Last updated : Tuesday, 16 April 2024

Defiance Amateur Football League

The Defiance Amateur Football League is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1902. It is the oldest amateur football league in the United States. The league is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and consists of over 20 teams.

The Defiance League is open to players of all ages and skill levels. The league offers a variety of divisions, including a men's division, a women's division, and a youth division. The league also offers a flag football division for players who do not want to play tackle football.

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The Defiance League is committed to providing a safe and fun environment for its players. The league has a strict code of conduct that all players are required to follow. The league also has a team of referees who are responsible for ensuring that the games are played fairly.

History

The Defiance Amateur Football League was founded in 1902 by a group of Stanford University students. The league was originally called the Stanford Defiance Football Club. The club changed its name to the Defiance Amateur Football League in 1910.

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The Defiance League has a long and storied history. The league has produced many talented players who have gone on to play professional football. Some of the most notable players who have played in the Defiance League include Sid Luckman, John Madden, and Bill Walsh.

The Defiance League has also played a significant role in the development of amateur football in the United States. The league has helped to standardize the rules of amateur football and has helped to promote the sport to new players.

Current Season

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The Defiance League is currently in its 121st season. The season began in March and will end in November. The league is currently in the playoffs. The championship game will be played on November 12th.

The current defending champions are the San Francisco Defiance. The San Francisco Defiance have won the championship 10 times in the past 12 years.

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