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Northern Ireland Junior American League 1992

League Table

 PWLTPFPAPct
*Prospect Pumas21102234.500
*Ballymena Wolfhounds21103148.500
Belfast Spartans2110378.500

Compiled from: [1][2][3]

Playoff Results

DateHome Team Away Team 
 Final   
23.08.92Prospect Pumas21Ballymena Wolfhounds0

[4]

Regular Season Results

DateHome Team Away Team 
 Week 1   
19.07.92Ballymena Wolfhounds31Prospect Pumas14
 Week 2   
02.08.92Prospect Pumas8Belfast Spartans3
 Week 3   
09.08.92Belfast Spartans34Ballymena Wolfhounds0

References

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Sources

[1] Anon. (1992) “Dublin Celts still winless” First Down. July 25, 1992. pg. 19

[2] Anon. (1992) “In an Irish Junior game, Belfast Spartans…” First Down. August 15, 1992. pg. 17

[3] Anon. (1992) “At last! It’s the Dub-win Celts! * A replay of last year’s junior final…” First Down. August 15, 1992. pg. 17

[4] Anon. (1992) “IRish Results” First Down. August 29, 1992. pg. 17

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Cillian Smith, Michael Smith and Ralph Schmeer of the Irish American Football Association and Irish American Football Officials Association, and Sean Douglas, Dublin Rebels.

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Northern Ireland Junior American League 1990

Table

 PWLTPFPAPct
Belfast Junior Spartans11 0 0 27 0 1.000 
Brownlow Bandits1010027.000
Prospect Pumas000000.000
Ballymena Wolfhounds00 0 0 0 0 .000 
Maiden City Maulers00 0 0 0 0 .000 
Lisburn Groundhogs00 0 0 0 0 .000 
Northern Ireland Junior American League Standings 1990 [Ref: Compiled from 1-4]

Regular Season Results

DateHome Team Away Team 
Week 1Allen Park, Antrim
21.05.1990Brownlow Bandits0Belfast Junior Spartans27
Week 4  
08.06.1990Lisburn Groundhogs Brownlow Bandits 
10.06.1990Belfast Junior Spartans Maiden City Maulers 
Northern Ireland Junior American League Regular Season Results 1990 [Ref; 1-4]

Report

The Northern Ireland Junior American League was a Coed (Mixed) Two-Touch American Football League for 14-18 year olds in Northern Ireland that was formed in 1988, and became a Junior Kitted League in 1991. Two-Touch is a version of Flag Football that was popular among Junior sides in Ireland and Britain in the late 1980s before Flags were brought in from America. The ball carrier is tackled by placing two hands on him or her.

In the only known result from 1990, Belfast Junior Spartans beat Brownlow Bandits (the Craigavon Cowboys Junior side) 27-0. Other teams in 1990 were Maiden City Maulers (Derry), Lisburn Groundhogs, Prospect Pumas (Carrickfergus), and Ballymena Wolfhounds.

References

Newspapers

[1] Anon. (1990) “American Football: Junior game is on the up!” Sunday Life May 27, 1990. pg. 58

[2] Anon. (1990) “American Football: off form Bulldogs lack any real bite” Sunday Life June 3, 1990. pg. 46

[3] Traynor, Jonathan (1990) “Local League action hots up” Sunday Life June 10, 1990. pg. 42

[4] Anon. (1986) “Celts side stampede Cowboys” Belfast Telegraph. Monday, May 21, 1990. pg. 21 [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Cillian Smith, Michael Smith, Michael Brophy and Ralph Schmeer of the Irish American Football Association and Irish American Football Officials Association.

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American Football Association of Ireland Development Mini-League 1993

League Table

 PWLTPFPABPPts
Ardee Falcons101000 .500
Dublin Tornadoes Vets101000 .500
Limerick Patriots
Lee Valley Steelers        

Regular Season Results

DateHome Team Away Team 
04.07.93Ardee Falcons0Dublin Tornadoes Vets0
11.07.93Dublin Tornadoes Vets Lee Valley Steelers 

Venues

TeamHome Ground
Ardee FalconsArdee Community School, Co. Louth
Dublin Tornadoes VetsTallaght, Dublin 24
Limerick Patriots 
Lee Valley Steelers 

References

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Sources

[1] Naughton, Lindie (1993) “US Football” Evening Herald. Thursday, July 8, 1993. pg. 65.

[2] Naughton, Lindie (1993) “Dave happy tackling life head on!” Evening Herald. Thursday, July 1, 1993. pg. 59.

[2] Naughton, Lindie (1993) “US Football” Evening Herald. Friday, June 18, 1993. pg. 129.

[4] Anon. (1993) “Grid iron men in Ardee of all places” Drogheda Argus and Leinster Journal Friday, 16 July 1993, pg. 35.

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Northern Ireland Junior American League 1988

League Table

 PWLTPFPAPct
Antrim Cobras11003001.000
Ballymena Wolfhounds1010030.000
*Belfast Junior Spartans
*City Colts
*Peel Crusaders
Prospect Pumas
Northern Ireland Junior American League Standings 1988 [Ref: Compiled from 1-5]

Playoffs

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
24.07.1988City Colts6Belfast Junior Spartans0
1988Peel CrusadersW
Junior BowlOld Belvedere RFC, Dublin
20.08.1988Peel Crusaders20City Colts26 (3ot)
Northern Ireland Junior American League Playoffs 1988 [Ref: 3]

Regular Season Results

DateHome Team Away Team 
 Week 1   
09.05.1988Antrim Cobras30Ballymena Wolfhounds0
Week
1988City ColtsPeel Crusaders
Northern Ireland Junior American League Regular Season Results 1988 [Ref: 1; 4-5]

Report

The Northern Ireland Junior American League (Two-Touch American Football – a version of Flag Football) played its first season in 1988, with at least six teams: City Colts (the Junior team of the Belfast / Tennents Giants); Belfast Junior Spartans; Antrim Cobras (the Junior team of the A26 Bulldogs); Prospect Pumas (Carrickfergus team that became the Carrickfergus Knights Senior Kitted team in 1994); Ballymena Wolfhounds; and the Peel Crusaders from the Isle of Man.

The City Colts won their Semi-Final 6-0 against the Belfast Junior Spartans, played in Newtownards, thanks to an interception return for touchdown by Cornerback Stan McDowell. They met the Peel Crusaders in the Final, played in Old Belvedere Rugby Club in Dublin, on 20 August 1988, where they won 26-20 after three periods of overtime.

City Colts after their victory over Belfast Junior Spartans in the NIJAL Semi-Final in 1988 [Ref: 3]

Home Venues

TeamHome Venue
Antrim CobrasAllen Park, Antrim
Northern Ireland Junior American League Home Venues 1988 [Ref: 1]

References

Media

[1] mistermo – You Tube Channel (2012) Antrim Cobras 1988 – [5:35] 18-0 to Antrim Cobras / [8:08] Antrim TD 24-0 / [9:10] Antrim TD 30-0 / [Internet] Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlR8kI96Lcs [Accessed 18 July 2018]

Newspapers

[2] Anon. (1988) “Picture Caption” Belfast Telegraph. Tuesday, February 23, 1988. pg 11. [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

[3] Anon. (1988) “Picture Caption” Belfast Telegraph. Tuesday, July 26, 1988. pg 28-29. [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

[4] Saddened American Footballer’s Dad, Belfast. (1988) “Letters: American Football” Belfast Telegraph. Tuesday, July 7, 1988. pg 9. [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

[5] Anon. (1988) “Letters : Use of Mouth Guard Important” Belfast Telegraph. Tuesday, September 6, 1988. pg 9. [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to

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East Coast Junior Football Association 1986

League Table

PWLTPFPAPct
Dublin Panthers11004101.000
Drimnagh Pirates1010041.000
Dublin Celts
Dublin Tornadoes
Marlay Chargers

Compiled from [1][2][3]

Regular Season Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Week 1
Dublin Panthers41Drimnagh Pirates0

[1]
[2]

Home Venues

TeamHome Venue
Drimnagh PiratesBrickfield Park, Drimnagh

[1]

[2]

Report

The ECJFA was a two-touch American Football League in the Dublin Area. The first ever junior match in Ireland was played in the ECJFA between Drimnagh Pirates and Dublin Panthers in 1986, with Dublin Panthers winning 41-0

References

____________________________________________________________

Websites

[1] Britball Now (2016) Drimnagh Pirates [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/History/Britball%20Teams/DrimnaghPirates.htm [Accessed 18 July 2018]

[2] Britball Now (2016) Dublin Panthers [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/History/Britball%20Teams/DublinPanthers.htm [Accessed 18 July 2018]

[3] Britball Now (2016) List of Britball Teams [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/list-of-britball-teams/ [Accessed 18 July 2018]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Kevin Smyth, Ian Collins, Ian Clarke, Tony Meenaghan, John Malone, Jim Naughton, Brian Bird, Paul Heinz.

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Irish American Football Association | Junior Kitted League 2015-2017

IAFL Junior League 2015

 PWLTPFPAPts
Craigavon Cowboys (C)4310  6
South Kildare Soldiers4310  6
Mullingar Minotaurs4040  0

Final table as at 18 December 2015: [40] / Final Round Postponed: [39] / Results Compiled from: [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]

(C) Champions on Points Difference

IAFL Junior League 2016

 PWLTPFPAPts
South Kildare Soldiers (C)6600  12
Westmeath Minotaurs633080486
Craigavon Cowboys6060  0

Compiled from: [16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24]

IAFL Junior League 2017

 PWLTPFPAPts
South Kildare Soldiers (C)5500  10
Westmeath Minotaurs413038392
Cork Admirals312014302
Craigavon Cowboys2020  0

Compiled from: [25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38]

[47]

Report

South Kildare Soldiers and Craigavon Cowboys finished with 3-1 records in 2015, with Craigavon Cowboys winning the Championship on Points Difference. South Kildare Soldiers went on to win the Championship with a perfect record in both 2016 and 2017.

About

The Irish American Football Association Junior League was set up in 2014. [45]

The League was 9-Man Kitted Football for ages 16-19. [45]

NCAA rules were used with the following modifications: (i) Only 9 players per side on the field at any one time (ii) No Offensive Tackles i.e. there were two less players on the Offensive Line (iii) No Tackles below the waist under any circumstances.

South Kildare Soldiers Irish American Football Junior Kitted Champions 2016 [Reference: 44]

References

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Websites

[1] Irish American Football Association (2015) Youth football kicks off this Sunday [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/youth-football-kicks-off-this-sunday [Accessed 17 March 2017]

[2] Irish American Football Association (2015) Junior Kitted Result – 18th October 2015 [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/junior-kitted-results-18th-october-2015/ [Accessed 23 December 2016]

[3] Irish American Football Association (2016) 2016 Junior Football season Kicked Off [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/2016-junior-football-season-kicked-off/ [Accessed 23 December 2016]

[4] Irish American Football Association (2016) Junior Football 2016 Champions [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/junior-football-2016-champions/ [Accessed 23 December 2016]

[5] Irish American Football Association (2017) Junior Football Schedule [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/schedule/junior-football/ [Accessed 23 September 2017]

[6] Cork Admirals [2017] Cork Admirals Youth Team Open Their Season [Internet] Available from: https://www.corkadmirals.ie/single-post/2017/11/06/Cork-Admirals-Youth-Team-Open-Their-Season [Accessed 6 December 2017]

[7] Irish American Football Association – Wayback Machine (2015) 2015 Junior League [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20151218200615/http://www.americanfootball.ie/ [Accessed 4 September 2018]

[8] NFL-Ireland (2017) IAFL Weekly – 13/12/14. [Internet] Available from: http://nfl-ireland.com/flag-football/7407-iafl-weekly-131214/ [Accessed 28 February 2017]

[9] Irish American Football Association – Wayback Machine (2016) Junior Kitted Football Dates Announced. Rules details [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20160304234537/http://www.americanfootball.ie/junior-kitted-football-dates-announced/ [Accessed 4 September 2018]

Images

[1] Irish American Football Association (2010) IAFA logo [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IAFA.jpg [Accessed 23 February 2017

[44] Hogan, Sean (2016) “Kildare’s American football team crowned All Ireland champs”. Kildare Now. 26 October, 2016. [Internet] Available from: https://www.kildarenow.com/upload/2016/10/26122252/IMG_1564-e1477481286183.jpg [Accessed 30 January 2020]

[45] Hogan, Sean (2016) “Kildare’s American football team crowned All Ireland champs”. Kildare Now. 26 October, 2016. [Internet] Available from: https://www.kildarenow.com/gallery/sport/392501/kildare-s-american-football-team-crowned-all-ireland-champs.html [Accessed 30 January 2020]

[46] Craigavon Cowboys (2020) History: Honours [Internet] Available from: https://www.craigavoncowboys.co.uk/history.html [Accessed 13 February 2020]

Images

[13] Irish American Football Association (2017) IAFA logo [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IAFA.jpg [Accessed 23 February 2017

Social Media

[14] Craigavon Cowboys Facebook Page (2015) Post September 12 2015 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/CraigavonCowboys/photos/a.701990129811186.1073741830.701486486528217/1050487744961421/?type=3&theater [Accessed 6 December 2017]

[15] South Kildare Soldiers Facebook Page (2015) Post October 18 2015 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/SouthKildareSoldiers/posts/754465811346366 [Accessed 6 December 2017][Broken Link]

[16] Westmeath Minotaurs Facebook (2015) Photo, October 18, 2015″Another hard fought day for our lads in purple today. Despite fantastic performances from all our players,” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/westmeathminotaurs/photos/a.659626717382731.1073741828.311169445561795/1073439316001467/?type=3&theater [Accessed 6 December 2017]

[18] South Kildare Soldiers Facebook Page (2016) Post September 18 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/SouthKildareSoldiers/photos/a.240354999424119.55089.227676250691994/954895121303433/?type=3&theater [Accessed 6 December 2017]

[19] South Kildare Soldiers Facebook Page (2016) Post October 3 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/SouthKildareSoldiers/posts/969317006527911 [Accessed 6 December 2017]

[20] South Kildare Soldiers Facebook Page (2016) Post October 23 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/SouthKildareSoldiers/posts/988006751325603 [Accessed 6 December 2017]

[21] Westmeath Minotaurs Facebook Page (2016) Post September 18 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/westmeathminotaurs/photos/a.400391443306261.97658.311169445561795/1287843521227711/?type=3&theater [Accessed 6 December 2017]

[22] Westmeath Minotaurs Facebook Page (2016) Post October 3 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/westmeathminotaurs/posts/1300888999923163 [Accessed 6 December 2017]

[23] Westmeath Minotaurs Facebook Page (2016) Post October 23 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/westmeathminotaurs/posts/1319966001348796 [Accessed 6 December 2017]

[24] Republic of Edenderry Facebook Page (2016) Post October 25 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=990627224417147&id=230818513731359 [Accessed 6 December 2017]

[27] Westmeath Minotaurs Facebook Page (2017) Post October 15 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/westmeathminotaurs/posts/1703316189680440 [Accessed 17 October 2017]

[28] Craigavon Cowboys Facebook Page (2017) Post October 15 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/CraigavonCowboys/posts/1681077225235800 [Accessed 17 October 2017]

[29] Cill Dara Crusaders Facebook Page (2017) Post October 29 2017 [Internet] Available from: http://www.facebook.com/CillDaraCrusaders/posts/155163938425523 [Accessed 1 November 2017]

[30] Cill Dara Crusaders Facebook Page (2017) Post November 26 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/CillDaraCrusaders/posts/162700431005207 [Accessed 6 December 2017]

[31] Cill Dara Crusaders Facebook Page (2017) Post November 26 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/CillDaraCrusaders/posts/162725277669389 [Accessed 6 December 2017]

[32] Cork Admirals Facebook Page (2017)Video November 26 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/corkadmiralsAFC/videos/779020282296065/ [Accessed 6 December 2017]

[33] Cork Admirals Twitter Account (2017) Tweet 29 Oct 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://twitter.com/corkadmiralsAFC/status/924637237127667712 [Accessed 1 November 2017]

[34] Cork Admirals Twitter Account (2017) Tweet 29 Oct 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://twitter.com/corkadmiralsAFC/status/924646713591296000 [Accessed 1 November 2017]

[35] Westmeath Minotaurs Facebook Page (2017) Post November 9 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/westmeathminotaurs/posts/1728567953821930 [Accessed 15 November 2017]

[36] Westmeath Minotaurs Facebook Page (2017) Post November 11 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/westmeathminotaurs/posts/1730985910246801 [Accessed 15 November 2017]

[37] Westmeath Minotaurs Facebook Page (2017) Post November 24 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/westmeathminotaurs/posts/1744529465559112 [Accessed 28 November 2017]

[38] Westmeath Minotaurs Facebook Page (2017) Post November 27 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/westmeathminotaurs/posts/1747392558606136 [Accessed 28 November 2017]

[39] Irish American Football Association Facebook Page (2015) Post November 28 2015 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/1057091924324707 [Accessed 4 September 2018]

[41] Irish American Football Association Facebook Page (2017) Post November 9 2014 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/862683297098905 [Accessed 6 December 2017]

[42] OTS Irish Gridiron Facebook Page (2017) Post November 28 2014 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/irishgridiron/posts/1492741517658786 [Accessed 6 December 2017]

[43] Craigavon Cowboys Facebook Page (2016) Post October 26 2014 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/CraigavonCowboys/posts/880722438604620 [Accessed 6 December 2017]

Videos

[10] You Tube (2015) Youth game – Published by FelipsDazza on Sep 15, 2015 [4:36] [4:47] [5:55] [8:50] [Internet] Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oltt9F7mfiM [Accessed 31 October 2017]

[11] You Tube (2015) Craigavon Cowboys Juniors Blitz 1 2015 Highlights [1:33] [2:27] – Published by CannonMedia on Sep 14, 2015 [Internet] Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Be3WxXKGil4 [Accessed 24 October 2017]

[12] You Tube (2015) Craigavon Cowboys Juniors Blitz 2 2015 Highlights [1:49] [4:28] – Published by Cannon Media on Oct 29, 2015 [Internet] Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9UNpqtutq4 [Accessed 24 October 2017]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Cillian Smith, Michael Smith and Ralph Schmeer of the Irish American Football Association and Irish American Football Officials Association.

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UK & Ireland Youth Kitted Football Exhibition 1998 Box Score

At Armthorpe RUFC, DoncasterQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Ballymena Wolfhounds0140822
Doncaster Wildcats06006
Reference [1]

ScorersScore
1st Quarter 
No Scoring0-0
2nd Quarter 
BAL – Marty McConville 48yd Run (XP no good)6-0
DON – 17yd Run (XP no good)6-6
BAL – Enda Casey 66yd Run (2XP Paul Martin Pass from Paul Haddock)14-6
3rd Quarter 
No Scoring14-6
4th Quarter 
BAL – Safety Frank Casey tackled Running Back in endzone16-6
BAL – Paul Haddock 28yd Run22-6
MVP: Marty McConville (Ballymena Wolfhounds) 

Report

The Ballymena Wolfhounds made a round-trip of 800 miles to Yorkshire to play their only match of the season as they had no opposition in Ireland at this level. [1]

The Wildcats were bigger and more numeerous than the Wolfhounds, but the Irish lads held their own in the first quarter, with the score remaining 0-0 until mid-way through the second quarter when second string fullback Marty McConville broke free on a 48 yard run to open the scoring. The Extra point kick failed. [1]

The scoring didn’t end there for the first half as the Doncaster lads hit back with a 17 yard passing TD, but with one minute still on the clock in the first half the Wolfhounds executed a reverese to perfection, with lead blocks from Paul Martin and Brian Elliott helping Enda Casey on his way to a 66 yard rushing touchdown. The Wolfhounds incresed the lead to 14-6 when the extra-pont attempt was caught by Paul Martin from QB Paul Haddock. A further touchdown for the Wolfhounds was called back due to a clipping penalty, so the score remained 14-6 at half-time. [1]

The entire second half was one of the most dominating displays by a Wolfhounds team in its ten year history as the held the Wildcats to negative yardage. [1]

There was no scoring in the third quarter as both teams had touchdowns called back for penalties. [1]

Despite their tiredness they still managed to put more points on the board. Lineman Frank Casey tackled the Doncaster running-back in the endzone for a safety making it 16-6, and then Paul Haddock scored on a 28 yard QB keeper to finish off the scoring. [1]

The game ended 22-6 to Ballymena and was a fair reflection of their dominance. Marty McConville was named MVP for his magnificent performance on both sides of the ball. Rookie Paul Murphy desreves a Special Mention for Rushing 78 yards in his debut. [1]

References

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Websites

[1] Ballymena Wolfhounds Facebook Page (2018) Post May 11, 2018 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/197431286956389/photos/rpp.197431286956389/1908547172511450/?type=3&theater [Accessed 13 November 2018]

[2] Britball Now (2018) Britball Teams | Doncaster Wildcats [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/History/Britball%20Teams/DoncasterWildcats.htm

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Cillian Smith, Michael Smith and Ralph Schmeer of the Irish American Football Association and Irish American Football Officials Association and Richard Conville

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IAFL Logo 2010-2018

Irish American Football League DV8 Development League 2008-2012

Irish American Football League Logo 2010-2018 [Reference: 11]

IAFL DV8 Development League 2008

 PWLTPFPABPPts
*Cork Admirals 2nds651014525525
*Dublin Rebels 2nds651017627424
Craigavon Cowboys651022870424
Dublin Dragons6240149197311
TCD Thunderbolts61507919215
Edenderry Soldiers60603228211

[1][2]

 Home Team Away Team 
 Final   
 2008Cork Admirals 2nds30Dublin Rebels 2nds0

IAFL DV8 Development League 2009

 PWLTPFPABPPts
*Craigavon Cowboys862023658832
Trinity College Dublin #871027934731
UCD Sentinels #8620202115525
Dublin Dragons8350119144315
Erris Rams82604924019
Midlands Soldiers8080629311
[Reference: 3-4]

IAFL DV8 Development League 2010

 PWLTPFPAPts
*Tullamore Phoenix7250  7
Craigavon Cowboys 2nds3300  6
Carrickfergus Knights 2nds2200  4
Erris Rams3120  3
Dublin Rebels 2nds1100  2
University College Dublin 2nds2110  2
IT Carlow Chargers1010  0
Trinity College Dublin 2nds1010  0

[5][6]

Note: IT Carlow Chargers pulled out of the League after losing their sponsor.

Note 2: Blitz 18th July 2010: 2 Pts First (Craigavon) / 1 Pt Second (UCD) / 0 Pts 3rd (Tullamore)

IAFL DV8 Development League 2011

 PWLTPFPAPts
*Tullamore Phoenix6510  10
Drogheda Lightning5230  4
Carrickfergus Knights 2nds2200  4
Craigavon Cowboys 2nds2200  4
Dublin Dragons 2nds3120  2
Trim Bulldogs6060  0

[7][8]

IAFL DV8 Development League 2012

 PWLTPFPAPts
*Drogheda Lightning8431  9
Belfast Trojans 2nds5401  9
Craigavon Cowboys 2nds5410  8
Trim Bulldogs7340  6
Carrickfergus Knights 2nds3210  4
Dublin Dragons 2nds6060  0
Tullamore Phoenix 2nds2020  0

[9][10]

Points System:

2008-2009: 4 Pts Win / 2 Pts Tie / 0 Pts Loss / 1 Bonus Point for Scoring 3 Touchdowns / 1 Bonus Point for coming within 6 points of winner.[3]2010: 2 Pts Win / 1 Pt Loss / 0 Pts Forfeit #

2011-2012: 2 Pts Win / 1 Pt Tie / 0 Pts Loss

Report

The first DV8 Development League was won by Cork Admirals 2nds, who beat Dublin Rebels 2nds 30-0 in the Final. from the on it was just a straight league with the title decided on points. Craigavon Cowboys won the League in 2009, and teams from Regional Leinster won the last three titles – Tullamore Phoenix in 2010 & 2011 and Drogheda Lightning in 2012.

About

The DV8 Development League was an 8-a-side fully kitted league and was set up in 2008 with two main aims: (1) To give teams in the Irish Regions a chance to play Competitive Football while building up their kit & player numbers and (2) to enable 2nds teams of bigger IAFL teams in the main league to field 2nds teams. 

From 2008-2009 each team played a full schedule (6 games in 2008 & 8 games in 2009) and from 2010-2012 teams from the Irish Regions played a full schedule and 2nds teams played a half or three-quarter schedule.

In 2013 the League became a full 11-a-side second Division known as the IAFL 1 Conference. The DV8 format was kept for a third level over the Winter months of 2012-13 (playing in Blitzes) and following formation of the IAFL 2 Conference in 2014, the format was used for the Junior Kitted League.

References

Websites

[1] Irish American Football Association (2008) 2008 Results [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/iafl/2008results.htm [Accessed 24 September 2016]

[2] Irish American Football Association – Wayback Machine Internet Archive (2008) Home [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20081023215441/http://www.americanfootball.ie/ [Accessed 25 March 2017]

[3] Irish American Football Association (2009) 2009 IAFL Fixtures [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/2009iaflfixtures.htm [Accessed 17 October 2009]

[4] Irish American Football Association – Wayback Machine Internet Archive (2009) Home [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20090505075956/http://www.americanfootball.ie [Accessed 24 March 2018]

[5] Irish American Football Association (2010) 2010 IAFL Schedule Published [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/2010-iafl-schedule-published/ [Accessed 24 March 2013]

[6] Irish American Football Association – Wayback Machine Internet Archive (2010) DV8s Standings [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20100610090859/http://www.americanfootball.ie:80/dv8s-standings/ [Accessed 24 March 2018]

[7] Irish American Football Association (2011) 2011 IAFL Schedule Published [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/2011-iafl-schedule-published/ [Accessed 24 March 2014]

[8] Irish American Football Association – Wayback Machine Internet Archive (2011) DV8s Standings [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20111010222137/http://www.americanfootball.ie/dv8s-standings/ [Accessed 25 March 2017]

[9] Irish American Football Association (2012) IAFL Standings [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/iafl-standings/ [Accessed 13 January 2013]

[10] Irish American Football Association – Wayback Machine Internet Archive (2013) 2013 IAFL 1 Standings / 2012 DV8s Standings [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20130516050107/http://www.americanfootball.ie:80/dv8s-standings/ [Accessed 24 March 2018]

Logos

[11] Irish American Football Association (2010) IAFA Logo [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IAFA.jpg [Accessed 1 May 2017]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Cillian Smith, Michael Smith, Ralph Schmeer and Michael Brophy of the Irish American Football Association and Irish American Football Officials Association.

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Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

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Last Updated: 29 October 2020

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