Geraint Griffiths
UK
I am Geraint (Gee) Griffiths and i am the Commissioner for Disability & Wheelchair American football in the UK with BAFA, the
governing body for American football in the UK. (British American Football Association)
I have been a fan of The Raiders since the early 80's following the Silver and Black through ups and the downs, as a part of the Raider Nation I grow stronger every season and my love for the Club will never die.
Doing what I do has given me the opportunity to speak to fans from all over the world, something I will always Cherish. My love of the Silver and Black is why I have grown into who I am today, Never give up, Keep moving the ball, One play at a time!
I have been involved in American football in the UK since the 1980's when i used to play, i then became the GM and eventually the chairman of that same club.
I recently stepped away from the club, to concentrate on my work developing and growing the sport, both through Disability and Wheelchair, and now I also help out with National Women's Football, and anywhere else i can be of help, as well as holding down a full time job.
About 3 years ago I approached BAFA with the idea of creating a wheelchair version of the sport. I quickly got the go-ahead to develop this into a reality, where I worked on developing the sport and writing a specific rule book for the UK.
I have spent time visiting various expos and events to introduce the sport and have held inclusive sessions across the country. I will continue to do this whilst creating clubs, where we can evolve and grow the sport and allow teams to develop from these.
My long term goal is to have a new exciting Inclusive sport as part of the Paralympics, Invictus Games and The World Games, as well as many local team competing in a national league and our own Team GB, competing internationally.
Miracles can happen, they just take time, and Wheelchair American Football will be here to stay for years to come.
RN4L 🏈☠️🩶🖤