December 5th, 2019
Saturday evening saw over 170 players, coaches, family and friends gather together at the Ballerup Hall in East Kilbride to celebrate the successes of the four teams for young people that are part of the East Kilbride Pirates American Football Club – East Kilbride Pirates youth contact, East Kilbride Pirates junior contact, Hamilton Buccaneers youth […]
November 18th, 2019
We’re looking for positional and assistant coaches to join the staff of one of the UK’s top U19s American Football teams. Interested candidates should: Hold a minimum BAFCA Level 1 coaching qualification or be prepared to work towards this at the earliest opportunity Have existing coaching experience or clearly show how their skills and experience […]
November 18th, 2019
Following the end of the 2019 National Leagues season, Matthew ‘Spoonie’ Davies has decided to step away as head coach of the East Kilbride Pirates Junior team and from the wider club, to take a well-earned break from football. Defensive coordinator Nicky Smith is stepping up to take over the head coach role for the […]
November 11th, 2019
The Pirates hosted their second home Opal game-day in their history this past weekend as they wrapped up their regular season in style. Four tough losses in the past two game-days had the East Kilbride side sitting precariously at the top of the Highland North Conference, as the visiting Manchester Titans and Chorley Buccaneers were […]
October 24th, 2019
We’re looking for coaches to join the staff of our Hamilton-based youth contact and flag teams. Interested candidates should: Be over 18 and hold a minimum BAFCA Level 1 coaching qualification for contact coaching or be prepared to work towards this at the earliest opportunity Have existing coaching experience or clearly show how their skills […]
October 4th, 2019
Over 60 players, coaches, staff and family members from the East Kilbride Pirates senior team gathered at Committee Room No 9 in Glasgow last Friday evening for the club’s annual Player of the Year awards night. The evening culminated with quarterback Neil Baptie being named as Player of the Year in recognition of his outstanding […]
October 3rd, 2019
There were plenty of changes for the East Kilbride Pirates Women’s Flag Team to ponder at the start of the 2019 Opal season. A new coaching staff, several new players and a new league set up would need to be navigated in order to continue the success the team has enjoyed in the past three […]
September 8th, 2019
London Blitz 26 v 0 East Kilbride Pirates When the East Kilbride Pirates strode proudly onto the field at New River Stadium just before noon last Sunday, it was the end of a long journey. The final 100 or so yards they walked from the changing room to their side-line, only added to the well-over […]
August 24th, 2019
The East Kilbride Pirates are now just one-win-away from Britbowl glory after defeating the Birmingham Lions in the BAFA U19 semi-final last Sunday.
August 16th, 2019
Coach Alan Young has stepped away as Head Coach of the East Kilbride Women’s Flag team, to focus on the exciting challenge of a Master’s degree, in addition to his continuing role as GB Men’s Flag Head Coach. Defensive Coordinator Andrew Gibson is stepping up to take over the head coaching role for the team […]