Thursday, August 30, 2012

American Football Association Newsletter August 31, 2012


American Football Association Newsletter

August 31, 2012
Volume 6, Issue  7
In This Issue

AFA President, Dave Burch On ESPN OTL


 
AFA President, Dave Burch Participted In ESPN's Outside The Lines Program Segment Discussion On Semipro Football

 


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ESPN Outside The Lines

 

I had the pleasure of being invited by ESPN to participate in a panel discussion August 29th on their Outside The Lines program segment. This program covered the topic "The World Of Semi Pro Football. Focusing On Who Plays And The Death Of A Player In A Game".  As this was a rather short noticed program participation request, I solicited comments from some of you last evening regarding your thoughts surrounding this topic. I thank you for your feedback and I did integrate it into the discussion today. However, I must say that this segment was quite an eye opener when ESPN shared their perception of semi pro football based upon a featured team from the Crossroads Football League. 

 

If you did not have an opportunity to view the broadcast, the podcast can be downloaded by clicking....http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=8314700

 

Because we were time constrained and did not have the opportunity to hear more perspectives on this issue, I would like to solicit your feedback after you've viewed this segment. 

 

Below are the comments from the San Diego Enforcers Football of the National Public Safety League (AFA Members): 

"We work very hard to bring a high caliber level of football to our fans and our players are all athletes. More important than that, the players are also police officers, firefighters and public safety personnel. These guys risk their lives every day and still find the energy to train in the off season and play tackle football. What bothered me about the ESPN piece wasn't so much the topic, it was the representation of this particular team as a semi pro team. There are a lot of teams out there that call themselves semi pro, but they are neither professional nor are they even close to semiprofessional. We have a medical staff and our rules are clear when it comes to player safety. ESPN is merely covering the trending story right now, which are concussions and player safety. Our league, and our team, are very careful about player safety. If people think we are a league thrown together like the one represented on ESPN, it makes fundraising even more difficult. I have sent ESPN letters and emails because I think the angle of police officers, firefighters and public safety playing football for charity, and doing it the right way (safely), was a good story...so if there is a way I can spread that word, my thinking is that it will show that there are true semiprofessional teams out there doing it the right way.     

Yes, we are AFA members. We won the National Championship against FDNY, June 23rd, in the last play of the game. We also played in front of 5,000 fans and raised money for charity. We have a great opportunity to really showcase semi pro football

Jordan Mirakian
Sergeant, SDCCDPD
Fullback/Vice President
San Diego Enforcers Football 

 

Anyone else out there have any ideas about improving our image and solving some of the issues presented during this broadcast? Do you think this is a fair representation?

 

http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/8307997/why-men-dave-coleman-jr-willing-risk-much-play-semi-pro-football

 

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AFA News & Media Clips  

 

Concussion news worries parents 

... at a Crossroads." Outside the Lines, SportsCenter, ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine examine health issues surrounding football at all levels of the sport, from youth football, high school and college football, through semi-pro and professional football.....

 

WSFL FOOTBALL: Bulldogs struggle after opening score
Baraboo News Republic
But by the end of the Wisconsin State Football League matchup with the Manitowoc Mariners, the Bulldogs were left licking their wounds and waiting for the upcoming bye week. Manitowoc scored the game's final six touchdowns to take a 42-6 victory over ...

Football: Four-time defending champion Mustangs return to Iron Bowl
77Square.com
MIDDLETON - The Wauwatosa Spartans stand in the way of a fifth straight Ironman Football League title for the Madison Mustangs. But, like a year ago, ... 
 

Ready to rumble: The new Ironman football league - The Bigheart ...
Ready to rumble: The new Ironman football league. Huskies, Cougars, Panthers and Bucks all got together in Pawhuska today for a youth football scrimmage ...

 Balloon bursting at seams for Tigers football 
StarNewsOnline.com
... following a Wilmington Tigers minor-league football victory, second-year ... tie for first place in the Mason Dixon Football League South Division.

 

American Football Association Hall of Fame Listing

We have gotten a lot of requests from folks confused about membership in the AFA's Hall of Fame recently. We've even encountered an altered/doctored press release listing someone we've never heard of in an attempt to purchase our ring. It appears that after 32 years, a few folks are still a bit confused regarding hall of fame membership. As a result, we have edited and published a more readable copy of our inductees from day one at 

American Football Association Hall of Fame Listing 

  

American Football Association Hall of Fame Jackets -

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AFA Hall of Fame Blazers ....because of the positive feedback from our

Hall of Fame banquet, we are now making Hall of Fame Blazers available to all current hall of fame members. Please email amerfoot@aol.com if you are interested. Note: Hall of Fame Patches are available upon request for those who would like to update their favorite blazer with this memorable item @$15. Just send an email to amerfoot@aol.com........ 

 

Wilson NFL Footballs... New Wilson Footballs are now in stock. The price is $65/ball or $390 per case for new balls plus $20 shipping and handling for a total of $410 per case of six...

 

AFA Broadcast Channel Goes Live

The AFA's live broadcast channel capability for video webcasts is now available for PCs, iPads and, Smartphones. Featured video includes weekly vintage and live video webcasts of events such as the Pottstown Firebirds Super Bowl Special, Kalamazoo Tornadoes AFA Championship, Past AFA Hall of Fame Inductions, AFA Member Game Broadcasts and special announcements. These weekly broadcast will accessible directly from our website and in additional to performances by some of our hall of famers, will also feature AFA sponsors. These broadcasts can also be accessed at...... http://www.steveweedproductions.com/AFA.html 

 

AFA Membership Programs 

2012 AFA Alumni Club Membership - Are You A Card Carrying Member?
AFA Membership is open to anyone and everyone that, at one time or

 another, had been (or still is) involved with a semi-pro team and/or league. Semi-Pro Football Alumni Club is co-sponsored by the AFA National Association and the Members of the AFA Hall of Fame Alumni. Membership packages are on their way to all active members loaded with fulfillment items! 

2012 AFA Team & League Membership
Membership applications are now being accepted for the 2012 season. We are proud to have the Elite Football Association, Empire, National Public Safety, Mason Dixon and, Ironman Football Leagues as members.

The annual membership fee to join the AFA remains $100 "per team" which provides a benefit package that is easily 10x this fee. Team membership applications can be downloaded by clicking:
http://www.americanfootballassn.com/resources/team-membership-application.html

 

American Football Association Benefits, Inc

The America Football Association recently established major partnerships with insurance companies to make comprehensive coverage products available for all AFA Alumni. AFA Alumni and where applicable their spouses and dependents, can now apply for insurance at competitive group rates.

It's now easy to join the AFA and apply for affordable insurance coverage with a special discount for being an AFA Alumni. For more info, please call 877-624-4485 or email AFABenefitsInc@americanfootballassn.com.

 

About the American Football Association: The American Football Association is a national 501(c) (3) non-profit, tax exempt corporation in its 32nd year of operation and is dedicated to the advancement of adult (semi-pro) football from coast-to-coast. Our slogan is Semi Pro & Proud®. We are not affiliated with any other national semi-pro/minor league organization (Minor League Football News, American Football News Today, American Football Hall of Fame, Minor Pro Hall of Fame, etc). The AFA, Hall of Fame, American Football News™ and AFA logo design are registered trademarks of the American Football Association. All other AFA-related trademarks are trademarks of the American Football Association.

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Saturday, August 11, 2012

Women's National Tackle Football Championships


WSFL

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Women's National Tackle Football Championship Webcast August 11 

Towanda, PA - The Women's Spring Football League's (WSFL) First Annual National Tackle Football Championships will be held on August 11 at Endless Mountains Stadium on the campus of Towanda High School.

 

Two games will be played beginning with an 8 woman championship game at 3:00 PM featuring the Nevada Storm vs. the West Virginia Bruisers. The eleven woman championship game will pit the New Jersey Titans against the Dallas/Fort Worth Xtreme at 7:00 PM.

 

These games are being presented by the Binghamton Tiger Cats local women's football team who played their home games in Towanda during the recently completed 2012 season. These games will also be webcast live courtesy of the American Football Association via Steve Weed Productions at the following link.....

http://www.steveweedproductions.com

 

All day passes will allow fans to watch both games at a cost of only $10 and will be available at the stadium when gates open at 1:30 PM. Children aged 12 and under are FREE.

Contact Info:

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Women's National Tackle Football Championships


WSFL

Women's National Tackle Football Championships Webcast  

 

Join Our Mailing List!

Women's National Tackle Football Championship Webcast August 11 

Towanda, PA - The Women's Spring Football League's (WSFL) First Annual National Tackle Football Championships will be held on August 11 at Endless Mountains Stadium on the campus of Towanda High School.

 

Two games will be played beginning with an 8 woman championship game at 3:00 PM featuring the Nevada Storm vs. the West Virginia Bruisers. The eleven woman championship game will pit the New Jersey Titans against the Dallas/Fort Worth Xtreme at 7:00 PM.

 

These games are being presented by the Binghamton Tiger Cats local women's football team who played their home games in Towanda during the recently completed 2012 season. These games will also be webcast live courtesy of the American Football Association via Steve Weed Productions at the following link.....

http://www.steveweedproductions.com/AFA.html


All day passes will allow fans to watch both games at a cost of only $10 and will be available at the stadium when gates open at 1:30 PM. Children aged 12 and under are FREE.

Contact Info:

Donald Dunbar, Sr.

607-857-4296

coachdunbarsr@binghamtontigercats.com

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Wednesday, August 08, 2012

American Football Association Newsletter August 10, 2012


American Football Association Newsletter

August 10, 2012
Volume 6, Issue  6
In This Issue

AFA Hall of Famer Craig Ochoa Now Works for the NFL

Craig Ochoa2
 
Referee Craig Ochoa, left, talks with field judge Rusty Spindel (105) during the first quarter of the NFL Hall of Fame exhibition football game between the Arizona Cardinals and New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012 in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

 


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Craig Ochoa Makes Ranks As NFL Official

Craig Ochoa, AFA Hall of Fame Class of 2003 and AFA Board Member, was recently hired by the NFL as an official. He was one of a crew of officials with college experience who worked the Hall of Fame game Sunday night, filling in for regulars who are locked out in a labor dispute with the NFL and even did the coin toss to start the game. Craig has worked Big Ten games and was the referee for the game between the New Orleans Saints and the Arizona Cardinals. Ochoa has eight years of experience in BCS conferences and 16 years officiating Division III games.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/70746/hof-game-replacement-officials-debut  

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   Craig Ochoa  

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) talks with referee Craig Ochoa (73) during the third quarter of the Hall of Fame exhibition football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012 in Canton, Ohio. The Saints won 17-10.(AP Photo/Scott Galvin)

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AFA News & Media Clips  

 

Women's National Tackle Football Championship Webcast August 11 

Towanda, PA - The Women's Spring Football League's (WSFL) First Annual National Tackle Football Championships will be held on August 11 at Endless Mountains Stadium on the campus of Towanda High School.

 

Two games will be played beginning with an 8 woman championship game at 3:00 PM featuring the Nevada Storm vs. the West Virginia Bruisers. The eleven woman championship game will pit the New Jersey Titans against the Dallas/Fort Worth Xtreme at 7:00 PM.

 

These games are being presented by the Binghamton Tiger Cats local women's football team who played their home games in Towanda during the recently completed 2012 season. These games will also be webcast live courtesy of the American Football Association via Steve Weed Productions at the following link.....http://www.steveweedproductions.com/AFA.html

 

All day passes will allow fans to watch both games at a cost of only $10 and will be available at the stadium when gates open at 1:30 PM. Children aged 12 and under are FREE.

  

'Canadian Thunder' makes noise for Red and Black
WatertownDailyTimes.com
You don't have to be from Watertown to appreciate the tradition of the nation's oldest semipro football team, the Red and Black. You don't even have to be from the United States. Watertown's defense has been helped by a group of five Canadian players....http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120728/SPORTS/707289830/-1/sports

 

Lombard's Simeon Hendrickson named semi-pro football hall of famer
Suburban Life Publications
Lombard native Simeon Hendrickson was one of 15 former players inducted into the Semi-Pro American Football Association Hall of Fame. A ceremony to recognize the class of 2012 was held on Wednesday and Thursday in Canton, Ohio. Hendrickson was ...
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/bensenville/topstories/x691231211/Lombards-Simeon-Hendrickson-named-semi-pro-football-hall-of-famer

 

Retired NYPD Brooklyn Narcotics Det. Kevin Coursey, also a skilled semipro ...
New York Daily News
Kevin Coursey, a tough-as-nails retired Brooklyn Homicide detective who played offensive guard for years on both the NYPD's Finest football team and the semipro Brooklyn Mariners, died on July 19 at age 69. According to a statement from NYPD Emerald ...
 

http://articles.nydailynews.com/2012-07-22/news/32791625_1_football-field-football-team-brooklyn-north-homicide

 

American Football Association Hall of Fame Listing

We have gotten a lot of requests from folks confused about membership in the AFA's Hall of Fame recently. We've even encountered an altered/doctored press release listing someone we've never heard of in an attempt to purchase our ring. It appears that after 32 years, a few folks are still a bit confused regarding hall of fame membership. As a result, we have edited and published a more readable copy of our inductees from day one at 

American Football Association Hall of Fame Listing 

  

American Football Association Hall of Fame Jackets -

Now Available !!!....we are pleased to announce that AFA Hall of  Famejackets are now available for purchase directly from Chicago Knitting Mills.....and yes, they do have the plus sizes 2X -- 5X! Just send an email to amerfoot@aol.com to obtain an order form.

 

AFA Hall of Fame Blazers ....because of the positive feedback from our

Hall of Fame banquet, we are now making Hall of Fame Blazers available to all current hall of fame members. Please email amerfoot@aol.com if you are interested. Note: Hall of Fame Patches are available upon request for those who would like to update their favorite blazer with this memorable item @$15. Just send an email to amerfoot@aol.com........ 

 

Wilson NFL Footballs... New Wilson Footballs are now in stock. The price is $65/ball or $390 per case for new balls plus $20 shipping and handling for a total of $410 per case of six...

 

AFA Broadcast Channel Goes Live

The AFA's live broadcast channel capability for video webcasts is now available for PCs, iPads and, Smartphones. Featured video includes weekly vintage and live video webcasts of events such as the Pottstown Firebirds Super Bowl Special, Kalamazoo Tornadoes AFA Championship, Past AFA Hall of Fame Inductions, AFA Member Game Broadcasts and special announcements. These weekly broadcast will accessible directly from our website and in additional to performances by some of our hall of famers, will also feature AFA sponsors. These broadcasts can also be accessed at...... http://www.steveweedproductions.com/AFA.html 

 

AFA Membership Programs 

2012 AFA Alumni Club Membership - Are You A Card Carrying Member?
AFA Membership is open to anyone and everyone that, at one time or

 another, had been (or still is) involved with a semi-pro team and/or league. Semi-Pro Football Alumni Club is co-sponsored by the AFA National Association and the Members of the AFA Hall of Fame Alumni. Membership packages are on their way to all active members loaded with fulfillment items! 

2012 AFA Team & League Membership
Membership applications are now being accepted for the 2012 season. We are proud to have the Elite Football Association, Empire, National Public Safety, Mason Dixon and, Ironman Football Leagues as members.

The annual membership fee to join the AFA remains $100 "per team" which provides a benefit package that is easily 10x this fee. Team membership applications can be downloaded by clicking:
http://www.americanfootballassn.com/resources/team-membership-application.html

 

American Football Association Benefits, Inc

The America Football Association recently established major partnerships with insurance companies to make comprehensive coverage products available for all AFA Alumni. AFA Alumni and where applicable their spouses and dependents, can now apply for insurance at competitive group rates.

It's now easy to join the AFA and apply for affordable insurance coverage with a special discount for being an AFA Alumni. For more info, please call 877-624-4485 or email AFABenefitsInc@americanfootballassn.com.

 

About the American Football Association: The American Football Association is a national 501(c) (3) non-profit, tax exempt corporation in its 32nd year of operation and is dedicated to the advancement of adult (semi-pro) football from coast-to-coast. Our slogan is Semi Pro & Proud®. We are not affiliated with any other national semi-pro/minor league organization (Minor League Football News, American Football News Today, American Football Hall of Fame, Minor Pro Hall of Fame, etc). The AFA, Hall of Fame, American Football News™ and AFA logo design are registered trademarks of the American Football Association. All other AFA-related trademarks are trademarks of the American Football Association.

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$50.00 Savings  Use Coupon #AFA2012  

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