PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION FORMS, PLEASE REVIEW

PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION FORMS: The sports organization should require that all three of the following forms be signed by both the sports participant and/or parent prior to the start of each season before the participant will be allowed to participate in any way: 

      1. Waiver / Release Of Liability
      2. Emergency Information & Consent
      3. Image Release

All three of these forms can be found in the Free Reports section under the heading League Safety Program at http://www.sadlersports.com. The Risk Management Officer is responsible for making sure that all legal forms have been collected at registration. The coaches must fully cooperate and make sure that no one steps on the field without 100% compliance.

ATTORNEY REVIEW OF LEASES
A local attorney should review and approve all lease agreements for the use of facilities before being signed by the sports organization. The attorney must pay special attention to the
following provisions that are commonly found within facility lease agreements:

- Make sure that all hold harmless and indemnification clauses requiring the sports organization to assume the liability of the facility owner are fair. For example, it would not be fair for the sports organization to assume liability for a bleacher collapse if the bleachers were built and maintained by the facility owner.

- Clarify whether or not the lease makes the sports organization responsible for what happens at the facility just during official league events or for the entire year (365 days a year - 24 hours per day)? If the sports organization is responsible for 24-hour exposure, special arrangements must be made with the General Liability insurance carrier to add this coverage for an additional premium charge.

The Risk Management Officer is responsible for making sure that all facility lease agreements have been reviewed as outlined above by local legal counsel.

A complete copy of this Risk Management Program For Sports Organizations can be found by visiting the Free Reports section of our website at
http://www.sadlersports.com

John Sadler
Sports Insurance Specialist
Sports Risk Manager
Licensed Attorney
Founder of National Sports Lawsuit Protection Association

Empire Football League Engages Area Youth for Play Football Month Activities

Nine Semi-Pro teams give back to the community to share their love of football

By Hilary Strahota/USA Football

As Play Football Month continues to be celebrated around the country, one semi-pro league with teams from New York, Pennsylvania, and Canada has made it their mission to connect with area youth.

The Empire Football League (EFL) http://eteamz.active.com/empirefootballleague/ currently has nine active teams, all of which have been hosting Play Football Month events.  Their celebrations include youth flag football competitions, skills clinics, NFL Punt, Pass & Kick, youth football nights, and military appreciation night.

“Upon discussion with Empire Football League members and sharing our collective career experiences as a result of football, we were inspired to make Play Football Month a league project which would allow us the opportunity to give something back by supporting and recognizing our youth starting out on their life’s journey,” said EFL Commissioner Dave Burch. 

Founded in 1969, the EFL was launched with five franchises hailing from New York State.  As an amateur league, neither players nor coaches are paid.  Currently, the league’s active teams are Broome County Dragons (Binghamton), Albany Metro Mallers, Lake City Stars (Plattsburgh), Orange County Bulldogs (Monroe), St. Lawrence Valley Trailblazers (Potsdam), Watertown Red & Black, Scranton Eagles, Montreal Titans, and Ottawa Deacon Demons.  During the season, teams use high school and municipal stadiums for games and later compete in league playoffs for the EFL title.

As a member of the American Football Association (AFA), http://www.americanfootballassn.com/ EFL league champions are eligible to compete in the AFA’s national post-season tournament.  Created in 1980 by Ronald J. Real, the AFA was designed as a non-profit dedicated to advancing and promoting semi-pro/minor league football in the U.S and to conducting an annual post-season championship tournament for said teams.

The names of players and head coaches from every team to win an AFA’s Semi-Pro National Championship in the past 25 years are engraved on the Arthur S. Arkush Memorial Cup. Currently with 1277 engravings, the cup is symbolically awarded to the team winning the championship each year.  The EFL has had a team win the national championship twice.

A handful of EFL players have entered the National Football League over the years.  One of the more notable players Ray Seals, formerly of the Syracuse Express, played ten years in the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Carolina Panthers starting in 1986.

Among the many events that brought communities of football fans together were those that involved interaction between semi-pro players and youth.  The Lake City Stars decided to host a free skills clinic for all area youth football players.  The 65 youth players joined 20 Stars players and head coach Ed McCallister, better known as Coach Mac, to participate in a day filled with warm-ups, agilities, and individual position drills.  All youth received a free t-shirt, autograph session, and the opportunity to cheer on the Stars in their game against the Ottawa Deacon Demons later that evening.

The Albany Metro Mallers put together a variety of flag football activities for their area youth throughout the month of September.  Mallers players took part in 4 on 4 games with the youth and also warmed up the kids leading them in a variety calisthenics and agilities exercises.  The Scranton Eagles observed Play Football Month by giving free admission to junior football players and cheerleaders who wore their team jerseys to their game versus the St. Lawrence Valley Trailblazers. The Broome County Dragons recognized their local youth football teams by allowing them to display their talents during a halftime football game.

 “We felt that the football opportunity provides our youth a solid foundation for life’s journey with lessons in teamwork, perseverance, humility, respect, leadership,” said Burch.  “I can’t think of any other sport that can be so rewarding on so many levels.”

ESPN's 'Sunday NFL Countdown' Brings Attention To An AFA Hall of Famer

ESPN's 'Sunday NFL Countdown' Brings Attention To An American Football Association Semi-Pro Hall Of Famer Sunday, September 18th at 11am ET on ESPN, "The Mayne Event" -- Kenny Mayne's weekly off-beat segment on Sunday NFL Countdown -- will focus on a 72-year-old AFA Semi-Pro Football Hall of Famer who surprisingly could be an asset to current NFL teams in search of a dependable place kicker. The tongue-in-check profile entitled "The Mayne Event - Still Kicking" will take viewers into the kicking routine of the long-retired player and how he has maintained the place kicking skills from his semi-pro gridiron era

Mustangs Host Final Home Game on Saturday!

For Immediate Release:

Media Contact: Steve Geiselman Office 765-210-2419
Websites: indianamustangs.org (team)       mcfl.org (League)
Team Address: PO Box 485 Kokomo, IN  46903

Home Field:
Tri-Central High School
2115 West County Road, 500 North
Sharpsville, IN

Mustangs Host Final Home Game on Saturday!
The Indiana Mustangs (4 - 3 MCFL and 6 - 5 overall) will wrap up their home schedule by hosting the Louisville Bulls at Tri-Central High School this Saturday, September 24, 2005.  Kickoff is scheduled for 7 pm.  Both teams are fighting for a playoff spot.  The Mustangs are looking to redeem last year's controversial loss to the Bulls which occurred on the final play of the game.  Actually the game should have ended on a sack by Jeremiah Adriano, but due to a clock snafu, the Bulls were afforded one final play.  The Bulls scored with no time remaining giving them their first win over the Mustangs since 1991.  Over the years, the Mustangs and Bulls were involved in a number of games that were decided in the closing seconds, but the Mustangs always seemed to pull out the victory until last year. 

In addition to the game, Dan Young and White's Meat Market are hosting their 13th Annual Tailgate Party where fans can enjoy hot dogs and chips for a goodwill donation to the United Way of Howard County.  Last year, $450 was raised from the tailgate party bringing the total raised since 1993 to nearly $6,000. 

At halftime, local PAL football teams will be performing as well as the Geek Squad field goal contest where a lucky contestant can win gift certificates up to $500 from Best Buy.  Free tickets are available with a meal purchase from Golden Corral.  The Mustangs will also feature several activities for the children including a Moonwalk, hayride, clowns, face painting and piñata at halftime. 

Semi-pro Football Scoreboard 9/16/2005 thru 9/18/2005

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*** Empire Football League ***
Broome County (NY) Dragons 14, Ottawa (ONT) Deacon Demons 7
Scranton (PA) Eagles 37, St. Lawrence Valley (NY) Trailblazers 14
Watertown (NY) Red & Black 44, Lake City (NY) Stars 14

*** Ironman Football League ***
Fond du Lac (WI) Crusaders 14, West Allis (WI) Predators 3
Madison (WI) Seminoles 20, Lake Country (WI) Cyclones 0
Milwaukee (WI) Bulldogs 24, West Milwaukee (WI) Gladiators 0
Milwaukee (WI) Cyclones 8, Milwaukee (WI) Maniacs 0
Muskego (WI) Hitmen 14, Waukesha County (WI) Soldiers 0

*** Mason-Dixon Football League ***
Arbutus (MD) Big Red 21, Prince George (MD) Jets 20
Central Virginia Storm 17, Fayetteville (NC) Ruff Riders 6
Jacksonville (NC) Raiders 28, Goldsboro (NC) Bulldawgs 0
Prince William (VA) Monarchs 23, Fredericksburg (VA) Falcons 0
Virginia Ravens 35, Carolina (NC) Heat 16

*** Mid-Continental Football League ***
Central Ohio Lions 47, Michigan Twisters 9
Cleveland (OH) Lions 23, Louisville (KY) Bulls 12
Detroit (MI) Seminoles 35, Southern Michigan Timberwolves 0

*** Non-league Games ***
Cincinnati (OH) Gamblers 13, Kings (OH) Comets 12

*** Associates ***
Bluefield (WV) Barons 42, Virginia Fury Wolfpack 6
California Predators 10, California Dolphins 6
Central Minnesota Thunderbirds 60, Midwest (MN) Pioneers 0
Central Penn Piranha 27, Philadelphia (PA) Scorpions 0
High Desert (CA) 49ers 20, Long Beach (CA) All-Americans 8
Inglewood (CA) Blackhawks 31, Southern California Smash 14
Irvington (NJ) Knights 22, Brooklyn (NY) Seminoles 0
Kane County (IL) Eagles 42, Racine (WI) Raiders 28
Knoxville (TN) Knights 16, Chattanooga (TN) Steam 10
Lafayette (IN) Lions 40, Effingham (IL) Panthers 0
Long Beach (CA) Lions 23, North County (CA) Cobras 0
Long Island (NY) Panthers 6, North East (PA) Eagles 6 (tie)
Maryland Marauders 17, Bay Atlantic (MD) Sharks 0
Michigan Steelers 9, Detroit (MI) Black Ravens 6
Mid-State (IL) Steel 35, Twin City (IL) Storm 20
Minneapolis (MN) Lumberjacks 32, River City (MN) Rough Riders 27
Overbrook (PA) Chargers 32, South Philly (PA) Ravens 0
San Luis Obispo (CA) Panthers 19, Inland Empire (CA) Blitz 0
Santa Clarita (CA) Knights 13, Sin City (NV) Express 13 (tie)
Southern California Steelers 27, California Raiders 12
Twin Cities (MN) Titans 35, Minnesota Maulers 28
Virginia Thunder 30, Mid-State (NJ) Marauders 0
Washington County (WI) Patriots 41, Chicago (IL) Bruisers 0
West Bend (WI) Junkyard Dogs 41, Milwaukee (WI) Fury 12
West Coast (CA) Sharks 34, Bakersfield (CA) Panthers 7
West Virginia Wham! 31, Pittsburgh (PA) Power 28
Whaling City (MA) Clippers 13, Vermont Ice Storm 2

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Storm to raise support for storm victims

By Ted Allen

Lynchburg News & Advance

Wednesday, September 7, 2005

Area football fans can gear up for the start of the NFL season and help victims of Hurricane Katrina by attending Saturday's semi-pro football game between the Central Virginia Storm and the Cumberland (Md.) Cougars at City Stadium.

The Storm, which could clinch a Southern Conference playoff berth in the Mason-Dixon Football League with a victory, hopes in the process to provide support for the region that was devastated by the Category 5 storm that swept through the Gulf Coast last week.

All proceeds from the 7 p.m. contest will be donated to the local chapter of the American Red Cross, which will have a table set up during the game to receive additional donations of money, canned food and clothing.

"It's our small way of trying to help out," Central Virginia Storm offensive lineman and part owner Rep Lampman said. "We want to get as big a crowd as we can out there to help out in hurricane relief and cheer on Lynchburg's football team. It's a win-win situation for everybody. It's an opportunity for us to do something beyond football. If we have a stage to do it on, we might as well take advantage of it.

"We have faith in our fans," he added. "We want to help Lynchburg support those poor people in Louisiana and Mississippi that have been displaced."

Tickets for the Storm's games are usually $5, but spectators for this game can get in for just $1, which Lampman hopes will help generate more fans.

"It's about putting people in the seats," he said.

For entire article, click Storm to raise support for storm victims

 

Semi-pro Football Scoreboard 9/2/2005 thru 9/4/2005

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*** Ironman Football League ***
Lake Country (WI) Cyclones 28, Fond du Lac (WI) Crusaders 18
Milwaukee (WI) Bulldogs 29, West Allis (WI) Predators 0
Milwaukee (WI) Venom 40, Milwaukee (WI) Maniacs 6
Muskego (WI) Hitmen 8, Madison (WI) Seminoles 6
Waukesha County (WI) Soldiers 17, Milwaukee (WI) Cyclones 0

*** Mason-Dixon Football League ***
Carolina (NC) Heat 30, Fayetteville (NC) Ruff Riders 28

*** Associates ***
Bluefield (WV) Barons 58, Virginia Rebels 0
California Raiders 47, Antelope Valley (CA) DirtDevils 8
Carolina (NC) Bulls 6, Greenville (SC) Greyhounds 0
Carolina (NC) Cyclones 45, Conway (SC) Bulldogs 28
Compton (CA) Jaguars 12, North County (CA) Cobras 0
Inglewood (CA) Blackhawks 49, San Diego (CA) Warriors 0
Mansfield (OH) Marauders 20, Detroit (MI) Black Ravens 18
Newton (KS) Express 14, Eldorado (KS) Drillers 0
Southern California Smash 21, Yucca Valley (CA) Spartans 12

AFA HAS LONGTIME TIES TO THE GULF COAST COMMUNITIES BATTERED BY HURRICANE

Media - contact Dave Burch at AFA National Office
(877)624-4485 or (941)388-3510
(e-mail) amerfoot@aol.com (or) usafoot@aol.com
(website) www.americanfootballassn.com

Like the millions of Americans who have sat glued to their TV sets for the past week watching in amazement the devastation that has raised havoc on the citizens of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama - several staff members of the American Football Association can reminisce about a remarkable week in January 1981 when the AFA hosted its first ever Semi-Pro Football All-Star Game at Tad Gormley Stadium in New Orleans. Gormely stadium was located only a couple short of miles from the Superdome. God only knows where it’s located now. Or even, if it’s still standing after last weeks storm.

After conducting its first National Championship Game in California in November (1980), AFA president Ron Real wanted to showcase the many outstanding players from semi-pro teams across the country to NFL coaches and scouts who would be gathered in New Orleans for Super Bowl XV Sunday - so he and his staff selected nearly 100 of the top semi-pro football players in the country and put them together for an East vs. West All-Star Game which was played the day before the Super Bowl.

"I’m sure all the semi-pro players and coaches that participated in the first AFA All-Star Game in New Orleans 25 years ago will remember our 4 days of training camp in Biloxi and Gulfport prior to traveling to New Orleans for the All-Star game", said Real from his Sarasota, Florida office. "I’m also sure everyone that was involved in that all-star game week has been taken back with the scenes of mass destruction from that area as they are portrayed over and over again on the never ending TV news coverage of Hurricane Katrina.

Although the AFA semi-pro football event took place two and half decades ago the AFA founder recalls that his Eastern All-Stars were housed in a Holiday Inn in Biloxi and the West team was staying a few miles away at a Holiday Inn in Gulfport. Both team-training camps had several NFL scouts assigned to the two-a-day practice secessions in those respective cities. Several players from both squads were signed to NFL contracts as a result of that first AFA All-Star Game in New Orleans. In addition, several more were drafted and signed by the USFL pro league the following year.

"I couldn’t help thinking about what was going through the minds of those players and coaches the other night - who 25 years ago were in Biloxi and Gulfport with us - as they watched the TV footage of those same two hotels being ‘swamped’ and destroyed by Katrina", continued Real.

While there are several current semi-pro teams in the Gulf Coast area whose players, staff and families may need our prayers, Mr. Real reminded his AFA member teams that there are also several Semi-Pro Football Hall of Famers that call that regional area home and need to be remembered in our thoughts for a safe and speedy recovery along with all those living in that devastated area.

When reviewing the names of the 500 individuals who have been inducted into the AFA’s Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame over the past 25 years, it’s amazing how may of them played and/or coached in that first All-Star Game in Tad Gormley Stadium and hold fond memories of playing a semi-pro game right in the shadow of the New Orleans Superdome … the day before Super Bowl XV. Now the Superdome seems to be just a shadow itself on our TV screens.

Semi-pro football teams are invited to visit the following link at  to direct donations to assist the hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

 

 

 

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AFA Insurance Facts

The fact to be known is 'that' the insurance fee increase was actually created by individuals promoting another national association for teams on our level that bragged (on-line) about how well their teams were drawing at the gate (thousands, rather than hundreds), and their teams ability to pay their players - because they were 'minor league professionals' not low-life 'semi-pros'. The insurance underwriters got a hold of that info and figured the AFA lied to them 5 years ago when we convinced them that teams playing under the AFA banner deserved a price break for liability insurance because our teams should be considered "adult amateur" - and the spectator liability risk (of hundreds rather than thousands) was not what it appeared to be. They agreed and set up a reasonable price of $475 per team. Over the years local agents were able to cut their commissions or find other major insurance carriers to give coverage to their local teams - at a lower price. Basically, a price war ensued and the price of liability insurance was reduced to as little as $230 a team  per season. The "per-season" portion of those policies came back to bite some teams in the butt as most were for coverage for 4 or 5 home (season) home games. Teams making their playoffs or hosting pre-season games needed to purchase "riders" to cover those extra games. Those "rider" polices can cost as much as the originals so the savings of cheaper coverage went right out the window.

 

In establishing the AFA's original coverage, we were able to convince our major carrier (K&K Insurance Company) that for the established price of $475 per team would give our member teams 12 month coverage and save their agencies the administrative work of writing "rider" policies every time a team added a game or needed additional coverage for teams new preseason practice schedule.

 

All went well for years until new upstart national 'minor league' groups started bragging how much better their teams were drawing them those playing on the semi-pro level. We know that's not true - but the insurance carriers didn't.

 

At the end of the 2004 season K&K (worlds largest) announced that they were getting out of the 'adult amateur football' liability insurance coverage business leaving semi-pro football teams across the country without the ability of renewing the liability insurance program once their current policy expired. The smaller carriers reacted in the same fashion - and dropped their coverage as well.

 

At that time the AFA and our agency (Sadler & Company) appealed to K&K to reconsider working with the AFA as their decision to drop liability coverage would literally be devastating to the semi-pro football level of football. After a number of conference calls K&K agreed to write coverage for AFA teams at the original rice of $475 per team. Rather than have no coverage at all - the AFA agreed. Then to help those semi-pro teams lost in the insurance confusion . . . we (AFA) agreed to allow teams to join the AFA as 'associate' members (for the remainder of the 2005 season) and take advantage of our national association's new agreement with K&K for liability coverage. The AFA also announced that it will continue to accept associate memberships ($100 per team) only until the end of the 2005 playing season. AFA memberships are based on a calendar year - not a 12 month period.

As of January 1, 2006, only complete leagues will have the opportunity to join the AFA and take advantage of the associations many benefits.

 

We're hoping your league's teams will see the advantages of becoming members of the American Football Association in 2006.

Ravens pair heads overseas with military

09/01/2005 John Medeiros , Sports Editor PETERSBURG - Saturday was a big day for the Virginia Ravens, as the local semi-pro football team pounded its Mason-Dixon Football League rival, the Central Virginia Storm, 37-8 at Cameron Field. Sunday was a bigger day for two of the Ravens players, as they were deployed overseas from Fort Lee, where they have been stationed. The duo - Kyle Ahart and Derreck Brooks - will serve their country while stationed in Egypt. "They are both just kids," Ravens owner Mary Lockhart said. "They thought they might be deployed Saturday and miss the game. They should be back in mid-October." Lockhart said the players are part of a non-combat mission, serving in a combined forces effort. According to the Fort Lee Public Information Office, they joined are with the 49th Quartermaster Corps in a training exercise called Bright Star. Bright Star is an annual multi-national operation which involves soldiers from various units. The two linebackers joined the Ravens this season upon their arrival in Virginia, with Ahart earning a starting spot on the defense. His aggressive nature on the field moved him up to defensive end, where the former all-state performer at Silsbee High in Texas could use his speed and strength most effectively. "He started at linebacker, but we had the idea to put this wild man at defensive end," Ravens coach Hal Lockhart said. "He had a game-and-a-half on Saturday. He knew it was going to be his last game for a while." Against the Storm, Ahart, at just 5-11 and 200 pounds, had four sacks, five quarterback hurries and three other tackles. He lined up on the Ravens side of the ball before the snap, then spent most of his plays on the other side of the ball wreaking havoc. "He's a super-nice kid with a great personality," Mary Lockhart said. "He just turned 21 in July." Brooks filled a reserve role with the Ravens before shipping out. The 6-foot, 223-pounder spent a short time at Howard University before signing on for military duty. "He's a youngster," Mary Lockhart said. "He will turn 20 in November." In their absence, the Ravens plan to add to a 19-game winning streak. If the pair returns from Egypt as expected, they will be just in time to join their team's playoff run. "I'm not sure they even know exactly when they will return," Hal Lockhart said. "They might be back by the playoffs." All around the team would like the two players back as soon as possible, and are also hopeful they come back safely. * The Ravens are in the process of having Leslie "Tank" Washington's interception return certified as a national football record. Washington went from the back of his end zone to the Storm's goal line, a distance of 109 yards - the most possible on a football field. "With a national record, you have to prove it," Hal Lockhart said. "We have the videotape from the game to show it." * John Medeiros may be reached at 722-5151.

©The Progress-Index 2005

Many of our friends in the Southern American and Gulf States Amateur leagues have been affected by hurricane Katrina. If you have the means, please consider making a donation to the charities of your choice at http://www.networkforgood.org/topics/animal_environ/hurricanes/

Thank you.

AFA Press Release September 01, 2005 National Association Announces the AFA’s 25th Annual Semi-Pro Football “Gold Ball Award” Recipients Media - contact Dave Burch at AFA National Office (877)624-4485 or (941)388-3510 (e-mail) amerfoot@aol.com (or) usafoot@aol.com (website) www.americanfootballassn.com As part of the AFA's . . . "September: Semi-Pro Football Awareness Month" - the AFA national association for adult amateur football teams and leagues across the country has released the names of those individuals awarded special recognition for contributions made during last years semi-pro football campaign. The American Football Association annual “Gold Ball Award” winners for the 2004 semi-pro football season are listed below. Each year the AFA national association honors individuals in several different categories with a special award recognizing the recipients for their outstanding accomplishments during the preceding football season. Gold Ball Award winners are chosen from among AFA member team players, coaches, officials and executives coast-to-coast. Each award winner in the player categories were also ‘first team’ All-League players from their respected leagues. 2004 “AFA Gold Ball Award” winners will receive special ‘commemorative certificates’ in honor of their accomplishments during the 2004 semi-pro football season. The following are the AFA Semi-Pro Football “Gold Ball Award” recipients for 2004: -AFA “Coach of the Year”: Nesby Glasgow - Eastside Washington Hawks – AFA 2004 National Champions -AFA “Executive of the Year”: Dave Burch - Empire Football League Commissioner - Endicott, New York -AFA “General Manager of the Year”: George Ashcraft - Watertown New York Red & Black -AFA “Most Valuable Player of the Year”: Robert Hunt - Quarterback - Detroit Seminoles -AFA “Offensive Player of the Year”: Scott Lawson - Albany Metro Mallers -AFA “Defensive Player of the Year”: Tim Wilkins - Virginia Ravens -AFA “Offensive Lineman of the Year”: Don Cornelius - Cleveland (Ohio) Lions -AFA “Defensive Lineman of the Year”: DJ Edmonds - Central Virginia Storm -AFA “Special Teams Player of the Year”: Juan Perez - Milwaukee Venom -AFA “Silver Toe Award”: Joe Lindway - place kicker - Cleveland Lions -AFA “Silver Foot Award”: Shawn Wood - punter - Indiana Mustangs -AFA “Long Snapper Award”: Dennis Morris - Lafayette Lions -AFA “Official of the Year”: Craig Ochoa - Bartlett, Illinois -AFA “Woman of the Year”: Mary Lockhart - East Coast Football Alliance Director; Maggie Burrows - Cleveland Lions Executive AFA “President's Award”: -National - Joe Hulsebus - Semi-Pro Football Headquarters (webmaster) -Dick Leland - AFA Alumni Association - Malta, New York -Jordan Kopac – AFA Hall of Fame Legends Club - Delavan, Wisconsin -Northwest Region One - ‘Moose’ Fahey - Bellingham, Washington -Southwest Region Two - Alex Flores - San Jose, California -North Central Region Three - Ron Hart - Racine, Wisconsin -South Central Region Four - Ray Powell- Arlington, Texas -Midwest Region Five - James Stamper - Kokomo, Indiana -South East Region Six -Dave Rice - Marco Island, Florida -North East Region Seven - Mike Britton - Parishville, New York -Mideast Region Eight -Hal Lockhart - Petersburg, Virginia American Football Association