The Polish American Football League or shortly PLFA (Polish: Polska Liga Futbolu Amerykańskiego) was a structured system for the American football competitions in Poland founded in 2004 by the Polish federation PZFA. In 2012, the Topliga was created as a major league with a bid (invitation) rule. The remaining teams are divided into two leagues (PLFA I and PLFA II) between which there was promotion and relegation. There were two eight-man football competitions: PLFA 8 for reserve teams and smaller clubs, and PLFA J for under-17 players.
Polish American Football League
Current season, competition or edition: 2016 PLFA season
The top four teams from the Topliga regular season entered the playoffs and the winners met in the championship game called the SuperFinał (more commonly known as the Polish Bowl). The PLFA I championship game was called the PLFA Cup Game.
In the 2013 season there were 74 teams in 5 leagues. 57 teams played 11-man football (8 teams in the Topliga, 8 teams in the PLFA I and 21 teams in the PLFA II) and other 37 teams played 8-man football competitions: 20 senior teams and 17 junior teams). The TopLiga and PLFA I are divided into two divisions, PLFA II into three divisions, and PLFA 8 and PLFAJ into five divisions based on geographical reasons.
After the 2017 season, there was a split in Polish American football, 20 clubs left the PLFA and founded a new league, the Liga Futbolu Amerykańskiego or shortly LFA.
American football is arguably the fastest growing sport in Poland, which appeared in Poland in 1999, when a pioneer initiative was established in Warsaw. The Polish American Football Association (Polish: Polski Związek Futbolu Amerykańskiego or PZFA) was created in November 2004, initiated by the first two American football teams: Warsaw Eagles and 1. KFA Wielkopolska. Its founding was a response to the dynamic growth of the American football movement in Poland.
The first game between Polish teams (still without professional equipment) was played in December 2005 in Poznań. The first international game, officiated by professionals, was played in March 2006 – The Warsaw Eagles took on Czech team Pardubice Stallions in a game played in Warsaw. From that moment on, teams began to be established in different parts of the country.
The Polish American Football League started in October 2006 with just 4 teams. There were 9 teams competing for the second championship in 2007. In 2008, the league split into two divisions - PLFA I (8 teams) and PLFA II (9 teams). There were 22 teams competing for the 2009 season and 21 for the 2010 season. 2011- 34 teams, 2012- 42 teams, and 2013- 74 teams.
Season structure
The regular season in the Topliga starts in March/April and ends in June/July. Each team plays nine games competing against every other team in the division (4 or 5 home games and 5 or 4 away games). A team is awarded two points for a win, one point for a tie, and zero points for a loss (a tie only occurs if the overtime can not be played).
After a regular season, the top four teams qualify for the play-offs (1st place against 4th place and 2nd against 3rd) and the Semi-Final winners meet in the championship game called SuperFinal; there is no 3rd place game.
The 2012 Super-Final championship game drew 23,000 fans.
Before 2012, coaches, players and officials used the English-language NCAA Rulebook. In February 2012, the Rulebook was translated into Polish by the Officiating Department chairman.[1]
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season competition or edition 2016 PLFA seasonSportAmerican footballFoundedOctober 2004FounderPZFAInaugural season2004Ceased2019Replaced byPolish Football LeagueCEOPrzemyslaw KazanieckiNo of teams13Country PolandOfficial websiteplfa plThe top four teams from the Topliga regular season entered the playoffs and the winners met in the championship game called the SuperFinal more commonly known as the Polish Bowl The PLFA I championship game was called the PLFA Cup Game In the 2013 season there were 74 teams in 5 leagues 57 teams played 11 man football 8 teams in the Topliga 8 teams in the PLFA I and 21 teams in the PLFA II and other 37 teams played 8 man football competitions 20 senior teams and 17 junior teams The TopLiga and PLFA I are divided into two divisions PLFA II into three divisions and PLFA 8 and PLFAJ into five divisions based on geographical reasons After the 2017 season there was a split in Polish American football 20 clubs left the PLFA and founded a new league the Liga Futbolu Amerykanskiego or shortly LFA Contents 1 History 2 Season structure 3 Game rules 4 Teams in 2019 Season 2 5 Champions 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksHistory Edit 2012 SuperFinal in National Stadium in front of 23 000 viewers American football is arguably the fastest growing sport in Poland which appeared in Poland in 1999 when a pioneer initiative was established in Warsaw The Polish American Football Association Polish Polski Zwiazek Futbolu Amerykanskiego or PZFA was created in November 2004 initiated by the first two American football teams Warsaw Eagles and 1 KFA Wielkopolska Its founding was a response to the dynamic growth of the American football movement in Poland The first game between Polish teams still without professional equipment was played in December 2005 in Poznan The first international game officiated by professionals was played in March 2006 The Warsaw Eagles took on Czech team Pardubice Stallions in a game played in Warsaw From that moment on teams began to be established in different parts of the country The Polish American Football League started in October 2006 with just 4 teams There were 9 teams competing for the second championship in 2007 In 2008 the league split into two divisions PLFA I 8 teams and PLFA II 9 teams There were 22 teams competing for the 2009 season and 21 for the 2010 season 2011 34 teams 2012 42 teams and 2013 74 teams Season structure EditThe regular season in the Topliga starts in March April and ends in June July Each team plays nine games competing against every other team in the division 4 or 5 home games and 5 or 4 away games A team is awarded two points for a win one point for a tie and zero points for a loss a tie only occurs if the overtime can not be played After a regular season the top four teams qualify for the play offs 1st place against 4th place and 2nd against 3rd and the Semi Final winners meet in the championship game called SuperFinal there is no 3rd place game The 2012 Super Final championship game drew 23 000 fans Game rules EditMain article College football Playing rules are based on those of the NCAA College football with minor modifications e g 12 minute quarters minimal field markings unsportsmanlike conduct for excessive celebration after plays similar to the NFL rules no Instant replayRules are adopted with a one year delay For example 2011 NCAA game rule changes was adopted for 2012 PLFA season Before 2012 coaches players and officials used the English language NCAA Rulebook In February 2012 the Rulebook was translated into Polish by the Officiating Department chairman 1 Teams in 2019 Season 2 EditTop Liga Bydgoszcz Archers Krakow Tigers Warsaw Eagles Kaunas Dukes Vilnius Iron Wolves Zabki Dukes EESL Minsk Litvins Moscow Spartans St Petersburg Griffins St Petersburg North LegionChampions EditSeason PLFA I PLFA II PLFA 8 8v8 2006 Warsaw Eagles 2007 The Crew Wroclaw 2008 Warsaw Eagles Lowlanders Bialystok 2009 Silesia Miners Zaglebie Steelers 2010 Devils Wroclaw Bielawa Owls 2011 The Crew Wroclaw Warsaw Spartans Warsaw Eagles B Season Topliga PLFA I PLFA II PLFA 8 8v8 PLFA J under 17 8v8 2012 Seahawks Gdynia Warsaw Spartans Tychy Falcons Seahawks Gdynia Warsaw Eagles2013 Giants Wroclaw Husaria Szczecin Krolewscy Warszawa Zaglebie Steelers Bielawa Owls2014 Seahawks Gdynia Husaria Szczecin Silesia Rebels Warsaw Eagles C Panthers Wroclaw2015 Seahawks Gdynia Krakow Kings Outlaws Wroclaw OldBoys Warszawa Panthers Wroclaw2016 Panthers Wroclaw Tychy Falcons Panthers Wroclaw B OldBoys Warszawa Bielawa Owls2017 Panthers Wroclaw Warsaw Sharks2018 Warsaw EaglesSee also EditSport in PolandReferences Edit 3 4 Przepisy futbolu amerykanskiego po polsku in Polish pzfa pl 11 Feb 2012 Archived from the original on 20 September 2012 Retrieved 17 Nov 2012 PLFA plfa pl in Polish Retrieved 2020 07 10 PLFA http en plfa pl External links EditPolish American Football League Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Polish American Football League 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