Day 1
Day 2
NFL Flag Football Welsh Championships
On Tuesday, May 6th, the Bishop Childs Mitres flag football squad took part in the Welsh National NFL Flag Football Championships. Confidence was high following our victory in the regional tournament but everyone was aware that there would be a significant step up in competition. As the group stage table above demonstrates, the team was incredible. Aside from a last second defeat to local rivals, Lisvane, the Mitres made light work of their opponents (including a 20 - 0 win against last year's champions, Ewloe Green). Despite this, it was Ewloe Green that brought our tournament to a close with a close 13 - 6 win in the semi final. We could have not asked for anymore. The team played three 20 minute matches in a row before lunch and gave everything that they had. Many aspects of the team's play were praised and our Most Valuable player, free safety, Cairo, in particular was singled out by a number of experienced referees as a future star. We're so proud of what the squad has achieved and hope that they will be an inspiration to the future Mitres of Bishop Childs.
Billy Boston was rejected by Cardiff RFC because of the colour of his skin. He went on to become one of the greatest rugby league players of all time.