The Slovak Association of American Football (SAAF) is the governing body of American football in Slovakia. It takes part in the organization of all the competitions related to the Slovak Championship. SAAF is responsible for the expansion and popularization of the sport. In Slovakia, American football is played under the 7v7, 11v11 and flag football variants.
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History
The SAAF was formed in the year 2010 by the fusion of the SZAF and SAAF. In 2013 the SAAF became a member of the IFAF. The current president of the association is Ivan Labuda (since January 2014). Until 2013, the SAAF had 9 members:
Slovak Football League 7v7
7v7 is a reduced variant of the original game played with 7 players instead of 11, with just a few adjustments to the original NCAAF rules. The so-called "Little League" has been played so far during the spring season (April–July). However, from the 2014 season, this league will be played during the fall.
Slovak Champion 7v7
Slovak Football League 11v11
11v11 is classic American Football based on IFAF rules (NCAA rules). The Slovak 11v11 League was played during the 2011 and 2012 seasons. During the 2013 and 2014 the league will not take place. Due to the small number of teams able to provide an 11-man full roster, these ones are moving into international competitions.
Slovak Champions 11v11
Slovak Flag Football League
Flag football is a 5-man variation of the non-contact sport based on American football; it is to be played during the early spring season in 2014.
National Team
The national team is under the scope of the SAAF. Up to 2013 it had played 3 games, with an average attendance of around 3000 people.