USA Football and the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) have released the practice and events schedule for the 2012 International Bowl in Austin, Texas, which will be played on Wednesday, February 1, at 5pm CT at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex.

The third annual International Bowl features the U.S. Under-19 National Team comprised of the top high school players in the country against an IFAF World Team of premiere players age 19-and-under from outside the United States. Both teams will field a roster of 50 players. U.S. National Team players and coaches are selected by USA Football, while the World Team is selected by IFAF.

International Bowl rosters, game and ticket information is available at www.InternationalBowl2012.com and at www.IFAF.org.

True to its name, the 2012 International Bowl features players and coaches from a record 20 countries spanning five continents, making it the most globally diverse matchup in football history. This year's record number of 20 participating countries tops the previous high of 17, set in Austin last year.

The IFAF World Team will practice at Westlake High School (4100 Westbank Drive, Austin, TX, 78746) on January 27, 29 and 30 from 9.30am to 11.30am and from 4pm to 6pm and on January 28 from 9am to 11am and 3pm to 5pm. They will also practice at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex from 9am to 10am on January 31.

The IFAF Development Team, whose roster will be announced during the build up to the International Bowl, will scrimmage at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex from 10am to 11.30am on Tuesday, January 31. Four players from that group will be elevated to the IFAF World Team roster.

IFAF World Team rosters and player bios along with features, photos, video and more information about the 2012 International Bowl can be found at www.IFAF.org and at www.internationalbowl2012.com.

Tickets for the 2012 International Bowl may be purchased now at www.InternationalBowl2012.com.

The 2012 International Bowl office will reside in the Austin Marriott South (4415 South IH-35, Austin 78744) from Jan. 22-Feb. 2.

International Bowl Week Practice and Events Schedule:

**ALL EVENTS OPEN TO MEDIA; TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE**

Wednesday, January 25

11 a.m.-5 p.m.: World Team coaches arrive at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

6 p.m.: World Team coaches orientation at Austin Marriott South (4415 South IH-35, Austin 78744) Salon C & D

 

Thursday, January 26

10 a.m.-5 p.m.: U.S. National Team coaches arrive at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

8 a.m.-8 p.m.: World Team players arrive at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

 

Friday, January 27

10 a.m.-6 p.m.: U.S. National Team players arrive at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

9:30-11:30 a.m.: World Team practice at Westlake High School practice fields (4100 Westbank Drive, Austin 78746)

4-6 p.m.: World Team practice at Westlake High School (practice fields)

 

Saturday, January 28

8:30-9:15 a.m.: Former NFL All-Star Troy Vincent addresses Team USA Trials athletes at Austin Marriott South (Salon A)

9-11 a.m.: World Team practice at Westlake High School (practice fields)

9:30-11:30 a.m.: U.S. National Team practice at Westlake High School stadium (3800 Westbank Dr., Austin 78746)

10 a.m.-12 p.m.: 2013 Team USA Trials on-field practice #1 at Burger Stadium (3200 Jones Rd., Austin 78745)

2:00-4:00 p.m.: U.S. National Team practice at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex (10211 W. Parmer Lane, Austin 78717)

2:30-4:30 p.m.: 2013 Team USA Trials on-field practice #2 at Burger Stadium

3-5 p.m.: World Team practice at Westlake High School (practice fields)

5-10 p.m.: 2012 International Bowl Challenge; NCAA Football 12 tournament programmed with U.S. National Team and World Team rosters; Third Base Restaurant (9600 South IH-35, Austin 78748)

*U.S. National Team honorary captain Eric Metcalf onsite from 9-10 p.m.

6:30 p.m.: International Bowl Welcome Dinner with both teams at Austin Marriott South, Salons A-D

*Media are invited to dinner free of charge, courtesy of USA Football

 

Sunday, January 29

8:30-9:15 a.m.: Retired NFL player (TBD) to address 2013 Team USA Trials Athletes at Austin Marriott South (Salon A)

9:30-11:30 a.m.: U.S. National Team practice at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex

9:30-11:30 a.m.: World Team practice at Westlake High School (practice fields)

10 a.m.-12 p.m.: 2013 Team USA Trials on-field practice #3 at Burger Stadium

1-2 p.m.: U.S. National Team practice at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex (special teams only)

1:30-3:30 p.m.: 2013 Team USA Trials on-field practice #4 at Burger Stadium

2-4 p.m.: Youth football clinic (free) with U.S. National Team players and coaches at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex

4:00-5:30 p.m.: BBQ cookout with local youth players and U.S. National Team at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex

*Media are invited to BBQ free of charge; BBQ provided by McFall's Catering

4-6 p.m.: World Team practice at Westlake High School (football stadium)

 

Monday, January 30

9:30-11:30 a.m.: U.S. National Team practice at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex

9:30-11:30 a.m.: World Team practice at Westlake High School (practice fields)

2-4 p.m.: U.S. National Team practice at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex

4-6 p.m.: World Team practice at Westlake High School (practice fields)

5-10 p.m.: 2012 International Bowl Challenge; NCAA Football 12 tournament programmed with U.S. National Team and World Team rosters; Third Base Restaurant (3107 South IH-35, Round Rock 78664)

*U.S. National Team honorary captain Eric Metcalf onsite from 9-10 p.m.

7:15-9:00 p.m.: U.S. National Team and World Team social event and dinner at Main Event Pizza and Bowling

*Media are invited to dinner free of charge, courtesy of USA Football

 

Tuesday, January 31 (Media Luncheon Day)

9-10 a.m.: World Team practice at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex

10:00-11:30 a.m.: IFAF Development Team scrimmage at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex

11:30 a.m.: World Team to take team photo at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex

12:00-12:30 p.m.: World Team walkthrough at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex

12:30-1:30 p.m.: Media Luncheon - U.S. National Team at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex (Conference Room)

*U.S. National Team honorary captain Eric Metcalf to address team

*All U.S. players and coaches available

1:30 p.m.: U.S. National Team to take team photo at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex

2:00-3:30 p.m.: U.S. National Team practice at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex

3:30-4:15 p.m.: World Team to shop at Sports Authority (9600 South IH-35, Austin 78748)

 

Wednesday, February 1 (National Signing Day Breakfast and Game Day)

8:30-11:00 a.m.: National Signing Day Breakfast program at Austin Marriott South (Ballroom)

*Media are invited to breakfast buffet free of charge, courtesy of USA Football

5:00 p.m.: 2012 International Bowl at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex

*Media may enter through the West Stadium Entrance for press box and field access