2003 BYAFA Youth Kitted Season – Summary
After a one-year hiatus, BYAFA (British Youth American Football Association) returned to a National Championship format in 2003. This season saw outstanding performances across both the Scottish and English conferences, culminating in a thrilling British Championship game. Clyde Valley Hawks and Lancashire Wolverines stood as the dominant forces in their respective divisions, but it was the Hawks who emerged victorious, claiming both the Scottish Championship and the British title. In doing so, the Clyde Valley Hawks became the first and still only Scottish Team to win the U19 Kitted National Championship.
It also saw the First U19 England Vs Scotland All-Star game, held in December in Meadowbank
Here’s a breakdown of the season’s results:
Scottish Conference
| Team | W | L | T | PF | PA | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Valley Hawks | 8 | 0 | 0 | 272 | 84 | 1.000* |
| North Lanarkshire Rams | 5 | 3 | 0 | 230 | 91 | 0.625 |
| Inverclyde Sharks | 4 | 4 | 0 | 125 | 130 | 0.500 |
| Glasgow Tigers | 2 | 6 | 0 | 74 | 202 | 0.250 |
| Moray Firth Dolphins | 1 | 7 | 0 | 92 | 254 | 0.125 |
- Clyde Valley Hawks were unbeaten throughout the season, dominating the Scottish Conference with a perfect record of 8-0. They outscored their opponents significantly, finishing with a stellar 272 points for and just 84 points against.
- North Lanarkshire Rams finished second with a solid 5-3 record, while Inverclyde Sharks and Glasgow Tigers battled it out in the middle of the standings. Moray Firth Dolphins had a tough season, ending with just one win.
Scottish Championship Game
- Clyde Valley Hawks 36-8 North Lanarkshire Rams
The Clyde Valley Hawks secured the Scottish Championship with a commanding 36-8 victory over the North Lanarkshire Rams, capping off their perfect season.
English Conference
| Team | W | L | T | PF | PA | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Cardinals | 5 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 54 | 1.000* |
| Lancashire Wolverines | 5 | 1 | 0 | 146 | 62 | 0.833 |
| Handforth Hammerheads | 3 | 3 | 0 | 146 | 84 | 0.500 |
| Wessex Stallions | 1 | 4 | 0 | 74 | 112 | 0.200 |
| BAFC Harrogate Hawks | 0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 186 | 0.000 |
- Bath Cardinals were the standout team in the English Conference, finishing undefeated with a 5-0 record. They played some excellent football, maintaining a strong defense and high-scoring offense.
- Lancashire Wolverines followed closely behind, with a 5-1 record. Handforth Hammerheads had a respectable 3-3 record, while Wessex Stallions and BAFC Harrogate Hawks struggled, with no wins to show for their efforts.
England Championship Game
- Bath Cardinals 8-14 Lancashire Wolverines
In the England Championship, Lancashire Wolverines emerged victorious, beating Bath Cardinals 14-8 in a tightly contested match, securing their place in the British Championship.
British Championship Game
- Clyde Valley Hawks 46-6 Lancashire Wolverines
The Clyde Valley Hawks asserted their dominance in the British Championship, defeating Lancashire Wolverines 46-6 to claim the title of BYAFA Youth Kitted 2003 British Champions. The Hawks’ strong all-around game left little room for the Wolverines to mount any serious challenge.
BYAFA Youth Kitted 2003 Results
29th June
- Handforth Hammerheads 32 v 0 BAFC Harrogate Hawks (England)
6th July
- Inverclyde Sharks 22 v 6 Moray Firth Dolphins (Scotland)
13th July
- Glasgow Tigers 0 v 32 Clyde Valley Hawks (Scotland)
- BAFC Harrogate Hawks 12 v 26 Lancashire Wolverines (England)
20th July
- Inverclyde Sharks 0 v 32 North Lanarkshire Rams (Scotland)
- Glasgow Tigers 2 v 34 Moray Firth Dolphins (Scotland)
- Bath Cardinals 38 v 30 Wessex Stallions (England)
- Lancashire Wolverines 38 v 34 Handforth Hammerheads (England)
27th July
- Inverclyde Sharks 8 v 26 Glasgow Tigers (Scotland)
- Moray Firth Dolphins 0 v 32 North Lanarkshire Rams (Scotland)
- Bath Cardinals 32 v 0 BAFC Harrogate Hawks (England)
3rd August
- Clyde Valley Hawks 32 v 0 Moray Firth Dolphins (Scotland)
- Lancashire Wolverines 6 v 8 Bath Cardinals (England)
- Handforth Hammerheads 28 v 6 Wessex Stallions (England)
- London Blitz 32 v 0 BAFC Harrogate Hawks (England)
10th August
- Moray Firth Dolphins 0 v 24 Glasgow Tigers (Scotland)
- Inverclyde Sharks 14 v 20 Clyde Valley Hawks (Scotland)
- Wessex Stallions 6 v 14 Bath Cardinals (England)
- BAFC Harrogate Hawks 0 v 32 Handforth Hammerheads (England)
17th August
- Glasgow Tigers 8 v 26 North Lanarkshire Rams (Scotland)
- Moray Firth Dolphins 30 v 54 Clyde Valley Hawks (Scotland)
24th August
- North Lanarkshire Rams 26 v 32 Clyde Valley Hawks (Scotland)
- Moray Firth Dolphins 0 v 32 Inverclyde Sharks (Scotland)
- Bath Cardinals 28 v 12 Handforth Hammerheads (England)
31st August
- North Lanarkshire Rams 54 v 22 Moray Firth Dolphins (Scotland)
- Clyde Valley Hawks 32 v 0 Glasgow Tigers (Scotland)
7th September
- Wessex Stallions 0 v 32 Lancashire Wolverines (England) – Game conceded by Wessex
- Clyde Valley Hawks 40 v 8 North Lanarkshire Rams (Scotland)
14th September
- Clyde Valley Hawks 30 v 6 Inverclyde Sharks (Scotland)
- North Lanarkshire Rams 40 v 8 Glasgow Tigers (Scotland)
21st September
- Glasgow Tigers 6 v 30 Inverclyde Sharks (Scotland)
28th September
- North Lanarkshire Rams 10 v 13 Inverclyde Sharks (Scotland)
- Handforth Hammerheads 8 v 12 Lancashire Wolverines (England)
5th October
- Clyde Valley Hawks 32 v 0 North Lanarkshire Rams (Scotland Final)
- Bath Cardinals 8 v 14 Lancashire Wolverines (England Final)
19th October
- Glasgow Tigers 6 v 0 Wessex Stallions (BYAFA Plate Final)
- Clyde Valley Hawks 46 v 6 Lancashire Wolverines (BYAFA Bowl XV)
14th December
- England 29 v 3 Scotland
2003 BYAFA Youth Kitted