Thinking about joining the Swarm?
We have a team of top-class coaches, including Head Coach Pat Snooks, the longest-serving head coach in British American Football, Defensive Coordinator Trafford (Traff) Ali, recent back-to-back BritBowl Champion with the infamous Bristol Aztecs, as well as an excellent training and fitness program to get you prepared for gameday. The Killer Bees have been a University club for over 25 years, with many former players going on to play for senior American Football teams across the UK, with some reaching even the GB team. Experienced players or complete beginners are equally welcomed, with many of our current players joining the team without any prior experience, so don't be put off.
Joining the Killer Bees is incredibly simple: either come meet us down at the Sports Fair in the founders hall Wednesday 23rd September; message the club on our instagram page @uobkillerbees; join us at LUDO Sports Bar each Sunday for an NFL watchalong of Redzone (with discounted drinks!!) or talk to one of our players. Then purchase the membership here and you're done; you can now play American Football for one of the brightest University teams in the UK.
We will be holding our Taster Sessions all throughout Fresher's Week and beyond on the 3G training pitch, where all new players are welcome, to see when they are check out the instagram or just scroll to the bottom of the page to see what's posted! Just bring shoes suitable for artificial grass, such as moulds or studs, and wear appropriate sports clothing. You will need to activate the sports pass and bring your library card with you to get onto the pitch.
After the Taster Sessions, we'll be holding our full-contact weekend on 3rd-4th October, where you will be fully kitted and get a more in-depth experience. Please look at the "Minicamp" tab for more information. This is then followed by an AWAY DAY FRIENDLY against the Cardiff Cobras where you get to showcase your new abilities to our coaches, your teammates and Chris ''Tebbs'' Tebbutt, owner of DepthChartSports on instagram, highlighting a huge oppurtunity to become known as one of the best upcoming prodigees in all of UniBall
Come along to one of our training sessions or our mini-camp weekend; all you will need is a gum shield and football/ rugby boots. We'll kit you up with everything else.
American football requires a great deal of kit. However, we provide everything!!!
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If you have any questions feel free to speak to a member of the team, message our Instagram or email us.
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