THE KEYNSHAM KINGS

Did you know Keynsham had an American Flag Football Club called the Keynsham Kings? Do you know what Flag Football is?

Well, Flag Football is a non-contact version of American Football that can be played by anyone. Contact tackling is not allowed. Flag Football is an invasion game, where pulling a player’s flag simulates a tackle and stops the attack. It is a fast five-a-side game, where one team starts on offence and the other team defends. Each team then takes turns to attack. The aim of the game is to score points by moving the ball into the opponent’s goal area (or end zone), through catching the ball or running it in. This is called scoring a touchdown! Flag Football has many principles similar to contact American Football but is played at a much faster pace and with traditionally more passing attempts and touchdowns.

The Keynsham Kings Bristol Bath American Flag Football Club is a not-for-profit organisation, established to foster the learning, involvement and love of the game and bring local communities together. Currently, the Kings are participating in the British American Football Association (BAFA) mixed gender adult league.

The Kings aim to provide a friendly and safe environment for men and women aged 16 and over to learn the game of Flag Football. They offer people the chance to test their fitness, learn new athletic skills and grow friendships, positively impacting on players’ physical and mental wellbeing. The Kings strongly believe in the opportunity to foster a competitive but inclusive environment, where individuals can progress their athletic abilities and grow social networks.

The club aims to have at least two BAFA-affiliated teams operating in Keynsham within the next year, so they are looking to expand. They train weekly on Sundays and are always welcoming to new players wanting to give the sport a go. Do you think this is something you or someone you know would like to be a part of? For more information about the club, if you would like to come along to a training session, or would like the opportunity to aid the club through sponsorship, please find the Keynsham Kings on Facebook or Instagram @keynshamkings or email them directly at Keynshamkings@gmail.com