The NFL team Jacksonville Jaguars is set to expand its grassroots programme in London, in partnership with United Dragons.

They'll be running their non-contact version of American Football, JagTag, along with the Junior ROAR Dance Academy.

This will able to accommodate 2,000 children into the scheme.

JagTag is already delivered in over 350 different schools and over 85,000 children across Britain are involved in the grassroots initiative on a weekly basis. 

Children are taught basic techniques of throwing, catching, evading and defending, before gradually upskilling as they get more experience by eventually learning how to create their own in-game tactics. 

News Shopper: JagTag is already delivered in 350 schools across the UK (Jacksonville Jaguars)JagTag is already delivered in 350 schools across the UK (Jacksonville Jaguars)

Director and Founder of United Dragons, Daryl Moore, was excited at the propsect of the partnership.

He said: “On top of our traditional activities, we are really looking forward to introducing new children to the growing sport of American football, with the added bonus of ensuring that our next generation enjoy the health benefits of participating in our new programme offerings. 

Jacksonville Jaguars Senior Vice President, International Development, Hussain Naqi, hopes the new partnership will encourage more kids to get involved in the sport.  
 
He said: “JagTag is one of the most exciting initiatives we run in the UK and the kids love it. We’re really excited to join forces with United Dragons who have the ability to push our UK grassroots programmes to the next level and get thousands of more kids interested and active.  

“It’s proven so popular in the UK with both boys and girls which we’re delighted about. JagTag is suitable for children of all abilities and it’s a fantastic way to learn about the basics of the American football”