Non Professional Swiss Romande American Football League
The Non Professional Swiss Romande Americain Football League (NSFL) is a Swiss American football league, formed in 2004 as a regional league in addition to the Schweizerischer America Football Verband (SAFV). It is based in Lausanne.
History
In 1982 Cursio Caravati and Massimo Monti created the SFL (Swiss Football League). The first team was the Lugano Seagulls.[1] As of 2006, only one national federation is recognised by the European Federation of American Football: the Schweizerischer America Football Verband (SAFV), which is divided into two leagues: a national A league (LNA) and a national B league (LNB). A national championship for juniors also exists. There are only 11 SAFV clubs (5 in LNA and 6 in LNB).
he NSFL was created as a regional league in 2004. 6 teams took part during the first season in 2005; in 2006 two new teams joined the league. The SAFV at the moment refuse to any discussions with the NSFL. The NSFL has in the past met with the SAFV, and have made changes in response to SAFV requests, but more recently the SAFV has refused to meet with the NSFL. The NSFL in no way wishes to replace the SAFV. The NSFL is working on a more regional level.
The different NSFL tournaments put in place do not forbid NSFL teams from participating in the National Championship (SAFV). This is the case for the Fribourg Cardinals (LNB) and the Geneva Seahawks (LNA).
Teams in the NSFL
Since 2004
- Fribourg Cardinals
- Lausanne University Club (Ex-Lausanne Sharks)
- Riviera Saints
- Yverdon Ducs
Since 2005
- La Côte Centurions
- Monthey Rhinos
Since 2006
- Neuchâtel Knights
- Orbe Gaulois
Since 2007
- Morges Bandits
Since 2008
- Geneva Whoopers
Since 2009
- Geneva Seahawks
- Sierre White Wolves
Past Teams
- Orbe Gaulois (2006–2008) Flag Football only.
- Brig Falcons (Were in the first discussions when the NSFL was created, but never joined)
NSFL teams as of January 2009
Clubs
- Geneva Seahawks
- Geneva Whoopers
- La Côte Centurions
- Lausanne University Club
- Monthey Rhinos
- Morges Bandits
- Neuchâtel Knights
- Riviera Saints
- Sierre White Wolves
- Yverdon Ducs
Tackle football
Adult
- Fribourg Cardinals
- Geneva Seahawks
- La Côte Centurions
- Lausanne University Club
- Monthey Rhinos
- Morges Bandits
- Riviera Saints
- Yverdon Ducs
Junior
- Geneva Whoopers
- Monthey Rhinos
Flag football
Adult
- Geneva Warriors
- Lausanne University Club
- Monthey Rhions
- Morges Bandits
- Riviera Saints
- Yverdon Ducs
Junior
Adult Tackle Football Tournament (NSFL)
Tackle Football Tournament 2005 (Adults)
- Fribourg Cardinals
- La Côte Centurions
- Lausanne Sharks
- Monthey Rhinos
- Riviera Saints
- Yverdon Ducs
| Medal | Team |
|---|---|
| Gold | Fribourg Cardinals |
| Silver | Lausanne Sharks |
| Bronze | Riviera Saints |
Tackle Football Tournament 2006 (Adults)
- Fribourg Cardinals
- La Côte Centurions
- Lausanne Sharks
- Monthey Rhinos
- Neuchâtel Knights
- Riviera Saints
| Medal | Team |
|---|---|
| Gold | Fribourg Cardinals |
| Silver | Riviera Saints |
| Bronze | Lausanne Sharks |
Tackle Football Tournament 2007 (Adults)
- Fribourg Cardinals
- La Côte Centurions
- Lausanne Sharks
- Monthey Rhinos
- Morges Bandits
- Neuchâtel Knights
- Riviera Saints
- Yverdon Ducs
| Medal | Team |
|---|---|
| Gold | Lausanne Sharks |
| Silver | Fribourg Cardinals |
| Bronze | La Cote Centurions |
Tackle Football Tournament 2008 (Adults)
- La Côte Centurions
- Lausanne Sharks
- Monthey Rhinos
- Morges Bandits
- Neuchâtel Knights
- Riviera Saints
| Medal | Team |
|---|---|
| Gold | Riviera Saints |
| Silver | Neuchâtel Knights |
| Bronze | Lausanne Sharks |
Tackle Football Tournament 2009 (Adults)
- Fribourg Cardinals
- Geneva Seahawks
- La Côte Centurions
- LUCAF (Formerly Lausanne Sharks)
- Monthey Rhinos
- Morges Bandits
- Neuchâtel Knights
- Riviera Saints
| Medal | Team |
|---|---|
| Gold | Riviera Saints |
| Silver | LUCAF |
| Bronze | Fribourg Cardinals |
Results
Tackle Football Finals (Adults)
| Tournament | Edition | Date of Final | Champion | Score | Finalist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NSFL Bowl I | October 30, 2005 | Fribourg Cardinals | 6-0 | Lausanne Sharks |
| 2006 | NSFL Bowl II | November 4, 2006 | Fribourg Cardinals | 22-0 | Riviera Saints |
| 2007 | NSFL Bowl III | October 28, 2007 | Lausanne Sharks | 25-7 | Fribourg Cardinals |
| 2008 | NSFL Bowl IV | November 2, 2008 | Riviera Saints | 14-6 | Neuchâtel Knights |
| 2009 | NSFL Bowl V | November 8, 2009 | Riviera Saints | 13-12 | LUCAF |
Tackle Football Finals (Juniors)
| Tournament | Date of Final | Champion | Score | Finalist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | June 1, 2008 | Lausanne Sharks | 52 -06 | Neuchâtel Knights |
| 2009 | June 7, 2009 | Geneva Whoopers | 13 -06 | LUCAF |
Flag Football Finals (Adults)
| Tournament | Date of Final | Champion | Score | Finalist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | May 13, 2007 | Yverdon Ducs | 25-7 | Morges Capone |
| 2008 | May 17, 2008 | Geneva Warriors | 32-18 | Riviera Saints |
| 2009 | May 2, 2009 | Geneva Warriors | 83-46 | Morges Bandits |
References
- ↑ The Game Is American, but the View, Alpine The New York Times, 14 April 2012, accessed: 6 December 2013
External links
- NSFL Official website
- Statuts généraux, Non Professional Swiss Romande American Football League, 8 December 2013 (pdf) (French)