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14-767: The original team were the Ostend Tigers. They merged with the Izegem Redskins to form the West Flanders Tribes. The team is the continuation of the former West Flanders Tribes which split up into the Ostend Pirates and the Izegem Tribes. The Pirates started off their first season very strong. Ostend won their first match-up against their former West Flanders Tribes teammates from Izegem Tribes with an 8-12 score. They finished in

28-664: A junior flag team in Izegem, the Redskin Warriors, coached by Andy Vandenbulcke. A junior team was set up in Ostend also, under the name of the Ostend Seminoles. This was the start of the two practice fields for the Izegem Redskins. The team name was then changed to West-Vlaanderen Tribes as an overall organization, with 2 practice squads: Redskins and Seminoles. During games they played under the name Tribes. In 1999

42-516: Is 2.95 km (1.14 sq mi), which gives a population density of 8,582/km (22,230/sq mi). The municipality is known for its calm and peaceful character. It is said that Berchem is a "village in the city". In the Middle Ages , Berchem-Sainte-Agathe was a modest village on the edge of Brussels. In 1795, it received the status of an autonomous municipality. In 1841, it separated from neighbouring Koekelberg , and in 1954, it became

56-724: The 2009 Atlantic Cup . The tournament took place at Centre Sportif, Rue des Chalets 1, Berchem-Sainte-Agathe . The game field is made of artificial turf (4th generation). COLOR KEY: 2010 Playoffs COLOR KEY: 2011 Regular Season Standings 2011 Playoffs The Tribes will be participating at the 3rd edition of the Atlantic Cup from 24 until 26 June. 2012 Playoffs Quarterbacks Wide receivers Running backs Cornerback Fullback Tight ends Linebackers Kicker/Punter Strong Safety Free Safety Offensive linemen Defensive linemen Two brothers Two players have participated, during

70-553: The Brussels-Capital Region , Belgium. Located in the north-western part of the region, it is bordered by Ganshoren , Koekelberg , and Molenbeek-Saint-Jean , as well as the Flemish municipalities of Asse and Dilbeek . In common with all of Brussels' municipalities, it is legally bilingual (French–Dutch). As of 1 January 2022 , the municipality had a population of 25,298 inhabitants. The total area

84-840: The Flemish American Football League (FFL) conference in the Belgian Football League (BFL). Their team colours are maroon, white and black. In 2012, the team split up into the Ostend Pirates and the Izegem Tribes . In 1990 the Izegem Redskins were formed by Rudy Dewaegemaeker after his old team, the Moeskroen Redskins, was disbanded. After a couple of months of practice the Redskins played their first game against

98-545: The Brussel Raiders. The Raiders, led by Mike La Salle and QB Jon VandeMergel, beat the Redskins 78-0. The game was stopped in the 3rd quarter. This poor start was a harbinger of years of losses. But the Redskins were a group of friends, crazy about the game of football, so they stuck in there. During the second season they scored their first touchdown, which was celebrated afterwards as if they were World Champions. They won their first game in their fourth season. In 1994

112-593: The National team. Since June 28, 2009, the Atlantic Cup adds on to the record. Manager Coaching staff Secretary Berchem-Sainte-Agathe Berchem-Sainte-Agathe ( French , pronounced [bɛʁkɛm sɛ̃t aɡat] ) or Sint-Agatha-Berchem ( Dutch , pronounced [sɪnt aːˈɣaːtaː ˈbɛrxɛm] ), often simply called Berchem , is one of the 19 municipalities of

126-782: The Redskins played the Antwerp Diamonds in Belgian Bowl XII but lost in their first Belgian Bowl appearance with a score of 41-6. COLOR KEY: 2000 Playoffs COLOR KEY: 2001 Playoffs COLOR KEY: 2002 Playoffs COLOR KEY: COLOR KEY: In 2005 Frans "Harve" Heuvicq took over as head coach. The 2005 season was the last season that the Tribes were beaten on the road. Off. Coordinator: Frans Heuvicq / Def. Coordinator : John Vandemergel / Off. Assistant : Frederik George / Def. Assistant : Benedict Verheyen. COLOR KEY: The Tribes have won

140-517: The Tribes are now the most successful American Football sport team in the history of Belgium. Every top player is a product of the Tribes youth teams. The Leuven Lions were the last team to play the Tribes and not lose to them, this was a 6-6 tie in week 1 of the 2007 regular season. Head coach: Frans Heuvicq / Off. Coordinator : Frederik George / Def. Coordinator : Benedict Verheyen COLOR KEY: 2007 Playoffs COLOR KEY: 2008 Playoffs COLOR KEY: 2009 Playoffs The tribes won

154-474: The last six consecutive Belgian Bowls, setting a European record. Head coach: Frans Heuvicq / Off. Coordinator : Frederik George / Def. Coordinator : Benedict Verheyen 2006 was the last season the Tribes had a loss (at home, none on the road). COLOR KEY: 2006 Playoffs In 2007 many changes were made to the Operational Board. Due to continuous efforts in youth and improved coaching,

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168-536: The other team in the province, the Ostend Tigers, ended play. Players from the Tigers transferred to Izegem to start playing with the Redskins. At the time there were 2 coaches: Frank Daemen and John Vandemergel. After Daemens' tragic death. Luc Verhoest, the quarterback, took over as Offensive coach and John Vandemergel was the Defensive Coach. Vandermergel became president. In the mid '90s the Redskins started

182-506: The past 20 seasons, as starters for the Tribes: the brothers Pieter and Willem Demuynck. Pieter started as a Defensive End and offensive lineman (iron man football in the early period.) The past 15 years he has been playing as a left guard. Willem started as a nose tackle and offensive lineman ( iron man), then remained nose tackle for 13 years and switched in 2008 to the offense as right guard. They have won 8 Belgian titles and several caps for

196-543: The semi-finals against the Ghent Gators who would win the Belgian Bowl. 2014 Playoffs 2015 Playoffs This article about a Belgian sports club is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . West Flanders Tribes The West Flanders Tribes was a Belgian American football team based in the province of West-Flanders, with two home cities, Ostend and Izegem . The Tribes were members of

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