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The '''AFBN''' ('''American Football Bond Nederland''') is the governing body for [[American Football]] in the [[Netherlands]]. The AFBN was founded in 2001 after the merger of the rival leagues Nederlandse American Football Federatie (NAFF) and American Football League Nederland (AFLN).
The '''American Football Bond Nederland''' ('''AFBN''') is the governing body for [[American Football]] in the [[Netherlands]]. The AFBN was founded 1984 and refounded in 2001 after the merger of the rival leagues Nederlandse American Football Federatie (NAFF) and American Football League Nederland (AFLN).


==History==
==History==
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The Nederlandse American Football Federatie (NAFF) was initially founded on 4 November 1984 by a co-operation between Bob de Jong of the Dutch broadcasting organization [[Veronica Omroep Organisatie|Veronica]], Peggy Kooper of The Hague Raiders, René Koningferander of the Amsterdam Rams and the governing body of [[Netherlands|Dutch]] sport, the [[Nederlandse Sport Federatie]] (NSF). A year later, in 1985, the NAFF became a member of the [[NOC*NSF]]. The NAFF also became a member of the European Football League (EFL), later known as [[European Federation of American Football]] (EFAF).
The Nederlandse American Football Federatie (NAFF) was initially founded on 4 November 1984 by a co-operation between Bob de Jong of the Dutch broadcasting organization [[Veronica Omroep Organisatie|Veronica]], Peggy Kooper of The Hague Raiders, René Koningferander of the Amsterdam Rams and the governing body of [[Netherlands|Dutch]] sport, the [[Nederlandse Sport Federatie]] (NSF). A year later, in 1985, the NAFF became a member of the [[NOC*NSF]]. The NAFF also became a member of the European Football League (EFL), later known as [[European Federation of American Football]] (EFAF).


In 1985 the first Dutch American football league competition took place. The 8 teams in the top (and in those days the only) division, would compete against each other for a place in the final of the Dutch American Football championship. The final, called the Super Bowl for one year only, was renamed to the [[Tulip Bowl]] in 1986 and has remained so to this day.
In 1985, the first Dutch American football league competition took place. The 8 teams in the top (and in those days the only) division, would compete against each other for a place in the final of the Dutch American Football championship. The final, called the Super Bowl for one year only, was renamed to the [[Tulip Bowl]] in 1986 and has remained so to this day.


On 1 May 1986 another organization was formed: the '''American Football Officials Nederland''' (AFON). This body was to function as an independent, neutral organization whose main tasks were to recruit, train and deliver officials for AFBN games. Initially, US servicemen based in the Netherlands were recruited to officiate games and train others to become officials.
On 1 May 1986, another organization was formed: the '''American Football Officials Nederland''' (AFON). This body was to function as an independent, neutral organization whose main tasks were to recruit, train and deliver officials for AFBN games. Initially, US servicemen based in the Netherlands were recruited to officiate games and train others to become officials.


===American Football League Nederland (AFLN)===
===American Football League Nederland (AFLN)===
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After 1998, the sport began to grow again with more teams springing up in the Netherlands. In 2001 the NAFF and AFLN organizations agreed to merge under the name American Football Bond Nederland (AFBN). This made it possible to organize different levels of play and three divisions were created. In 2005 this was reduced to the current format of two divisions with a third developmental tier.
After 1998, the sport began to grow again with more teams springing up in the Netherlands. In 2001 the NAFF and AFLN organizations agreed to merge under the name American Football Bond Nederland (AFBN). This made it possible to organize different levels of play and three divisions were created. In 2005 this was reduced to the current format of two divisions with a third developmental tier.


The winners of the Division One championship (the [[Tulip Bowl]]) are the official national champions of the Netherlands.
The winners of the Premier League (Eredivisie) championship (the [[Tulip Bowl]]) are the official national champions of the Netherlands.


===Premier League===
===Premier League===
In 2015, the AFBN Premier League has eight teams split into two divisions:
In 2021,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gridiron.nl/schema-afbn-eredivisie-bekend/|title=Schema AFBN Eredivisie bekend|date=22 August 2021}}</ref> the AFBN Premier League (Eredivisie) has eight teams split into two pools:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Division PLA
! Pool A
! Division PLB
! Pool B
|-
|-
|
|
* [[Amsterdam Crusaders]]
* [[Amsterdam Crusaders]]
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* [[Amsterdam Panthers]]
* [[Arnhem Falcons]]
* [[Arnhem Falcons]]
⚫
* [[Groningen Giants]]
⚫
|
* [[Rotterdam Trojans|010 Trojans]]
* [[Rotterdam Trojans|010 Trojans]]
* [[Lightning Leiden]]
* [[Flevo Phantoms]]
⚫
* [[Lelystad Commanders]]
⚫
|
⚫
* [[Alphen Eagles]]
* [[Amsterdam Panthers]]
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* [[Groningen Giants]]
* [[Hilversum Hurricanes]]
* [[Hilversum Hurricanes]]
|}
|}


===First Division===
===First Division===
In 2015, the AFBN First Division has 12 teams split into two divisions.
In 2021, the AFBN First Division has 10 teams, and 2 combination teams made up of members from multiple of those teams.


⚫
*[[Alphen Eagles]]
{| class="wikitable"
*[[Eindhoven Raptors]]
! Division 1A
⚫
*[[Den Haag Raiders]]
! Division 1B
*[[Spijkenisse Scouts]]
|-
*[[Maastricht Wildcats]]
|
* [[Amersfoort Untouchables]]
*[[Nijmegen Pirates]]
* [[Eindhoven Raptors]]
*[[Tilburg Wolves]]
* [[Maastricht Wildcats]]
*[[Utrecht Dominators]]
* [[Nijmegen Pirates]]
*[[Leiden Lightning]]
* [[Spijkenisse Scouts]]
*[[West Frisian Outlawz]]

|
===Combination teams===
* [[Amsterdam Crusaders]] 2
*Krakens (Raptors + Wolves + Scouts)
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* [[Den Haag Raiders]]
*Parrots (Eagles + Pirates)
* [[Enschede Broncos]]
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* [[Lelystad Commanders]]
* [[Utrecht Dominators]]
|}


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Belgian Football League]]
* [[Belgian Football League]]
* [[EFAF Atlantic Cup]]
* [[EFAF Atlantic Cup]]

==References==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.afbn.nl/ Official website of the AFBN (in Dutch)]
*[http://www.afbn.nl/ Official website of the AFBN (in Dutch)]
*[http://statistics.tulipbowl.com AFBN Division One Statistics]
*[http://statistics.tulipbowl.com AFBN Premier League Statistics](returns a blank page as of 2021-09-19)
*[http://www.afbnscore.nl AFBN scores and standings]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080919103832/http://www.afbnscore.nl/ AFBN scores and standings]
*[http://www.jelo.nu/users/afon/ AFON (in Dutch)]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070411233055/http://www.jelo.nu/users/afon/ AFON (in Dutch)]
*[http://www.amersfoortuntouchables.nl/ Amersfoort Untouchables]
*[http://www.amersfoortuntouchables.nl/ Amersfoort Untouchables]

{{Sports governing bodies in the Netherlands}}
{{International American football}}
{{International American football}}


[[Category:American football in the Netherlands]]
[[Category:American football in the Netherlands]]
[[Category:Sports governing bodies in the Netherlands]]
[[Category:Sports governing bodies in the Netherlands]]
[[Category:2001 establishments in the Netherlands]]
[[Category:Sports organizations established in 2001]]

Latest revision as of 16:34, 20 July 2024

American Football Bond Nederland
SportAmerican football
Founded(1984), refounded 2001
No. of teams18
Country Netherlands
Most recent
champion(s)		Lightning Leiden (2024)
Official websiteafbn.nl

The American Football Bond Nederland (AFBN) is the governing body for American Football in the Netherlands. The AFBN was founded 1984 and refounded in 2001 after the merger of the rival leagues Nederlandse American Football Federatie (NAFF) and American Football League Nederland (AFLN).

History

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Nederlandse American Football Federatie (NAFF)

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The Nederlandse American Football Federatie (NAFF) was initially founded on 4 November 1984 by a co-operation between Bob de Jong of the Dutch broadcasting organization Veronica, Peggy Kooper of The Hague Raiders, René Koningferander of the Amsterdam Rams and the governing body of Dutch sport, the Nederlandse Sport Federatie (NSF). A year later, in 1985, the NAFF became a member of the NOC*NSF. The NAFF also became a member of the European Football League (EFL), later known as European Federation of American Football (EFAF).

In 1985, the first Dutch American football league competition took place. The 8 teams in the top (and in those days the only) division, would compete against each other for a place in the final of the Dutch American Football championship. The final, called the Super Bowl for one year only, was renamed to the Tulip Bowl in 1986 and has remained so to this day.

On 1 May 1986, another organization was formed: the American Football Officials Nederland (AFON). This body was to function as an independent, neutral organization whose main tasks were to recruit, train and deliver officials for AFBN games. Initially, US servicemen based in the Netherlands were recruited to officiate games and train others to become officials.

American Football League Nederland (AFLN)

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In 1997, four teams from the NAFF broke away and formed their own organization and league under the name American Football League Nederland (AFLN). The AFLN ran from 1998 until the creation of the AFBN in 2001, with the Rotterdam Trojans winning the first AFLN championship.

American Football Bond Nederland (AFBN)

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After 1998, the sport began to grow again with more teams springing up in the Netherlands. In 2001 the NAFF and AFLN organizations agreed to merge under the name American Football Bond Nederland (AFBN). This made it possible to organize different levels of play and three divisions were created. In 2005 this was reduced to the current format of two divisions with a third developmental tier.

The winners of the Premier League (Eredivisie) championship (the Tulip Bowl) are the official national champions of the Netherlands.

Premier League

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In 2021,[1] the AFBN Premier League (Eredivisie) has eight teams split into two pools:

Pool A Pool B

First Division

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In 2021, the AFBN First Division has 10 teams, and 2 combination teams made up of members from multiple of those teams.

Combination teams

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  • Krakens (Raptors + Wolves + Scouts)
  • Parrots (Eagles + Pirates)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Schema AFBN Eredivisie bekend". 22 August 2021.
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