The new players would continue the USAFL tradition of scholarship recipients spending a summer in the USA to be a part of Denver Bulldogs for three months of a season (August – October).
The focus of the scholarship is to provide an opportunity to live and play Australian Football in the USA.
The player is expected to fulfil coaching, junior development and club development responsibilities.
The experience includes some flexibility to travel throughout the USA during the summer and participate in the quintessential American summer experience that is offered in Denver and the nearby Rocky Mountains, including Major League Baseball games, brewery tours and excellent live music.
The Denver Bulldogs are the most successful USAFL team, having won eight (out of 14) USAFL men’s titles and three USAFL women’s championships.
In exchange the club will provide accommodation at a club member(s) home and will provide you with the opportunity to arrange cash projects with club members and friends.
Please send a letter of interest and resume to the Club President at 
president@Denverbulldogs.com.
Denver Bulldogs Club Responsibilities:
– Provide opportunity to live in and experience another culture while playing Australian Football with a local club.
– Ensure you experience the Denver life in the summer.
– Cover club and USAFL registration dues.
– As an amateur club we do not have the resources to provide any financial support to a player.
– To facilitate the process the club will:
(i) Provide accommodation at a club member(s) homes.
(ii) Provide opportunities for cash projects with club members and friends.
(iii) Offer transport assistance to all club games and events.
Scholarship Player Requirements/ Responsibilities:
– A time commitment of August 1 through USAFL National tournament (early October).
– Valid driver’s license.
– Valid credit card (Visa or Mastercard) with a minimum of $1,500 line of credit.
– Immediate access to $3,000 cash.
– Travel costs to and from Australia at the player’s responsibility. As are any trips within the USA.
– Three letters of reference from the following people (must be within the past three years): club coach, club president and employer
– Attend all club training and workout sessions (including all “optional” sessions) while in Denver.
– Attend all club social functions.
– Attend all games. This includes all travel games and associated costs.
– This needs to be a full season in order to be eligible for Nationals under the United States Australian Football League (USAFL) rules. (Minimum of three points).
– Take a leadership role within the club that matches your experience (i.e: club training or fitness sessions).
– Maintain a high standard of fitness. This includes self-training sessions if formal club sessions are limited.
– Obtain a three months tourist Visa.
– Be a responsible house guest and assist with daily household tasks (from washing dishes to mowing the lawn). Please plan on covering your personal food expenses.
– Note: Scholarship is for one season only. Any additional seasons will be the sole responsibility of the player and will be treated as a regular team member by the club.
Visa Information:
For a three-month stay you must complete the 90-day Visa Waiver Program. This is easier than applying for a B2 visa. You do not need interviews and it costs about $20-$30.
If you’d like to stay longer than three months to tour the country before you begin your term with the Bulldogs, please do the following.
Apply for a B2 visa. It’s a 12 month, multiple-entry holiday visa. Cost is roughly $160. You can get either the 12 month or a 5 year visa. It is fairly easy to get the visa, but it is a long process and involves a lot of documentation, so be prepared. You will need to fill out forms online on the U.S. Embassy website, book an interview at the U.S. Embassy or consulate in your State, wait a few weeks for your interview, and then pass the interview. They will then take your passport that day and post it to Canberra (the main U.S. Embassy), where they will stamp your visa. You will get your passport back about five days later.
The documents you will need are:
– Letters from friends/family saying that you had places to stay while you are travelling through America. The club can supply this documentation.
– Bank balances and credit card statements.
– Proof that you have work to go back to in Australia (Ex: land tax and title deeds documents, water bills, power bills, etc.)
The key is to be prepared as the B2 Visa takes some time and organisation on your part.
Travel Insurance:
We suggest you get some sort of travel insurance. Potential providers can be found online like Medibank Private Travel Insurance. This should cover you while you are playing footy in the USA.
For more information about the Denver Bulldogs and the scholarship program, please visit the club’s website www.DenverBulldogs.com.
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