Walney Terriers have been accepted into the BAFA National League as associate members.
The Terriers will be hosting an "American Football Fun Day" on 17th June at
The Walney Fun Run.
There will be Exhibition Training Sessions and Games, Trial Sessions, Displays,
Talks given by Coaching Staff and Uniform Try Ons. Gates open at 10AM.
TRAINING WILL TAKE PLACE AT
MEMORIAL FIELD
HOME OF WALNEY TERRIERS AMERICAN FOOTBALL CLUB.
(Formely EARNSIE BAY PLAYING FIELDS)
ON WALNEY ISLAND.
EVERY SUNDAY AT 1:15PM.
BRING WATER, FOOTBALL/RUGBY BOOTS AND A GUM SHIELD.
E-mail us for details.
There are no changing facilities provided, so come ready to train.
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COME AND GIVE THE SPORT A TRY.
SOUTH CUMBRIAS ONLY AMERICAN FOOTBALL CLUB.
WE ARE NOW LOOKING AT POSSIBLE COMPANIES WHO ARE WILLING TO SPONSOR THE CLUB IN THE COMING YEAR.
Walney Twisters the official Cheerleaders of the Terriers and are wanting new recruits. Male and Female squad members are required to perform stunts.
If you are interested contact Katie Gibson by e-mail : walneytwisters@hotmail.co.uk
Both the Terriers & Twisters are going to be in the Walney Carnival, 1st July 2012, and involved with the annual Walney Fun Run which is being held on 17th June 2012.
AN EXHIBITION FLAG GAME WILL BE HELD AT THE SITE OF THE WALNEY FUN RUN.
Walney Terriers need you! Come and get involved with the UK's fastest growing sport.
Players, coaches, admin staff & support staff required - no experience required.
The sport is open to male and females.
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Walney Terriers are an American Football club that is undergoing its first formation season.
The clubs manager is tryng to set out a structured youth and adult playing and training regime, this is a process that will be developed over several seasons. The club when fully developed will field teams in several playing catorgaries, thus allowing persons from all age groups and sexes to be able to play American Football. The age groups for players are from the age of seven and go on up to full adulthood. There are teams for boys and girls as well as men and women. All can participate equally. Cadets play Flag football (non contact) in age groups from 7 to 11. They play in a tournement over one afternoon at the weekend. There are several close by teams in Lancashire who play the game. Juniors (age group 12 -15) play flag football as well and in the same type of tournaments as Cadets. Junior Contact (age group 16-18) play full contact. There are several teams in the North who play this game. Senior Contact (ages over 18) play full contact. Again there are several teams in the North who play this form of the sport. Apart from players who are essential for the game, the club needs coaches, no experience required. Also required are persons who can help keep the club running ie admin staff and management teams. Finally referees are required to help run the game succesfully. No experience is required for any of these positions as traininig will be required. In addition to help support the teams there will be a requirement for cheerleaders and also a marching band. The clubs colours will be Gold helmet, Green shirts, Gold pants and Green socks. With white shirts for away games. |
No matter your age or your sex if you are interested in participating and running American Football teams please feel free to contact the e-mail address and pledge your support.
When enough people have shown an interest a meeting will be organised to present the clubs ideas and to listen to any fresh ones from any new members. The primary task for the season of 2012 is to get an adult full contact team established and involved in training with the hope of playing several friendly games home and away to help get qualified for joining the league. club e-mail address: walneyterriers@hotmail.co.uk The club will be run as a non profiting making organisation for the enjoyment of the team members, on the field and off the field of all age groups and sex. The team as a whole will endeavour to support the local communities and charities. At the present moment the club is in discussions with two experienced coaches who are willing totrain and coach the team. Also several persons are interested in playing American football in the Furness area. The first training session will be held in mid February, time and date to be confirmed. Before then it isplanned to hold a pre training meeting. Issues that require to be raised are as follows, Sponsorship, Funding, where to play, training, coaching staff and backroom staff. If you have any queries about American football please contact the following official web sites: www.bafacl.com www.bafanl.com www.bafra.com www.buafl.net Thank you for looking . |
