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.
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| Year Formed | 1986 |
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| 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.
