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American Football Federation of the Philippines

The American Football Federation of the Philippines (AFFP)[1] is a non-profit organization in the Philippines founded in October 2011. Its first team, the Philippine Punishers, was composed of Filipinos, Fil-Americans, and expatriates.[2]

History edit

The Philippine Punishers started with about 15 players, headed by Coach Tim Beasley.

When the team was founded, the Punishers[3] played two home games against the Guam All-Stars in April 2012 and defeating the Hong Kong Cobras, finishing a score of 42–14 on 5 May 2012 in Clark, Pampanga. After winning the game against the Cobras, the Punishers won a rematch in July 2012, by a score of 32-12. The team also traveled to Beijing in August 2012 to beat the Beijing Guardians 14–0. The following months, the Punishers[4] achieved a 13-6[5] victory over the Sharks Saipan[6] in Manila.

In 2013, the AFFP produced the Philippine Valkyries, its first Philippine women's tackle football, started by five players. The team is now composed of 30 members.

Philippine Punishers edit

Philippine Punishers[7] is composed of Filipinos, Americans, Australians, Chinese and Canadians whose age ranges from 18 to 43. The players vary from 4'11" up to 6'7".

The Philippine Punishers[8] came into the international scene in Asia by playing against established organizations such as the Beijing Guardians, Hong Kong Cobras (twice), Guam All-Stars[9][10] and Saipan Sharks. They had a very successful year by posting a 4–1 win/loss record even though 85% of the Filipino players have less than 1 year of playing experience.[11]

Philippine Valkyries edit

The Philippine Valkyries[12] were the first Women's American Football Team established in the Philippines. It is a full-contact American Football team member of American Football Federation of the Philippines, also known as AFFP.

Founded in 2013, Coach Tim Beasley, AFFP Director, started an American Football clinic held in ASCOM and exclusive for females ranging from 19 years old and above. In January 2014, the Philippine Valkyries competed against Guam Gridiron Divas in Quezon City.

References edit

  1. ^ "Punishers looking for touchdown". The Philippine STAR. Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  2. ^ "Meet the Philippine Punishers: our very own American Football team". 6 November 2012. Archived from the original on 10 November 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  3. ^ "Kilalanin ang pambato ng Pinas sa American football - ang Philippine Punishers". Archived from the original on 26 May 2014. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  4. ^ "American Football, Now in the Philippines!". Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  5. ^ "Philippine Punishers win historic first Manila game over Saipan, 13-6". Archived from the original on 1 March 2014. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  6. ^ "Philippine Punishers make home debut, take on Saipan Sharks in Manila". Archived from the original on 1 March 2014. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  7. ^ "Philippines' American Football squad makes home debut". 6 November 2012. Archived from the original on 9 November 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  8. ^ "American football, raratsada sa bansa". Balita. Archived from the original on 26 May 2014. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  9. ^ "PH Punishers collide with Guam All Stars". SunStar. Archived from the original on 11 May 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  10. ^ "American Football: Philippine Punishers learn plenty in loss to Guam All-Stars". 29 June 2013. Archived from the original on 26 May 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  11. ^ "Putting The Game of Inches, Grit & Grind On The Grid". Archived from the original on 4 February 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  12. ^ "Women Football Players Return From Philippines". Archived from the original on 9 February 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
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