This website is dedicated to celebrating and preserving the rich and often overlooked history of Youth American Football in Great Britain.
From the grassroots beginnings of two-touch leagues in the 1980s, to the rise of fully kitted junior programs across the country, this site aims to document the teams, players, leagues, and unforgettable moments that shaped the sport for young people across the UK.
You’ll find season summaries, league standings, game reports, and championship recaps—all brought together to honour the legacy of British youth gridiron.
📣 Got a Story to Tell?
We’re always looking to expand our archive. If you have:
- 📷 Photos
- 📄 Match programs, stats, records
- 🗣️ Stories or memories
- 🏈 Anything related to youth American football in the UK
Please get in touch — whether you’re a former player, coach, official, or fan, your contributions are invaluable in helping us build a complete and lasting record. Together, we can ensure that the early chapters of British American football are never forgotten.
Latest Posts & Articles
- 1992 European Junior Championship: The Tournament That Started It All
The Tournament That Started It All: Revisiting the First European Junior Championship in 1992 On this day in 1992, a small group of European nations helped create a new chapter in the history of American football on the… Read more: 1992 European Junior Championship: The Tournament That Started It All - Roland Williams
I first discovered American football in the most unlikely way — through a Sunday morning TV show. Back in the ’80s there was a programme called Wake Up London on LWT. One week they covered American football, and… Read more: Roland Williams - From Heathrow Jets to Super Bowl XXXVI – Scott McCready’s Journey
For most young players in British American football, the dream of making it to the NFL seems impossibly far away. For Scott McCready, that dream started at Hanworth Air Park with the Heathrow Jets Under-14s — and took… Read more: From Heathrow Jets to Super Bowl XXXVI – Scott McCready’s Journey - Birth of the SJAFL
Pete Laird on Founding the Scottish Junior American Football League at Age 15 In the mid-1980s, American football fever hit the UK — but in one corner of Scotland, it wasn’t just adults getting involved. At just 15… Read more: Birth of the SJAFL