SOLENT SEAHAWKS ACADEMY
FURTHER INFORMATION
This page holds further information, policies and documentation. Please contact us if you have any questions or require clarification.
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We are always recruiting for new players aged 13-18. Both of our age group teams are open to boys and girls. There is no previous experience needed in order to join our team! We are looking for big kids and small kids, slow kids and fast kids, short kids and tall kids - there is a place in the Seahawks for anyone that wants to join!
We don't run trials for new players, we are entirely open and if a new player likes us and wants to join, we will always say yes. Each new player is entitled to 3 training sessions before they have to register with us and the league in order to be eligible to play and train with us.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who can join and how do I join ?
Anyone aged 13-18 can join! If you are 19, as long as you were 18 on 31st August 2026 you can join us for the 2027 season. To join, all you have to do is attend one of our rookie taster sessions and the staff will provide you with all the information you need. If you have questions in the meantime, contact us through the Contact Us area of the website or email at solentamericanfootball@gmail.com
What if I am under 13 ?
In the UK the youngest age to play contact football is 13. The only option for kids under 13 is non-contact Flag Football. This is a fun, safe and effective way to learn the basic skills, without worrying about being tackled. We share coaches with the South Coast Spitfires Flag Team and we highly recommend them for kids wanting to take up the sports under the age of 13. For more information contact them at southcoastspitfires@gmail.com or through their social media pages
How much does it cost ?
Our subs are £270 per year for u16 and £300 for u19. The costs cover the following
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modern 3G training facilities with indoor space for team meetings
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weekly training from October to September
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all equipment (helmet, shoulder pads etc)
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all games
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coaching and support
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access to game film and playbook software
Subs can be paid by monthly direct debit over 6 or 12 months or in advance
Where do you train, and when ?
We practice on the 3G field at Toynbee School in Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh on Sundays from 10am until 12:00pm. We have rookie days for new players in October/November and train through to mid December and then from January through to September. The season runs from April through to September.
Do I need to have played before or know what position I want to play?
Not at all! Our coaches are highly skilled at bringing new players along and will ensure all new players are welcomed and taught how to play and enjoy the sport in a safe environment. You can try as many positions as you want, before settling on one you like in consultation with our coaches.
POLICIES AND DOCUMENTATION
The physical and mental health of our players is at the heart of what we do
Coaches Code of Conduct
We hold our coaches to a high standard, not just on the field, but off it too
Anti Discrimination Policy
We do not accept discrimination in any shape or form
Concussion Policy
As a Youth Team in a Contact Sport, we take concussions seriously.
Players Code of Conduct
We expect our players to behave in a conduct becoming themselves and the team
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