Norway
The Norwegian American Football and Cheerleading Federation (Norges Amerikansk Fotball og Cheerleading Forbund - NoAFF) was founded in November 1987. The federation has approximately 1000 active players organized in 15 clubs. National tournaments are organized for U13, U16, U19 and Seniors. NoAFF is recognized by the Norwegian National Sports Federation (Norges Idrettsforbund - NIF), and the National Olympic and Paralympic Committee.
Federation: Norges Amerikansk Fotball og Cheerleading Forbund (NoAFF)
President: Christian Bergan
Vice President: Marie Solhaug
Address:
Norges Amerikanske Fotball og Cheerleading Forbund
Serviceboks, 1 Ullevall
N-O840 Oslo
Norway
Website: www.NOAFF.no
www.amerikanskfotball.com
News for Norway
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IFAF WORLD TEAM WINS 2012 INTERNATIONAL BOWL 35-29
February 1, 2012
The IFAF World Team won a thrilling 2012 International Bowl 35-29 despite a rousing U.S. Under 19 National Team comeback that fell just short in the fourth quarter.
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IFAF WORLD TEAM LEADS 21-9 AT HALFTIME
February 1, 2012
Jahlani Gilbert-Knorren, Anthony Coombs and Tevaun Smith score first half touchdowns.
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WATCH THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL BOWL WEBCAST AND TELECAST LIVE ON WEDNESDAY
February 1, 2012
Live webcast available outside North America. Fans in USA and Canada can watch CBS Sports Network telecast.
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INTERNATIONAL BOWL VIDEO EPISODE 2: GOING TO WORK
January 31, 2012
Part two of the 2012 International Bowl video series takes a look at the IFAF World Team and U.S. Under-19 National Team as they take to the practice field for the first time.
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INTERNATIONAL BOWL: INTERNATIONAL BUDDIES
January 31, 2012
The 2012 International Bowl on Feb. 1 in Austin, Texas, will be the most globally diverse game in football history.
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IFAF DEVELOPMENT TEAM'S NILSSON GAINS KNOWLEDGE AND CONFIDENCE
January 31, 2012
Sebastian Nilsson, a Swedish offensive lineman for the Development Team, is enthusiastic about the opportunity to play alongside the World Team.
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NORWEGIAN SUMO WRESTLER MAKING HIS PRESENCE KNOWN ON IFAF DEVELOPMENT TEAM
January 31, 2012
IFAF Development team member Emil Andexlinger is not only one of the top American football players in Norway but also the Norwegian Junior Sumo Wrestling Champion.
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IFAF DEVELOPMENT TEAM SHOWCASES EMERGING INTERNATIONAL TALENT
January 31, 2012
The 2012 International Bowl is more than a chance for the International Federation of American Football to showcase the top under-19 talent from around the world.
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INTERNATIONAL BOWL VIDEO EPISODE 1: KICK OFF
January 30, 2012
Watch the first video in a behind-the-scenes series that takes you into the lives of the players and coaches as they prepare for the biggest game of their lives.
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IFAF WORLD TEAM ROSTER AND PLAYER BIOS
January 28, 2012
Players from nine IFAF federations will represent the world at the 2012 International Bowl in Austin, TX, on Feb 1.
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IFAF DEVELOPMENT TEAM IN ACTION AT INTERNATIONAL BOWL
January 28, 2012
A total of 60 junior American football players from 16 countries spread across four continents have traveled to Austin, Texas, as members of the IFAF World Development Team.
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ALMOST HALF A MILLION MILES TO PLAY FOOTBALL
January 27, 2012
The players who make up the IFAF World Team and the IFAF Development Team at the 2012 International Bowl have traveled a staggering combined 472,408 miles to step onto the field.
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FLIP CAM UPDATE: IFAF HEAD COACH GREG MARSHALL ADDRESSES THE IFAF WORLD TEAM
January 27, 2012
World Team and Development Team players attend the group's orientation after arriving in Austin, Texas.
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IFAF LAUNCHES EQUIPMENT PROGRAM TO BENEFIT MEMBERS WORLDWIDE
January 27, 2012
IFAF today launched the IFAF Equipment Program to benefit its 62 member federations and further the international growth of the sport.
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IFAF WORLD TEAM COACHES ARRIVE IN AUSTIN, TEXAS
January 26, 2012
The IFAF World Team coaching staff from thirteen countries landed in Austin, Texas for the 2012 International Bowl despite weather conditions attempting to keep them away.
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INTERNATIONAL BOWL TO REACH WORLDWIDE AUDIENCE VIA LIVE WEBCAST
January 26, 2012
American football fans around the world will be able to tune in live via a webcast to watch the IFAF World Team take on America's Under-19 National Team.
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PRACTICE & EVENTS SCHEDULE AVAILABLE AND TICKETS ON SALE FOR INTERNATIONAL BOWL
January 25, 2012
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.
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VIDEO RECAP: IFAF WORLD TEAM COACHES MEET IN SAN ANTONIO
January 21, 2012
Watch coach Greg Marshall and his staff describe the World Team preparations.
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VIDEO RECAP: AN INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE AT THE AFCA CONVENTION
January 16, 2012
Don't take our word for it... click here to watch the video!
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2012 INTERNATIONAL BOWL VIDEO PREVIEW
January 16, 2012
Two and a half weeks from now, the IFAF World Team will take on Team USA in Texas.
Events
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11/03/2009
IFAF CALENDAR NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2009 -
09/01/2009
IFAF CALENDAR SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2009 -
08/12/2009
European Championships Group B -
08/12/2009
IFAF CALENDAR AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2009
Quick Facts
- The Jostedalsbreen, in Norway, is the largest glacier in Northern Europe
- From late May to late July, the sun never completely descends beneath the horizon, thus Norway’s nickname, “Land of the Midnight Sun”
- As per Encyclopedia Britannica, Norwegians read more than any other population in the world
Contacts
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Christian Bergan
- Phone: +47 47 20 15 96
- Email: Christian.bergan@noaff.no
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Marie Solhaug
- Phone: +47 90 68 70 12
- Email: marie.solhaug@noaff.no
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NOAFF (The Norwegian American Football and Cheerleading federation)
- Phone: +47 47 20 15 96
- Fax: +47 21 02 90 03
- Email: Noaff@nif.idrett.no