http://www.bafa.org.ukKeep up to date with our RSS feedBack in 2005 when Coaches Tony Allen and Gerry Anderson first started the London Warriors program, they wanted to create a club that would take young men from all back grounds, races and life styles, and teach them about discipline, hard work, and family, through a sport that here in England we call American Football.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=13015/05/2013 17:49:04The British American Football Association are pleased to announce that the 2013 National Leagues season will culminate on Saturday October 5th at the John Charles Stadium in Leeds.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=12911/05/2013 06:43:11The NSPCC’s Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) has recently launched a new website to ensure all sports organisations have access to the resources they need to safeguard children.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=12829/04/2013 12:48:57A group of American football coaches who work with youngsters across Great Britain enjoyed the opportunity to meet NFL legend and former Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Tony Boselli at the NFL UK offices in London.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=12729/04/2013 12:47:13BAFA confirm that Manchester will host the Great Britain Flag trials on April 27th.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=12618/04/2013 16:52:06The British American Football Association has today responded to the recent publication of details of recent changes within the organisation and questions arising from this.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=12517/04/2013 19:31:50The British American Football Association has today confirmed changes in the management structure for National Leagues competition and community-based football.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=12416/04/2013 14:36:18From Saturday 4 May, 18-25 year olds in Bristol will have their chance to try a new sport with the launch of the Bristol Barracuda American football club’s ‘Get into American Football’ scheme.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=12316/04/2013 09:41:05Catch the action this Saturday on www.swevsgbr2013.comhttp://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=12205/04/2013 09:38:33As part of Health and Safety Awareness Week, Joseph Chamberlain College in Birmingham played host to Neil Reynolds, the Birmingham Lions and Birmingham Pussycats on Tuesday 19th March.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=12127/03/2013 10:20:31BAFA confirms that the inclement weather has forced the postponement of the Finals Day.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=12022/03/2013 10:27:18New programmes from Falmouth University and Camborne and Truro colleges feature in Sharks development day.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=11919/03/2013 20:43:40A recent Level 1 coaching clinic in the North West has been hailed as a tremendous success.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=11812/03/2013 11:05:50Breaking news from @FISUNetwork ...http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=11709/03/2013 12:04:24BAFA announce changes to the Disciplinary Code for 2013http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=11601/03/2013 12:05:46BAFA is delighted to confirm the playoff rankings for 2012-13http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=11526/02/2013 17:26:10The British American Football Association (BAFA) today gave details of a new multi-year strategy that is designed to support sustainable growth, enhanced performance and stronger governance.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=11402/02/2013 09:26:13The British American Football Association (BAFA) is pleased to announce that its student directorate, which oversees the largest student programme in Europe, posted record participation figures this year with over 4000 members representing over 70 universities across three championships.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=11301/02/2013 08:11:21The British American Football Association is pleased to announce that Sam McKee will be joining the coaching staff of the Great Britain Junior Flag programme.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=11231/01/2013 12:54:58This weekend&#39s Great Britain practices have been postponed.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=11124/01/2013 21:43:59The British American Football Association and Woodham Academy today launched an exciting new project aimed at supporting young people’s engagement in American football.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=11018/01/2013 12:02:09The Lancashire Academy of American Football made a great start to the 2013 by coming together and welcoming the BBC&#39s Mike Bushell and his film crew to try out the sport of American Football.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=10917/01/2013 11:27:13The British American Football Association is pleased to announce that coaches Ryan Baker and Tony Athersmith will be joining the IFAF World Team programme in 2013.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=10802/01/2013 11:35:34The Great Britain Students Head Coach Wayne Hill has today announced the training squad which will meet at Loughborough University in January to prepare for the trip to Sweden to face the Swedish Student national team.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=10720/12/2012 14:29:05An open trial is announced for the Great Britain Adult Programme in preparation for the European Championships to be held in the Summer of 2013.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=10618/12/2012 18:33:47BAFA has made a number of new appointments to the Disciplinary Team and the Disciplinary Panel.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=10512/12/2012 20:32:11The British American Football Coaching Association held a Level 1 Coaching course at Truro College on Sunday 9th December which was attended by 21 coaches from the Cornish Sharks Academy of American Football. All passed with flying colours and the teams in the Academy will all benefit.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=10409/12/2012 21:09:19A busy weekend of student football for men and women saw the Hertfordshire Tornadoes crowned as BUAFL Women’s National Flag Football Champions of 2012, while another women’s tournament was held in the South West as the University of Plymouth Bolts took on the Exmouth Community College Raptors.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=10304/12/2012 14:26:38While the inclement weather put paid to several fixtures this weekend, Week 4 of the BAFA Universities/BUCS Championship saw the Stirling Clansmen remain unbeaten on the season with a dominant 72-7 win over the Edinburgh Predators.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=10228/11/2012 13:19:16British American Football Association (BAFA) officials have been “overwhelmed” by the response from players across the country wanting to be part of the Great Britain Student Team competing in an exhibition game in Sweden next April.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=10128/11/2012 13:17:33The British American Football Association is delighted to announce Adam Spanswick as the new Head Coach to lead the Great Britain Lions Junior Flag Teamhttp://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=10022/11/2012 13:54:04Week 3 of the BAFA Universities/BUCS Championship proved to be a memorable one for the Uni Central Lancashire Rams as they recorded their first-ever victory, topping the Manchester Met Uni Eagles by a 12-0 scoreline.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=9920/11/2012 20:39:48With American football continuing to grow in Great Britain, an ever-increasing number of schoolchildren are being exposed to the fast-paced, action-packed sport for the first time.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=9818/11/2012 20:02:30Week 2 in the BAFA Universities / BUCS American Football League saw several conference rivals go head to head in hard-fought encounters, while last year’s national championship finalists also showed their class with emphatic wins.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=9713/11/2012 20:46:14The Cornish Sharks American Football Team was recognised for its work in growing American Football participation in Cornwall with no less than four nominations for awards and Coach Smallworth winning a prestigious coaching award.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=9611/11/2012 16:05:01The British American Football Association is delighted to announce that Jim Messenger has been appointed as the new Head Coach of the Great Britain Student women’s team.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=9519/10/2012 22:51:41The British American Football Association (BAFA) have released the application details for programmes wishing to bid for some of the 500 sets of youth football training equipment awarded to BAFA by IFAF.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=9404/10/2012 22:29:51The GB Junior national programme squad went through its paces for the first time at the qualifying tournament for the European Junior Championship in Rome on 7-9 September.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=9327/09/2012 10:15:06The British American Football Association (BAFA) is delighted to announce that the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), have awarded it 500 sets of youth football training equipment to support BAFA’s game development programme.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=9210/09/2012 21:38:45Coach Hill adds to his staff with the appointment of Tony Athersmith and Pete Laird as offensive and defensive co-ordinators.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=9108/09/2012 16:44:01The narrative of BritBowl as it unfolded.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=9003/09/2012 09:28:56The British American Football Association (BAFA) today confirmed that Caro Freeman will become the General Manager of the Great Britain Student Men&#39s Team.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=8931/08/2012 16:04:01Saturday 18 August saw the latest GB national programme senior and junior invitational training camp take place at Loughborough University.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=8829/08/2012 21:06:52The British American Football Association (BAFA) has selected IFAF World Team Progamme coach Wayne Hill as the new Head Coach of the Great Britain Student Team.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=8728/08/2012 15:59:34August the 19th saw the largest gathering of American football teams in the South West.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=8621/08/2012 16:51:37The line-up for BritBowl XXVI (26) – the championship weekend of the British American Football Association National Leagues – has been decided following Sunday’s playoff semi-final action.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=8513/08/2012 20:10:28The race to reach BritBowl XXVI (26) – the championship weekend of the British American Football Association National Leagues – will reach fever pitch on Sunday as the all-important semi-finals take place across Great Britain.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=8410/08/2012 13:10:10American football in Great Britain has received a boost with the official recognition of the sport at university level.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=8301/08/2012 13:41:25Tonight, the eyes of the world will turn to London to witness the lighting of the Olympic cauldron.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=8227/07/2012 09:13:18BAFA launches the application process for the Great Britain Student teams.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=8122/07/2012 10:16:17British American Football&#39s largest ever research programme to underpin the development of the sport in schools and colleges is here.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=8028/06/2012 21:47:04BAFA would like to announce the interim appointment of Stuart Mckay to the position of Head Coach for the Great Britain Lions Adult Flag programme.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=7928/06/2012 21:37:26BAFA today announces the launch of a school-focused research project, the first phase of a schools programme which will be part of a wider football in education continuum.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=7820/06/2012 17:19:36British Colleges Sport (BCS) and the British American Football Association are pleased to announce that the two organisations will be working together with a view to the creation of an American football competition and development programme across the Further Education sector.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=7719/06/2012 12:48:15The Hertfordshire Tornadoes won the first BUAFL Women’s 5-on-5 National Championship on a historic day for the sport.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=7611/06/2012 10:55:54BBC Sport is supporting the Sports Councils&#39 mission to get more people playing sport by offering sports clubs a platform to promote their activities on bbc.co.uk.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=7525/05/2012 20:07:32Sweden and Great Britain will create history next year when they play the first competitive international student game of American football to be played between two IFAF members.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=7421/05/2012 15:50:35The British American Football Association today publish details of vacancies within the Great Britain Lions Flag Programme.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=7319/05/2012 14:19:53The Coaches&#39 Association is delighted to confirm that Hal Mumme, Pete Kwiatkowski, and Jeff Popavich will attend the Coaching Convention.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=7214/05/2012 14:27:16Latest News, AGM Details, Venue Details, Schedulehttp://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=7113/05/2012 09:53:32The British American Football Association is delighted to announce the launch of the British Universities Women’s 5 Versus 5 Championships in June.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=7010/05/2012 10:05:26The Hertfordshire Hurricanes put on an impressive display to defeat the Birmingham Lions 37-19 and win the BUAFL National Championship.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=6925/04/2012 10:23:41The Sheffield Sabres are the new BUAFL Challenge Trophy champions after a dominant 25-8 victory over the Bath Killer Bees.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=6824/04/2012 09:57:12The scoreboard operator at John Charles Stadium in Leeds is preparing for a busy evening as the Birmingham Lions take on the Hertfordshire Hurricanes in the BUAFL National Championship Game at 5pm on Saturday April 21.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=6720/04/2012 23:38:49A record 71 teams are scheduled to take part in the 2012-13 British Universities National Championships after the British American Football Association released the provisional fixtures last week.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=6602/04/2012 16:14:26The first one-day training camp of the revitalised BAFA National Programme takes place in Loughborough on Saturday 17 March.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=6515/03/2012 21:14:36Following a recent meeting of the Board of Directors the British American Football Association can confirm that a process of change is underway with regard to the governance structure of the Governing Body.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=6413/03/2012 10:10:52The British American Football Association (BAFA) is delighted to announce that three universities have been awarded Kick-Start Women’s 5 on 5 grants of £1000 to support the development of their Women’s 5 on 5 programmes. These grants see an expansion to the ground-breaking Kick-Start Youth programme launched last year and supported by IFAF, the global governing body.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=6323/02/2012 15:16:05Following the recent successful junior and senior GB open trials, players who are through to the next stage are now being contacted.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=6215/02/2012 05:02:44The BAFA Universities League today confirmed an extension to the season with a new finals date of April 21st.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=6113/02/2012 13:02:51The first two open trials of a new era for the GB Lions have taken place in Doncaster and Hertfordshire.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=6002/02/2012 17:51:37British football fans will be able to tune in live via a webcast at www.USAFootball.com/InternationalBowl to watch the IFAF World Team take on America&#39s Under-19 National Team in USA Football&#39s International Bowl on Wednesday, February 1http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=5925/01/2012 22:08:23In an unprecedented step that begins the next chapter of the NFL’s continued momentum of growing the international fan base, the St. Louis Rams have committed to becoming the first NFL team to play regular-season games abroad on an annual basis, the National Football League announced today.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=5820/01/2012 13:49:43This weekend sees the University of Central Lancashire host the third North Western Coaching Clinic.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=5719/01/2012 14:08:05The coaching staff of the IFAF (International Federation of American Football) World Team will meet at the 88th annual AFCA (American Football Coaches Association) Convention in San Antonio, Texas, from January 8 to 11.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=5604/01/2012 23:40:49The British American Football Association (BAFA) is delighted to announce that following an intense recruitment and selection period over the past week, the Great Britain Lions Contact (kitted) Teams have appointed Positional Coaches to the Junior and Adult Teams.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=5521/12/2011 13:38:01The British American Football Association (BAFA) is delighted to announce another six additions to the Great Britain Lions Contact (kitted) Teams with the appointment of Coordinators following a rigorous selection process.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=5413/12/2011 17:11:28The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has confirmed that the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) is compliant with the WADA Code.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=5306/12/2011 23:39:07British Official Simon Ryan looks at the key role which British officials play when the NFL comes to town.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=5223/11/2011 12:14:51Following the recent announcement regarding the Head Coaches of the Great Britain Lions Junior Contact and Adult Contact Teams (Damian Anderson and Mike Callan, respectively), vacancies now exist for coaching positions within both teams.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=5111/11/2011 17:33:24All fixtures in the British Universities American Football League this weekend will see teams, officials and fans observe a minute&#39s silence.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=5010/11/2011 09:36:24Anderson, Callan and Wasmuth Head Up the Challenge to Restore the Lions’ Roarhttp://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=4908/11/2011 17:12:15The 2011-2012 BUAFL season gets off to a spectacular start this weekend with the Xplosion Event at Birmingham University from 5pm on Saturday November 5.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=4805/11/2011 11:20:41American football yesterday received official recognition in the seat of British government with the launch of an All-Party Parliamentary Group for the sport.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=4720/10/2011 09:11:41BAFA today welcomed the news that the NFL have extended the International Series games until 2016http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=4612/10/2011 12:27:53BUAFL teams around the country have partnered with Best Buy to help promote their sponshorship of the NFL.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=4512/10/2011 12:18:32University of Birmingham Lions Head Coach Wayne Hill has been announced as part of the IFAF World Development Team coaching staff.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=4406/10/2011 09:53:50As Perkins Slade launch their &#39Coach - You&#39re The Best&#39 award, teams are urged to nominate their inspirational coach.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=4303/10/2011 22:21:51The pitches are marked, the water butts are filled and Crystal Palace has been transformed. BritBowl weekend is here.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=4223/09/2011 11:04:21NFL scouts will be in London ahead of the NFL’s annual regular-season game at Wembley Stadium to check out the best young American football players in the UK – and teams are invited to make sure their best young players are included.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=4121/09/2011 13:27:00The kickoff times for BritBowl XXV – the official championship weekend for the BAFA National Leagues – have been unveiled ahead of the season-ending showdown later this month.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=4008/09/2011 10:22:03The final countdown to the NFL’s return to the UK begins on Sunday with the first full day of the new season and the launch of public ticket sales for the International Series game on October 23.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=3908/09/2011 10:17:57The battle to reach BritBowl XXV – the official championship weekend for the BAFA National Leagues – is heating up with the playoffs reaching the semi-final stage.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=3801/09/2011 14:00:22Applications are now active for roles within the Great Britain national teams.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=3714/08/2011 00:21:34The Lancashire Academy turned on the style on and off the field as they celebrated their 15 year anniversary.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=3610/08/2011 06:22:09Some of the UKs most exciting and unique live music acts will be performing at BritBowl XXV – the official championship weekend for the BAFA National Leagues – at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in September.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=3522/07/2011 12:23:24The Annual Coaches’ Association was hailed as a fabulous success as the Association paid tribute to its retiring President and some great coaches from around Great Britain.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=3405/07/2011 10:29:37The Finsbury Park Stadium, London, will today witness the champions of Great Britain host the Kragujevac Wild Boars in the EFAF Cup Final.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=3307/06/2011 12:36:47The Director of Business Operations at the Football Foundation, Pete Fitzboydon, is one of three new additions to the Steering Group for the BAFA Strategic Review, announced by BAFA Vice Chair Charles Macnamara today.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=3202/06/2011 10:47:12BAFA is delighted to announce that the role to coordinate the Kick-Start 2011 programme has been awarded to A. Allen Consultancy.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=3131/05/2011 21:43:41Four officials from the Referees Association selected for the World Championshipshttp://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=3028/05/2011 15:45:27The British American Football Association have today confirmed that the Head Coach of the Great Britain Junior Team, Steve Rains, has resigned from his position as Head Coach with immediate effect.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=2917/05/2011 12:12:18The British American Football Association has announced those projects which can be supported by equipment from the ground-breaking Kick-Start programme.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=2816/05/2011 19:49:00Will you be in the right place at the right time?http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=2710/05/2011 14:13:01BAFA invites applications from suitable parties to provide coordination services for the Kick-Start 2011 programme.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=2623/04/2011 19:42:34BAFA extends the deadline for Kick-Start submissions.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=2512/04/2011 11:12:18The U claim their first National Championship whilst the Cobras secure the Challenge Trophyhttp://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=2412/04/2011 00:21:47Applications are open for BAFAs Kick-Start programme aimed at supporting the development of youth football.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=2308/04/2011 15:40:31The University of Birmingham Lions stand on the verge of an historic treble.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=2208/04/2011 15:32:24BAFA announce new programme aimed at supporting clubs to deliver youth football programmes.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=2114/02/2011 15:27:25BAFA are delighted to announce another record year for The British Universities American Football League.http://www.bafa.org.uk/news.aspx?id=2011/02/2011 09:48:10