To play American Football you don't need to be big and strong as everyone thinks, there are positions for everyone kind of person. What you need is positive spirit & attitude, be committed, but most important of all, is you need to have fun!

Can I play for the Mariners?
To qualify to play for the Mariners you have to be enrolled on a course at the University or on a course at a University within our selected area, which in our case is Greater London. Of course you don't have to play, the team is looking also for people who are willing to help with game day management, stats, photography and cheerleading.

I have never played American football before, is that ok?
Every year we try to recruit as many new players as we can, these new players (rookies) don't have previous experience which is fine. In practice sessions the coaches will look at the individual players and evaluate the most appropriate position for each person. Once this has been settled, you will then train with the apposite coaches.

How far can I go in the sport?
How far you go is really up to you? We have coaches who will give you the best coaching available in the UK, from there it is down to you! You will have the opportunity to represent the Southern MVP Team, and the chance to represent Great Britain in the Bulldogs annual tours of the USA. Several of our players have gone on to play in NFL Europe with Jason Brisbane being drafted into both the Chicago Bears and San Diego Chargers reserve squads.

AIM HIGH! If you're good enough the Mariners coaching staff will recommend you to the National Programme where you will get looked at by NFL Europe. If you have the desire, the coaching staff can put you in touch with NCAA College programmes.

Where can I get the kit?
Due to the fact that kit is very expensive the Greenwich Mariners will provide all of the kit which includes pads, helmet and game pants.This is so long as you do not already own any of your own kit.