The 2011 IAFL regular season schedule and divisional line-up was officially released this morning. 10 teams will contest the 2011 season, which will be similar in format to the 2010 season. The season will kick off on the weekend of March 6th with the Colours Match between Trinity College and UCD. Defending Shamrock Bowl Champions, Dublin Rebels will open their season against Shamrock Bowl finalists, the UL Vikings on March 20th. As with 2010, all teams will play an 8 game regular season of 4 home and 4 away fixtures. The regular season concludes at the end of June and the play-offs take place during the month of July. Shamrock Bowl XXV is expected to take place in Tallaght Stadium in late July – date to be confirmed soon. The DV8s Development League schedule will be released later in February.
Month: January 2011
Rule changes in place for 2011 season in Ireland
At last, you can review the rule changes and how they will apply in Ireland.
This quick summary is taken from a more extensive presentation given at the EFAF Officials Clinic in Prague on 15-16 Jan.
For those going to the IAFOA Level 1 & 2 Clinics, the new rules will be reviewed further including a good video on the Wedge Blocking Rule change.
Any questions – please contact me by e-mail with your query.
Tony Rivers