Summary of the 2006 Junior Flag Season
The 2006 BYAFA Junior Flag season was a highly competitive year, with strong performances from several teams across the UK. The season culminated in an exciting championship game where the South Wales Rebellion emerged victorious with a 32-24 win over the Sussex Jnr Thunder, securing the championship title.
The Sussex Thunder led the standings with 18 points from 5 tournaments, showing consistency throughout the season. The South Wales Rebellion followed closely with 16 points from 5 tournaments, making them the top challengers for the title. The Leicester Eagles finished in third place with 10 points from 6 tournaments, while teams like the Woodham Warriors “A”, Chorley Buccaneers “A”, and Sheffield Tomahawks all had strong performances but couldn’t quite match the top two teams in the standings.
Other teams, such as the Studley Bearcats, Woodham Warriors “B”, and Reborne Rhinos, showed competitive spirit but had fewer points. Chorley Buccaneers “B”, Coventry Jets, London Warriors, and the various Woodham Warriors teams participated but struggled to secure points across the season.
In the end, the South Wales Rebellion proved too strong for the Sussex Jnr Thunder in the championship game, clinching the 2006 Junior Flag Championship with their 32-24 victory.
Final Standings
| Team | Tournaments | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Sussex Thunder | 5 | 18 |
| South Wales Rebellion | 5 | 16 |
| Leicester Eagles | 6 | 10 |
| Woodham Warriors “A” | 3 | 7 |
| Chorley Buccaneers “A” | 3 | 5 |
| Sheffield Tomahawks | 3 | 3 |
| Studley Bearcats | 3 | 3 |
| Woodham Warriors “B” | 3 | 3 |
| Reborne Rhinos | 1 | 3 |
| Chorley Buccaneers “B” | 2 | 2 |
| Coventry Jets | 1 | 1 |
| London Warriors | 1 | 1 |
| Woodham Warriors “C” | 1 | 1 |
| Woodham Warriors “D” | 1 | 1 |
BYAFA Championship Game
South Wales Rebellion 32-24 Sussex Jnr Thunder
The South Wales Rebellion claimed the 2006 Junior Flag Championship, after narrowly missing out the previous year, with a 32-24 win over the Sussex Jnr Thunder in an exciting final.
Conclusion
The 2006 Junior Flag season was an exciting showcase of young talent across the UK. Sussex Thunder and South Wales Rebellion were the top two teams throughout the season, with the Rebellion ultimately coming out on top in the final. This season demonstrated the growing popularity and competitiveness of flag football in the UK, and the South Wales Rebellion proved themselves as the best team in the competition.