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Chichester Sharks Head Coach Dayle Kirby has been visiting Bishop Luffa School to introduce the students to flag football.On Tuesday, Dayle worked with two PE classes, covering various aspects of the game, including catching, tackling and running routes. The group of around forty girls took to this new sport with surprising ease, as their coach-for-the-day announced the Sharks’ plans to develop a youth section in 2008. Dayle, who also teaches and coaches at Christ’s Hospital in Horsham, returns to the Chichester school for another ‘taster’ on Monday. “After that,” he commented, “it will be down to the students to decide if they would like to play flag football more regularly. I really hope they do,” he added, “as a number of them showed real ability.”If you would like to arrange…

This weekend the Chichester Sharks are pleased to be hosting a NFL Flag Football Leaders Award day for individuals looking to achieve their coaching qualification ready for the inaugural 2008 BAFL Flag season.The course is to be held on Saturday 23rd February at Christ’s Hospital School in Horsham, West Sussex. Run by Accredited Tutor, Philippe Crisp, the course involves both practical and theoretical elements, and participants require no previous coaching experience.The Leaders Award is the basic level coaching qualification recognised by BAFA. Each team must have at least one member who holds (at least) this level of qualification, on the sidelines of league games this year.Seven members of the Chichester Sharks squad will be participating, along with a number of others, including representatives from fellow BAFL Flag clubs, Mildenhall Mayhem…

As most of you will know, Ben has been in the States now for a nearly a month. And if any of you have been touch with him you'll know that the jammy so-and-so has been very busy on the sporting front!In his own words, here is how the first month has gone...Attention sports fans, the single greatest sporting event is upon us again, gracing the state of Arizona with its presence for the final showdown of the season.SUPER BOWL 42And who has tickets?? None other than yours truly, not just any tickets, Corporate tickets, including FREE food and drink and a lovely box with a balcony to watch the game. (My Uncle is the president of technology at American Express)This Shark's a long way from local waters but has…

Interested in earning a coaching qualification?Dayle is in the process of confirming plans to host a Flag Leader's Award course at Christ's Hospital in Horsham. The Leader's Award is the basic level coaching qualification recognised by BAFA - our new governing body. Each team must have at least one qualified coach on the sideline during games - ideally, we'd like to have several capable of filling that role, not just for games but to improve our training sessions.The date that Dayle has agreed with the NFL for this is Saturday 23 February, and the cost to each participant is £15. (A £5 discount will apply to those aged 16/17 years.) The course is delivered in a matter of hours, it involves both practical and theoretical elements, and participants require no…

2007 was a special year for the Chichester Sharks. We had a rocky season on and off the pitch but yet in keeping with our supportive, team first environment, we turned things around to end the year on a high note, winning the English National Championship.2008 promises to be a very different, but just as eventful year. In April, we'll be starting our first season in the new BAFL Flag league.Much has been said about this league, and its been a long time coming, but what is clear is that its the best opportunity for the growth of our sport in the UK.Insurance against injury, centrally controlled scheduling, fully compliant with UK laws and regulations, child protection policies, opportunities for funding, national finals, and national and international playing opportunities are…

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Training is definitely on this weekend, 10am sharp, usual place.Everyone performed very well last week in Andover but there are still things we need to work on. Unfortunately Dayle won't be able to make it on Sunday but Dave and I have been in touch and we have agreed things to work on this week.If you haven't yet confirmed attendance please do so ASAP. If you have said you are coming and your situation changes please let me know too ASAP. It is important and only fair on the rest of the team that we know exactly how many people will be turning up each week.Neil

The Sharks are competing in the 7 team MH Cup tournament on Sunday 20th January in Andover. There was going to be an England vs Wales return International but the Wales team called off just after Christmas.The Sharks are sending a depleted squad as a number of players have moved overseas in the last couple of weeks, while injuries and unavailability has also left only a skeleton squad. Speaking the day before the event, newly installed Head Coach Dayle Kirby said "Although we have a number of players missing I have full confidence in the team we are sending out tomorrow. We have to be adaptable with individuals playing on both sides of the ball. This is the kind of resilience and team effort which won us the title last…

Happy New Year!The first training session of the year will be this Sunday, with a combined Sharks and Team England session. Sharks training begins at 10am as usual, whilst the remaining England players will be joining us at 11am.See you there!