Argentina
Football Americano Argentina was formed by a group of people with the common interest of practicing and making American football and its variations a popular sport in Argentina.
The federation’s task force is composed from experienced professionals that have put together their best efforts to build an excellent program both in the developing of the sport and character in the athletes. Among these professionals are coaches, strength and conditioning trainers, experts in long-term development athletes programs, physicians and players who excel in sports in foreign countries.
Football Americano Argentina, a non-profit organization, was founded in 2004 after eight years of hard work, with the primary goal of taking care all the activities related to American football in Argentina.
The array of activities are recognized, supported and sanctioned by several international sports organizations and federations such as:
NFL (National Football League)
NFL México, IFAF (International Federation of American Football),
PAFAF (Pan-American Federation of American Football), USFA (Unión Sudamericana de Football Americano)
Nationally, the federation is working together with: Secretaría de Deportes de la Nación
Secretaria de Deportes del Gobierno de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires.
Mission: to serve as a governing body of both American football and sports activities in general in Argentina
Values: Football Americano Argentina brings together the development of relationships between players, coaches and their families. Due to that, the most important aspect is to increase the intellectual development, fellowship, teamwork, leadership, loyalty, integration and a healthy way of life and to provide athletes with an environment to have fun.
Federation: Football Americano Argentina (FAA)
Youth Category (15-19 years old)
Teams:
Aztecas
Coyotes
Major Category (19-45 years old)
Teams:
Jabalíes
Cruzados
Corsarios
Osos Polares
Tiburones
Legionarios
Champions Tazón Austral
Tiburones 2005 - 2007
Jabalies 2006
Cruzados 2008
Board Members:
President: Sergio Biagini
Vice President: Federico Kurz
Secretary: Luis Bordis
Treasurer: Martin Gutierrez
Address:
Football Americano Argentina
Olaguer Feliu 2376
Olivos, CP 1636
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Website: www.faarg.com.ar
News for Argentina
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USA vs. THE WORLD TO BE PLAYED IN AUSTIN, TEXAS IN 2011
August 13, 2010
The world's best high school American Football players are heading to Austin, Texas.
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CANADA WELCOMES FIFTH IFAF FLAG FOOTBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
August 9, 2010
Twenty teams from eleven countries and three continents prepare to compete in Ottawa, Ontario from August 11 to August 15, 2010.
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USA WINS GOLD MEDAL AT FIRST EVER IFAF WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
July 26, 2010
Team USA defeated Canada 66-0 in the IFAF Women's World Championship Gold medal game.
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FINLAND TAKES BRONZE AT THE IFAF WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
July 12, 2010
Finland won the Bronze Medal at the inaugural IFAF Women's World Championship with a 26-18 win over a valiant Germany team that came within yards of overturning a 26-point deficit.
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CANADA TRIUMPHS 20-12 OVER GERMANY TO EARN A PLACE IN CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
July 3, 2010
Canada celebrated its national Canada Day holiday with a 20-12 victory over Germany to earn a berth in the Gold Medal game of the 2010 IFAF Women's World Championship.
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USA SHUTS OUT FINLAND TO REACH WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GOLD MEDAL GAME
July 3, 2010
The United States will take on Canada for the gold medal at the first ever IFAF Women's World Championship at 7pm / 1pm EST on July 3 having breezed past Finland 72-0.
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SWEDISH COMEBACK EARNS HOSTS FIFTH PLACE OVER AUSTRIA IN STOCKHOLM
July 3, 2010
Sweden claimed fifth place at the inaugural IFAF Women's World Championship with a dramatic 20-18 victory over Austria, who failed to tie the game and force overtime.
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IFAF TO HOLD FIRST-EVER IFAF WOMEN’S CONFERENCE IN STOCKHOLM
July 2, 2010
The International Federation of American Football is holding the first IFAF Women’s Conference in conjunction with the IFAF Women’s World Championship on Friday, July 2.
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USA FACES CANADA FOR IFAF WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GOLD MEDAL
July 2, 2010
The United States will take on Canada for the Gold Medal at the first ever IFAF Women's World Championship at the Zinkensdamms IP Stadium in Stockholm, Sweden, on Saturday.
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FEMALE OFFICIALS FROM SEVEN COUNTRIES TAKE CHARGE OF WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
July 1, 2010
A group 15 female officials from seven countries has been selected to officiate at the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Women's World Championship in Stockholm.
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FINLAND DEFEATS AUSTRIA 50-16 TO SET UP INTRIGUING CLASH WITH TEAM USA
July 1, 2010
Finland cruised to a 50-16 victory over Austria thanks to an impressive display of first half offensive fireworks, handing the Austrians their second defeat of the championships.
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USA IN HISTORIC WIN OVER AUSTRIA IN FIRST EVER IFAF WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
July 1, 2010
Team USA records a 63-point shutout over Austria at the Zinkensdamms IP Stadium in Stockholm.
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CANADA’S STIFLING DEFENSE EARNS A THRILLING 12-6 VICTORY OVER SWEDEN
June 30, 2010
Canada defeats Sweden 12-6 in the second game of the first-ever IFAF Women's World Championship.
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GERMANY WINS DEFENSIVE BATTLE AGAINST SWEDEN
June 30, 2010
The German national team used their size and power to defeat determined underdogs Sweden 14-0 in the ultimate battle of defenses on Tuesday, June 29 at the Zinkensdamms IP Stadium.
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IFAF WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES TO BE AIRED TO A WORLDWIDE AUDIENCE
June 29, 2010
www.2010WWC.info features live pay-per-view webcast from Stockholm.
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TEAMS FROM SIX COUNTRIES ARRIVE IN SWEDEN AHEAD OF WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
June 28, 2010
The world's best female American Football players from around the world landed in Stockholm, Sweden on Friday, June 25, ready to compete in the inaugural IFAF WWC.
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THE ARGENTINA FALCONS FALL TO CLAREMONT MCKENNA COLLEGE STAGS
June 2, 2010
The Claremont McKenna College Stag with authority beat the Falcons 49-0 on Saturday, May 29.
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ARGENTINA AMERICAN FOOTBALL TEAM TO FACE CLAREMONT MCKENNA COLLEGE
May 28, 2010
The Argentina Falcons take on the California DIII college football team on Saturday, May 29 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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WORLD TEAM FALLS 17-0 TO TEAM USA
February 12, 2010
Only 17 points separates the game’s traditional powerhouse of the United States and the rest of the world following a 17-0 Team USA victory over the World at Lockhart Stadium.
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TEAM USA VS. THE WORLD GAME AVAILABLE LIVE ON NFL GAME PASS
January 31, 2010
Football fans outside the United States can subscribe to NFL Game Pass online to catch all the action live from Lockhart Stadium at 12pm on Saturday, Jan. 30
Events
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11/03/2009
IFAF CALENDAR NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2009 -
09/01/2009
IFAF CALENDAR SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2009 -
08/12/2009
IFAF CALENDAR AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2009
Quick Facts
- Mt. Aconcagua of Argentina is the tallest mountain in South America.
- The popular dance form 'Tango' belongs to Argentina.
- Argentina is the third largest beef producer in the world.
Contacts
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Sergio Biagini
- Phone: 4796-2103
- Fax: 4796-2103
- Email: Info@faarg.com.ar