Bobcat News

New Year, New Logo

Ladies and gentlemen, fans, and supporters—today marks a monumental shift for our team. After 15 years with the logo we’ve all come to know and love, we’re standing at a new chapter. As we align forces with the BU Bobcats American football team, it’s more than just a partnership; it’s the beginning of a new…

Welcome, Luke Clark

The Bournemouth Bobcats are excited to annouce our new Chairman Luke Clark. Luke was previously the Chairman of the Hertfordshire Cheetahs, where between 2013-2016 developed the programme into a formidable force across all formats of the British game. We look forward to where the future leads us!! #fightlikeabobcat #bobcatfamily #newera

Welcome, Steve Rains

The Bournemouth Bobcats are excited to annouce Steve Rains as our new Head Coach. Steve has been coaching American football in the U.K. since 1985 when he started as an assistant at the Wight Rhinos. Since then Steve has coached with the Farnham Knights, Southern Seminoles, Doncaster Mustangs and Solent Thrashers senior teams as well…

Statement from our GM

Our General Manager, Keith Barnes, is stepping down from his role to focus on his family. ‘Over the last 10 years I have at the absolute honour of being General Manager of this amazing club. In that time, I have seen us, under the football leadership of Simon McLean, move from a bottom of division…

Partnership Announcement!

We are excited to announce a new partnership with the Poole Dolphins. The move will mean that both clubs can combine their efforts to create a programme that delivers high quality American Football for all ages 13+. The Dolphins were established locally in 2018 for boys and girls aged 13 to 16. They have since…

Thank you Simon

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the retirement of head coach Simon McLean. Simon has spent 14 years with the team, with the last 10 at the helm. From Simon: ‘After much consideration and discussion with my family, I have come to the difficult decision to step down from my position of…

2020 contact football season cancelled

It is with great sadness that the British American Football Association has announced today that they have decided to cancel the 2020 contact football season in light of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Although we are sadden by the decision we feel it is the right decision to make at this time. As currently the situation our…

Bobcats put in solid performance in the first round of the play-offs

Devils 6 – 30 Bobcats Game 9 in the Bournemouth Bobcats season, found the Bobcats featuring in their first ever play-off game since reforming 10 years ago. Finishing in at the number 5 seed the Bobcats took the long travel to the number 4 seed the Norwich Devils. Both sides having never faced each other before neither team knew…

Bobcats finish the regular season strong!

Conquerors 0 – 60 Bobcats Game 7 in the Bournemouth Bobcats 2019 season the final regular season game, took the Bobcats on a long trip to the Hastings Conquerors. Having only a week ago beaten a small Conquerors side they arrived today with a more healthy looking squad size. Having started the game with the ball…

Bobcats put up a big win over the Conquerors!

Bobcats 52 – 0 Conquerors Game 7 in the Bournemouth Bobcats 2019 season saw them host the Hastings Conquerors in their final regular season home game. A small Conquerors side of 18 made the long travel to Slades Farm.  ​The Bobcats started with the ball and after having a month off from game time they started…

Bobcats score big under the Saturday night lights

Raptors 6 – 44 Bobcats Game 6 of the Bournemouth Bobcats 2019 season took them on a short trip to The Avenue Stadium in Dorchester on a Saturday evening! Round 2 of the Dorset Bowl against the Jurassic Coast Raptors whom were high off their first win of the season the previous week and up for a big…

Bobcats fight out a win in a close clash with the Swindon Storm

Storm 7 – 17 Bobcats The Bobcats kicked off game week 5 with a trip to the Swindon Storm, the reverse fixture of their last fixture where the Bobcats scored big!! ​The Bobcats went into the game with the message that it won’t be the same game as the last and the Storm will be looking for vengeance.…

Bobcats offence explodes at home against the Storm!

Bobcats 51 – 0 Storm Game number 4 of the regular season and the Bobcats welcomed the Swindon Storm to Slades Farm. After a 2 game losing streak the Bobcats were keen to get a victory!  ​The last encounter with the Storm ended in a 0-0 draw due to an unfortunate injury to a Storm…

Bobcats stumble again at the hand of the Blitz B in a defensive battle!

Blitz B 17 – 10 Bobcats Game number 3 pitted the Bobcats against their week 2 opponents the London Blitz B. Looking to make amends for the first game the Bobcats came into this match fired up.  ​The Bobcats started the game with the ball and unable to get going on their first drive via a few penalties…