Team of the Week: Des Moines Roosters

This week's featured organization is the Des Moines Roosters, Australian Football Club.

The Des Moines Roosters is Iowa's only Australian Football club! The team was formed in March of 2009, by 2 brothers and a native Australian who were not willing to let go of the sport they'd grown to love. As a relatively new team and sport to the area, the Roosters are always seeking new recruits, fans and volunteers to become a part of their community.

The Roosters have become more than just a team and are building the Australian Football culture here in Des Moines. The sport - difficult to compare to American sport, is governed by the USAFL - www.usafl.com and partners with its professional affiliate the AFL - www.afl.com.au. The Roosters compete against other midwest teams including the Minnesota Freeze, the Kansas City Power and the Milwaukee Bombers and will be competing in tournaments in Kansas City, and Madison.

Also, The Des Moines Roosters recently finished off their 2012 season by winning the USAFL Nationals Title Division IV with a tournament win-loss record  of 3-0!

Find out more about the Rooster and follow them at their website:  http://www.desmoinesroosters.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Des-Moines-Roosters/212343665459348

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DMRoosters