History:
The Down Under Bowl is the largest American Football Championship Tournament held outside the United States . The first Down Under Bowl was inaugurated in 1989 making 2008 our 20 th year.
Participation:
Teams are divided into brackets of 4 teams. The teams play in two games. The outcome of the first game determines whether a team’s second game is a consolation or championship game
Games are played according to high school federation rules
All officials are flown from the United States and officiate in 5 men crews
Game time consists of four 12 minute quarters, with a minute between quarters. Half time break is 15 minutes
Australian and New Zealand teams have participated in the Down Under Bowl
A state football squad consists of 35 participants
Awards:
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1 st place team members receive a gold medal
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2 nd place team members receive a silver medal
Consolation Game
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3rd place team members receive a bronze medal
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4th place team members receive a participation medal