Congrats to Season 1 of American Football in Costa Rica. That’s right folks, no longer is American Football only played by a large group of American expats on the beach, there is actually a 
Costa Rica Federation of American Football (ACFA). It’s amazing how the times are changing!
The season officially began for the American Foodtball league in Costa Rica back in March 2009, when the first game was held on a Sunday afternoon. However, the teams started training much earlier than that.
The league is made of up 6 teams and 80% of the members are Ticos. The teams started training for that Sunday in March back in October of 2008. Unlike American football, the Costa Rican version gets played on an 80 yard soccer field, as opposed to the standard 100 yards we Americans are used to.
The young Ticos on the team don’t exactly look like your standard football player… most are under 200 lbs. The rules of regular football apply here as well, meaning most Tico players had to learn the rules from 0.
For the next season it is anticipated that 4 more teams will be joining the 6 team Costa Rica Federation of American Football, making for a total of a 10 team league. Not too shabby for a place that lives and breathes “futbol.” There are hopes of instituting the leage at all levels: professional, university, high school and youth levels.
For a look at the Costa Rica Sharks click here.
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I am a football coach in Texas. More information on the league? coaches paid or volunteer
Thanks
hi i live in costa rica and i want to see if there is american football for under 18
nice i like that America is not the only ones
My name is James and I am 45 years old. I married a tica 10 years ago and we live in Atlanta Ga. We have been planning to move to Costa Rica for the past 18 months. My family and I are coming over May 30th to June 14th to visit my wife’s family. I would love to know how I could possibly get involved in the ACFA. I played football in High School and Jr. College. I have been coaching my friend’s sons in pop warner and have a 2 year old son of my own. Please let me know if there is someone I could meet with while we are there. You can e-mail me or conact me at 770-865-3248.
Thank you,
James Hahner
We are looking for players and position coaches for the 2011 season that starts in early February. I am the Head Coach of the Mustangs and can be reached at 850-390-4808 U.S. or 506-8371-2561 in Costa Rica. Also, can be contacted via email at sidowens@yahoo.com. There is no compensation for coaches or players at the present time. This will be our 3rd year in the League. Thanks
Sid
My name is Emanuel and I am 18yrs old.I currently live in Florida with my family.I have played football for 2 years when I lived in New Jersey and another 2 here in Florida.I was a defensive linemen and also played offensive line.My parents who were born in Costa Rica are considering moving back over,so then I will probobly move with them.I do do have experience and love playing the sport of American Football even for fun.You can contact at (813)-662-2083 which is my home phone and my email address is ddaisy197@aol.com
My mistake Im actually 20 years old,sorry about that.I would also like to say that I have lived in the U.S. all my life.Also graduated from High School here in the U.S..I would like to know more info on the growing sport of American Football in Costa Rica.
Thank you,
Eamnuel Robles
hey i played at the university and minor league levels and definatly dont want to stop just because i live in CR! im in Tamarindo, guanacaste, can anyone give me some info??