Whether you’re playing or watching, hosting gameday is something we’re proud of. Find information here for players, supporters and visiting teams.
~ This is what we train all year for, right? Game Day! We encourage players to be as prepared as possible for the day so that everything runs smoothly, and so they can concentrate on what’s happening on the field. ~
~ Your coaches will have given you a brief during training in the previous week on what to expect for each individual game through the season, so this is an overview that applies to all home games. Game info will be posted on Facebook and Instagram, so make sure you’re following ~ Cambridgeshire Cats.
Getting here: ~ Home games take place on Pitch 3 at Davey Field, with parking facilities adjacent to the fields
All players should arrive 2.5 hours before kick off for a full warmup. For example, for a 14:00 kick off, players must arrive at 11:30, to be on the field with their kit at 12:15. ~
~ Whether you’re here to support friends or family on the team, or just want to check out American Football on your doorstep, we’re delighted to welcome all supporters to Shelford’s Davey Field. You can find our upcoming fixtures page on this site, or on our Instagram or Facebook page. Here’s an idea of what you can look forward to ~
Getting here
~ The Cats play at Shelford Rugby Club
The Davey Field
Cambridge Road
Great Shelford
Cambridgeshire
CB22 5JU ~
By train
~The train station is a 25 minute walk from Shelford Rugby Club and trains run on the Cambridge to London Liverpool Street line. ~
Greater Anglia Shelford
By bus
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The closest bus stop is on the main road, the A1301.
There are a number of bus stops along the road with the closest ones at Westfield Road and Stonehill Road and bus routes along this road provides links to Saffron Walden, Sawston College. ~
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Public Transport
By Car
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We have a free car park, but it can get very busy on match days. If you can use alternative methods of transport, please do. ~
Watching the game
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We advise all supporters to be at the ground no later than fifteen minutes before kick-off.
The players and coaches areas are clearly marked with tape, so it’s of utmost importance that you stay behind these lines at all times for your safety; this goes for small wandering Cambridgeshire Cubs and well-behaved Cambridgeshire Dogs, too!
You’re welcome to bring camping chairs, picnic blankets, small shelters etc. ~
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If you’re coming to play against the Cats, we’re delighted to extend a warm welcome, and a challenging game!
Here’s what you’ll need to know: ~
Uniform Colour: We play in Red jerseys at home and white jerseys away, Red Lowers, Black Helmets
Team Roster: We WILL conduct a Roster and ID check before EVERY game for both us and the visiting Team.
Field: Grass Playing Field 90 yards
Ample room for warm ups
Room on sidelines for tables, chairs, gazebos (not provided)
Room for scaffold tower for filming if required (not provided)
Changing Rooms: The away team will be assigned the female changing area. If you have females on your team please let us know beforehand, we have a separate area for female changing, including shower facilities.