The exciting sport of American Football, or Gridiron, is alive and well in Victoria!
There are 9 clubs in Victoria, spread throughout the Melbourne metropolitan area, Ballarat, Geelong and Gippsland.
We cater for Junior (14-18 years) and Senior (18+) versions of the game in Victoria. For more information, contact the
gridiron club nearest you.
Article updated 1:34 pm, January 25, 2012
Amercian Football fans around the world will be able to tune in live via a webcast at www.USAFootball.com/InternationalBowl to watch the IFAF World Team take on America’s Under-19 National Team in USA Football’s International Bowl on Wednesday, February 1.
Victoria’s own Adam Gotsis, recently signed to Georgia Tech will be competing in the game for the World Team. The game will be on in Australia on Thursday February 2nd from 10am.
The international webcast – which is available only outside of North America – will broadcast all the action live from The Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex in Austin, Texas. Continue reading →
Article updated 1:34 pm, January 24, 2012
All players, including existing and all new players who will participate in Gridiron Victoria must be registered for insurance purposes for the 2012 season.
To register with GV for insurance in 2012
To register, please visit the Clubs Online administration area .
Existing players will need to retrieve their login/account details from there, whilst new players create a new account.
Registration costs $100 and insures you against injury during training and game day.
New players should also contact GV about playing
If you are a new player or interested in playing, check out the Gridiron Victoria Clubs section to choose your nearest club, then contact Gridiron Victoria and let us know about yourself and we will endeavour to answer your query.
Article updated 9:47 am, January 18, 2012
UPDATE: Adam has officially committed to Georgia Tech over the weekend.
DT Adam Gotsis from Australia (Photo courtesy of Paul Manera)
As per Bring it On Sports:
Adam Gotsis of the Monash Warriors is being recruited by Georgia Tech to play Gridiron.
Adam and his parents will be leaving Australia on Thursday the 19th of January on an Official visit to Georgia Tech Campus which is located in Atlanta. Georgia Tech will be paying for Adam’s flights as well as his accommodation and meals.
Adam and his parents will meet with the coaching staff of Georgia Tech and will also tour the facilities. This is a great opportunity for Adam to play Gridiron at a High level as well as get a quality education and have a potential chance to go to the NFL.
Gridiron Victoria congratulates Adam and the Monash Warriors on this fantastic achievement and wish him all the best at Georgia Tech.
Article updated 4:31 pm, January 16, 2012
State Training commences soon for the 2012 Australian Championships.
Friday the 20th January 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Footscray Hockey Centre - McIvor Rd, Yarraville (Google Map)
Please Note:
All players are to complete a Pre-Registration form and either email it to Garry Wilson or bring it along completed to training.
Full gear required. ‘NO METAL CLEATS’ – Please ensure you are ready to go at 7pm.
Article updated 3:50 pm, January 12, 2012
The Victorian Eagles have begun preparation for the 2012 Gridiron Australia National Championships in March/April.
This years tournament will be played in a round robin format, with the 6 states split into 2 conferences and within those conferences, each team hosts one game and travels for the other.
The schedule is as follows:
Conference 1: New South Wales, Queensland, ACT
Conference 2: Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia
Saturday March 17th – WA @ Victoria, ACT @ NSW
Saturday March 24th – QLD @ ACT, SA @ WA
Saturday March 31st - Victoria @ SA, NSW @ QLD
Saturday April 14th Finals
No. 2 @ No. 1, No. 4 @ No. 3, No. 6 @ No. 5
