Storm Under 16
About Us
A Journey to success
American football is a sport that requires teamwork, dedication, and a strong work ethic. As a member of Swindon Storm, you will have the opportunity to not only improve your skills on the field, but also to build lasting relationships with your teammates. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and accepting environment, where everyone is welcome regardless of their background or experience level.
Our team participates in the British American Football Under 16 Contact League as well as pre and post season games, providing plenty of opportunities for you to showcase your talents and represent Swindon Storm. We train on Saturday mornings, with additional training sessions built into the week as we approach tournament season.
Swindon Storm’s Under 16 team has been making waves in the national league for several years now. Their impressive performance during the 2023 season led them to earn the rank of #6 in the country. Following an outstanding season, we reached the BAFA Under 16 Championship Plate Final, having previously won the South West Division title.
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A Word from our Head coach
Head Coach of our youth teams, Andy Duff, joined the club in 2014 when his son started playing for the under 16s. He later became the Youth Teams Head Coach, where he focused on developing players not only in their skills but also as individuals. Andy has a sporting background and represented Zimbabwe in cycling, qualifying for the Commonwealth games in 1998.
Hi, I’m Andy and I have been involved with Swindon Storm since 2014. After a couple of years of helping out on game days, I started coaching the offense when my youngest son then started to play.
In 2020, I became head coach of the U16 team and had the challenge of helping the team survive COVID lockdowns. Thankfully, we did just that and the team has gone from strength to strength every year, with the U16s reaching the National Finals in 2023.
In 2024, the U19 team looks set to enter the league for the first time, with the vast majority of players in the team building on their experience playing for the U16s It’s a great opportunity to demonstrate our progression as an organisation and to continue building momentum for the future.
I am excited about the team’s ongoing progress and we warmly welcome new players to squad all year round.
Andy Duff
Who's Who
Our youth coaches
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Joining us
Come and join us at our weekend training sessions! Just fill in the form below with your info and an emergency contact. Newbies get three free sessions before needing to officially sign up with the club and the British American Football Association. The yearly player fee is £200, but you can split it into 8 easy £25 instalments. This covers field use, gear, refs, and medical staff. Plus, the £17.50 yearly BAFA fee provides you with basic insurance cover.
Come along
Training times
Saturdays 10am - 1pm
We train from late January until the end of the season, which typically stretches into mid to late summer. The duration may vary based on our performance, playoff qualifications, and finals participation.
We build in extra training as the tournament season approaches, including physical conditioning sessions to ensure all our players are on top form to do us proud.
We start pre-season friendly games before the official BAFA U19 tournament begins and may also play some late, post-season games, too.
Come along
Training times
Saturdays 10am - 1pm
(Jan/Feb to Nov)
We train from late January until the end of the season, which typically stretches into mid to late summer. The duration may vary based on our performance, playoff qualifications, and finals participation.
We build in extra training as the tournament season approaches, including physical conditioning sessions to ensure all our players are on top form to do us proud.
We start pre-season friendly games before the official BAFA U16 tournament begins and may also play some late, post-season games, too.
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Come along and try out
Fancy coming along to try out for the team? We would love to see you at practice, whether you are a newbie to the game or a seasoned pro. We welcome all players who want to join the Storm family.
We offer open tryouts every Saturday. New recruits get three free sessions before needing to register with both the club and the British American Football Association.
To register, simply fill out the form below and provide an emergency contact. Then come ready to play – wear comfy sports clothes, football boots, and a mouthguard. Bring water too. We can’t wait to see you on the field!
Catch up
U16 LAtest News
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Yesterday saw Storm Under 16s begin their 2024 season with home games against Poole Dolphins and Solent Seahawks. Storm's first
Lightning Strikes: Storm U16’s 57-0 Triumph over Poole Dolphins Marks a Promising Start to the 2023 Season
Storm U16s kick off the 2023 campaign with a 57-0 win over Poole Dolphins! Storm U16 kicked off their 2023
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Registration
Whether you’re a new team player or returning to Storm for the new season, you can access all the necessary links here to ensure you are fully registered, insured, and subscribed for the upcoming season.
New players
All new players get three free sessions, after which you will need to:
- Register with the club
- Register with BAFA
- Pay club subscription
- Read and agree to parent and player codes of conduct
Existing players
At the start of each season all players are required to:
- Re-register with the club
- Ensure BAFA registration is current
- Pay club subscription
see us in action
Under 16 Gallery
