AFL Canada
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AFL Canada is the governing body for men's and women's Australian rules football
in Canada
.
AFL Canada was formed on July 30, 2004 when the Canadian Australian Football Association
changed its official name.
AFL Canada is responsible for co-ordinating three national programs - the Northwind
senior men, Northern Lights senior women and the Wolfpack junior men's team. AFL Canada also oversees game development nationally and several competitions and tournaments across the country.
, Canada's national men's Australian rules football
team. The team plays in international tournaments and exhibition matches against other countries. Northwind players are selected from the best Canadian-born players from the club teams across the country.
The Northwind's first international competition was against the USA before competing the 2002 Australian Football International Cup
and finishing 9th of 11.
AFL Canada also selects the Northern Lights and the Wolfpack, Canada's national teams for women and junior men.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
AFL Canada was formed on July 30, 2004 when the Canadian Australian Football Association
Ontario Australian Football League
The Ontario Australian Football League is the largest Australian Football league in North America. It is currently composed of teams from the Greater Toronto Area, Southwestern Ontario and the National Capital Region, who play off for the Conacher Cup , presently awarded to the winner of the annual...
changed its official name.
AFL Canada is responsible for co-ordinating three national programs - the Northwind
Northwind
The Northwind is Canada's national Australian rules football team that represents the clubs and teams of AFL Canada.Northwind players are selected from the best Canadian-born players from the club teams across Canada....
senior men, Northern Lights senior women and the Wolfpack junior men's team. AFL Canada also oversees game development nationally and several competitions and tournaments across the country.
History
The Canadian Australian Football Association was established in May 1989 when two clubs the Mississauga Mustangs and the Toronto Panthers were formed and played in the inaugural Conacher Cup game in Toronto, Ontario.National teams
AFL Canada selects the NorthwindNorthwind
The Northwind is Canada's national Australian rules football team that represents the clubs and teams of AFL Canada.Northwind players are selected from the best Canadian-born players from the club teams across Canada....
, Canada's national men's Australian rules football
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
team. The team plays in international tournaments and exhibition matches against other countries. Northwind players are selected from the best Canadian-born players from the club teams across the country.
The Northwind's first international competition was against the USA before competing the 2002 Australian Football International Cup
2002 Australian Football International Cup
The 2002 Australian Football International Cup was the inaugural international Australian rules football tournament held in Melbourne, Australia in 2002....
and finishing 9th of 11.
AFL Canada also selects the Northern Lights and the Wolfpack, Canada's national teams for women and junior men.
See also
- Australian rules football in CanadaAustralian rules football in CanadaAustralian rules football in Canada is a fast growing team and spectator sport which has been played since the late 1980s.Australian football is currently played in four Canadian provinces - Ontario, Alberta, Quebec and British Columbia...
- Canada Women's Australian Football League
- Ontario Australian Football LeagueOntario Australian Football LeagueThe Ontario Australian Football League is the largest Australian Football league in North America. It is currently composed of teams from the Greater Toronto Area, Southwestern Ontario and the National Capital Region, who play off for the Conacher Cup , presently awarded to the winner of the annual...
- North West Pacific Australian Football League
- US Footy
- AFANA
- NorthwindNorthwindThe Northwind is Canada's national Australian rules football team that represents the clubs and teams of AFL Canada.Northwind players are selected from the best Canadian-born players from the club teams across Canada....
- List of Australian rules football leagues outside Australia