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BAFA launches Equity and Diversity Policy

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:15:59 PST

The BAFA are delighted announce the launch of their Equity and Diversity Policy entitled, "Available to all without prejudice".

GB Lions confirm game against France

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:59:55 PST

The GB Lions (adult contact team) will play the French national team in a challenge game on 15th November, 2008. The French Federation of American Football will host the game at their National Academy in Amiens.

BAFA attends IFAF Technical Meeting

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:15:41 PST

The International Federation of American Football (IFAF) recently launched a new era of world football development with the first IFAF Bi-annual Technical Conference in Stockholm, Sweden.

BAFA recovers BSAFA debt

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:09:19 PST

The BAFA are delighted to confirm the recovery of debt from the officers of the former BAFA member association that represented university football – the British Student American Football Association (BSAFA).

IFAF coaching development tour attends BAFCA convention

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:59:14 PST

Six American football coaches – three from the collegiate ranks and three from US high schools – are to speak at the BAFCA Convention...

BAFA meets with SCOTY runner-up

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:50:02 PST

The BAFA recently met with Graham Fowler (Chairman) of University Sport Birmingham Volleyball Club – CCPR Sports Club of the Year (SCOTY) runner-up. The agenda for the meeting was to gain knowledge from the success story of the Club’s wider-community inclusive sports club that provides a service beyond the University campus.

BBXXII in doubt at DVS

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:30:20 PST

Further to the fixtures announcement earlier today by the Football League confirming the Rotherham United F.C. home game against Luton Town F.C at Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield (DVS) on Saturday, 20th September, the BAFL confirms that BritBowl XXII (BBXXII) at DVS in doubt.

BAFA publishes 'Playing and Practice' programme

Wed, 28 May 2008 10:58:24 PST

A component of the Whole Sport Plan project 2.1 ‘Participation, not competition’, the BAFA Playing and Practice Programme offers support new clubs starting out with guidelines as to how to structure their programmes, as well as offer guidance to those who are more progressive and wish to achieve Clubmark accreditation.

BAFA publishes advice and guidance on Clubmark

Tue, 27 May 2008 15:27:38 PST

Clubmark represents the future of all youth and junior sports clubs... find out more how BAFA aims to support its clubs to achieve Clubmark status.

BAFA in contact with RFU referees at Warwickshire Referees Society

Fri, 23 May 2008 11:59:23 PST

The BAFA are delighted to confirm that BAFA WSP Manager, Ken Walters, and BAFRA Director of Recruitment, Alun Price, made a presentation to the Warwickshire Referees Society...

Trainee teachers try out American Football

Wed, 21 May 2008 14:29:41 PST

On Thursday June 12th, PE Teacher and Woodham Warriors Head Coach Jon Tait is putting on an introductory teachers day in American Flag Football...

BAFA clubs to benefit from BingoLotto

Wed, 21 May 2008 13:01:08 PST

BAFA has subscribed to the BingoLotto Buddy scheme to benefit its clubs – an initiative from BingoLotto that channels revenues from ticket sales directly to clubs…

BAFRA official works Australian championship

Tue, 20 May 2008 21:42:02 PST

BAFRA member Phil Clarke officiated at the Australian Senior National Championships held on the Gold Coast in Queensland from 27th April-3rd May.

BAFA issues guidance notes on 'Awards for All'

Tue, 13 May 2008 17:06:12 PST

The National Lottery ‘Awards for All’ grant is still the most accessible way for clubs and other organisations with in BAFA to secure government funding. This grant is especially relevant to clubs experiencing an increase in participation that they are unable to accommodate due to a lack of available equipment (helmets, shoulder pads. etc.).

BAFA seeks Lions Head Coaches

Tue, 13 May 2008 16:23:08 PST

BAFA is seeking to appoint a new Head Coach for each of the following teams:
GB Lions Youth (u-19) Contact
GB Lions Youth (u-19) Flag
GB Lions Junior (u-17) Flag

BAFA updates WSP

Mon, 12 May 2008 15:44:22 PST

In light of recent work by BAFA Director and BAFCA president, Jim Messenger, with Sports Coach UK, the BAFA has decided to update its Whole Sport Plan (WSP) in-line with UK Coaching Framework developments.

BYAFA resigns from the BAFA

Mon, 12 May 2008 15:22:22 PST

The BAFA confirms that the BYAFA formally resigned as a member organisation from the BAFA on March 31, 2008.

BAFCA observes Rugby Union coach education

Sat, 10 May 2008 21:03:23 PST

BAFCA President, Jim Messenger recently attended the two day 'Three Unions' Trainers course at Heythrop Park in Oxfordshire.

BAFA partner with RFU on referees

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:20:51 PST

The BAFA are delighted to announce a partnership with the RFU to develop relationship to share referees.

BAFA attends EFAF General Assembly

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:11:16 PST

Following on from the success of last years EFAF General Assembly meeting hosted by BAFA at the Tower of London, it was the turn of the Russian Federation of American Football to host the event!

Representatives from across Europe assembled in Moscow at the weekend for the formal annual meeting of the European Federation of American Football...