2013 will see the Lancashire Academy of American Football celebrate its 25^th year in existence, and the Academy’s flagship side the Lancashire Wolverine’s are once again compete in the top flight of British Football.

Academy Chairman, and Wolverines’ Defensive Co-Ordinator is understandably excited about 2013.

“We are excited to finally have top flight Football back in Lancashire after a gap of almost 10 years! We have had one of the most successful Junior Teams in the UK for the last 15 years and it is fitting that our Junior players now have a Permiership team to continue their careers with.

We hope to offer a much improved 'gameday experience' this year and would like to invite fans of American Football to join us at Blackburn RUFC for some exciting games.”

The Wolverines will kick off the Premiership season away to Tamworth on Sunday the 28^th of April.

The first home game of the season is on Saturday 8^th of June against last season’s Div1 rivals Coventry Jets. This will the Wolverines’ 25^th Year Homecoming Game where we would like to extend our invitation to the fans of American Football in Lancashire to come down and celebrate a quarter of a century of American Football in Lancashire.

Throughout the year we will be releasing special merchandise to celebrate the last 25 years, and will be bringing you through our website, programmes and social media, the history of the Lancashire Academy of American Football and how we have developed in that time.

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Lancashire Wolverines 2013 Schedule (all games Sunday’s unless highlighted; DH Indicated Colts/Seniors Double Header Game)

28^th April @ Tamworth Phoenix

26^th May @ Birmingham Bulls

Sat 8^th June Coventry Jets

16^th June East Kilbride Pirates DH

30^th June Nottingham Ceasars DH

14^th July @ West Coast Trojans

Sat 20^th July @ Yorkshire Rams

4^th August Sheffield DH

11^th August @ Doncaster

24^th August Tamworth Phoenix

Lancashire Wolverines Colts 2013 Schedule (all games Sunday’s unless highlighted; DH Indicated Colts/Seniors Double Header Game)

28^th April @ Manchester Titans

5^th May @ Larnarkshire Longhorns

2^nd June @ Larnarkshire Longhorns

16^th June Manchester Titans DH

23^rd June Highland Wildcats

30^th June Leeds Bobcats DH

July 21^st @ Gateshead Senators

August 4^th Leeds Bobcats DH

A group of hungry Lancashire Wolverines' seniors have been holding off season workouts in preparation for the 2013 Premiership season.

With Rookie Camps not being held until January and veterans not due to return until after them, the receiver core, led by player coach Phil Riley and Head Coach Danny Bowles, held their third off season practice over their weekend. Over these sessions, Riley has led the players through high intensity drills to improve footwork and route running.

Meanwhile, the Black Swarm returned this Sunday with a group of players keen to work on their fitness and drills to improve their game day performance.

More sessions are planned before the start of pre-season training, giving all players a chance to raise the bar heading into the new season in the top flight.

The Lancashire Academy of American Football continued to strengthen as FOURTEEN coaches passed their Level One BAFCA Coaching course. In attendance at the event were members from the Burnley Tornados, UCLan Rams as well as Wolverines players Danny Cooper, Sean Wilcock and player/coach David Gleave.

BAFCA Director and Academy Chair Simon Purcell said, "I am delighted that we now have 14 new coaches within the Academy. Our strength has always been developing grassroots football and developing coaches is vital to our continued success. I look forward to working with our new coaches over the coming years to further develop themselves and football in Lancashire."

The Lancashire Wolverines are delighted to announce David Gleave as their Strength and Conditioning coach for the 2013 season. David, who has been with the Wolverines as a player since 2011 will be a valuable addition as the senior team mounts its assault on the Premiership and the Colts look to consolidate their position as one of the best youth teams in the country.

David’s qualifications include L2 Fitness Instructor and L3 Personal Fitness, and as Sports Area Manager for Blackburn College, he has great experience in helping young athletes reach their potential, something that will benefit the entire Lancashire Academy of American Football.

Danny Bowles, Head Coach of the Senior Team, is understandably pleased with the appointment.

“I'm really pleased that we've been able to appoint Dave Gleave as our Strength and Conditioning Coach. As a coach I stress to the players that being in the best physical condition is as important as knowing their fundamentals. This year the senior team will be facing the best athletes in the league, and the players need to work hard to match them. Having Dave in place gives us a great resource for all the teams to draw on.”

Gleave spoke of his admiration of the players and coaches within the Academy as being a big drive behind his desire to help the side.

“It’s a great privilege to be part of the Lancashire Academy and the Wolverines organisation. I have been impressed with the levels of commitment and professionalism shown by coaches and players in my two years with the team and I hope to emulate that as I join the Academy coaching staff.

I have nearly twenty-three years of training experience, sixteen of which have been as a Gym/Circuit Instructor and Personal Trainer for Blackburn College.

I am looking forward to working with the coaches and players in the Academy and to help them become better and more successful players in the great game of American Football.”

The Wolverines return to training in February, meanwhile the Colts resume in November. Gleave will be available for Academy members to contact for support and advice all the way through Off Season and Pre Season.