2012 February

Archive for February, 2012

Week 1 Result: Trinity College 8-55 UL Vikings

Sunday, February 26th, 2012

UL Vikings defeated Trinity College Dublin 55-8 in the opening game of the 2012 IAFL season. Report to follow soon.

Parnell Park welcomes GIFT 2012

Saturday, February 25th, 2012

Parnell Park in Dublin welcomes top U.S. high school American football teams from Arizona and California for Global Ireland Football Tournament
Former All-Ireland Gaelic football star Brian Mullins to serve as GIFT Honorary Chairman
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Thursday, February 23, 2012 – GRANBURY, TX – The Global Ireland Football Tournament 2012 has confirmed that GAA venue Parnell Park will host two American football games featuring top high school teams from the United States playing in Ireland this summer.
Hot on the heels of announcing Pairc Tailteann as a GIFT 2012 venue, organizer Global Football has secured the 11,500-capacity GAA stadium in Donnycarney [...]

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IAFOA Newsflash 23 February

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

News, Rules questions & Game Information
Newsflash 23 Feb (updated on 24 Feb with suspension carried over from 2011 season)
Additionally – several presentations from the IAFOA Level 1 & 2 Clinics on the main rule changes for 2012.
L2 New Rules – BBW
L1 New Rules – Unsportsmanlike Conduct
L2 New Rules – 10 sec run-off
L2 New Rules – formations
Also – a link to a very good video on youtube to explain the new Blocking Below the Waist Rule
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOppOpJBN44

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2012 IAFL Season Starting

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

The 2012 IAFL kicks of on Sunday 26th February for what promises to be one of the most exciting seasons of football ever to be played in this country.

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