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30 October 2009
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Even though the 2009 season has only just finished, the Bedfordshire Blue Raiders are already making plans for the 2010 season and we want YOU to be part of it.

A series of 'Try American Football and the Blue Raiders' Sessions will begin on Sunday 8th November 2009 and continue through to Sunday 13th December.

These sessions will be aimed at complete Rookies wanting to try American Football for the first time, and experienced players wanting to get to know the Blue Raiders and our coaching staff.

They will be held at the Bedford International Athletics Stadium, Bedford (directions below) and start at 11.00

Please arrive before this to assist with registration. Sessions should finish at approximately 14.00

You will need the clothing you would usually wear for sports such as Rugby or Soccer. It is essential that you have your own gumshield plus footwear with cleats or studs. We will supply Helmets and Pads as required. You will be under the supervision of our experienced and fully qualified coaching staff.

If you are interested in attending, or have any further questions, please contact Head Coach Craig Ramsay: 07771595612

We hope to see you soon!

The Blue Raiders are based at the Bedford International Athletics Stadium, Barkers Lane, Bedford, MK41 9SB

DIRECTIONS

By Car: Bedford lies 50 miles north of London. To the west and east are two main north/south roads, the M1 and A1.

Directions from the M1

Leave the M1 at Junction 13 and take the A421. Leave the A421 via the A6 sign-posted to Bedford. Continue straight ahead on the A6, over all the roundabouts, following the signs for the A418. Once on the A418 you will cross the River Ouse and should see the Pyramid shaped building on your right. At the next roundabout turn right into Barkers Lane & Bedford International Athletic Stadium is situated opposite the Fire station approximately a ¼ mile on the left.

Directions from the A1

Leave the A1 at the junction south of St Neots & take the A421 & then A428 to Bedford. When you reach the roundabout with MFI on the right continue straight over onto the dual carriageway. Upon reaching the next roundabout there is a pub on the left named "The Orchard", turn left and continue to the next one. Tesco will be on your right. From this roundabout continue over the next 2 until you reach a 3rd and turn left into Barkers Lane & Bedford International Athletic Stadium is situated approximately a ½ mile on your right.

Directions from Ampthill Road (A6):

Follow the A6 over the railway bridge, when you reach the roundabout go straight ahead (3rd exit). You will then pass a small retail park (Halfords etc.) and you will arrive at another roundabout. Follow the road straight ahead (2nd exit) you will be on the A418 which runs parallel to the river. You will then come to another roundabout (the cinema is on your right) where you turn right (2nd exit) into Barkers Lane, Bedford International Athletic Stadium is opposite the fire station approximately a ¼ mile on the left.






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