The Lancashire Wolverines began their 4 week Rookie sessions yesterday (Sunday 22 Jan). Head Coach, Danny Bowles coordinated day one and introduced around 40 new players to the basics of American Football. Over the next 3 weeks Coach Bowles and his coaching staff will continue to build on the fundamentals from this first session, and introduce new aspects of the game.

Its not too late to get involved with the Wolverines - if you are interested in joining the Senior team, or if you are aged between 16-19 and would like to join our Colts team, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to register your interest.

Pre-season training is held at Witton Sports Park, Witton Leisure facilities, Blackburn, on the all weather 'astroturf' pitches (search BB2 2TP on Google maps and zoom out slightly - you will see the 2 astroturf pitches and car park). There are also changing rooms and showers available for use before/after our sessions.

We also have an event set up on Facebook - if you would like to attend please also register your interest here - this will allow the coaches to plan the best use of your time. Feel free to invite anyone you feel may be interested in this.

4 week Rookie Camp - Sunday 22nd January 2012 - Sunday 12th February 2012
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Go Wolverines!

On Sunday 18^th December the Chorley Buccaneers celebrated their annual End of Season Awards Presentation at Victory Park, home of Chorley F.C.

This presentation was to be the host of many history making events, the first of them being that it was the best attended presentation in the Bucs eleven year history with having over 100 people attend,  a superb example of just how much of a family club the Bucs have become.

The Cadets kicked the presentation off with Head Coach Mark Holt, Offensive Coordinator Keith Schofield and Defensive Coordinator Ian Oxborrow all handing out the medals to the players and praising each of them on their superb efforts throughout the season before the main awards were presented.

The winners of the 2011 Cadet Team were:
Rookie of the year – Aaron Oxborrow
Most Improved Player – Josh Kinsella
Most Promising Player – Kyle Webzell
Offensive MVP – Zach Christie
Defensive MVP – Andrew Carr
Players’ Players of the Year – Dylan Chesters
Coaches Player of the Year – Joseph Hill

As the Cadet awards came to an end, it was time for Coach Holt to announce his departure from the club due to work commitments and pass the Head Coaches title onto Keith Schofield.  However the Bucs couldn’t let Coach Holt step down with thanking him for all the hard work that he has put into to the Cadets over the last two years, and so they presented him with a special award.

Junior Flag Head Coach Lawrence Quinn and Defensive Coordinator Rachel Hull then stepped up to hand out the medals and awards to their players and coaches.

The winners of the 2011 Junior Flag Team were:
Rookie of the year – James Davies
Most Improved Player – Kit Varney
Offensive MVP – Jason Hoyle
Defensive MVP – Derry Holt
Players’ Players of the Year – James Schofield
Coaches Player of the Year – James Schofield

Before it was time for a break the Bucs Club Manager Ian Nicolson was to announce the Clubs second special award and make another bit of history at the Bucs. Ian announced to everyone that the Club had introduced a ‘Hall of Fame’ award and its first inductee was none other than Club Founder Paul Mather.
Although Paul has not been actively involved with the club for several years, the respect from everyone was clearly shown as he received a standing ovation on accepting his award.

After the break and the raffle, it was time for Kitted team awards presented by Head Coach Ian Nicolson, Defensive Coach Mark Balcombe and Wide Receivers Coach Phil Riley.

The winners of the 2011 Kitted Team were:
Rookie of the year – Avais Shah
Most Improved Player – Tom Lever
Offensive MVP – Matt Clayton
Defensive MVP – James Mallon & Paul Toulson
Players’ Players of the Year – Matt Holt
Coaches Player of the Year – Matt Holt

Coach Nicolson then handed out a small award to Rookie Running Back Alan Barrow for his great commitment and determination this season, and also an award to Mark Balcombe who leaves the club to go to University after giving seven years service as a player for every team and as a coach to the Kitted team for the last two years.

Before the presentation came to a close, Coach Nicolson wanted to present some special thanks awards to certain people for various things they have done for the club throughout the year, they were:
Dave Clayton, Keith Schofield and Paul Toulson (senior) -  for their hard work and contributions towards the Bucs sponsorships through the year including one of the sponsors being ‘Harley Davidson Preston’.
Ian Quinn – for all his hard work as the Bucs ‘Transport Manager’
Lee Taylor – for all his help on refereeing for the Bucs tournaments
Nathan Sharrocks & Phil Hindle – for serving the club in the media department throughout the year
The Quinn Family, the Varney Family, the Chesters Family, Ron Salerno and Grandad Oxborrow for going above and beyond in supporting the club in 2011.

And finally Coach Nicolson made the last bit of history on the day for the club by announcing another new award in the form of the ‘Club Chairman’s Award’ and announced the first ever winner of it to be Junior Flag Head Coach Lawrence Quinn for the relentless hard work that he puts in at the club and also for being an inspiration to everyone at the club.

The Bucs would like to thank EP Sports, Football America, NFLUK and the Lancashire Wolverines for their generous donations towards the raffle.

The Bucs back room staff is now working hard towards organising everything for the 2012 season. If you would like to know more about how to get involved with the club either as a player, a coach or behind the scenes them email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Lancashire Wolverines are pleased to announce their plans for their assault on BAFANL Division 1. Following on from the success of last years 'Rookie Camps', the Wolverines are planning an improved experience for 2012.  Coach Danny Bowles has set aside 4 weeks for this seasons Rookie Camps, which are aimed at introducing new players to the sport of American Football. If you are interested in joining in with this fast growing sport, then these sessions are an ideal introduction.

The Wolverines will begin their 2012 pre-season on Sunday 15th January 2012. ALL veteran players are required to attend this initial session, which will be part classroom based, and part field based. This session will allow our coaches to outline thier plans for the 2012 season, and you will be provided with important information about the 2012 season.

The following Sunday, 22nd January 2012 starts the first of the Wolverines 4 week Rookie Camps. Last year these proved hugely successful in enabling the coaches to spend quality time introducing the fundamentals of American Football, and already we have received high levels of interest from new players.
If you are interesed in joining the Wolverines, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  and we will add you to our mailing list to keep you upto date with new information.

Pre-season will be held at Witton Sports Park, Witton Leisure facilities, Blackburn, on the all weather 'astroturf' pitches (search BB2 2TP on Google maps and zoom out slightly - you will see the 2 astroturf pitches and car park). There are also changing rooms and showers available for use before/after our sessions.

We have 2 evemts set up on Facebook - if you will be attending either of the events please register your interest here - this will allow the coaches to plan the best use of your time. Feel free to invite anyone you feel may be interested in this.

Veteran Session - Sunday 15th January 2012
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4 week Rookie Camp - Sunday 22nd January 2012 - Sunday 12th February 2012
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 Go Wolverines!

Following a hugely successful 2011 season the Lancashire Wolverines are pleased to announce they will be competing in the BAFANL Division One for the 2012 season.

Having reached the National Division Two Semi-Finals in the 2011 season the Wolverines have been promoted to Division One North for 2012, coinciding with a wider League restructure.

Head Coach Danny Bowles, is pleased with the progress his team are making and is looking forward to pitting the Wolverines against teams such as the Coventry Jets (who have competed in 4 of the last 5 Premier Division "Britbowl" Championship games) and Division 2 Beaten Finalists the West Coast Trojans. The Wolverines will also re-ignite their local rivalry with the Merseyside Nighthawks, and continue their ongoing battle with the Shropshire Revolution.

Division One line up for 2012

NORTH Conference
Lancashire Wolverines
Coventry Jets
Gateshead Senators
Merseyside Nighthawks
Nottingham Ceasars
Shropshire Revolution
West Coast Trojans

CENTRAL/SOUTH Conference
Berkshire Renegades
Cambridge Cats
East Kent Mavericks
Essex Spartans
Hampshire Thrashers
Kent Exiles
South Wales Warriors
Sussex Thunder

Coach Bowles is currently finlising his plans for the upcoming season with preseason begining early in 2012. If you are interested in joining the Wolverines, as either a player or a coach; or if you would like to volenteer to help behind the scenes, please email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it