Hokkaido American Football Association
| Hokkaido American Football Association (北海道アメリカンフットボール協会) | |
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| Established | April 1, 1975 |
| Region | Hokkaido, Japan |
| Website |
hokkaido-afa |
The Hokkaido American Football Association (北海道アメリカンフットボール協会) is an American college football league made up of colleges and universities on the island of Hokkaido, Japan.
Overview
The Hokkaido American Football Association is the highest level of collegiate football in the prefecture of Hokkaido. Eleven universities and colleges compete. The League was founded on April 1, 1975.
Member schools
Division 1
| Institution | 日本語 | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokkaidō University | 北海道大学 | Sapporo, Hokkaido | 1876 | Public | 11,153 | Big Green | Green and White |
| Hokkai Gakuen University | 北海学園大学 | Sapporo, Hokkaido | 1885 | Private | Golden Bears | Black and Gold | |
| Obihiro University | 帯広畜産大学 | Obihiro, Hokkaido | 1941 | National | 1,300 | Cowboys | Green, White, and Gold |
| Sapporo University | 札幌大学 | Sapporo, Hokkaido | 1967 | Private | Cubs | Purple and White | |
| Hokusei Gakuen University | 北星学園大学 | Sapporo, Hokkaido | 1962 | Private | 4,337 | Pirates | Blue, White, and Red |
| Sapporo Gakuin University | 札幌学院大学 | Ebetsu, Hokkaido | 1946 | Private | Crimson Knights | Crimson and White |
Division 2
| Institution | 日本語 | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSUH | 北海道医療大学 | Tōbetsu, Hokkaido | 1974 | Private | 3,053 | First Molars | Blue and White |
| HUS | 北海道科学大学 | Sapporo, Hokkaido | 1967 | Private | Wolves | Black and Gold | |
| Kushiro Public University of Economics | 釧路公立大学 | Kushiro, Hokkaido | 1988 | Public | Snipers | Black and White | |
| MuroranIT | 室蘭工業大学 | Muroran, Hokkaido | National | Black Panthers | Black and Gold | ||
| Nodai | 東京農業大学 | Abashiri, Hokkaido | Private | Fighting Radish | Green and Silver |
League champions
| Season | Team | Record | Post-season Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Otaru[1] | 5-0 | |
| 2010 | Otaru[2] | 5-0 | Lost 2010 Clash Bowl Semifinals |
| 2011 | Otaru[3] | 4-1 | Lost 2011 Pine Bowl |
| 2012 | Sapporo Gakuin | 5-0 | Lost 2012 Pine Bowl |
| 2013 | Hokkaido[4] | 5-0 | Lost 2013 Pine Bowl |
| 2014 | Hokkaido[5] | 5-0 | Lost 2014 Pine Bowl |
| 2015 | Hokkaido[6] | 5-0 | Lost 2015 Pine Bowl |
Pine Bowl
Main article: Pine Bowl (North Japan Championship)
The champion of the Hokkaidō League plays in the Pine Bowl against the champion of the Tohoku Collegiate American Football Association for the North Japan championship.
References
- ↑ "Hokkaido League 2009". American Football in Japan. Retrieved April 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Hokkaido League 2010". American Football in Japan. Retrieved April 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Hokkaido League 2011". American Football in Japan. Retrieved April 19, 2016.
- ↑ "NFL Japan 2013 Hokkaido League Standings". NFL Japan. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
- ↑ "NFL Japan 2014 Hokkaido League Standings". NFL Japan. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
- ↑ "NFL Japan 2015 Hokkaido League Standings". NFL Japan. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
External links
- Official website (Japanese)
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