Redditch Arrows

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Redditch Arrows
Established1986
Based inRedditch/Birmingham
Home stadiumKings Norton Rugby Club
Division titles9 (2004, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1995, 1993, 1990, 1989, 1987)
Current uniform
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The Redditch Arrows were an American Football team based initially in Redditch and later in Birmingham, United Kingdom. They were formed in 1986 [1] and disbanded in 2009.

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History

The Arrows were established in early 1986. During the late 1980s, they played in three different leagues; the UKAFL, the Budweiser League and then BNGL, during which they made the playoffs twice. In 1989, after a playoff run, they reached the BNGL Premier Division Bowl Game, where they lost to the Kingston Thames Pirates, who were in their debut season, 66-8. [2] During this time, they played their home games at the Abbey Stadium in Redditch.

After a down period, punctuated by being unable to compete in 1992 due to a player shortage, they reached the BAFL Division 3 final, where they lost to the Winchester Rifles. After again making the playoffs in 2000, they were promoted to Division One.

Finished with a creditable 3-5-0 record in 2001. Had a poor 2002 season finishing with a 0-9-1 record which resulted in them returning to Division Two in 2003, where they finished with a 4-6-0 record. Had a stunning regular season in 2004 finishing 9-0-1, but fell at the first hurdle in the playoffs in a thriller to Sussex Thunder 23-22. In the 2000s, the Arrows played their home games at Kings Norton RFC. [3]

Notable former players

All players listed below appeared for the Redditch Arrows during their career. [4] [5] [6]

Notable Former Coaches

Season by Season record

YearDivisionRecord
2008BAFL Division One Northern Conference7–2–1*
2007BAFL Division One Northern Conference8–2–0*
2006BAFL Division Two Central Conference10–0–0*
2005BAFL Division Two South Western Conference4–6–0
2004BSL Division Two South Western Conference9–0–1*
2003BSL Division Two South Western Conference4–6–0
2002BSL Division One Northern Conference0–9–1
2001BSL Division One Northern Conference3–5–0
2000BSL Division Two Northern Conference7–1–0*
1999BSL Division One Northern Conference4–6–0*
1998BSL Division Two North West Conference8–2–0*
1997BSL Division One South West & Midlands Conference2–8–0
1996BSL Division Three Midlands Conference10–0–0*
1995BAFA Division Three North West Conference7–1–0*
1994BAFA Division Three Northern Conference6–3–1*
1993BNGL First Division West Midlands Conference9–1–0*
1992NDMA Division Two Northern Conference0–8–0
1991NDMA Division Two Northern Conference3-6-1
1990BNGL National Division Midlands Conference9–0–1*
1989BNGL Premier Division Northern C Conference7–2–1*
1988Budweiser League Division One Central Conference3–7–0
1987UKAFL Central A Conference9–1–0*
* qualified for playoffs

Notes

  1. Britball Now - Redditch Arrows
  2. Britball Now Kingston Thames Pirates
  3. Britball Now Redditch Arrows
  4. "Senior Team Staff Complete As Coach Hill Appoints More Britball Legends". Archived from the original on 2015-05-18. Retrieved 2015-05-07.
  5. Britball Now Redditch Arrows
  6. Britball Now Mark Cohen Interview
  7. "Bulls appoint Coach Ian Hill". Archived from the original on 2015-04-18. Retrieved 2015-05-07.
  8. Redditch Arrows back in training