PRESTATYN High School’s under-13s will go head-to-head against schools from across the UK on Wednesday (June 26) in a bid to be crowned 2024 UK NFL Flag National Champions.
2024’s national championship is set to be the biggest yet, with 28 schools competing and more than 260 participants taking to the field.
The competition also saw strong growth across the country, with a total of 343 schools entering events, a 78 per cent increase from 192 last year.
Prestatyn secured its North Wales regional title at one of 10 regional championship events to be held across the UK this year.
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The victory also earned them the chance to compete alongside 27 other primary and secondary schools at the NFL Academy’s elite athletic performance centre at Loughborough University, where the UK champions will be crowned.
Dr Chris Long, NFL head of community and grassroots development, said: “Thank you to all the schools from who have competed in this year’s championships at all levels.
“We are pleased to see participation and engagement with the sport of NFL Flag continue to grow year on year with more and more children being introduced at school.
“It’s a diverse sport that allows boys and girls from all backgrounds to participate together, and we look forward to welcoming all our finalists to Loughborough on June 26.”
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