American Football all set for Sixways!

Top class gridiron explodes into life this weekend as Worcester Warriors hosts the British American Football Association (BAFACL) National Championship Finals weekend at Sixways this Saturday and Sunday.

London Blitz, Coventry Jets, East Kilbride Pirates, Tamworth Phoenix, London Olympians, Manchester Titans, Bristol Aztecs and Lancashire Wolverine Colts are among the top sides that will contest finals on the stadium pitch during the two-day spectacular.

The event kicks off on Saturday (gates open at 10.30am) with Junior contact Quarter Finals and Semi Finals held on the outer pitches along with the youth and cadet flag tournaments, with the finals taking place inside the fabulous stadium.

The Youth Contact Final between Bristol Aztecs and Lancashire Wolverine Colts will kick things off and for the first time ever, the show piece Premier Final between London Blitz and Coventry Jets will be played under the floodlights on Saturday night.

On Sunday (gates open at 10am) sees the day kick off outside with the Adult Flag tournament. Inside the stadium the always well supported, and always exciting, Division 2 Final will take place between London Olympians and Manchester Titans.

This will be followed by the Adult Flag Final. The final game of the weekend is the exciting Division 1 Final between East Kilbride Pirates and Tamworth Pheonix. With the prize of promotion to the Premiership at stake, this will be a thrilling way to end the weekend.

In addition to a feast of American Football, BAFACL organisers are planning a host of off-field activities to appeal to families.

The British Tailgate Party, inspired by events during the NFL International Series game at Wembley, will take place behind the Slick Systems Stand and clubs will host fun activities. Live music will be on offer alongside shops selling football and non-football items.

Tickets for the BAFA National Championship Finals weekend are available NOW by calling the Events Team at Warriors on 01905 454183 (Option 3).

Adult tickets are £10 for one day or £16 for a weekend pass. Children under 16-years-old are £5 for one day and £8 for a weekend pass. Discounts are available for group bookings. Children under two-years-old gain free entry.

Season Ticket holders for the 2010/11 campaign are entitled to an exclusive 'Buy One, Get One Free' promotion for this event. Call 01905 454183 for more information.


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