(See membership and taster info below)
American Football is rapidly growing in the UK, the majority of our members had never played American Football before joining the team, and many had never played a contact sport before (there is absolutely no size or skill requirement to play American football at this level). Alongside regular training from experienced qualified coaches, we host a wide-range of socials through the year. If you are thinking of starting a new sport, or are looking to continue your journey through American football, the UCL Emperors are perfect for you!
We currently play in BUCS Division 1 South East, along with KCL, Kent, Brighton, and Kingston. Throughout the last few seasons, we have experienced a lot of success... In the 2023/24 season, we won our first division title in division 2 South East, as well as promotion to division 1. Last season, we had another successful year, securing our spot in division 1, and then finishing the season with an awesome varsity win against KCL!
Alongside the competitive side of the club, we host regular socials throughout the year including joint socials with other sports teams on Wednesday evenings, team meals, non-alcoholic socials, and watching the NFL on Sundays at local pubs. Our members are an inclusive group that is LGBTQ+ friendly, racially diverse, and mixed gender, this sport and this club are for everyone!
Membership
Our membership is a one-off fee of £120 for ‘Rookies’ where you will receive the following benefits at no additional cost:
Benefits received:
- All American Football Equipment (helmet, chest pads, lower pads, etc.)
- Coaching (physical training hours and film study hours) with experienced qualified coaches
- 2 Weekly training sessions on grass & 4G pitches
- 8 regular season matches throughout the year (and the potential for more if we reach playoffs!)
- Team bus transportation to and from all games further than 20 mins from UCL
- Varsity against KCL at the end of term 2
Tasters
Still unsure? We offer 3 free non-contact taster sessions where you can come and try the sport out. The details for each taster session are:
- 27th September 1-3pm Haggerston School, Dunloe Street, E2 8LS - 30 min tube journey from UCL
- 1st October 12-2pm Coram's Fields, Brunswick Square, WC1N 1AZ - 15 min walk from UCL (followed by a social at Phineas)
- 4th October 1-3pm Haggerston School, Dunloe Street, E2 8LS - 30 min tube journey from UCL
Access information for all our venues can be found in the document in the side-bar.
For any more questions or information check our website (link in side-bar) or message us on Instagram @uclemperors.