The Down Under Bowl was inaugurated in 1989 and was established to promote gridiron to the people of New Zealand and Australia. Prior standouts of the Down Under Bowl include Jake "The Snake" Plummer - former quarterback for the Denver Broncos, Ahman Green - running back for the Green Bay Packers, and Rob Morris - 2007 Super Bowl Champ with the Indianapolis Colts. Many top universities have Down Under Bowl alumni.
The Down Under Bowl is in its 23rd year of competition with teams from the United States, Australia, and New Zealand invited to participate. Teams are divided into brackets of four, with each team playing in two games. Games are played according to High School Federation Rules. Game time consists of four 12-minute quarters, with a minute between quarters. Half time is 15 minutes. Officials are from the United States and Australia.
The outcome of the first game determines whether a team's second game is a consolation or championship game. Medals and awards will be presented after the second game and at the Down Under Sports Awards Dinner. The games are filmed and will be available for purchase.
Athletes need to bring their own pads and helmet. Practices are scheduled in Australia prior to each Down UnderBowl game.
| 2012 Tournament Package: | ||
|---|---|---|
| July 2 | - | July 10 |
| July 3 | - | July 11 |
| July 4 | - | July 12 |
| Hawaiian Retreat Option: | ||
| July 10 | - | July 13 |
| July 11 | - | July 14 |
| July 12 | - | July 15 |
