Nottingham Outlaws

Thanks for showing and Interest in the Nottingham Outlaws American Football Team. We are a club that has been playing American football in the UK for the past ten years with a good degree of success. For the last three years we have qualified for the playoff competition for the national title.

Ive never played before, can I take part?

ABSOLUTELY! Most Outlaws have never played before they came to university. We have a wealth of coaching talent that can teach you the rules and fundamentals of the game in just a couple of sessions. Then as you continue, you will gain experience and learn from those around you until you are ready to play in our first game in November.

Will I get in the team?

Unlike a lot of other sports, here at the American Football we do not have a trial as such, and no players are turned away. American Football teams are very large, with each player playing a vital role. We try to make sure that each player gets a chance to show their stuff on the field.

What about the Equipment?

As you can imagine, a new set of American football equipment can be very expensive. That is why as a part of your membership fees you will get all the safety equipment that you need rented to you for the year. You will also receive your own personalised game shirt in your name and number that you will get to keep.

How far can I go in this sport?

We are very keen to try to help players with the desire to progress in this sport. Obviously, if you become a better player, your performance on the pitch will improve, thus aiding the team. There are opportunities to play for the regional All-Star Team, play for a Senior Team during the summer months, or even represent your country with the Great Britain representative side. Next summer the Great Britain team will be travelling to the states to take on the Americans at their own game, and hopefully as many Outlaws as possible will be making the trip!

OK, How do I join?

The easiest way is to come to one of our training sessions, detailed below. You will need to bring comfortable running gear, and rugby or football boots would be a good idea as we are training on grass on a Sunday or astro on a Thursday. Alternatively email the club if you can't make it to see us, and ask us any questions you want at the addresses on the contact page. If you miss the first session, don't feel like you can't join us later, as we are always looking for new players!

Im not really interested in playing, anything else I can get involved in?

Certainly! We are always looking for volunteers to help out on game days. We can offer you free food after the games, as well as the same drinks offers that the players get at our sponsor pub. Plus you'll get someone to watch the NFL games with. If you are just looking to watch the NFL with like minded individuals, then you may want to become an associate member, for a small charge you'll get the same benefits as volunteers, except after game food.

PRACTICE AND GAMEDAY INFORMATION:

Chalkboard/Astro Session: Thursday Evening 7pm, Room C11, Portland Building, University Campus
Sunday training: Sunday Morning 11am, Whilloughby Field, University Campus. Email / ring for directions
Game Day: Sunday - Nottingham Trent Clifton Campus

BUAFL LEAGUE ELIGIBILITY RULES:

You must be a student on a HND course or higher.
You must be at a university or college in the Nottingham Area. Open University is also acceptable.
You are eligible to play whether you are on a part-time or full-time course.
If you are unsure whether you meet the eligibility requirements, contact the club president, and he will explain what you have to do to meet eligibilty requirements, or put you in touch with a team that you can play for.