Join The Blackhawks
What We Offer
At the Blackhawks we try to offer a full American Football experience at an affordable rate and as a team a focus has been put on making sure what we offer goes above and beyond.
Coaching
Our coaching staff are all experienced and qualified, the team helps to ensure that the service offered by our coaching staff is top notch by covering the cost of all qualifications needed to meet our high standards.
Facilities
The Blackhawks have our own facilities based at Beltane Park in Wishaw, our facilities include a changing room with adequate parking, hot showers and toilets, film room, equipment storage and physio/first aid room.
We also use this facility to do whiteboard and playbook sessions using our projector and screen along with large whiteboards.
The playing field is grass and has specialist American Football goals, one of the few facilities in Scotland that offer this.
We are well run
Our excellent team of volunteers work tirelessly to ensure that all you need to do is turn up to training and games on time and everything will be there for you to enjoy the sport.
We hold an annual general meeting where any member can attend and contribute to the club along with gaining an understanding of the clubs goals and finances.
We have a representative available for any member to contact to express any concerns they may have or if they wish to bring anything to the attention of the Blackhawks committee.
What It Costs
Equipment
We understand that the equipment needed for American Football can be expensive. For his reason the team offer for all new players to use team kit for the first three months free of charge. Following which members can continue to rent the equipment from us for £5 per item until we can help you to source your own equipment.
Blackhawks SUBS
Similar to the rest of Scotland's American Football teams, we as a organisation have membership payments which are used to cover the costs of running the organisation, such as busses, gamedays, training, coaching and facilities. These fees are voted on every year at the AGM and are decided by the members. For 2024 the cost of membership is:
Committee Member/Volunteer: No Cost
Coach: No Cost
Player-Coach/Player: £360 per year or £30 per month
Student/Unemployed Player: £288 per year or £24 per month
BAFA Fees
All members of any organisation within Britain must register with the national governing body: British American Football Association. These fees are paid yearly and cover aspects of the running of the league including insurance cover for all members and associated organisations. For a list of BAFA fees the button below will take you to the BAFA website.
