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May 1, 2019

Youth T1 and Junior Game vs London Warriors Match report – By Kerry Fothergill

It was a weekend to be proud of and some big lessons learnt. Stallions Youth (Under 17s) had their first tournament, with only two players having ever put a helmet on before and the Under 19s had their first game on a full side field in Division One. The Under 17s were in action first…

April 22, 2019

Wembley lose a tight opening game

Wembley Stallions lost 13-9 at Bury Saints in the opening game of the season. The Stallions started well and built a two-score lead going into the second quarter. However, the former Premiership side came back with two touchdowns to go in front and take the win. The Stallions’ defence started the game strongly when Sam…

American Football

December 11, 2018

First Day of 2019 Preseason Tryouts

Saturday 12th January Time to shake the cobwebs away and get the pads and helmet back on. Wembley Stallions start their pre-season campaign in Division One of the BAFA National leagues Our Senior, Junior, Youth and Womens teams are all recruiting. Come down and #JoinTheStampede whether you have played before or are a complete beginner,…

American Football

November 28, 2018

2019 Senior Schedule announced

Our 2019 Schedule will see us embark on rivalries old and new, as we take on Bury Saints American Football Team, London Hornets, Colchester Gladiators American Football Club, Ouse Valley Eagles and Cambridgeshire Cats. It should be a hotly contested SFC1 East Conference! 2019 Senior Game Schedule 14th April @Bury Saints 28th April @Hornets 5th…

October 16, 2018

New Taster Sessions Announced

The Wembley Stallions are pleased to announce two taster sessions on Saturday 3rd and Saturday 24th November. The 2019 Preseason starts on 12th January and this is a great way to try the sport with other newcomers. The session will start at 9:30am for registration and kit fitting, you’ll need to wear sports clothing that…

American Football

September 7, 2018

Why Coach Women’s Football? by Gareth Evans

Why Coach Women’s Football? This is a question that had never crossed my mind before the start of 2018. I had always coached senior ball and the thought of coaching outside that had never excited me, luckily for me that changed at the start of senior pre-season this year. My Wife accompanied me to the…

American Football

August 29, 2018

Breaking down the gender barrier in American Football by Jackie Smart

In February 2013, Lauren Silberman made sporting history by taking part in the NFL regional Combine. Regardless of how her try out went, Silbermans appearance in this male dominated event, started the crack in the gender barrier. Of all the women who have seen action in College or Pro Football, almost all have been in…

American Football

August 22, 2018

Could YOU be an American Football player? by Anna Young

American Football is increasing in popularity year on year, and the women’s contact game has grown dramatically in the past three years. It’s set to continue growing as more and more programmes announce new female teams. Most people don’t realise that American Football could be the sport for them. I certainly didn’t. Three years ago,…

American Football

August 15, 2018

5 truths of the female American football player by Grace Hilbourne

American football is a fairly niche sport in this country. Despite that, it’s growing – especially in the female game. As a current player for the Wembley Stallions, it has quickly become my life. In my opinion, it’s the best sport you can play, but with it being relatively unknown the thought of joining a…

Womens American Football

August 8, 2018

The Importance of Mindset in Sport: A female perspective by Claire West

Many women (and men I’m sure) worry about joining a new sport or team for many reasons. They’re worried about not fitting in, ‘not being good’ at their sport, or about other members of their team being significantly better or more experienced than them. Perhaps they aren’t particularly confident as a person, or in their…

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