IFAF Europe
Governing body of American football in Europe
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IFAF Europe is the governing body of American football in Europe. It is a member of the International Federation of American Football. IFAF Europe replaced the European Federation of American Football (EFAF) which had begun in 1976 as the American European Football Federation (AEFF).[1][2]
| Membership | 28 (March 2022) |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | IFAF Europe |
| Chairperson | Gregor Murth |
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IFAF Europe organises competitions for American football for men, women, and 16- to 19-year-olds. Additionally, they organise flag football for men, women, and under-15 and under-17.
In response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, IFAF Europe suspended Russia from the competitions as Italy, the then-IFAF Europe title holders, refused to play against Russia that October in a qualifier for the 2023 IFAF European Championships.[3]
Events
- European championship, every four years
- European U-19 Championship, every two years
- European Women's tackle football championship, every four years
- IFAF European Flag Football Championship (men and women), every two years
- Under-15 and Under-17 European Flag football championships (men and women), every two years
