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The league has grown to over 30 clubs, making up 60 teams and over 1000 players (of which 70% are American). The USAFL has Junior Development, Coaching Development and Umpire Development programs. METRO FOOTY The USAFL has embraced Metro Footy – a scaled down version of footy for American-sized fields with fewer players. Many US Footy clubs are fed by several Metro Footy sides and selected players represent at the Nationals. Metro Footy has also enabled the USAFL to stage exhibition matches at Arena Football League games. NATIONAL SIDE US Footy is responsible for the co-ordination of the National Team, the Revolution . The team plays in international tournaments and exhibition matches against other countries. Revolution players are selected from the best US-born players from the club teams across the country. With close proximity to Canada, the Revolution participate in the annual 49th Parallel Cup against Canada. The Revolution competed in the 2002 Australian Football International Cup , finishing 5th out of 11 countries and in the 2005 Australian Football International Cup finishing 3rd out of 10 countries. TOURNAMENTS & COMPETITIONS USAFL National Championships US Footy co-ordinates the USAFL National Championships , a large event featuring competition between US Footy affiliated clubs for the national title. The Denver Bulldogs have been the most successful side at the US Nationals, winning their 4th straight championship in 2005. Women's Division Since 2005, the nationals have included a Women's Footy division, with the inaugural title won by the Atlanta Lady Kookaburras. East vs West The East vs West is an event which pitches 44 of the best players in the USA against each other. The first of these games was held in 2003, and it became a much anticipated annual event. Each year, both All-American and All-Star sides take the field.
Florida Redbacks Australian Rules Football Club will be hosting the East v West game in Sarasota , Florida on Saturday 1st July 2006. FUNDING AND REVENUE The Australian Football League provides around $90,000 annually in funding for US Footy, primarily for junior development. The USAFL also generates revenue through club and player membership and merchandising activities. US FOOTY KIDS US Footy Kids is US Footy's equivalent of the successful AFL Auskick program and part of the USAFL's junior development program. AFFILIATED CLUBS AND REPRESENTATIVE SIDES SEE ALSO
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