In September, 1997 the USAFL was founded at the first US National Championships.
Those in attendance included:
* Paul O’Keeffe (as facilitator)
* Rich Mann
* Geoff Cann
* Gary Flesher
* Mike Powers
* Peter Beare
* Jason Eustice
* Jim Cooper
* James Campbell
* Sam Ingram; and
* John Harrell.
