AFL Canada

AFL Canada

Infobox sport governing body
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image_border =
size = 160px
caption = AFL Canada logo
category = Australian rules football
jurisdiction = CAN
year formed = July 30, 2004
year closed =
headquarters = Toronto, Ontario, Canada
president = Mike McFarlane
chairman =
key staff =
website = http://www.aflcanada.com/

AFL Canada (formerly the Canadian Australian Football League) is the governing body for Australian rules football in Canada.

AFL Canada was formed on July 30, 2004 when the Canadian Australian Football League changed its official name.

AFL Canada is responsible for co-ordinating Northwind, the national team, game development and oversees several competitions and tournaments around the country.

History

The Canadian Australian Football League 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 team

AFL Canada selects the Northwind, Canada's national 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.

ee also

*Australian rules football in Canada
*Ontario Australian Football League
*North West Pacific Australian Football League
*US Footy
*AFANA
*Northwind
*List of Australian rules football leagues outside Australia

External links

* [http://www.aflcanada.com/ Official AFL Canada website]


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