Maidstone Pumas
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The Maidstone Pumas are an American football team based in Maidstone, Kent. They currently play in Division 2: South East Conference of the British American Football League (BAFL). The club was formed in 1997 but it took its name from the Maidstone Pumas youth club that dates back to 1987.
Though based in Maidstone, the Pumas have forged links in the Medway Towns. They are currently in the process of forming a Youth section of the club to capture some of the interest in the surrounding area. This has begun with teaching the basics of flag football to secondary school pupils with the ambition of creating an inter-school league.
[edit] Charity work
The Pumas have engaged in many charitable activities. At the 'Relay for Life' event, organised by Cancer Research UK, they gave a demonstration of American football and entered a team in the tug of war competition. The team also marshalled at the Breast Cancer Awareness 'Race for Life'.
[edit] Youth Program
The Pumas held their first youth team try outs on Sunday 22nd July 2007 at Astor of Heaver School in Maidstone. Injured Pumas safety Bjorn Haynes took charge of the practice and put the prospective players though a series of drills covering footwork, ball handling, stances and reactions. There was then a short flag scrimmage to give the boys their first taste of competition. It is likely that experienced youth head coach James McCartney will be back to coach the team. The goal is to form a Junior (14-16) and Youth (16-18) Kitted team ready to play in the 2008 season and hopefully a flag team too.
[edit] External Links
Maidstone Pumas Official Website
