International Federation of American Football approves Canadian rules and use of rulebook
The International Federation of American Football has approved Canadian rules in international competition and the use of the Canadian Amateur Football rulebook in IFAF-sanctioned global competitions.“We are thrilled the IFAF recognizes 12-player football supporting the current international tackle rules,” Football Canada president Jim Mullin, who is also the IFAF general secretary, said in a statement.
“We are pleased that this opens the opportunity to play more international and university club games in quality facilities across Canada,” he said. “More competition can grow the sport throughout the continent.” The Canadian rulebook will be available to all countries through various IFAF platforms. Besides 12 players being on the field, there are essential differences between Canadian and international American football. They include:
– Downs: Canadian teams have three downs to make 10 yards. A rule variant allows for four downs to make 10 yards, if desired.– Scoring: This is the same as the international American game, except for the single. This is awarded for a kicked or punted ball not returned from the end zone.
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