Before the Rebels
American football had already established roots in Dalarna through earlier clubs, including Falun Copperheads.
The Rebel Story
Built from Dalarna.
Built to last.
The club’s history is a story of keeping American football alive through changing generations, player numbers and opportunities.
A new team
Dalecarlia Rebels was formed after Falun Copperheads ceased operating, helping the sport continue in the region.
Representing Dalarna
The Rebels entered league competition and brought together players from Falun, Borlänge and the wider region.
When numbers made competition difficult
The club experienced periods when player numbers made regular competition difficult. The work shifted toward keeping knowledge, identity and opportunity alive.
The next chapter
The Rebels is rebuilding through recruitment, youth development, community involvement and renewed opportunities to play—including the 2026 U18 collaboration with Upplands-Bro Broncos.
What survives every season
A role for every strength. Responsibility to the team.
Belonging
Different bodies, backgrounds, abilities and personalities are needed.
Learning
Everyone starts somewhere, and improvement is built one repetition at a time.
Responsibility
Football works only when people protect, communicate and do their job for others.
Resilience
A rebuilding club learns to continue even when the route changes.
The next part of the story has not been written yet.