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[legend killer]

hi there, i was wondering if anyone had any info on playing in america, i have seen teams advertising for players to go over, does anyone have any contacts over there or any idea of the standard,

[shrek]

Have a word with the Wigan Riversiders, they played, and beat Philidelphia Fight last year in a game in Wigan and seem to have a good on-going relationship with them, so sure they've a hatful of contacts they can put you in touch with.

Fight looked a decent outfit, but I'm guessing (from my uninformed spectator point of view!) that if you've played anything like a decent amatuer standard in the UK you'll be fine playing over there.

[Evil Homer]

You can get in touch with them on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/USARL

Edited by Evil Homer, 21 March 2012 - 06:01 PM.

[deluded pom?]

Bob8 might be along soon.

[Bob8]

hi there, i was wondering if anyone had any info on playing in america, i have seen teams advertising for players to go over, does anyone have any contacts over there or any idea of the standard,

PM sent.

Bob8 might be along soon.

Yes, I shall.

[legend killer]

thanks for the help, much appreciated, hopefully this will be a stepping stone to getting a club sorted.

[Wellsy4HullFC]

What of you're a semi-decent merit league player? Any teams for the less talented?

(Obviously not asking on behalf of myself as I am touted as the next Sam Tomkins just late in development!).

[deluded pom?]

What of you're a semi-decent merit league player? Any teams for the less talented?

(Obviously not asking on behalf of myself as I am touted as the next Sam Tomkins just late in development!).

I'm sure there are Wellsy. There's a new team in Baltimore that will need players and the Raiders based in NY are always on the lookout for more players.

[Bob8]

The standard is pretty high. However, I am old and useless and still get game time.

THe new club in Balimore is run by Joe Pontiak, a great bloke with a Boston 13s tattoo. He will be glad of any help, on and off the pitch.

[shun]

The standard is pretty high. However, I am old and useless and still get game time.

THe new club in Balimore is run by Joe Pontiak, a great bloke with a Boston 13s tattoo. He will be glad of any help, on and off the pitch.

hi just out of curiosity are the clubs in the US pro,semi pro or amatuer?

[deluded pom?]

hi just out of curiosity are the clubs in the US pro,semi pro or amatuer?

They are amateur and the players pay to play. The Axemen try to have a situation where their players are never out of pocket but don't make any money out of it either. Clubs will try to help with accomodation for overseas imports.

[legend killer]

is there a cap on the amount of import players a team can have

[Evil Homer]

is there a cap on the amount of import players a team can have

There isn't an official cap. Most teams usually have no more than 3, but I guess if you are in the USA then they won't turn you away. Like someone said, I guess the newer teams like Baltimore and Oneida would welcome a couple of experienced heads.

[Bob8]

They are amateur and the players pay to play. The Axemen try to have a situation where their players are never out of pocket but don't make any money out of it either. Clubs will try to help with accomodation for overseas imports.

That is fair, though I have had generous expenses, I would not call it an income.

[deluded pom?]

That is fair, though I have had generous expenses, I would not call it an income.

Careful Bob the IRS may be monitoring this forum.

[legend killer]

how long is the visa a traveler can get in america?