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American Football in the Royal Navy is about belonging, growth, and backing each other when it matters.
One Team. Every Level.
It’s a sport built on trust and teamwork. On showing up for the person next to you. On building confidence through challenge and shared effort.
Whether you’re completely new to the game or looking for a fresh sporting focus, there’s a place for you here. From developing flag football to full contact competition, we welcome serving personnel, reservists and veterans into a supportive and ambitious community. It’s enough to turn up. We’ll build from there - together.
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What can you do?
It’s a brilliant way to get involved, build fitness, and learn the game in a dynamic environment.
Our squad continues to grow in strength, structure and confidence each season. Every year we develop, every year we improve, and every year more players step forward ready to represent.
- BAFA registered club
- Structured Safety Management Plan in place
- Additional fixtures against clubs and universities
- 3-4 formal games per season
Royal Navy American Football is open to:
- Serving Royal Navy & Royal Marines personnel
- Reservists
- Veterans
Women are welcome to participate in training and development activity, with competition pathways evolving in line with wider regulations.
Flag Football (Developing)
Fast, inclusive and growing rapidly - flag football is an exciting part of our future, especially with its inclusion in the upcoming Summer Olympic Games.
- Non-contact sport.
- Open to all abilities
- Inter-Service and UK Armed Forces opportunities
- Annual UKAF Flag fixture vs United States Armed Forces
American Football by the Numbers
Built on Trust. Growing every year.
- 100Registered players
- 7Qualified coaches
- 1Annual Inter-Service competition
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No trials. No pressure. Just opportunity.
1. Get in touch
2. We’ll connect you with the next training opportunity
3. Complete your registration and safety paperwork
4. Join a session and meet the team
All safety guidance, equipment standards and governance processes are in place to make sure your experience is positive and professionally delivered.
You bring the commitment.
We’ll bring the team around you.
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