Womens 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…

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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February 15, 2018

Sapphire18 , Division 2A South Tournament 1 Match Report by Anna Young

Round One for Division 2A South started as it meant to go on, with continuous downpour throughout the day! All three teams had to re-evaluate their game plans and adapt to the difficult conditions… The first showdown in the south kicked off with Wembley and Portsmouth taking to the field, with Portsmouth winning the toss…

American Football

February 7, 2018

Sapphire Series 18 – Div 2A South Tournament 1

Our Wembley Stallions Womens Team will be competing in their first tournament of the #Sapphireseries18 this Saturday 10th February, hosted by the Portsmouth Dreadnoughts Womens Team at The Petersfield School, GU32 3LU First Game, 1pm: Portsmouth v Wembley Second Game, 2pm: Wembley v Cardiff Third Game, 3pm: Cardiff v Portsmouth Game updates will be posted…

Womens American Football

February 5, 2018

Come and Try American Football

You watched the Super Bowl last night but did you know that there is a thriving American Football league here in the UK? There are 100+ teams from Aberdeen to Cornwall. Anyone can play, there is a place for everyone. Here at the Wembley Stallions we have four teams; Our under 17 Youth team, where…

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December 18, 2017

Wembley Stallions First Day of Pre-Season/Tryouts

First Day of Pre-season and Tryouts; Saturday, 27 January 2018 at 10:00–13:00 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 If you want to try-out and make the draft, today’s the day Suitable for complete…

American Football

June 20, 2017

5 truths of the female American football player

Womens American Football