Continental Federations
Asian Federation of American Football
About AFAF:
The Asian Federation of American Football is the governing body of American football in Asia. AFAF represents full IFAF members Japan, Korea, Thailand, Israel and India. American football is also played in the form of flag football in China.
The oldest of the AFAF federations is the Japan Federation of American Football (JAFA), which was founded in 1934 with three collegiate teams and in 1937 the West-East collegiate game attracted more than 25,000 spectators. In the 1940’s, after World War II, junior and senior high school teams appeared. In 1950’s, teams had adopted the T-formation and shotgun formations to use in games. Today, JAFA is in charge with amateur, American football. Its purpose is to promote the popularity of American football in Japan, to gather the American football society in Japan, and to improve health, social life and culture through American football. All of the members of the board are all volunteers with experience in this field.
Contacts/Board of Directors
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Media Contact: Takayoshi Koguchi, International Committee JAFA
- Phone: +81-(0)3-3280-6610
- Email: press@americanfootball.jp
Address
AFAF c/o JAFA-1-8-102 SHIROGANE MINATO-KU
TOKYO, JAPAN
108-0072
Website: www.americanfootball.jp
News
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THEY SAID IT: QUOTES FROM THE IFAF WORLD TEAM
February 4, 2012
Tevaun Smith, Will Finch and Warren Craney react to victory.
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WATCH THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL BOWL WEBCAST RECAP
February 4, 2012
The full game broadcast by CBS Sports Network is available to view online now.
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IFAF WORLD TEAM WINS 2012 INTERNATIONAL BOWL 35-29
February 1, 2012
The IFAF World Team won a thrilling 2012 International Bowl 35-29 despite a rousing U.S. Under 19 National Team comeback that fell just short in the fourth quarter.
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IFAF WORLD TEAM LEADS 21-9 AT HALFTIME
February 1, 2012
Jahlani Gilbert-Knorren, Anthony Coombs and Tevaun Smith score first half touchdowns.
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WATCH THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL BOWL WEBCAST AND TELECAST LIVE ON WEDNESDAY
February 1, 2012
Live webcast available outside North America. Fans in USA and Canada can watch CBS Sports Network telecast.
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INTERNATIONAL BOWL VIDEO EPISODE 2: GOING TO WORK
January 31, 2012
Part two of the 2012 International Bowl video series takes a look at the IFAF World Team and U.S. Under-19 National Team as they take to the practice field for the first time.
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INTERNATIONAL BOWL: INTERNATIONAL BUDDIES
January 31, 2012
The 2012 International Bowl on Feb. 1 in Austin, Texas, will be the most globally diverse game in football history.
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IFAF DEVELOPMENT TEAM SHOWCASES EMERGING INTERNATIONAL TALENT
January 31, 2012
The 2012 International Bowl is more than a chance for the International Federation of American Football to showcase the top under-19 talent from around the world.
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WORLD TEAM WRAPS UP THIRD DAY OF PRACTICES
January 31, 2012
After a morning workout on the Westlake High School practice field, the World team wrapped up its third day of preparations for the 2012 International Bowl.
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INTERNATIONAL BOWL VIDEO EPISODE 1: KICK OFF
January 30, 2012
Watch the first video in a behind-the-scenes series that takes you into the lives of the players and coaches as they prepare for the biggest game of their lives.
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IFAF WORLD TEAM PRACTICE REPORT
January 29, 2012
The World Team completed its second day of two-a-day practices on Saturday in preparation for Wednesday's International Bowl in Austin, Texas.
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IFAF WORLD TEAM HITS THE PRACTICE FIELD
January 28, 2012
The IFAF World Team completed its first day of practice at Westlake High School on Friday.
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IFAF WORLD TEAM ROSTER AND PLAYER BIOS
January 28, 2012
Players from nine IFAF federations will represent the world at the 2012 International Bowl in Austin, TX, on Feb 1.
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IFAF DEVELOPMENT TEAM IN ACTION AT INTERNATIONAL BOWL
January 28, 2012
A total of 60 junior American football players from 16 countries spread across four continents have traveled to Austin, Texas, as members of the IFAF World Development Team.
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COACH SPOTLIGHT: IFAF SPECIAL TEAMS COACH SHINZO YAMADA
January 28, 2012
Shinzo Yamada coached with the Japanese national team that won the bronze medal at the 2011 IFAF Senior World Championship in July.
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ALMOST HALF A MILLION MILES TO PLAY FOOTBALL
January 27, 2012
The players who make up the IFAF World Team and the IFAF Development Team at the 2012 International Bowl have traveled a staggering combined 472,408 miles to step onto the field.
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FLIP CAM UPDATE: IFAF HEAD COACH GREG MARSHALL ADDRESSES THE IFAF WORLD TEAM
January 27, 2012
World Team and Development Team players attend the group's orientation after arriving in Austin, Texas.
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IFAF LAUNCHES EQUIPMENT PROGRAM TO BENEFIT MEMBERS WORLDWIDE
January 27, 2012
IFAF today launched the IFAF Equipment Program to benefit its 62 member federations and further the international growth of the sport.
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IFAF WORLD TEAM COACHES ARRIVE IN AUSTIN, TEXAS
January 26, 2012
The IFAF World Team coaching staff from thirteen countries landed in Austin, Texas for the 2012 International Bowl despite weather conditions attempting to keep them away.
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INTERNATIONAL BOWL TO REACH WORLDWIDE AUDIENCE VIA LIVE WEBCAST
January 26, 2012
American football fans around the world will be able to tune in live via a webcast to watch the IFAF World Team take on America's Under-19 National Team.
Events
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11/03/2009
IFAF CALENDAR NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2009 -
10/08/2009
IFAF CALENDAR OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2009 -
09/01/2009
IFAF CALENDAR SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2009 -
08/12/2009
IFAF CALENDAR AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2009