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3 days ago
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Border City Centurions in promotion picture after unbeaten season
CARLISLE'S Border City Centurions are eyeing promotion to the National Flag Football League (NFFL) Premiership after a perfect first half to the season. The Carlisle-based Flag American Football Team are currently at the summit of the NFFL Division 1 table after overtaking their London rivals and are pushing for promotion to the premiership. Advertisement Flag Football is a rapidly growing, high-speed, and skill-based format of non-contact American Football and is set to feature at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. (Image: Border City Centurions) The Centurions, who were formed in 2022, defeated Division 1 North B leaders North Yorkshire in emphatic fashion last time out, with a statement 55-12 win, moving the Centurions to the top of the table and extending their unbeaten streak. The Carlisle-based outfit now faces a triple-header when they travel to Manchester this weekend (Saturday, June 14) to take on the Wirral, Lancashire, and West Lancashire county games. With nine games remaining in the NFFL Division 1 season, three wins from these games could put the local side within two wins of being crowned champions. Advertisement (Image: Border City Centurions) Ahead of the 'gruelling' triple-header, head coach Nick Weston said: "We're built for this, our guys play a gritty game and thrive on road trips against bigger teams. "After all, the bigger they are, the harder they fall, right?" Aside from aiming to clinch NFFL glory, the Centurions also have their sights set firmly on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with several of their star players hoping to be in the picture for potential GB squad selection.
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07-05-2025
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Flag football tournament coming to Carlisle
A rapidly growing sport is set to showcase some of the North's finest talents at an upcoming tournament in Carlisle this weekend. Teams from Lancaster, Manchester, Warrington and more will be taking to the field and competing in the British American Football Association's National Flag Football League (NFFL) Division 1 tournament, hosted by the Border City Centurions. Taking place at Austin Friars School on Saturday, May 10, from 9am-3pm, the event hopes to inspire the next generation of Flag Football players and attract a local crowd. Nick Weston, head coach of Carlisle-based Border City Centurions, has been at the forefront of British American Football since 1989 and is a key figure in the sport's development in the UK. ADVERTISEMENT Nick Weston, head coach of Carlisle-based Border City Centurions. (Image: Supplied) 'Flag Football has never been more popular, with our club now boasting over 100 adult members and counting," he said. 'We are extremely proud of our successes so far, and this tournament offers us the perfect chance to showcase the sport right here in Carlisle. 'Whether you're a fan or a curious newcomer, I urge you to come along and support your local team!' Members of the public are encouraged to come and watch the Carlisle-based Border City Centurions play (Image: Supplied) Paul Branch, estates manager at Austin Friars School, said: 'We're always delighted to support local teams and clubs with hosting events and tournament such as this one. 'It's fantastic to see the growing popularity of Flag Football, and we're excited to welcome players and spectators from across the region to our grounds.' ADVERTISEMENT Flag Football is set to make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles, adding further momentum to the sport's explosive growth across the UK and globally. To learn about getting involved in Flag Football in Carlisle, search 'Border City Centurions American Football' on Facebook, or contact Nick Weston directly at bordercitycents@
