The British American Football Association (BAFA) is the National Governing Body for the sport of American football in Great Britain and is responsible for all regulatory, competition, performance and development aspects of the game.
Its activities are many and varied and include the following
The organisation and promotion of all domestic national competitions across both contact and non contact versions of the game.
The organisation and promotion of the national teams in international competition.
The promotion of the game to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities and the provision of opportunities for their engagement and development.
The regulation of the game on and off the field of play through oversight of its rules.
The representation of the British game to national and international partners, be they sporting organisations, federations or commercial interests.
The British American Football Association is a company limited by guarantee.
When the Pittsburgh Steelers won Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa Bay, London-born wide receiver Marvin Allen became the first truly British-trained player to win a Super Bowl ring. Although other British born players (Scott McCready, Patriots; Lawrence Tynes, Giants; Usi Umenyiora, Giants) have won the coveted prize, none were previously successful members of a BAFA team. Allen helped the London Olympians to win four British championships before playing in NFL Europe and on the practice squads of Pittsburgh and the Miami Dolphins.
Federation: British American Football Association (BAFA)
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