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The NTFA Is the National Federation Governing American Football & The International Federations’ (IFAF) Representative For the Sport In Jamaica.
NTFA
MISSION & VISION
The NTFA goal is to develop the sport of American Football (GRIDIRON) and its related sports for the people of Jamaica. With close collaboration with The Ministry of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sports (GOJ), ISSA, other vested institutions and our members we are committed to the overall development of the sport to aide on the aspects of community development, co-curricular activities, and creation of jobs and opportunities in Jamaica.
OUR PURPOSEOUR PURPOSE
The aim of the NTFA is to develop, promote, direct, supervise and regulate the sporting disciplines of American Football (and it’s many facets) athletic programs in which all member organizations can compete.
To accomplish this aim, the Association:
1. Establishes and enforces regulations to ensure that all such athletic programs are part of, and contribute towards, the entire educational program;
2. Cooperates closely with the Government of Jamaica and other organizations administering the development of sports programs;
3. Development, management and promotion of Jamaica’s National Teams that will compete in international competitions annually;
4. Enact policies of safety protocols for athletic trainers, coaches and athletes that ensure the proper teaching, training and protection of the athletes;
5. Promotes the spirit of sportsmanship and fair play in all athletic contests;
6. Enacts policies and guidelines that safeguard the physical, mental and moral welfare of the student athlete, and protect them from exploitation;
7. We will lend support, governance and training through all member organizations that will be operating programs for athletes benefit.
OUR GOALS
We intend to develop the sport of Tackle Football with the focus of creating opportunities for our athletes and job creation. With collaboration from the Office of the Ministry of Sports, The Ministry of Education and our member organizations such as organizations that have been propose to operate programs that are focused on the same sports that the NTFA will aid in their development.
Invitationals and Bowl Games:
The NTFA is currently in discussion with US entities to host international and Bowl Championships in Jamaica. The potential annual draw of above thousands of visitors and fans annually.
International Events and Games:
– International Competitions: We intend to have our elite academic institutions compete in home and away contest with US based schools that fit each teams’ criteria and physical matchup.
– Miami Dolphins Youth Program: The NTFA 7v7 Champion has an open invitation to compete in the highly vaunted Dolphins 7v7 High-School Competition annually played the second week of June.
– Camps: Operated by professional coaches and administrators
– Combines: Operated by professional coaches, trainers and administrators
– Clinics: Seminars for coaches, referees and guidance counselors conducted by industry professionals.
– National Teams: The Senior National Team will play competitions worldwide.
There are many more programs that have the capability to bring tourist through the NTFA programs.
Invitationals and Bowl Games:
The NTFA is currently in discussion with US entities to host international and Bowl Championships in Jamaica. The potential annual draw of above thousands of visitors and fans annually.
International Events and Games:
– International Competitions: We intend to have our elite academic institutions compete in home and away contest with US based schools that fit each teams’ criteria and physical matchup.
– Miami Dolphins Youth Program: The NTFA 7v7 Champion has an open invitation to compete in the highly vaunted Dolphins 7v7 High-School Competition annually played the second week of June.
– Camps: Operated by professional coaches and administrators
– Combines: Operated by professional coaches, trainers and administrators
– Clinics: Seminars for coaches, referees and guidance counselors conducted by industry professionals.
– National Teams: The Senior National Team will play competitions worldwide.
There are many more programs that have the capability to bring tourist through the NTFA programs.
