If you've seen anything about Australian Rules Football you know that it is one of the most exciting sports in the world today. The Atlanta Australian Rules Football League is all about allowing you the sporting enthusiast to try out this great sport right here in the ATL.

Beginning in September will be 6 weeks of games for both men's and women's teams at Dekalb Memorial Park just east of Atlanta. Games will be structured to suit teams of up to 12 players a side and anyone is welcome to come and try out.

Australian Rules Football is fast gaining acceptance as an alternative sport in many countries around the world. The better players can have some combination of endurance, speed and certainly skill making it appeal to a wide variety of sporting individuals, but it doesnt mean the man off the street can't jump straight in and play. In Atlanta players coming from backgrounds in Hockey, Soccer, Basketball, Rugby and certainly American Football have been able to make an easy transition to one of the most exciting and high scoring teams sports played.

No there are no 0-0 draws in Australian Rules Football with teams often scoring over 100 points in a game. And before you ask no its not Rugby! Its AUSSIE RULES FOOTY.

What is also worthy of note is the game can be played by just about everyone. From the tall to the short to the strong, fast or just plain slow there are still good chances you will enjoy this game. Age is no barrier also with players in the Atlanta league ranging in ages from 18 years to 50.

Its all about getting outdoors and playing a great team sport with your mates and having a fantastic time as well.

If you are all interested we encourage you to visit the teams pages, select a team to play for, sign up and come down and have a go. You wont be dissapointed by how friendly the players are and how much of a good time is had playing the game and socializing afterwards.