Kia Ora
Welcome to the New Zealand American Football Association, the Home of American Football in New Zealand. The New Zealand American Football Association is the governing body for our sport in NZ and are also foundation members of the Oceania Foundation of American Football 'OFAF'.
OFAF was formed in 1999 by New Zealand and Australia.
NZAFA is a member of the International Federation of American Football - IFAF.
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AMERICAN FOOTBALL NORTHERN CONFERENCE
The American Football Northern Conference (AFNC) has been based in the ' City of Sails' - Auckland City for the past 28 years. The AFNC competition is the foundation for the sport of American Football in Auckland and in NZ
PREMIER COMPETITION
Historically known as the senior men's competition - this stronghold of football has produced exciting, physical football but in recent times has produced a higher plateau of football. The rewards of the Junior competition established in the summer of 1996 is making it's presence known in the senior men's competition.
In recent years, the NZAFA have worked closely with GNZ to produce a local competition that all clubs participating have a level playing field. The 2007 2008 season is the produce of the work done in the past 3 years to bring this to fruition. Now known as the 'Premier Competition' for the Auckland Football Competition with six premier teams vying for the title of Unified Kiwibowl XXVI champions.
COLTS COMPETITION
The legacy of the NZAFA Junior Football programme introduced 12 years ago is one of excellence. The establishment of the junior programme is definitely a watershed moment in the history of American Football. Those clubs who bravely sought youth football are now reaping benefits of their brave decision.
The newly named 'Colts Competition' mirrors the established College sport school programme ensuring that all potential players have the opportunity to participate in our sport. Given the mass exodus of youth in every sport at this age the NZAFA and GNZ have worked tirelessly to capture these players and provide a viable programme.
JUNIOR COMPETITION
The inaugural junior competition began with two teams in the 2006 2007 season. The visual spectacle of these teams playing against each other provided a catalyst for other clubs to participate in the programme.
This season the 'Junior Competition' comprises of teams from clubs who are committed to ensuring the future of our sport and their clubs as well as maximizing the interest within this age grade to play American Football.
WOMENS COMPETITION
The introduction of Women's football several years ago flourished and provided a new dimension to the sport. Eagerly anticipated and wholly supported by the football community the women's football could not sustain the interest but it is sincerely hoped that it may soon recommence.
To see the latest season draw and results, please go to the 'Schedules' and 'Standings' pages and click on the competition you wish to view
AMERICAN FOOTBALL WELLINGTON
American Football Wellington 'AFW' governs the sport of American Football in the Southern regions of the North Island. The region comprises the provinces of Wellington, Horowhenua, Manawatu and Wanganui. Teams in the AFW competition participate in a football season, that runs from October through to February, for the honour of being crowned the CapitalBowl Champions.
AFW have struggled to maintain a Junior age grade programme and with the introduction of its recent foray into this area - it is hoped that this establishment will produce a programme that will enable the re-introduction of the Junior Thunderbowl championship. The annual bowl game between Auckland and Wellington was scrapped a few years ago when the AFW did not have a programme to offer to this age group.
To see all of the latest sports scores and results for the AFSC, please visit THE OFFICIAL AFSC HOMEPAGE
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CENTRAL CONFERENCE
The NZAFA have actively encouraged the formation of the Central Conference since the increase of teams participating in the Auckland competition. Unfortunately, despite all these efforts local teams have struggled to maintain their own club and have not been able to pursue this. With championship teams - the Waikato Spears and in recent years the Hamilton Hawks; even the introduction of a third team - the Hamilton Bulls, this was an unprecedented event to have 3 clubs based in Hamilton.
Presently the Central Conference remains an initiative waiting in the wings for the local clubs to bring to fruition.
'Creating a better future for American Football in New Zealand'
The leaders and stakeholders of American Football gathered together over the Anzac weekend (Friday 25 April - Sunday 27 April 2008) to discuss the current situation with American Football in NZ and to develop a strategic plan. The forum is the first ever of its kind in New Zealand's 27 year involvement with the game of 'gridiron' as it is more commonly known.
The stakeholders from around the country representing the three organizations that facilitate American Football competitions in NZ descended on Auckland. The theme of the forum 'creating a better future for American Football in NZ' with focus on initiatives and programmes such as:
> The national structure
> Youth development
> Coaching development
> Player pathways
> Increasing participation
"The vision our leaders and stakeholders have for our game is to see American Football become a viable options for New Zealanders from Flag Football through to full contact" says NZAFA President Leroy Sisnett, " The heart of our game is the emphasis on values like sportmanship, dedication and discipline; it is these values coupled with the universal appeal of our fast paced, explosive and stratgeic game that will see our sport gain more popularity here in New Zealand".
"New Zealand's football community should feel confident in the direction the stakeholder representatives have moved the game towards" says AFW Commissioner Talia Belford.
"The vision for a better future for American Football has seen the New Zealand American Football Association 'NZAFA' endorsed and supported as the organization to represent the game as its governing body" Mr Sisnett says "The NZAFA will look to have this endorsement recognized by Sport and Recreation NZ, SPARC".
American Football in New Zealand through this National Forum is more stable and unified than ever before and is set to provide the game effective, strong and sustainable leadership.
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