American football team launched in Chelmsley Wood

AIMING FOR GREATNESS: The Arrows were previously a Redditch-based
team which disbanded in 2009. Ex-players have decided to revive the name.

HOPES are high that a sport may gain a new audience locally with the launch of a team based in Chelmsley Wood.
The Arrows - an American football team - is inviting over 18s to take part in taster sessions in the weeks ahead.
The sport is thought to have been introduced to this country by US soldiers stationed here decades ago and there is a national governing body for the British contingent.
While a number of new teams have been set up in the past few years, the game has yet to gain the popularity among spectators enjoyed by home-grown team sports such as football and rugby.
Ian Hill, the Arrows' head coach, hopes that the emergence of a new side will enthuse people locally.
Training sessions will be taking place at North Solihull Sports Centre today (November 13), November 27 and December 11. Registration from 10.45am.
Pre-season training will begin in the new year.