BYAFA YOUTH KITTED SEASON 1994
The 1994 season of the British Youth American Football Association (BYAFA) Youth Kitted League saw impressive depth across four competitive divisions. The Birmingham Bulls completed a perfect season to claim the national title, overcoming the unbeaten Farnham Knights in a thrilling final.
NORTHERN DIVISION
| Team | W | L | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIRMINGHAM BULLS | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| LEICESTER HURRICANES | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| LEEDS COUGARS | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| NOTTINGHAM CAESARS | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| HAVEN RAIDERS | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| MANCHESTER SPARTANS | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Note: Manchester Spartans withdrew after 3 games.
Summary:
The Birmingham Bulls were untouchable, storming to a flawless regular season. Leicester and Leeds both finished strong, but only Leicester progressed via tiebreak.
WESTERN DIVISION
| Team | W | L | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIGER BAY WARRIORS | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| GLOUCESTER GLADIATORS | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| BOURNEMOUTH RENEGADES | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| SOUTHERN SUNDEVILS | 1 | 6 | 1 |
Summary:
The Warriors ran the table and earned their place as the West’s top seed. Gloucester finished even, but it wasn’t enough to advance.
ANGLIAN DIVISION
| Team | W | L | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONDON CAPITALS | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| NORWICH DEVILS | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| BEDFORDSHIRE HUSKERS | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| ESSEX YOUTH | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| CAMBRIDGE COBRAS | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Note: Essex Youth were an amalgam of Basildon and Southend, and joined the season late.
Summary:
London Capitals were clinical throughout, but a surprise awaited them in the playoffs. Norwich also advanced after a strong campaign.
SOUTHEAST DIVISION
| Team | W | L | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| FARNHAM KNIGHTS | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| SOLENT SCORPIONS | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| HEATHROW JETS | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| LONDON OLYMPIANS | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| SUSSEX ALLSTARS | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| EALING EAGLES | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Note: Ealing Eagles withdrew after 3 games.
Summary:
Farnham Knights went unbeaten in the toughest division. Solent Scorpions edged out Heathrow for the second playoff slot.
PLAYOFFS SUMMARY
Quarter-Finals
- Tiger Bay Warriors 12–0 Leicester Hurricanes
- Birmingham Bulls 60–0 Gloucester Gladiators
- Farnham Knights 39–0 Norwich Devils
- London Capitals 12–16 Solent Scorpions
Semi-Finals
- Farnham Knights 16–0 Solent Scorpions
- Birmingham Bulls 32–14 Tiger Bay Warriors
Final
- Birmingham Bulls 30–22 Farnham Knights
🏈 Playoff Summary:
The playoff bracket was highlighted by two dominant semifinal wins from the season’s two unbeaten teams: Birmingham and Farnham. Solent Scorpions caused the biggest upset of the tournament by eliminating the previously unbeaten London Capitals. In the championship game, Birmingham capped a perfect season with a hard-fought 30–22 victory over Farnham to secure the national title.