all ages on Friday, May 9, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Outlaws Sportsplex. The event will be nearly lawless, with sports-oriented games including:  football pass, 40-yard dash, field goal and soccer kick, obstacle course, baseball throw, basketball games, trike races, inflatable bouncers and other games for younger children.  For a $10 participation fee, kids (and parents, too) are free to move from activity to activity; Outlaw players will compete with the kids at each game and can be lassoed for autographs. The first 1,000 paid attendees will receive a fre...

By MIKE ZIMMER Gazette Sports Editor Artavious Williams is known as a great pass blocker. But truth be told, the 6-foot-5, 280-pound offensive lineman would be perfectly happy if the Billings Outlaws never passed the ball. "He loves to punish people," says Outlaws quarterback Chris Dixon. "That's just the style of football that he loves. Artavious is the best pass blocker I've ever played with, but he loves to get out and run and punish people as a run blocker." And when the normally mild-mannered Williams feels the Outlaws are getting too pass-happy, he steps out of his shell. "Oh yeah. He lets me know," laughs coach Heron O'Neal. "Big Tay and I ...

By MIKE ZIMMER Gazette Sports Editor A little stability is going a long way for the Billings Outlaws. The local indoor football team is in the midst of its best season - by far - in terms of attendance. The Outlaws have drawn 13,692 fans in three home games this season, an average of 4,564 per game. That's an increase of more than 2,000 per game over last season and an increase of more than 1,500 per game over 2006, when Billings went 16-1 and won the National Indoor Football League championship. Undoubtedly, the biggest reason for the spike in attendance is stability. In the past year, the team's owners have spent more than $4 million in building the Outlaws SportsPlex - a state...