Barassi International Australian Football Youth Tournament

Barassi International Australian Football Youth Tournament

The Barassi Youth Tournament is an international Australian rules football tournament for junior players who are no older than 16 years of age. In conjunction with the Australian Football International Cup senior competition, the youth cup is an important event for the development of Aussie Rules internationally giving the opportunity for junior players to compete and share a cultural experience.

The tournament is currently held every 2-3 years in Canberra, the national capital of Australia.

In 2004 a tournament was held in Christchurch, New Zealand between 2 combined teams from Canberra and 2 New Zealand teams. This tournament was organised by the Canterbury AFL with the sanction of the Barassi Youth Tournament. Ron Barassi was there to encourage the players of both countries. This was the first junior international Australian rules football tournament to be played outside of Australia.

The tournament is officially endorsed by the Australian Football League as part of its International Policy.

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