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What to do next?If you want to make the next step and join the Academy, or just wish to find out more information, please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Make sure to include where you live and your date of birth so we can make sure to provide information about the best team for you! Who are we?The Lancashire Academy of American Football is an organisation running several teams across the county. Each team is run by coaches with many years of experience, and several coaches have been involved in coaching at the national level. Chorley Buccaneers Lancashire Wolverine Colts What to expect?Your first steps into American Football can feel quite daunting, but with the Lancashire Academy of American Football you will be guided into the sport by the experienced coaching and playing staff of whichever team you join. Many new players come along to their first training session unsure of what position would best suit them, but when you come along you will be provided guidance, and be able to try several positions to see what suits you best. American Football is a sport accessible to anyone of any age, sex or size. When and where do we train and play?Each team has their own training schedule and location, and for 2012 these are as follows: Chorley BuccaneersThe Bucs train on a Saturday, with Junior Kitted training taking place from 10.30am to 1.30pm and all flag teams training at Southlands High School. Training starts in mid-January and runs through to November. Standish RaidersThe Raiders train on a Saturday from 12.00pm to 2.00pm at Standish High School and the playing year is very similar to the Buccaneers. Burnley TornadosThe Tornados train on Saturdays from 10am to 12.30pm, and after the Easter holidays will also be adding Thursday night sessions from 7.00pm to 8.30pm. Training is at Belvedere Rugby Club, Holden Road, Reedley, Burnley. BB10 2LE. League games take place from April , with the National Finals taking place in September. Our clubs play against teams from all around the country, including the other teams from the Academy, along with teams such as Coventry, Sheffield, Woodham and Studley. Lancashire Wolverine ColtsThe Colts train on a Sunday, between 1pm and 4pm, and are currently preparing for the 2012 season. Pre-season training takes place either at their home ground of Blackburn Rugby Union Club, or at Witton astroturf pitch, Blackburn. During the season there is also a mid-week practice on a Wednesday night at Blackburn RUFC between 7 and 9pm. The league season runs from April through to September against opposition such as Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Gateshead and Tamworth. Lancashire WolverinesThe Wolverines also train at Blackburn Rugby Club and Witton astroturf, alongside the Colts. Whilst practices are run separately, both teams train at the same times. Following a successful 2011 season the Wolverines have been promoted to BAFANL Division 1 North. Training will begin in January 2012, with the league season running from May, and ending in August/September with the National Finals - the Britbowl. This year the opponents for the Wolverines include Shropshire Revolution, Gateshead Senators, Merseyside Nighthawks, Nottingham Caesars, West Coast Trojans and ex-Premier division Champions the Coventry Jets. What to do next?If you want to make the next step and join the Academy, or just wish to find out more information, please contact us at
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