The Jurassic Coast Raptors are set to make a roaring impact in 2017.

And following the growing interest and investment into the NFL in the UK, the success of American Football on these shores looks set to go from strength to strength.

Based at Dorchester Rugby Club, the Jurassic Coast Raptors play in the British American Football League, with the season running across the summer months.

After a successful round of sessions at the end of 2016, the team began their 2017 pre-season training last Sunday at The Great Field on Poundbury.

The Raptors have managed to find and sign up a good number of new players following a media campaign in the autumn, but continue to search for new players, coaches and side-line volunteers.

Enthusiasm for American Football among the 18-35 age group is clearly on the up and now is the time to get involved in a sport open to people of all shapes and sizes.

Sponsors for games, equipment and other services are always welcome too so please get in touch if you want to help support The Raptors in 2017 by emailing outlook@raptorsfootball.co.uk.