The IAFA, in conjunction with Athletics Ireland and the Office of Public Works, will be hosting a Family Fitness Day in Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park on 4th July.
This event, which is aimed at families, will feature some interactive games and demonstrations that members of the public can take part in.
In addition to the American football events, Athletics Ireland will have a range of Athletics events and the OPW is hosting a food fair. A US gospel choir and marching band will also perform.
The Irish American Football Association is putting on the following activities:
Field Demonstration Area (See Timetable at bottom of this article):
1. Players from the IAFL will put on a fully kitted demonstration scrimmage on the hour every hour from Noon. This demonstration will last for approx. 15 minutes.
2. Players from the Flag Football Schools Programme (aged 10-13) will play flag football demonstration games.
3. Pass and Punt competitions for kids.
Information Stand:
Information on American football in Ireland can be found at the Information Stand.
Interactive Games:
The IAFA will have the following interactive stands whereby members of the public can have fun trying out some of the skills applicable to American football. All games are safe for both adults and children:
Quarterback Game – test your quarterbacking skills by throwing an American football at some targets.
Short-yardage game – ever wondered what it is like to be a running back diving for a touchdown with tacklers hanging out of you? Try diving for the line with a bungee cord attached to simulate being dragged back by tacklers.
Agility Course – time yourself over an agility course similar to one used by real American footballers.
Wear the Gear – Ever wondered what it feels like to wear full American football kit? Members of the public can dress in up at this stand.
EA Sports Interactive Games:
EA Sports will be suppling two big screen interactive games that members of the public can try out.:
John Madden football on PS3
EA Sports Active on Wii.
Shamrock Bowl Tickets:
All attendees will receive a voucher allowing them to purchase Shamrock Bowl tickets at a discount rate. Shamrock Bowl XXIV will take place at Tallaght Stadium on Saturday 7th August, 2pm.
Athletics Ireland Events:
Details of events being run by Athletics Ireland can be found on the following website link:
http://www.familyfitnessfestival.ie/
Watch an IAFL game live:
An IAFL regular season fixture between the West Dublin Rhinos and Dublin Rebels will kick-off at 5pm in the grounds of nearby Castleknock College. This is the final fixture of the IAFL regular season and both teams are fighting for play-off places. Admission is free.
Photos – from last years event – by Athletics Ireland.
Field Demonstration Timetable
12:00 Live American football demonstration – by IAFL players.
12:30 Flag Football Demonstration – Schools Flag Programme Players (10-13 years).
13:00 Live American football demonstration – by IAFL players.
13:30 Flag Football Demonstration – Schools Flag Programme Players (10-13 years).
14:00 Live American football demonstration – by IAFL players.
14:30 Long Pass competition for children – Open to all children attending the Festival.
15:00 Live American football demonstration – by IAFL players.
15:30 Flag Football Demonstration – Schools Flag Programme Players (10-13 years).
16:00 Punting competition for children – Open to all children attending the Festival.