January 24th, 2017
We’re looking for a Defensive Line coach to join our staff and be part of one of the country’s leading premiership teams. Interested candidates should: Hold a BAFCA Level 1 coaching qualification Have existing experience coaching defensive line or clearly show how their skills and experience from coaching another position would be transferable Be a […]
January 16th, 2017
This evening the British American Football Association (BAFA) announced adult league divisional alignments for the 2017 season. The announcement confirms that NFC Premier conference that the Pirates senior team belongs to bids farewell to the Coventry Jets, who have been relegated to the NFC 1 South division. In their place we welcome the newly promoted […]
January 10th, 2017
We’re very pleased to announce that our Hamilton Buccaneers youth team will now also offer flag football for under 14s. Interested new players must be at least 11 years old to take part. Flag football is the non-contact version of American football where tackles are made by pulling off a flag worn by all players. […]
January 10th, 2017
The Pirates senior team held their annual try out event for new recruits on Sunday, with over 25 potential players going through their paces. Rookies started with a welcome meeting, followed by a chance to try out different football drills and skills at stations led by veteran players as coaches observed and assessed their progress. […]
January 2nd, 2017
Got a new year’s resolution to get fit or take up a new sport? Why not try joining the Pirates women’s team? We asked some of our current players to share their thoughts and experiences to help you find out more. Our latest profile is Linebacker Jen Calder who enjoys the sneaky fitness and feeling […]
December 7th, 2016
Thinking about joining the Pirates women’s team? We asked some of our current players to share their thoughts and experiences to help you find out more. Our latest profile is Angela Wilson who, as a defensive MVP, a team captain and a GB triallist, shows size is no barrier to being successful at American Football! […]
December 6th, 2016
Thinking about joining the Pirates women’s team? We asked some of our current players to share their thoughts and experiences to help you find out more. Our latest profile is Gill McNicoll who’s found American Football great for stress relief and sneaky fitness! Age: 34 (I’m glad I’m doing this before my birthday in a […]
December 1st, 2016
Thinking about joining the Pirates women’s team but not sure what to expect? We asked some of our current players to share their thoughts and experiences to help you make your mind up. Next up, Heather McGowan who’d never played a team sport since netball at school and is now catching touchdown passes! Name: Heather […]
November 29th, 2016
Thinking about joining the Pirates women’s team but not sure what to expect? We asked some of our current players to share their thoughts and experiences to help you make your mind up. First up, Aimee Wilson – who went from never having played contact American Football before to representing Great Britain against Spain in […]
November 27th, 2016
Friday evening saw over 170 players, coaches, family, and friends gather together at the Ballerup Hall in East Kilbride to celebrate the successes of the three under 19s teams that are part of the East Kilbride Pirates American Football Club – East Kilbride Pirates Junior, Hamilton Buccaneers Youth, and East Kilbride Pirates Youth. 20 awards […]