AFL Canada
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| AFL Canada | |
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| Category | Australian rules football |
| Area of jurisdiction |  Canada |
| Formation date | July 30, 2004 |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| President | Mike McFarlane |
| Website | http://www.aflcanada.com/ |
- See also: Australian rules football in Canada
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.
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[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] See 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
