FAQ
NAFL League
The league is open to any player in the world, regardless of nationality.
Every player that submits a player interest form will have his/her information added to a player database. This database will be made available to team officials beginning on September 1st, and each team will contact players as they see fit. In order to cultivate as elite of a league as possible, the impetus is on each team to recruit the best talent they can find worldwide, and this database will give them an excellent starting point to find players willing and able to play in North America. Players may sign a contract with the team, but trades or simple player movements are allowed when agreed upon by the player, owners, and the league. After two weeks of league play, the rosters may not be changed for the remainder of the season.
You may need to do an intercontinental visitor transfer by the IFF from you current club to your NAFL team. This only applies if you currently have a player license to an IFF connected club.
Each team will decide how players are compensated, if at all. As a startup, semi-professional league it is likely that most travel and lodging will be self-funded. Each team is responsible for providing a suitable venue and equipment, as well as IFF approved uniforms. Teams may provide these at no cost to the players, or they may require that each player pay a fee. It is likely that team owners will develop sponsorship agreements to offset many of these costs. International players should have the option of residing with a billet family during their time in North America.
The season has been intentionally compressed into 4 weeks to allow international players the opportunity to play with as minimal expense as possible. Roster sizes have been increased because it is probable that some players will not be able to make every weekend. As the league continues to expand in future seasons, it is likely that the number of games played will increase, along with the length of the season.
No. This is a high level, semi-professional league, and team owners have a financial incentive to field the best athletes available. That being said, it is also a developmental league, and a team’s long term success depends on developing players. Rosters will include a mix of top European players along with the best local players available.
That is up to each owner. While it makes sense to live in your team’s city, all but one of your weekends will be spent on the road. Therefore it is possible to live in another city and still play for your team. This is especially true for international players who want to experience North America by traveling from venue to venue during the season while still playing floorball on the weekends. As noted, it is up to each owner to determine practice requirements and travel schedules for the players.
Player Interest should be used to indicate that you are willing and able to play in the NAFL. Submitting your information will have it added to the NAFL player database, which owners may use when looking for players to add to their roster. Player Registration is used by players that have been chosen to play for a team and are paying their league fees.
NAFL Tournament
The NAFL tournament is an opportunity for players from around the world to play high level floorball while spending time in the USA. The format is 16 teams playing 2 x 20 minute periods. Every team is guaranteed at least 8 games, and placement games all the way to 15th place.
No, the tournament is separate from the league, although it can be a good opportunity to be scouted for future seasons. As a 9-day tournament, there are fewer requirements and more opportunities, and all players who register will be able to play on a team. Space is limited to 16 teams, so early registration is recommended. Individuals can sign up as a free agent, or players can register as a team. The tournament is organized and run by the NAFL and Team Owners, and will be run in conjunction with the league in future seasons.
Team captains will be able to add players that sign up as free agents to their team.
All teams will need matching light and dark jerseys with numbers on front and back, and all players must wear matching shorts. There are no number requirements on the shorts. Complete uniform sets will be available for team rental for an additional fee. Quantities are limited, so early registration is recommended.
