2008 USAFL National Tournament

October 7th- The United States Australian Football League will bring its 2008 National Tournament to Colorado Springs this weekend.

The popular event is the biggest Australian Football tournament in the world, and will attract 1,000 American players, officials and coaching staff, with a total of 28 men’s teams spread across four divisions, as well as 6 women’s teams.

The tournament will be held at the Cadet Athletic Fields at the United States Air Force Academy this weekend – October 11^th and 12^th. ENTRY IS FREE with FREE PARKING also. Enter via the north entrance and follow the signs to the athletic fields. Maps, directions, the final field layout and match schedule are all posted on www.usfooty.com Also see Nationals 2008 Link.

“We are thrilled to bring this world-class event to Colorado Springs, a city that knows how to stage major sports event,” said USAFL President Richard Mann. “We are grateful for the support of the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, Experience Colorado Springs, the United States Air Force Academy’s Athletic Department, and the tournament host hotel, the Colorado Springs Marriott.”

“As well as the magnificent grounds and facilities of the Air Force Academy, the Colorado Springs area offers great night life and, with over 50 major area attractions, and limitless possibilities for a great vacation,” added Mann. “It’s a great location for this event and the athletes, families and fans. Colorado Springs is going to absolutely love this event.”

The organization hopes to have 10,000 U.S. participants in the next decade, a whole new generation of “Aussie Rules” football athletes, and to develop hundreds of thousands of new fans.

For more information on this world class event and the sport of Australian Rules Football in the USA, check out www.usfooty.com

Mike Moran, Director of Communications

The Colorado Springs Sports Corporation

Colorado Springs, CO 80906

(719) 634-7333, ext.1011

mike@thesportscorp.org

- Rich Mann
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