tourist, try football in USA?

wizay · #1 08-07-2010, 06:31 PM

Hi there. Just finished high school in Norway. And im thinking of going on a trip to the USA, before i begin study again. Im a big fan of football, and i want to play so bad

Is it any chances that its possible to play some in USA?

Thanks.

Jim Campbell · #2 08-07-2010, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by wizay

Hi there. Just finished high school in Norway. And im thinking of going on a trip to the USA, before i begin study again. Im a big fan of football, and i want to play so bad

Is it any chances that its possible to play some in USA?

Thanks.

football is not really the kind of thing one does on a lark......touch/flag variations maybe......it's a complex team sport that moves fast and hits hard,and getting out on the field without some training could be deadly

Dr. Cheese · #3 08-07-2010, 06:44 PM

If possible, enroll in a small school (NCAA Division III or smaller)that has football. THe skill and size of the athletes may be something you can work with.

What is your athletic background? Are you good at soccer or rugby? How big are you?

Jim Nazium · #4 08-07-2010, 06:55 PM

If you are here for a week or two, you probably won't be able to play in a "real" game, with helmets and pads and tackling. However, lots of people play "touch" or "flag" football on weekends, where the defensive player only has to touch the ball carrier with both hands or pull a flag off his belt to end the play. There is no tackling, so no helmets or pads are required. If you are here in the fall, you should be able to find some games like this. I think if you find a game, introduce yourself and explain your situation, people will let you play. We're friendly like that. especially if you bring beer.

wizay · #5 08-07-2010, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Cheese

If possible, enroll in a small school (NCAA Division III or smaller)that has football. THe skill and size of the athletes may be something you can work with.

What is your athletic background? Are you good at soccer or rugby? How big are you?

I have played handball, or team handball for many years, if you know that sport. Im very fan of sports in general and tried many sports. now i am 19 years old and im about 6 feet and 2.8 in. My weight is about 207 lbs. do regulary weight training and got some decent speed

sloasdaylight · #6 08-07-2010, 06:58 PM

If you're really down, you can try and play in a pickup tackle game, those are fun.

steamthief · #7 08-07-2010, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sloasdaylight

If you're really down, you can try and play in a pickup tackle game, those are fun.

+1! You don't need to know the intricacies of the game to play on the line and knock heads. Just be aware that some people who play sandlot football play dirty.

**bassybill** · #8 08-07-2010, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by wizay

Hi there. Just finished high school in Norway. And im thinking of going on a trip to the USA, before i begin study again. Im a big fan of football, and i want to play so bad

Is it any chances that its possible to play some in USA?

Thanks.

As you're from Europe, I have to ask - do you mean football, or American football?

wizay · #9 08-08-2010, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bassybill

As you're from Europe, I have to ask - do you mean football, or American football?

American football. Im not that good at soccer

Dr. Cheese · #10 08-08-2010, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by wizay

I have played handball, or team handball for many years, if you know that sport. Im very fan of sports in general and tried many sports. now i am 19 years old and im about 6 feet and 2.8 in. My weight is about 207 lbs. do regulary weight training and got some decent speed

You probably could do alright at the small school level once you got used to the physical contact. Play some sandlot football just to get an idea of what getting hit is like, but if you can, try to go to school here and really play some football!