Chester Romans

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The Chester Romans are an amateur American Football club in playing in Division 2 Central of the British American Football League.

Chester Romans
Romans logo
Year Formed 1986
Team Colours Red and black
Home Field Chester RUFC, Chester
Conference Alignment BAFL Division 2, Central
Head Coach Gary Fuller

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[edit] How the Club started

In 1986, a group of American Football enthusiasts meet on the fields of Handbridge College and started to learn the ins and outs of the game. June 1986, and the now named Chester Romans now have a squad of 25 and are joined by Paul Kissling from Chicago as they go into their first ever game against the Rotherham Redskins in September which they won 38-25.

The Romans are still playing competitive football after 20 years and regularly play against the best teams the UK has to offer. In 1999, the Romans won the Division 2 championship and gained their place in the top division. After a poor 2005 season the Romans were relegated back to Division 2.

[edit] The Romans Motto

The Roman's club motto is “Strength and Honour” echoing the Motto of the Roman Army.

[edit] The Venue

The Romans play home games at Chester RUFC, Hare Lane, Chester. It boasts a main stand, as well as a bar and food is available at all home games.

[edit] The Future

The Romans have a Youth Academy that is trying to bring American Football to children under 18 in Chester and its surrounding area. Since the Romans Youth academy has been set up, a number of local youngsters interested in the sport have come through the ranks and now play for the senior team and some at a national level. Matches are played against other youth teams within the North West, with the primary aim being to educate those under the age of 18 on confidence, teamwork and also an in-depth knowledge of American Football.