As you may be aware there is now a Senior American Football side training in Sheffield, looking to join a national league in 2009, The Team were going to be called Sheffield Steelhawks, but they have now been informed that they would not be allowed to use this name in the National League, So a vote was taken on the NEW name, and the current players and staff voted to call the new team after the very first team in Sheffield, they are now going under the name STEEL CITY GIANTS,

Training takes place on Sundays Millhouses Park 12.30 for 1pm start, everyone is welcome, the more the merrier, This sunday will be the last prior to the xmas break, so come down and enjoy yourselves,

JUst a further update on this situation the team has just be awarded lottery funding and we will be forging ahead in the new year , Players and helpers of any kind needed. Also we need a home ground anyone out there know of a Rugby Club etc willing to let thier pitch be used through the summer, we need a pitch that is at least 120yds long. Any body need to get in touch please do through the email at steelcityamfootball@sheffield.gov.uk

Cheers

Are there plans for a women's team?

At the moment I havent any plans in that direction, I dont know if there are adult sides I know that women are involved at Univeristy level, but I have not known it at senior level. Try asking the Governing Body in Gb which is Bafa. I think their website is Bafa.org. Just google it and you should get there.
Cheers

Thanks sscman

Clive!!!

I'm officially retired from my playing days ( at the ripe old age of 24)

would like to stay in the game though as long as im here!!

Dozer send me an email to steelcityamfootball@fsmail.net and I can fill you in on what is happening. Cheers

AS previoulsy mentioned on here the League in their wisdom have now told us that 1, Steelhawks would not be accepted, and we cannot use Giants, also we are not allowed to use Steel City as this is non-area specific.

SO Sheffield Forum

Your ideas for a team name would be much appreciated,

Sheffield ?????

warriors sounds good..... i dont know where i've got that idea..... but it sounds like a name with class, grit and history.....

what you think

Sheffield Steelstorm!

Sheffield Forge!

We play as the Warriors at Hallam Uni thats where u may have heard it?

not really viable(although after being with thw Warriors for 4 years id love it to happen)!!

not sure they'd let you use sheffield forge since theres a team called sheffield forgers that play at allsaints. They might let you play there if you ask them but im not sure if its 120 yards and its not really a decent pitch though. Usport probably would be intrested in getting associated with you.

i was one of the founder warriors, thats why i said it dozer, i was the the first #99

god bless you!!!!

Unfortunately Warriors is out as it is currently used. What about strombringers,

Also The Sheffield team will be holding a Superbowl Bash on Sunday 1st Feb ticket only, please see facebook page for further details of venue etc, and where to get tickets.

spartans
cyclones
zulus
titans
saxons

can you use the old names or will that cause problems

vulcans
hammers
thunder
rush
storm

i dont see why it would cause problems since eventually theyre going to run out of names anyways. Spartans sound good though or Titans

in american football terms spartans in sheffield may cause some trouble..... but less said the better

Storm is already taken by a Sheffield cheerleading squad! xxx

We know that storm is used by the Cheerleading Team in Sheffield, so that is probably out as well,

Cheerleading and American Football sounds like something that might go together, how about when we get established the Storm, can do a 1/2 time routine ????

About the Superbowl as well it has been confirmed that Sheffield's senior American Football team will be holding a bash at the Ball in Crookes, entrance by way of ticket only, priced £2.

See Sheffield American football teams facebook page for ticket information.

Just a reminder to all players that training reverts to Don VAlley Bowl this Sunday from 1pm and also dont forget the Superbowl bash at the Ball Crookes Sunday night,

See you there.

How about Sheffield Stampeders,
Tiger cats.
Canadian teams but a catchy names

Anybody else just seen the Tampa Bay Buccs cheerleaders in Town, wonder where they were heading??? I know they are doing the O2 arena for sky.

And dont forget to get to Superbowl Bash at the Ball Crookes this Sunday.

Also looks like the name maybe Preditors, but we still await official confirmation that we can use this name.

AT LAST, The League have agreed to a name for the Senior side in Sheffield, We are to be called, Sheffield Predators. Any Ideas for logos will be welcomed from all. Also a reminder that training has now moved to Don Valley Bowl every Sunday 1pm.

There is also some one from the team on BBC radio sheffield next Tuesday night Andy Giddins show,

Cheers
Clive

can anyone come down or is it just for the people who have played thew sport before.

Anyone can come we need new blood all the time, so please feel free to joins us, please always check the facebook page about training as it was cancelled this weekend, due to the weather, so please check???

Cheers

il pop down some time then when the when the weather doesnt stop it then.

hey sccman what protective equipment is needed to be able to play. love the game an would to have a go. i didn't realise sheffield had a team. also is there a charge like subs an stuff?

Hi Osgood, Currently at Trianing Sundays at 1pm Don Valley Bowl you will only need normal training gear, It is grassed, so studded footwear would be beneficial, if Gear is need during training then this will be provided. As for subs there will be susb but the costs of these have not been set as yet by the Board.

Once the Club joins the National League, then kit will be provided by the club, but most players usually decide to but their own eventually especially helmets.

You can get a starter kit depending on position for around £250.

Hope to see you soon, the more the merrier.

DONT FORGET SHEFFIELD PREDATORS AMERICAN FOOTBALL TRAINING THIS SUNDAY DON VALLEY BOWL, 1pm

SEE YOU THERE

The 1st Year AGM of Sheffield Predators was held last night, Thanks to the RED DEER fro thier hospitality, The Club has now around 30 fully registered members of which there are 26 players, We are about to submit the application to become affliated to the National League.

We are in negotiations for a Home ground. and futher details on that will follow.

Training is still open to all, 1pm every Sunday at Don Valley Bowl.

See you all there
Cheers

i think sheffield barbarians is a good un