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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 (Swiss Football League). 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.
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History
American Football 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).
Teams part of the NSFL
Since 2004
- Fribourg Cardinals
- Lausanne University Club (Ex-Lausanne Sharks)
- Riviera Saints
- Yverdon Ducs
Since 2005
- La Cote Centurions
- Monthey Rhinos
Since 2006
- Neuchatel Knights
- Orbe Gaulois
Since 2007
- Morges Bandits
Since 2008
- Geneva Whoopers
Since 2009
- Geneva Seahawks
- Sierre White Wolves
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)
NSFL Today (January 2009)
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
2 Teams in Flag Football (Junior)
Adult Tackle Football Tournament (NSFL)
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 Results
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 External links
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