EFAF Atlantic Cup
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The EFAF Atlantic Cup is an international competition for European American Football clubs. The EFAF Atlantic Cup is the third highest level of club competition in the European Federation of American Football
(EFAF), behind the European Football League
(EFL) and the EFAF Cup
.
. Participants are representatives of the "smaller" American Football nations from western Europe.
the weekend of June 26-28. The tournament took place at Centre Sportif, Rue des Chalets 1, Berchem-Sainte-Agathe. The game field is made of artificial turf (4th generation). The Dublin Rebels were the first Irish team to compete in an EFAF tournament. The Dublin Celts and Craigavon Cowboys competed in the EuroBowl in the late 1980s/early 1990s when it was run by EFAF's predecessor, the EFL.
, Luxembourg
from June 24 until June 26.
European Federation of American Football
The European Federation of American Football is the governing body of American football in Europe. It is recognized by the International Federation of American Football ....
(EFAF), behind the European Football League
European Football League
The European Football League is a European Cup style tournament for European American Football teams affiliated to EFAF...
(EFL) and the EFAF Cup
EFAF Cup
The EFAF Cup is an international competition for European American Football clubs. The EFAF Cup is the second highest level of club competition in the European Federation of American Football , behind the European Football League ,.- EFAF Cup :...
.
EFAF Atlantic Cup
Organised by EFAF, this competition is comparable to football's Intertoto CupUEFA Intertoto Cup
The UEFA Intertoto Cup, also abbreviated as UI Cup and originally called the International Football Cup, was a summer football competition for European clubs that had not qualified for one of the two major UEFA competitions, the Champions League and the UEFA Cup. The competition was discontinued...
. Participants are representatives of the "smaller" American Football nations from western Europe.
EFAF Atlantic Cup 2009
The Atlantic Cup was introduced by EFAF in 2009, and was held in BrusselsBrussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
the weekend of June 26-28. The tournament took place at Centre Sportif, Rue des Chalets 1, Berchem-Sainte-Agathe. The game field is made of artificial turf (4th generation). The Dublin Rebels were the first Irish team to compete in an EFAF tournament. The Dublin Celts and Craigavon Cowboys competed in the EuroBowl in the late 1980s/early 1990s when it was run by EFAF's predecessor, the EFL.
Teams
West Flanders TribesWest Flanders TribesThe West Flanders Tribes are a Belgian American football team based in the province of West-Flanders, with two home cities, Ostend and Izegem. The Tribes are currently members of the Flemish American Football League conference in the Belgian Football League...
Dublin RebelsDublin RebelsThe Dublin Rebels are the most successful team in Irish American Football League history with seven National Championships , four league titles, two European crowns and registering the perfect season with no defeats in 2006 and again in 2010.They are members of the IAFL Central division, and have...
Dudelange DragonsDudelange DragonsThe Dudelange Dragons are a Luxembourgish amateur American football team based in Dudelange. The Dragons are currently members of the Ligue Francophone de Football Amercain de Belgique LFFAB conference in the Belgian Football League .-1993:...- Amsterdam Panthers
EFAF Atlantic Cup 2010
The 2010 tournament was held in Dublin to coincide with Dublin City being the European Capital of Sport in 2010. The semi-finals take place on the 26th of June with the final and third place play-off on 27 June. The 2010 tournament saw the return of the Dudelange Dragons of Luxembourg to face of against Irelands UL Vikings, the Brussels Bull of Belgium and the Lelystad Commanders of the Netherlands. The tournament was played at the University College, Dublin(UCD).Teams
- UL Vikings
- Brussels BullsBrussels BullsThe Brussels Bulls are a professional American football team based in Brussels, Belgium. The Bulls compete in the Flemish American Football League conference in the Belgian Football League .-EFAF 2010 Atlantic Cup:...
- Dudelange DragonsDudelange DragonsThe Dudelange Dragons are a Luxembourgish amateur American football team based in Dudelange. The Dragons are currently members of the Ligue Francophone de Football Amercain de Belgique LFFAB conference in the Belgian Football League .-1993:...
- Lelystad Commanders
EFAF Atlantic Cup 2011
The game took place in DudelangeDudelange
Dudelange is a commune with city status in southern Luxembourg. It is the fourth-most populous commune, with over 18,300 inhabitants. Dudelange is situated close to the border to France....
, Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
from June 24 until June 26.
Teams
- Dudelange DragonsDudelange DragonsThe Dudelange Dragons are a Luxembourgish amateur American football team based in Dudelange. The Dragons are currently members of the Ligue Francophone de Football Amercain de Belgique LFFAB conference in the Belgian Football League .-1993:...
- Brussels TigersBrussels TigersThe Brussels Tigers are an amateur American football team based in Brussels.The Tigers are currently members of the Ligue Francophone de Football Amercain de Belgique LFFAB conference in the Belgian Football League...
- replacing the Dublin RebelsDublin RebelsThe Dublin Rebels are the most successful team in Irish American Football League history with seven National Championships , four league titles, two European crowns and registering the perfect season with no defeats in 2006 and again in 2010.They are members of the IAFL Central division, and have...
from Ireland.
- replacing the Dublin Rebels
- West Flanders TribesWest Flanders TribesThe West Flanders Tribes are a Belgian American football team based in the province of West-Flanders, with two home cities, Ostend and Izegem. The Tribes are currently members of the Flemish American Football League conference in the Belgian Football League...
- Lelystad Commanders