British Youth American Football Association
Encyclopedia
The British Youth American Football Association (BYAFA), was responsible for Junior & Youth American Football
within Britain
, comprising both fully kitted and flag football
. The associated continued until 2007, when it was incorporated into the British American Football League
. However, in Scotland
, Flag Football went under the jurisdiction of the Scottish Flag Football Association
, until this was also incorporated into the BAFL.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
within Britain
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, comprising both fully kitted and flag football
Flag football
Flag football is a version of Canadian football or American football that is popular worldwide. The basic rules of the game are similar to those of the mainstream game , but instead of tackling players to the ground, the defensive team must remove a flag or flag belt from the ball carrier to end...
. The associated continued until 2007, when it was incorporated into the British American Football League
British American Football League
The British American Football League was the United Kingdom's primary American Football league from 1998 until 2010. It was formerly known as the British Senior League until 2005. BAFL was the trading name for Gridiron Football League Ltd incorporated as a Company limited by guarantee....
. However, in Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
, Flag Football went under the jurisdiction of the Scottish Flag Football Association
Scottish Flag Football Association
The Scottish Flag Football Association is the governing body of flag football in Scotland. The SFFA have four age groups:*Cadets - 8-13*Juniors - 14-15*Youths - 16-17*Seniors - 18+-Teams:The following teams are all recognised by the SFFA....
, until this was also incorporated into the BAFL.
Full Members
- London BlitzLondon Blitz (American football)London Blitz are a British American football team based in North London at Finsbury Park athletics stadium.- Overview :The Blitz field a senior team in the BAFA Community Leagues Premiership as well as youth teams. The roster has included both local players as well as players from North America,...
- Cinque-Port Monarchs
- Lancashire Wolverines JuniorsLancashire WolverinesThe Lancashire Wolverines are a British American football team based in Blackburn and from the 2007 season will be playing in Division Two of the British American Football League...
- Leicester Eagles
- London Lions
- Newport City Saints
- Nottingham CaesarsNottingham CaesarsThe Nottingham Caesars are an American football team playing in the United Kingdom. The Caesars field a senior team in Division 1 Central of the BAFA Community Leagues . The team is affectionately known by its players and fans as "The Big C"....
- Norwich DevilsNorwich DevilsThe Norwich Devils are a British American Football team based in Norwich, Norfolk.-Overview:The Devils currently field a senior team in Division 2 East of the BAFA Community Leagues...
- Sheffield Tomahawks
- Sussex ThunderSussex ThunderThe Sussex Thunder are a Football team from the United Kingdom based in Horsham, Sussex. The team won promotion to the Premier Division of the British American Football League after winning the Division One Bowl on 20th September 2008....
- Woodham Warriors
Affiliate Members
- Chester Romans
- Coventry Cassidy Jets
- East Kent MavericksEast Kent MavericksThe East Kent Mavericks are an American Football team based in Canterbury, Kent. First formed in 2002 as a flag football team, they currently play in Division 1 South East of the BAFA Community Leagues .-History:...
- London Warriors
- South Wales Rebellion
- Studley Bearcats
Full Members
- Bath Cardinals
- Bolton Bulldogs
- Bristol AztecsBristol AztecsThe Bristol Aztecs are a British American football team based inBristol, England, at the Filton WISE sports academy of Filton College, Bristol, which is also the base for a number of other sports teams such as Bristol Academy woman's soccer team.- Overview :...
- Clyde Valley Hawks
- East Midlands Saxons
- Essex SpartansEssex SpartansThe Essex Spartans are an American Football team based in Billericay, Essex, England. The team has played under the Spartans name since 1998 following a merger between two local teams and currently play in the BAFA Community Leagues, Division 2 East....
- Farnham MH Knights
- Gateshead Senators
- Glasgow Tigers
- Tamworth PhoenixTamworth PhoenixThe Tamworth Phoenix are an American football team playing in the United Kingdom. The Phoenix field a senior team in the Premiership of the BAFA Community Leagues...
Affiliate Members
- Chester Romans
- Colchester GladiatorsColchester GladiatorsThe Colchester Gladiators are an American Football team competing in the South East Conference of British American Football League Division 2. They play their home games at the Broad Lane stadium in Wivenhoe, Essex and train at the Sir Charles Lucas Centre for Sport and Art in Colchester...
- Dundee Storm
- East Kent MavericksEast Kent MavericksThe East Kent Mavericks are an American Football team based in Canterbury, Kent. First formed in 2002 as a flag football team, they currently play in Division 1 South East of the BAFA Community Leagues .-History:...
- Fife Fire
- MK Pathfinders
Full Members
- Bath Bulldogs
- Clyde Valley Falcons
- Glasgow Tigers
- Inverness Blitz
- Kent Exiles
- Lancashire Wolverines JuniorsLancashire WolverinesThe Lancashire Wolverines are a British American football team based in Blackburn and from the 2007 season will be playing in Division Two of the British American Football League...
- Sheffield Tomahawks
- Sussex ThunderSussex ThunderThe Sussex Thunder are a Football team from the United Kingdom based in Horsham, Sussex. The team won promotion to the Premier Division of the British American Football League after winning the Division One Bowl on 20th September 2008....
- Milton Keynes City PathfindersMilton Keynes City PathfindersThe Milton Keynes City Pathfinders are an American Football team based in Milton Keynes, England, competing in Division 2 East of the BAFA Community Leagues . They play their home games at the Emerson Valley Sports Pavillion in Milton Keynes, which they share with Milton Keynes Rugby Club...
Affiliate Members
- Edinburgh WolvesEdinburgh WolvesThe Edinburgh Wolves are a Scottish American football team based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Their home ground is Meadowbank Stadium. They play in Division Two North of the BAFA Community Leagues .-History:...
- Fife Fire
- London BlitzLondon Blitz (American football)London Blitz are a British American football team based in North London at Finsbury Park athletics stadium.- Overview :The Blitz field a senior team in the BAFA Community Leagues Premiership as well as youth teams. The roster has included both local players as well as players from North America,...
- London Warriors
- Chester Romans
- Manchester Titans Juniors
- Norwich DevilsNorwich DevilsThe Norwich Devils are a British American Football team based in Norwich, Norfolk.-Overview:The Devils currently field a senior team in Division 2 East of the BAFA Community Leagues...
- Staffordshire Surge
- West Coast TrojansWest Coast TrojansThe West Coast Trojans) are a fantastic, world class American Football Team based in Renfrew, Scotland. The Trojans play their home games at Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow and are a member of the BAFA Community Leagues, where they compete in Division 2 North.The team posted a number of high profile...