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Saarland
Hurricanes

American football

BIOGRAPHY

The Saarland Hurricanes are an American football club from Saarbrücken in Saarland. The club currently has eight active American football teams, ranging from the under 10s to the semi-professional GFL (German Football League) team, which recruits numerous players from the club’s own youth teams. Five cheerleading teams provide support from the sidelines, and appear in competitions on a national level.

The Saarland Hurricanes GFL team plays in the top German division (GFL1) and enjoyed its most successful season in 2021 with an appearance in the playoffs and the runner-up spot in GFL Süd. The Saarbrücken team’s aim is to reach the playoffs, and one day achieve its dream of winning the German Bowl.

SHORTFACTS

109.72 metres = 120 yards

Length of an American football field

397-425 g

Weight of an ‘official’ American football

11

Players from each team on the field

Up to 50

Number of players on an American football team

SUCCESSES

1. Bundesliga Süd (GFL-Süd), playoff semi-final: German Championships, GFL

2021

1. Bundesliga Süd (GFL-Süd) / playoff quarter-final: German Championships, GFL

2016

1. Bundesliga Süd (GFL-Süd) / playoff quarter-final: German Championships, GFL

2015

U19 German champions – Junior Canes victory in Junior Bowl final

2013

‘Green Band’ for exemplary talent promotion by a club from the German Olympic Sports Federation (DOSB)

2013

‘Hermann-Neuberger-Plakette’ for particular commitment to performance-oriented youth sport from the Landessportverband für das Saarland (LSVS) 

2013

GFL2 champions – second federal league (last win 2000, 1997)

2010

GFL2 champions – second federal league (last win 2000, 1997)

2000

GFL2 champions – second federal league

1997

”

ONE TEAM, ONE SOUND – we will do our
absolute best to make our German Bowl
dream a reality. And we can only do that
with the support of our fans.
Thank you for always having our backs!

– Saarland Hurricanes

Hurricanes
FAQ

What is the Saarland Hurricanes logo?

The Saarland Hurricanes logo consists of the lettering ‘Saarland Hurricanes’ and a hurricane symbol, shown as a swirl.

Who is the Saarland Hurricanes quarterback?

The quarterback for the 2024 season is called Andrew Brito. He previously played for the Saginaw Valley State University (USA).

What league do the Saarland Hurricanes play in?

The Saarland Hurricanes first team plays in GFL1. This is the top federal league for American football in Germany (as of March 23).

What is the current Saarland Hurricanes fixture list?

The current Saarland Hurricanes fixture list can be found here:
www.saarland-hurricanes.com/teams/gfl-team/#3

What are the Saarland Hurricanes cheerleaders called?

There are five cheerleading teams that support the game from the sidelines and appear in national competitions. These are the Saarland Hurriflames, the Sparkling Flames, the Sensational Flames, the Shiny Flames and the Stormy Flames.

What is the Saarland Hurricanes song called?

The Saarland Hurricanes song is called the ‘Canes Anthem’ and is a rap by Chesta DC & Mic Supreme.

What age do you have to be to start American football?

Children aged five or older can join the Saarland Hurricanes. The littlest members learn body awareness, ball awareness, drop school, rules, discipline and team spirit. However, the main focus is enjoyment of the sport. The aim is for kids to learn flag football so that later on (in the U13s) they will be well prepared to begin contact sport.

Where do the youth teams train?

The Saarland Hurricanes youth teams train at the club’s own field in Matzenberg in Saarbrücken.

Is there a Saarland Hurricanes livestream?

All Saarland Hurricanes games are broadcast as a live stream here:
www.saarland-hurricanes.com/canes-tv/

What stadium do the Saarland Hurricanes play in?

The Saarland Hurricanes first team plays its home games in the Hermann-Neuberger-Stadion in Völklingen. All of the other teams play at the club’s own field in Matzenberg in Saarbrücken.

What is Saarland Hurricanes’s goal?

The Saarland Hurricanes want to win the German Bowl. They also want to promote and further develop their youth work for the long term.

Where can I get tickets to Saarland Hurricanes home games?

Tickets for Saarland Hurricanes home games can be bought at the gate on the game day, or online at https://saarland-hurricanes.com/gameday/tickets/.

What is the Saarland Hurricanes’s training schedule?

The training schedules for the different Saarland Hurricanes teams can be found on the relevant team’s website: www.saarland-hurricanes.com/teams/

What is a touchdown?

In American football, a touchdown is a play that scores six points by advancing the ball into the opponent’s end zone, either by carrying or by throwing and catching.

How do you become a Saarland Hurricanes cheerleader?

If you would like to be a cheerleader for the Saarland Hurricanes, send an email to cheerleading@saarland-hurricanes.com. The club will provide information about training schedules and requirements.