The Lancashire Wolverines and Lancashire Wolverine Colts are pleased to announce that their 2012 schedules are now available. The newly promoted Wolverines begin their assault on Division 1 with a trip to established Division 1 side, the Gateshead Senators on April 15th. The Colts begin the search for a National Championship on the same date also away against regular rivals Gateshead. For the full schedules visit the links below.

Wolverines schedule 2012

Colts schedule 2012

The final touches are being applied to the schedule for the Buccaneers, Tornados and Raiders and these will be made available shortly.

The Standish Raiders are preparing to play league football in the 2012 season. Today I visited their practice session at Ashfield Park in Standish where over 15 players were in attendance. With a strong coaching staff, led by Head Coach Steve Norris the Raiders are looking to be a competitive force this season. Steve said, "we are very happy with the team and are looking forward to playing league football". The Lancashire Academy of American Football would like to wish the team the best of luck in their 2012 campaign!

A great day was had by all when the pride of the Lancashire Wolverine Colts, accompanied by yours truly,   stepped out to represent the Academy at the Wigan Athletic Pre-game Kids’ Club, before the big game against Chelsea on December 17^th. The volunteer group of 8 Colts led by returning players Mark Balcombe and Michael Cuming entertained children from the ages of 2 to 16 with drills and games aimed at promoting the sport of American football and the teams of the Lancashire Academy to hardcore soccer fans.

Lots of fun resulted from the arrival of ‘Latics’ mascots Phoenix and Blue for a spot of contact practice! The large gathering of children laughed at the antics as the popular, diminutive characters went head to head with some of the larger Colts in full kit. Everyone’s favourite moment was Jordan Stanford going one on one with Phoenix, the Latics female mascot: thank goodness he didn’t demolish her.

Afterwards the children got to try on a helmet for size, as the Colts answered questions about the sport and the Academy and gave out cards to interested enquirers including one keen Dad! Cam.T Burrell and Ben McNally showed great rapport with the younger children, getting down to their level to coach and encourage. Possible future career directions in the making there?

Thank you to Mark and Mike, Cam, Ben, Jordan, Josh Procter and Chris Slessor for all being such excellent ambassadors, taking real football to the heart of soccer territory ;)

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