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WHAT IS FOOTY? Australian Rules Football (also "Aussie Rules" or " footy") is a physical contact sport. It is a form of football with roots traceable from early forms of Rugby and Gaelic football, but it is uniquely Australian. Its rules were codified in 1858, and probably predate all other modern forms of football, such as American, Canadian, Rugby Union and League, Association (Soccer) and Gaelic football. Today it is a multi-million dollar business, with a National Competition and numerous smaller leagues. Interest in the game is generally at an all time high within and outside Australia, yet despite this, some parts of Australia are still lukewarm in support of their team in the AFL, and the game has yet to take a firm hold overseas. Find out more by reading our "What is Footy?" section. HOW CAN I PLAY? Please click here. IS FOOTY A FULL CONTACT SPORT? Yes. The USAFL rules are full contact. Tackling and Shepherding (blocking) are allowed. CAN I GET HURT? As with any team sport injury is possible. However serious injuries are very rare. Most players can expect some bruises, minor scratches, and Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness after a game. DO I NEED PRIOR EXPERIENCE? No....our coaches and veteran players love to train new teammates. Many of our rookies played their first game after just one or two practices. WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AGE TO BE A PLAYER? 18 Years old. WHEN IS THE SEASON AND HOW LONG DOES IT RUN? The Gamblers season starts in March and ends after the National Finals Tournament in October. WHAT TEAMS DO THE LAS VEGAS GAMBLERS COMPETE AGAINST? We play teams from around the Western United States including teams form San Diego, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Arizona. CAN I JOIN THE CLUB AS A NON-PLAYER? Absolutely!! The Gamblers Aussie Football Club is just that.....a club! Social members are welcome and encouraged. All you need is a love of football (or a football player) and the desire to enjoy some fish and chips, or a pint down at McMullan's pub now and again. CAN GIRLS PLAY? Yes and No. Yes there are female Footy teams but Las Vegas does not currently have an active squad. If you are interested in forming, organizing, or playing for the Lady Gamblers please email VP@vegasfooty.com. We would love the opportunity to bring ladies Footy to Las Vegas. HOW PHYSICALLY FIT DO I NEED TO BE? Decent physical fitness is required. Especially cardiovascular fitness. Footy is a sprint and recover type sport much like soccer or American football. Footy plays to all body types with both large muscle bound bruisers and small quick guys required to round out the team. Coming to Footy practice on a regular basis is an outstanding way to get / stay in shape. HOW MUCH OF A COMMITMENT IS THIS? People are busy. The Gamblers organization understands that and caters to its members hectic lifestyles. Players are expected to attend at least 1 practice a month to remain on the squad. This is a low stress, laid back environment. We are all here to have fun. The team knows that family and work comes first. ARE FAMILIES WELCOME? Yes, Yes, Yes!!!! All of our games and practices are held at public parks with facilities for kids to play, walking/running paths, restrooms, and dog runs. We love having the family members out to support the team and most games end with an on-field BBQ. |
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