The
Non Professional Swiss Romand Americain Football League (NSFL) is a Swiss American Football League. In 1982 Cursio Caravati and Massimo Monti created the SFL (
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). The first team to see the day was the Lugano Seagulls. In 2006, only one National Federation is regonised by the EFAF: The SAFV (Schweizericher America Football Verband), which is divided into two leagues: A National A League (LNA) and a National B League (LNB). A National Championship for juniors also exists.
History
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in Switzerland has only 11 clubs (5 in LNA and 6 in LNB). Due to a lack of structures and comprehension of the needs of smaller teams a regional league was created. The NSFL saw the day in 2004. 6 Teams took part during the first season in 2005 in 2006 two new teams joined the league. Every year new clubs are created or older clubs are able to survive thanks to the NSFL system. Unfortunately the National Federation SAFV does not see the positive work that is done by the NSFL. The NSFL in no means wishes to replace the SAFV. The NSFL is working on a more regional level. The SAFV at the moment refuse to any discussions with the NSFL. The NSFL has in the past met the SAFV; they have brought certain modifications following the SAFV request. One day maybe they will decide to sit at the table and talk with the NSFL or maybe the SAFV clubs might do it.
The different NSFL tournaments put in place do not forbid NSFL teams to participate in the National Championship (SAFV). This is the case of the Fribourg Cardinals (LNB) and the Geneva Seahawks (LNA).
Since 2004
- Fribourg Cardinals
- Lausanne University
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Club (Ex-Lausanne Sharks)
- Riviera Saints
- Yverdon Ducs
Past Teams
- Orbe Gaulois (2006–2008) Flag Football only.
- Brig Falcons (Were in the first discussions when the NSFL was created but they never joined)
Clubs
- Geneva Seahawks
- Geneva Whoopers
- La Cote Centurions
- Lausanne University Club
- Monthey Rhinos
- Morges Bandits
- Neuchatel Knights
- Riviera Saints
- Sierre White Wolves
- Yverdon Ducs
Tackle Football
9 Teams in Tackle Football (Adult)
- Fribourg Cardinals
- Geneva Seahawks
- La Cote Centurions
- Lausanne University Club
- Monthey Rhinos
- Morges Bandits
- Neuchatel Knights
- Riviera Saints
- Yverdon Ducs
6 Teams in Tackle Football (Junior)
- Geneva Whoopers
- Lausanne University Club
- Monthey Rhinos
- Morges Bandits
- Neuchatel Knights
- Sierre White Wolves
Flag Football
6 Teams in Flag Football (Adult)
- Geneva Warriors
- Lausanne University Club
- Monthey Rhions
- Morges Bandits
- Riviera Saints
- Yverdon Ducs
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(Junior)
Tackle Football Tournament 2005 (Adults)
- Fribourg Cardinals
- La Cote Centurions
- Lausanne Sharks
- Monthey Rhinos
- Riviera Saints
- Yverdon Ducs
Medal | Team |
Gold |
Fribourg Cardinals |
Silver |
Lausanne Sharks |
Bronze |
Riviera Saints |
Tackle Football Tournament 2006 (Adults)
- Fribourg Cardinals
- La Cote Centurions
- Lausanne Sharks
- Monthey Rhinos
- Neuchatel Knights
- Riviera Saints
Medal | Team |
Gold |
Fribourg Cardinals |
Silver |
Riviera Saints |
Bronze |
Lausanne Sharks |
Tackle Football Tournament 2007 (Adults)
- Fribourg Cardinals
- La Cote Centurions
- Lausanne Sharks
- Monthey Rhinos
- Morges Bandits
- Neuchatel Knights
- Riviera Saints
- Yverdon Ducs
Medal | Team |
Gold |
Lausanne Sharks |
Silver |
Fribourg Cardinals |
Bronze |
La Cote Centurions |
Tackle Football Tournament 2008 (Adults)
- La Cote Centurions
- Lausanne Sharks
- Monthey Rhinos
- Morges Bandits
- Neuchatel Knights
- Riviera Saints
Medal | Team |
Gold |
Riviera Saints |
Silver |
Neuchatel Knights |
Bronze |
Lausanne Sharks |
Tackle Football Tournament 2009 (Adults)
- Fribourg Cardinals
- Geneva Seahawks
- La Cote Centurions
- LUCAF (Formerly Lausanne Sharks)
- Monthey Rhinos
- Morges Bandits
- Neuchatel Knights
- Riviera Saints
Medal | Team |
Gold |
Riviera Saints |
Silver |
LUCAF |
Bronze |
Fribourg Cardinals |
Tackle Football Finals (Adults)
Tourn | Edition | Date of Final | Champion | Score | Finalist |
2005 |
NSFL Bowl I |
30 octobre 2005 |
Fribourg Cardinals |
6-0 |
Lausanne Sharks |
2006 |
NSFL Bowl II |
4 novembre 2006 |
Fribourg Cardinals |
22-0 |
Riviera Saints |
2007 |
NSFL Bowl III |
28 octobre 2007 |
Lausanne Sharks |
25-7 |
Fribourg Cardinals |
2008 |
NSFL Bowl IV |
2 novembre 2008 |
Riviera Saints |
14-6 |
Neuchâtel Knights |
2009 |
NSFL Bowl V |
8 novembre 2009 |
Riviera Saints |
13-12 |
LUCAF |
Tackle Football Finals (Juniors)
Tourn | Date of Final | Champion | Score | Finalist |
2008 |
1 June 2008 |
Lausanne Sharks |
52 -06 |
Neuchâtel Knights |
2009 |
7 June 2009 |
Geneva Whoopers |
13 -06 |
LUCAF |
Flag Football Finals (Adults)
Tournois | Date of Final | Champion | Score | Finalist |
2007 |
13 mai 2007 |
Ducs Yverdon |
25-7 |
Morges Capone |
2008 |
17 mai 2008 |
Geneva Warriors |
32-18 |
Riviera Saints |
2009 |
2 mai 2009 |
Geneva Warriors |
83-46 |
Morges Bandits |
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