Flemish American Football League
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The Flemish American Football League (FFL) is one of the 2 conferences of the Belgian Football League
(BFL). It consists of teams from the Flemish Community
, whereas the Ligue Francophone de Football Amercain de Belgique
(LFFAB) consists of teams from the French Community
. The top 3 teams from the Flemish League qualify for the BFL playoffs at the conclusion of the regular season. The playoffs determine which teams play in the Belgian Bowl
.
W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, PCT = Winning Percentage, PF= Points For, PA = Points Against
- clinched seed to the playoffs
Belgian Football League
The Belgian american Football League is the professional sports league for American football in Belgium. The league currently consists of fourteen teams from Belgian cities and regions and one team from Luxembourg. The league is divided into two conferences — the Flemish american Football League ...
(BFL). It consists of teams from the Flemish Community
Flemish Community
The term Flemish Community has two distinct, though related, meanings:...
, whereas the Ligue Francophone de Football Amercain de Belgique
Ligue Francophone de Football Amercain de Belgique
The Ligue Francophone de Football Americain de Belgique is one of the 2 conferences of the Belgian Football League . It consists of teams from the French Community, whereas the Flemish American Football League consists of teams from the Flemish Community...
(LFFAB) consists of teams from the French Community
French Community of Belgium
The French Community of Belgium is one of the three official communities in Belgium along with the Flemish Community and the German speaking Community. Although its name could suggest that it is a community of French citizens in Belgium, it is not...
. The top 3 teams from the Flemish League qualify for the BFL playoffs at the conclusion of the regular season. The playoffs determine which teams play in the Belgian Bowl
Belgian Bowl
In American football, the Belgian Bowl is the championship game of the Belgian Football League . At the end of each regular season, three teams from each conference play in the BFL playoffs, a six-team single-elimination tournament that culminates with the Belgian Bowl.-History:-Statistics:* in...
.
Teams
There are 8 FFL teams.| Team | City/Area | Founded | Head Coach | Website | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flemish american Football League, FFL, | ||||||
| Antwerp Diamonds Antwerp Diamonds The Antwerp Diamonds are an amateur American football team based in Antwerp.The Diamonds are currently members of the Flemish Football League conference in the Belgian Football League .... |
Antwerp, BE Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... |
Sergio Borra | Diamonds | |||
| Bornem Titans Bornem Titans The Bornem Titans are an amateur American football team based in Bornem. The Titans are currently members of the Flemish Football League conference in the Belgian Football League .-2010 Season:... |
Bornem Bornem Bornem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Bornem proper, Hingene, Wintam, Mariekerke and Weert. On January 1, 2006 Bornem had a total population of 20,064... , BE Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... |
2004 | Filip Merckx | Titans | ||
| Brussels Black Angels Brussels Black Angels The Brussels Black Angels are an amateur American football team based in Brussels.The Black Angels are currently members of the Flemish Football League conference in the Belgian Football League .-History:*1987: Creation of the Waterloo All Stars... |
Brussels Brussels Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union... , BE Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... |
1987 | Mo Jablonka | Black Angels | ||
| Brussels Bulls Brussels Bulls The 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:... |
Brussels Brussels Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union... , BE Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... |
2007 | Lesley Moreels | Bulls | ||
| Ghent Gators Ghent Gators The Ghent Gators are a Belgian American football team based in Ghent. The Gators are currently members of the Flemish Football League conference in the Belgian Football League .-Coaches:* Head coach: Roald Piqueur... |
Ghent Ghent Ghent is a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is the capital and biggest city of the East Flanders province. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of... , BE Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... |
Roald Piqueur | Gators | |||
| Leuven Lions Leuven Lions The Leuven Lions are an American football team based in Leuven. The Lions are currently members of the Flemish Football League conference in the Belgian Football League .-Performance :... |
Leuven Leuven Leuven is the capital of the province of Flemish Brabant in the Flemish Region, Belgium... , BE Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... |
Lions | ||||
| Limburg Shotguns Limburg Shotguns The Limburg Shotguns are an amateur American football team based in Leopoldsburg, Limburg. The Shotguns are currently the newest members of the Flemish Football League conference in the Belgian Football League since the 2010 regular season.... |
Leopoldsburg Leopoldsburg Leopoldsburg is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1, 2006 Leopoldsburg had a total population of 14,403. The total area is 22.49 km² which gives a population density of 640 inhabitants per km².-External links:*... , BE Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... |
2008 | Chase Curren | Shotguns | ||
| West Flanders Tribes West Flanders Tribes The 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... |
West Flanders, BE Belgium Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many... |
1987 | Frederik George | Tribes | ||
Season's History
- 2011 BFL season2011 BFL seasonThe 2011 season of the Belgian Football League is the regular season played in the Belgium. The championshipgame is Belgian Bowl XXIV.-Regular Season overview:...
- 2010 BFL season2010 BFL seasonThe 2010 season of the Belgian Football League is the regular season played in the Belgium. The first week starts on 14 February 2010 and ends with the 12th week May 2. Then the Playoffs follow in the 13th and 14th week. The 2 remaining teams then compete in the championship Belgian Bowl XXIII...
- 2009 BFL season2009 BFL seasonThe 2009 season of the Belgian Football League is the regular season played in the Belgium. The first week starts on February 8 and ends with the 12th week April 26. Then the Playoffs follow in the 14th and 15th week. The 2 remaining teams then compete in the championship Belgian Bowl XXII.This is...
- 2008 BFL season2008 BFL seasonThe 2008 season of the Belgian Football League was the regular season played in the Belgium. The West Flanders Tribes had a perfect season with 8 wins and no losses and won Belgian Bowl XXI against the Brussels Black Angels by a score of 25-20....
- 2007 BFL season2007 BFL seasonThe 2007 season of the Belgian Football League is the regular season played in the Belgium. The West Flanders Tribes won Belgian Bowl XX against the Brussels Black Angels by a score of 35-13...
- 2006 BFL season2006 BFL seasonThe 2006 season of the Belgian Football League is the regular season played in the Belgium. The West Flanders Tribes won Belgian Bowl XIX against the Tournai Phoenix by a score of 23-14.-Regular season standings:...
- 2005 BFL season2005 BFL seasonThe 2005 season of the Belgian Football League is the regular season played in the Belgium. The Antwerp Diamonds won Belgian Bowl XVIII against the Brussels Black Angels by a score of 12-2.-Regular season standings:...
W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, PCT = Winning Percentage, PF= Points For, PA = Points Against
- clinched seed to the playoffs
FFL Titles
| FFL Titles | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club | # | last | history | |
| 1 | West Flanders Tribes West Flanders Tribes The 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... |
6 | 2011 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| 2 | Antwerp Diamonds Antwerp Diamonds The Antwerp Diamonds are an amateur American football team based in Antwerp.The Diamonds are currently members of the Flemish Football League conference in the Belgian Football League .... |
1 | 2005 | 2005 |
Playoff Appearances
| FFL Teams playoff appearances | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club | # | last | history | |
| 1 | Brussels Black Angels Brussels Black Angels The Brussels Black Angels are an amateur American football team based in Brussels.The Black Angels are currently members of the Flemish Football League conference in the Belgian Football League .-History:*1987: Creation of the Waterloo All Stars... |
7 | 2011 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| 2 | West Flanders Tribes West Flanders Tribes The 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... |
6 | 2011 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| 3 | Bornem Titans Bornem Titans The Bornem Titans are an amateur American football team based in Bornem. The Titans are currently members of the Flemish Football League conference in the Belgian Football League .-2010 Season:... |
2 | 2010 | 2009, 2010 |
| 3 | Antwerp Diamonds Antwerp Diamonds The Antwerp Diamonds are an amateur American football team based in Antwerp.The Diamonds are currently members of the Flemish Football League conference in the Belgian Football League .... |
2 | 2008 | 2005, 2008 |
| 5 | Brussels Bulls Brussels Bulls The 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:... |
1 | 2011 | 2011 |
- years in bold are Belgian Bowl champions.
- Since 2008 there are three playoff tickets for the top three teams at the end of the regular season. There has been no number three ranked team that has qualified for the Belgian BowlBelgian BowlIn American football, the Belgian Bowl is the championship game of the Belgian Football League . At the end of each regular season, three teams from each conference play in the BFL playoffs, a six-team single-elimination tournament that culminates with the Belgian Bowl.-History:-Statistics:* in...
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