London Olympians

London Olympians in GB Squad (10 september 2009)

The management and players of the London Olympians congratulate wide receivers Folley Ogundele and Kenny Bello who have become part of the Great Britain Lions squad.

Cornwall Photo Call (24 May 2009)

In preparation for their toughest game of the season the Olympians travelled to Cornwall (Liskeard) a day early so that the whole team could be well rested for the occasion. It was also an opportunity to show gratitude to their hosts at Premier Inn in Liskeard with this photo call.

The Olympians Recruitment Session (14 December 2008)

The London Olympians are holding a rookie recruitment day session on 11 January 2009 at The Crystal Palace National sports stadium starting at 10:30am prompt. This session is open to all interested in playing American Football with the London Olympians, which includes ex-players who are interested in returning to competition and experienced players.

The Return of the Olympians (1 December 2008)

Following a year’s hiatus the London Olympians will be returning to league action for the 2009 season.

After the announcement that they had successfully completed their Associate membership Coach Warren Smart commented, “I am delighted that the hard work put in by all the backroom staff and all the players throughout the year has resulted in a successful re-appointment to the league. We are looking forward to returning to competitive action in 2009 and welcoming even more new players, coaches and staff to join our team. The current team are delighted with the decision of the league and I would like to pass on my thanks to everyone at BAFL and BAFA who were so supportive throughout a difficult year. Now that our future is secure we can start planning for the new season and we plan to hold a recruitment day on December 14th at our usual training ground at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, starting at 10:30 and finishing at 1pm.”

Pre Season games in the media

Sky Sports reports on Olympians league qualifying game.

Sportsround discovers American football
Sportsround presenter Ore Oduba discovers how tough American football is as he trains with the London Olympians.

Bushell tackles American football
The NFL is arriving for its second proper league game in the UK, as it attempts to get new fans into the sport. The BBC's Mike Bushell takes a look at English American football teams as the NFL prepares for its match at Wembley.

London Olympians in the media !!

American footballers do ballet!

Secret Game Plan for The London Olympians

The Game Plan
Ballet instructor Rebecca Leonard puts members of the London Olympians, an American Football team, through their paces in Crystal Palace, London. She was hired to help them with their flexibility as inspired by the Disney film, The Game Plan.

Football team get dance fever
Ballet instructor Rebecca Leonard, a finalist in BBC's Strictly Dance Fever, warms up with members of the London Olympians American Football team at Crystal Palace, London. Leonard was hired to put the team, including (left to right) Alex Biberovic, Serhad Metin, Victor Olamidi, Andy Ruegg and Anthony Davenport, through their paces to help them with their flexibility.