A HIGH-PROFILE college American football game between Boston College and Georgia Tech at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, which organisers say is worth more than €50 million to the local economy, could be in jeopardy if administrative deadlines are not met.
The game is under threat due to sanctioning problems.
Under Irish regulations, the recognised National Governing Body (NGB) is responsible for sanctioning all competitive fixtures in their code held in the country. If, for example, Barcelona and Real Madrid wanted to play a league game in Croke Park, the FAI would have to sanction the event.
The Irish Sports Council recognises the Irish American Football Association (IAFA) as American football’s NGB.
http://www.thejournal.ie/american-football-2813763-Jun2016/
The game is under threat due to sanctioning problems.
Under Irish regulations, the recognised National Governing Body (NGB) is responsible for sanctioning all competitive fixtures in their code held in the country. If, for example, Barcelona and Real Madrid wanted to play a league game in Croke Park, the FAI would have to sanction the event.
The Irish Sports Council recognises the Irish American Football Association (IAFA) as American football’s NGB.
http://www.thejournal.ie/american-football-2813763-Jun2016/
