USAFL News

Oct 26, 2012

Beyond Bounds: Minn. Squad Nets National Football Title – Australian Style

Netting national championships? That’s easy for the Freeze.

The Minnesota Freeze – the state’s Australian Rules Football Club (or footy, for those in the know) – dominated the country’s top opposition recently in Mason, Ohio, outscoring opponents 143-20 en route to its first national title since 2007.

Explaining how their niche sport works?

Not so easy.

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Oct 14, 2012

Congratulations to the Winners of the 2012 USAFL Nationals!

Women: Denver Bulldogs

Division II: Minnesota Freeze

Division III: Chicago Swans

Division IV: Des Moines Roosters

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Oct 13, 2012

Nationals Sunday Schedule Now Available

The schedule for Sunday games has been updated - All teams should check the schedule to confirm their game time: www.usafl.com/nationals/2012/overview

The Finals Schedule will be updated Sunday after the end of the regular rounds at 1pm.

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Oct 12, 2012

2012 USAFL Nationals Live Stream

Can't make it to Mason but need your footy fix? Listen to all the action from the USAFL National Championships live on Ohio Sports Radio.

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Oct 12, 2012

Ohio is Gearing Up for Nationals

Over the weekend of October 13 - 14, 2012 the United States Australian Football League (USAFL) will bring over 40 teams and around 1,000 of the nation’s best “Footy” players to the greater Cincinnati area. The Warren County Convention and Visitors Bureau (WCCVB) in the city of Mason will play host to the event which will have an estimated attendance of around 2,000 people and will generate over $1.5 million in economic impact for city.  This is the fifth National Tournament the USAFL has held in Ohio, the birthplace of Footy in the USA.

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Oct 6, 2012

2012 Nationals Schedule

The 2012 Nationals are now under a week away and clubs are gearing up for an exciting weekend of footy! This year there are four men's divisions and 1 women's division with 38 teams competing. The schedule is now available on the USAFL website with a number of enhancements for looking up teams and game information.

"Kathryn Hogg, the League's Member-At-Large has done a fantastic job getting the website up to speed for this year's tournament." said President, Andy Vanica.

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Sep 16, 2012

Are you a Master or a Legend of the USAFL?

This year the USAFL celebrates it’s 15th Anniversary and to commemorate this special occasion an Alumni Match will be held at the National Tournament on Sunday, October 14 in Mason, Ohio.

“We want to recognize the contribution of our past players who have since ‘hung up the boots’ by holding a fun, social game and participants will play for either The Masters, or The Legends” said USAFL President, Andy Vanica.

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Sep 6, 2012

Call for USAFL Board Nominations

Nominations are now open for the 2013 USAFL Board. Nominations may be submitted to USAFL Operations Manager, Doren James or can be taken on the floor of the AGM.

USAFL Board Positions include: President; Vice President East; Vice President Central; Vice President West; Secretary; Treasurer; and Member-At-Large.

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Sep 5, 2012

2013 Nationals Set to Return to Austin!

Due to the great success of the 2011 Nationals in Austin, Texas, the tournament will return to the "Music Capital of the World" once again in 2013. "We are extremely excited to return to Austin, it was clearly the favorite amongst the players we surveyed" said USAFL President, Andy Vanica, "the city of Austin were able to offer significant financial support to the league for the 2011 tournament which has made returning to the city possible", he concluded.

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Sep 4, 2012

Recruit & Make Money for Your Club!

Overcome the two biggest hurdles facing USAFL clubs today with Ausball, a coed, minimal contact form of Australian Football. It is a proven pathway program that can provide your club with a regular stream of recruits and valuable income.

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Sep 3, 2012

Marriott NE to Serve as 2nd Nationals Hotel

The Cincinnati Marriott Northeast will be the second hotel hosting teams at this year's USAFL Nationals. The Marriott is located approximately 5 miles form the field and Kings Island Resort, the main host hotel where all meetings, player check-in and other events will take place.

Booking instructions and further information can be found here »

All participating teams at the tournament must stay at one of the two host hotels.

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Aug 31, 2012

AFL Grand Final Party Finder

Following its success over the past three years, the AFL have again set up an Overseas Grand Final Party Finder on the AFL website for all their international fans (like yourselves) to register details of Grand Final celebrations – including where and when you’ll watch your broadcasts of the big game!

Click here to register »

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