Who Are the Glasgow Tigers Flag Football Club?
In
2002 the WCO Scorpions merged with the Glasgow Tigers to become the WCO
Glasgow Tigers. Formerly known as the Strathclyde Sheriffs/ Posse, they;
the Glasgow Tigers, had a long track record as a formidable club within
the American Football community. While the East Kilbride based WCO
Scorpions were a flag football team run by members of the West Coast
Offense; a Scottish Claymores and American Football supporters club. The
Scorpions were formed in 2000 as part of the club’s
charter to promote the sport throughout the country,
Now known as Glasgow Tigers Flag Football Club we are seen as the feeder
for the Glasgow Tigers Junior, Youth and Senior Kitted teams.
The
Glasgow Tigers Flag Football teams compete regularly with others in the
Scottish Flag Football Association (SFFA) League.
Go top What is Flag Football?
Flag
football is a NON-CONTACT version of American football suitable for both
males and females aged 8 to 17 (Cadets Up to 12’s, Juniors 13 to 15’s,
Youths 16 to 17’s). It is also played by senior players of 18 and over.
The version played by the Glasgow Tigers is NFL 5on5 NON-CONTACT. Flag
football gives children the chance to be part of a team, make new
friends, and have fun while participating in an activity which
encourages teamwork, respect for others and fair play.
Go top Where Do We Fit In With The Glasgow Tigers
Our
link with the Glasgow Tigers gives children the opportunity to get
involved at all levels of American Football as they grow. They can play
flag from a very young age (7) and, when the time is right, move
up to Junior Kitted (14) then the Youth kitted team in their teens (16),
thus giving them a head start when they reach college and senior levels.
The Glasgow Tigers are seen to have “Academy” status, as they can offer
the opportunity to participate in American Football at all age levels.
Go top Affiliations
The
Glasgow Tigers Flag Football teams are members of the Scottish Flag
Football Association (SFFA): the governing body of American Flag
Football in Scotland, and thus the British American Football Association
(BAFA). The SFFA requires that all our coaches are qualified and that
they,
and any adults in direct contact with under 18’s, are “Disclosed”: i.e.
vetted, in liaison with the Central Registered Body for Scotland (CRBS)
in line with the Protection Of Children (Scotland) Act 2003 thus
safeguarding the welfare of children participating in our sport and
moving towards a higher standard for the sport in Britain. For more info
on the SFFA log onto
www.sffa.org.uk
Go top Practice Times And Venue
Practices are normally held every Saturday as follows:
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Youth Flag (15yrs-17yrs) – 11am to 1pm
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Junior Flag (12yrs-15yrs) - 11am to 1pm
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Cadet Flag (7yrs-12yrs) - 11am to 1pm
The venue is Cambuslang Rugby Club, Langlea Road, Cambuslang G72 8HG. Directions Go top General Policies
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At
all times there will be at least two adults present. Where the group
is mixed there will be at least one female and one male adult
present.
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A
qualified coach, who will have passed the leadership course run by
the Scottish Claymores, will lead flag football training sessions.
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No
players will be allowed to practice or play matches without
appropriate safety equipment; i.e. mouth guards.
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At
least one of the coaches/assistants present will have passed a
first-aid course and will have ready access to a first-aid kit.
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Parents/Guardians and players will be advised of the time and
location of training sessions in advance and will be notified of any
changes.
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If
the team is participating in a League match or a tournament,
player’s parents’/ guardians’ written consent will be obtained and
they will be advised of the expected time of return.
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Friends and family are welcome to spectate at training and
encouraged to attend matches and tournaments.
Go top Subscription Fees and Registration
Subscription to the Glasgow Tigers Flag Football teams costs only £15
per child, payable on joining and renewable annually each February. This
entitles your child to the use of the club facilities (changing rooms
etc.) and equipment.
To allow for membership with, and participation in leagues and
tournaments organized by, the SFFA, players are required to pay a £20
registration fee. This includes their registration with the British
American Football Association (BAFA) and European associations (EFAF)
and also their insurance cover for the year.
If you have not already done so, please refer to the copies of the
Glasgow Tigers Registration/ Consent Form, and BAFA Registration Form at
the back of this handout and complete them by filling each form out with
your child’s details (Passport size photos and proof of age: e.g. Birth
Certificate, Passport etc. are required with the BAFA Registration
Form). If you have any difficulties completing the forms please do not
hesitate to ask a member of the coaching/admin staff for help.
Your
total subscription payment of £35 should be made direct to the
administration staff. Please make cheques payable to “Glasgow Tigers
FFC”.
Please
note that, under the Data Protection Act 1998 no information on any
individual will be divulged by Glasgow Tigers without prior consent
being sought from that individual or their parent/guardian.
Registration and Consent form
Go top Photography
From
time to time the club photographer will be tasked to obtain a
photographic record of games or competitions in which the Glasgow Tigers
are participating. These photographs may be used by the club or the SFFA
to promote the sport and may, therefore, appear on flyers, posters or
association websites. The photos will be held in electronic format on
the club administrator’s computer or archived
onto CD. They will not be used for any purpose other than that stated
above. Your signing of the Glasgow Tigers Flag Football Club
Registration/Consent form constitutes your agreement to such usage of
your child’s image.
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