June 16th, 2020
The latest in our 35th anniversary look back at the club over the years! With Alex Stewart having moved on, the baton was picked up by Andy McFarlane and Derek Ross as they took over the running of the Club alongside their playing duties. Andy (#66) had previously been with the Glasgow Lions, and as […]
June 9th, 2020
Did you know 2020 is the 35th anniversary of the East Kilbride Pirates as a club? Thanks to Bill Campbell, we’ll be taking a regular trip down memory lane, looking back at the progress of the club at regular intervals over the decades. First up, is the year the club was formed – 1985. Channel […]
March 13th, 2020
In line with the announcement released today from our National Governing Body, the British American Football Association, we regret to inform everyone across the club that all East Kilbride Pirates and Hamilton Buccaneers activity is now immediately suspended until further notice. Although this is very tough news to share, above all, the health and wellbeing […]
March 11th, 2020
Following the developing situation with Coronavirus (COVID-19), we’ve been asked questions about our intentions regarding forthcoming events at different levels across our club and our plans to take precautionary measures. At the moment we have no plans to cancel or postpone any upcoming friendlies, practices or training camps at any level across the club. This […]
February 29th, 2020
The East Kilbride Pirates American Football Club held their Annual General Meeting on Sunday 23 February, electing the committee who will lead them for the year ahead. The event at Hamilton Palace Sports Ground was attended by players, coaches and staff from across the Club. Club Chair Amanda McDonald was reelected for another two year […]
February 3rd, 2020
The BAFA Sapphire Series came north of the border on Saturday, as the EK Pirates Women’s contact team hosted the second tournament of the D1 North season at Toryglen, Glasgow. The games were played in the imposing shadow of Hampden Park, Scotland’s National Stadium. And EKPW, as the only current women’s contact team in the […]
February 2nd, 2020
Following on from the growing success of our Hamilton Buccaneers cadet flag team for ages 9-13, we’re delighted to share the news that we’re launching a second cadet flag team – based in East Kilbride. Our East Kilbride Pirates cadet team will also welcome players aged 9-13 and will run on Sunday mornings from 10am-12pm […]
January 28th, 2020
The East Kilbride Pirates American Football Club Annual General Meeting will take place on Sunday 23 February, from 12pm – 12.55pm in the Bowls Pavilion, Hamilton Palace Sports Ground, Mote Hill, Hamilton, ML3 6BY. Who can attend? All Pirates club members, coaches, committee, friends, family and supporters are welcome to attend the AGM. This includes […]
December 5th, 2019
Saturday evening saw over 170 players, coaches, family and friends gather together at the Ballerup Hall in East Kilbride to celebrate the successes of the four teams for young people that are part of the East Kilbride Pirates American Football Club – East Kilbride Pirates youth contact, East Kilbride Pirates junior contact, Hamilton Buccaneers youth […]
November 18th, 2019
We’re looking for positional and assistant coaches to join the staff of one of the UK’s top U19s American Football teams. Interested candidates should: Hold a minimum BAFCA Level 1 coaching qualification or be prepared to work towards this at the earliest opportunity Have existing coaching experience or clearly show how their skills and experience […]