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Thunder vs Thrashers Game Preview

The 2021 BAFA SCF 1 season will get underway with a huge season opener on June 27th when the Thunder take on the Solent Thrashers at Home at Falmer Sports Complex, Brighton. Head coach Ian Ellis believes this is a big game for the Thunder for several reasons, including avenging the 2019 loss and beating…

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A Chat with Coach Bamsey

Coach Malcolm Bamsey, 51, is the offensive coordinator for the Sussex Thunder. Despite being appointed to the role at the beginning of 2020, he has been involved with the Thunder since the birth of the team in 1997, first as a player at wide receiver, then as the wide receiver coach, and now as the…

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Thunders 2021 Schedule

Following the recent British American Football Association announcement, we are pleased to announce our 2021 Schedule.

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A fresh look for Thunder in 2021

We are thrilled to reveal our new uniforms for the 2021 season. The addition of white and a refreshed blue design alongside our traditional red means that we have a choice of 9 uniforms to play in, including ‘Colour rush’ sets of all red, all blue and all white. Head Coach Ian Ellis thinks that…

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Introducing the ThunderBolts

Your browser does not support the video tag. The Sussex Thunder Organisation are proud to announce that we will be fielding a second team in the BAFA National League this season. The Sussex Thunder Bolts will be playing in the South East Conference and will be playing teams form Division 1, 2 and at the...
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A chat with Head Coach Ian Ellis

In order to be successful in sport, a team needs a strong identity and a coach’s philosophy to follow and look up to when they need it. This is exactly what Ian Ellis, Head Coach of the Sussex Thunder believes, and he has invested in a strong philosophy for his team. Coach Ellis shared with…

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Pre-Season Scrimmage with the Olympians

Big thanks to the @londonolympians who made the trip down to Brighton today to join us in our first scrimmage at our brand new home ground at the @sussexuni. Best of luck for the season guys 💪 📸 Snaps as always by our awesome club photographer @kylehemsley. Full gallery available soon!

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Pre-Season Scrimmage with the Sabres

Big thanks to the East Essex Sabres who made the trip down to Brighton today to join us in our first joint scrimmage of the season. Best of luck for the season guys ???? ???? Snaps as always by our awesome club photographer Kyle Helmsley. Full gallery available below

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2019 Schedule Announced

We are delighted to confirm our fixtures for the 2019 season, in which we will compete once again in the BAFA National Division One Central against the @solentthrashers, Berkshire Renegades, @oxfordsaints and newly promoted @hertscheetahs and @portsmouthdreadnoughts. . Roll on April 14th…????????????