Hellingly HoundDogs are actively looking to recruit more players to all three age groups.
Since there formation in May 2016, Hellingly HoundDogs have been looking to recruit more players to their Flag Football programme. This was mainly aimed at players aged between 8 an 14. Flag Football is the non-contact version of American Football and helps players to develop their skills in a fun and safe environment.
Earlier in 2017, the club were awarded a Sport England grant of £9830 to help develop a new contact/kitted team, aimed at encouraging more 14 to 17 year old to come along and play American football. The aim is to enter a team into a league in 2018 and for the team to start to play competitive football at all age groups.
So if you are aged 8 to 18, and fancy trying American Football, contact us via email hellinglyhounddogs@hotmail.com, or on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
We will be taking a couple of players and games to local events through out the summer to fetes and events including the following:
Saturday 8th July – Ratton School Fair
Sunday 9th July – Horam Fun Day
Sunday 23rd July – Hailsham Lions Club Fun Day
So come along, say hello, try some American Football kit on and have a go at our QB throwing game.
The U11’s team arrived at Canterbury, already a man down and one who had refused not
Charlie Pattenson Carrying the ball.
to play after having his knee glued at the hospital a few days before. The team had glimpses of some fantastic work but it just wasn’t their day. The team played well in the first warm up game against Kent Phoenix, but didn’t fair so well in their second warm up game against the eventual winners of the competition, Kent Exiles Stags. Then the real action started as the young HoundDogs team too on Kent Exiles Bucks in the elimination match. The team started badly and were soon 18-0 down. However, a mini come back was on the card as Ben Boorer ran in a TD from their own half to put the HoundDogs on the board 18-6. The Wolves then replied with another two TD’s and to finish the game with the score at 30-6.
Under 14’s
The team started well by winning both their warm up matches against Kent Exiles Wolves 18-12 and the Kent Phoenix 18-6. After having such a positive start the
Roman Cameron-Dick catches the ball in open play.
HoundDogs fancied their chances against the Kent Exiles Wolves, which they had already beaten earlier on in the day, in the elimination match. The Hound dogs went 2 TD’s down early on after starting the game with a drive to the Wolves End Zone, but came up just short. teh wolves then moved the ball down field to open the scoring. The QB Charlie Boorer was picked off as he tried to find his brother with a long pass. Again, the Wolves ran the ball back to make the score 12-0. With the HoundDogs chasing the game, Charlie Boorer connected with his brother to bring them back into the game 12-6, for the Wolves to reply 18-6. Ned Foster then got his team back into the game with a great catch and run, but all proved too little too late. However, the team showed great skills and the game could of gone the other way on a different day.
Chairman’s Report on the year to date.
Well, it’s been 24 hours since I arrived home from the first ever South East Youth American Football Championships finals. We made it to Canterbury and we competed in both age groups. We may not have made it past the elimination stage but we made it there. When I set this club up 13 months ago, the aim was to get an u14’s team out for a couple of the 6 events that were planned, but we smashed that goal. We managed to attend all five competitive tournaments as well as the trial event that was held 9 months ago, not only with an U14’s team, but we also got an U11’s team out too.
During the tournaments, the players have made some mistakes that they have taken away and learnt from. But it’s not just the players who have learnt. I have learnt a lot too. I too, have made mistakes, and the lads have shown me how I also need to self evaluate and access these mistakes, along with what I need to work on to be a better coach, parent and role model. Some of the skills the boys have shown have nothing short of a miracle. I have seen our QB make a 40 yard completed pass with a bang on the money throw. I have seen Running Backs run the length of the pitch avoiding defenders and I have seen our players make tackles that I thought they would never get to.
I am immensely proud of all the children that have participated in these tournaments and have worn the HoundDogs uniform with pride and determination. They have developed their skill beyond my wildest dreams and have shown great determination and ambition to play this all-inclusive, wonderful sport which we play.
I would like to thank the whole of South East Youth American Football staff, who have helped us develop to the point that we are today. Ian Miles has been a fountain of knowledge and help. Ted and Mary have travelled miles to help develop our club with school coaching and point blankly refused to accept a penny from us. It’s people like these three who make the work we do as volunteers as rewarding as it is. I would also like to send a massive thank you to the parents, who have been dragged to training on wet and cold Wednesday nights, as well as having to get up early on a Sunday morning to attend the tournaments. A massive thank you must also go to the coaches who have helped take these children and mould them into the players that they are today.
A final massive thank you needs to go out to the HoundDogs Committee team, who have had to put up with my constant bombarding of messages about every Football-related idea that I have had a thought about.
We will continue to train, continue to learn and continue to make improvements as we become an established club in the South East.
Sunday was probably the biggest day to date in the short history of Hellingly HoundDogs. Sunday, 28th May saw the HoundDogs get their chance to become hosts of the 2017 SEYAF Championships, as they welcomed three teams from Kent to Horsebridge Recreational Ground.
The ground looked perfect as teams arrived, with all 3 pitches white lined and end zone pylons basking in sunshine. The PA system was all up and running with the sounds of “Sussex By The Sea” blaring out, along with the clubhouse TV’s displaying a complete fixture list and results page.
The games started at 11am after a minute’s silence to mark the tragic events in Manchester the week before.
The HoundDogs Cadet team, who were still awaiting their first ever win, took to the field against top of the table Kent Exiles Stags. The HoundDogs went down 30-6, but scoring against the Stags was a feat in itself, after a couple of thumping defeats. The HoundDogs TD came from Archie Foster, who completed a fantastic 30 yard run to score in his first ever match for the HoundDogs.
The HoundDogs then took on the newly formed Kent Exiles Bucks. The game finished in a 12-all draw and equalled the HoundDogs best ever result. Both TDs came from Archie Foster, who demonstrated a performance full of speed and agility.
They then faced another very competent side from East Kent Mavericks. This game was an end to end scoring feast that also finished in a draw at 18-all. Again, Archie Foster scored 2 TDs, with a run from his own half and a thrown ball from QB Ben Boorer. The other TD came from Morgan Scott-Brundle, who carried on his fine form from the last tournament.
Next it was time to play the team that the HoundDogs are more evenly matched against,
Archie Foster on début & Cadet MVP
and drew with in Tournament 3, Kent Phoenix. It was another exciting game, and the HoundDogs ran out winners 12-0. Again, Archie Foster sealed a great day for himself and the team, as he scored both TDs and secured the HoundDogs’ first ever win. A special mention goes to Hayden Puttick and Charlie Pattenden, who both completed fine tackles to stop the Phoenix from scoring.
The DPO Home Improvement MVP goes to Archie Foster for his 7 TDs.
The Youth team started their day with a game against the Exiles Dogs, and lost 18-6 in this opening game. The TD for the HoundDogs came from Riley Davis with a catch in the corner of the end zone.
They then bounced back as they took on Kent Phoenix, winning 12-0. The pairing of QB
Roman Cameron-Dick taking the ball from QB Charlie Boorer
Charlie Boorer and Riley Davis proved dangerous as the pair combined twice to score both TD’s, taking the duo to 3TD’s for the day so far.
The Youth team then took on East Kent Mavericks. This was the teams’ fourth encounter with each other, with the Mav’s winning all the other meetings. The Mav’s kept up their winning streak, as they ran out the 12-6 winners of this match. QB Charlie Boorer scored the Hound Dogs only TD with a run up the side line after the Mav’s defence decided to blitz the QB but couldn’t get anywhere near him.
In the team’s last game they registered their 3rd loss of the day, as they went down 12-6 to
Riley Davis – Youth team MVP
Kent Exiles Wolves.
The DPO Home Improvement MVP Award goes to Riley Davis for some clinical catches and three fantastic TD’s.
Hellingly HoundDogs Chairman added, “It was a fantastic day for our organisation. There are a lot of people to thank who helped to pull this day off. We had lots of volunteers helping to run the day, for which I thank them immensely. We also had several businesses donate prizes for our raffle, as well as parents making cakes for our stall. These two alone helped raise almost £200 for the club. I would also like to thank two of our coaches for their help on the day, in making sure the boys were ready for this event. I am very proud of both of the teams that competed and their development in the sport has been phenomenal. This is down to our coaching team, who all work exceptionally hard to help encourage the kids”.
Many thanks to:
Richard Ashby – Graphics, scoring collation and videoing
Today, Friday 12th May, saw the newly established U17 team’s new match day shirts and
QB Charlie Boorer acting as a model.
lowers arrive. The shirts have been designed and manufactured by EV2 Sportswear.
Hellingly Hound Dogs would like to thank EV2 for all their efforts and help in working with us to come up with the design of the jerseys. Along with this, the quality of the jerseys is fantastic. We can’t wait to see the players wearing their jerseys at their first games.
Sunday 30th April saw Maidstone the home of tournament number 4 in the 2017 SEYAF Championships. This is the 3rd of 5 Tournament planned for the 2017 and sees the HoundDogs being the new boys of the pack. However, this doesn’t stop from the players making an impact of the league.
Cadet Team round Up.
The Team opened up against the home team of Kent Phoenix, and probably the two most inexperienced teams. The game saw a lot of progress for both teams from where they were at the beginning of the season. The game was dominated by some great play on both sides of the ball with the Phoenix running out winner by just one TD. The HoundDogs TD was scored by Ben Boorer. Phoenix 12-6 HoundDogs
The second game saw the HoundDogs lose to East Kent Mavericks who ran out winner 24-6. The HoundDogs offence struggled to get going, but the team faired very well on defence, thanks to some great tackling from Charlie Pattenden and Morgan Scott-Brundle. It was Morgan who crossed the line to score the HoundDogs only TD of the game with a fantastic 30 yard run.
The Cadet teams final game was a re-match with the Phoenix. This was a thrilling game of offence and defence from both sides. The Phoenix took the lead early but the HoundDogs came back with a short run from Morgan Scott-Brundle to tie the game. The HoundDogs then managed to stop the Phoenix and ran the ball back to within yards of the end zone. QB Hayden Puttick then made two fantastic throws into the corner of the endzone, both times picking out Ben Boorer, but both passes just failed to be held on. The Phoenix then ran the ball down the other end to take the score. It was Morgan again, who then completed another 30 yard run to score again for the HoundDogs to tie the game once more at 12-12. The Phoenix then failed to make much ground with their next set of downs. This left the HoundDogs with less than a minute on the clock to score and register their first ever win. A Ben Boorer run got the team within 15 meters of the endzone, and on the last play of the game, Morgan ran the ball and crossed the line. Unfortunately, he had been tackled just short of the endzone to leave the game tied up at 12 all.
Youth Team.
The team started with a game against East Kent Mavericks. A game of great passing from both QB’s saw TD of plenty. The Mavs took the lead, but the HoundDogs came back when the Boorer brothers, Charlie from QB and Jacob at Wide Receiver, connected to level the game. Mav’s scored through their running back, how can only be described as a whippet, replied to restore their lead. The Hound Dogs regrouped and Charlie Boorer connected with Danny Townsend in the corner of the endzone to level the scores again. The Mavs whippet scored two more TD quickly as the HoundDogs tried to chase the game in search of that win. The HoundDogs did score again thanks to new recruit Thomas Kenward as he played his first ever game.
In their second and last game the HoundDogs took on Kent Phoenix, in a game of two closely matched teams. Danny Townsend opened the scoring for the HoundDogs, using his height to an advantage. However the Phoenix came back with 2 scores of their own. Then the Boorer brothers combined forces again to level the scores, and then to take the lead, only for the Phoenix to come back with a TD of their own. The game drifted away from the boys as they chased the win. The HoundDogs went down 24-18
new contact/kitted team, aimed at encouraging more 14 to 17 year old to come along and play American football. The aim is to enter a team into a league in 2018 and for the team to start to play competitive football at all age groups.
Sunday, 28th May saw the HoundDogs get their chance to become hosts of the 2017 SEYAF Championships, as they welcomed three teams from Kent to Horsebridge Recreational Ground.
against top of the table Kent Exiles Stags. The HoundDogs went down 30-6, but scoring against the Stags was a feat in itself, after a couple of thumping defeats. The HoundDogs TD came from Archie Foster, who completed a fantastic 30 yard run to score in his first ever match for the HoundDogs.
Hellingly Hound Dogs Youth American Football Club 