ARIZONA HAWKS
AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL CLUB
The Arizona Hawks win Men’s Division III at the 2025 USAFL Western Regional Tournament!
For the first time since 2017, the Arizona Hawks men took a full squad to the USAFL Western Regional Tournament, and the team did not disappoint winning the Division III Championship. The Hawks men first competed against the Denver Bulldogs Reserves providing a chance to avenge their defeat in the 2022 Men’s Division III National Championship game. The men played exceptional footy from start to finish, winning the game with the teams highest final score and highest winning margin in more than a decade (14.12.114 to 0.1.1). This result set up a championship game matchup with a combined team of Portland Steelheads and Wasatch Wargulls.
Portland/Wasatch took advantage of a longer rest break and a favourable breeze to get out to a two goal lead by quarter time. However, the Hawks turned the game in the second quarter with some outstanding passages of team play to reverse the margin and take a two goal lead into half time. The Steelheads/Wargulls pulled back to within 9 points in the fourth quarter before the Hawks steadied, ultimately winning a hard fought game (and the championship) by a score of 8.7.55 to 5.3.33.
The Hawks women were also represented at Western Regionals combining with women from the New York Magpies and Austin Crows to play with the D.C. Eagles. The Hawks women battled hard in matches against teams lead by Minnesota Freeze, Golden Gate Iron Maidens and Denver Bulldogs. The inexperience of the DC Eagles combined squad playing together was evident throughout the day with defeats in all three games.
Next up, the Arizona Hawks men and women will compete in the Stumptown Showdown to be played in Molalla, Oregon, on Saturday, August 16, 2025. The following week the Hawks travel to San Diego, California, to compete in the Rob Dollar Cup on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
Regular season practices are held Wednesday evenings from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in Mesa, and non-gameday Saturday mornings from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Mesa. Occasional Monday evening practices are also held from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM in North Phoenix. Practice times and locations vary so check out our Schedule page for details on all practices and games. New (or returning) men’s and women’s players are always welcome to join us at any practice and no previous footy experience is necessary!
Arizona Hawks to host the 2025 USAFL Nationals Tournament!
The USAFL has announced that the 2025 USAFL Nationals will be held in Arizona October 17, 2025 to October 19, 2025 at the Kino Sports Complex South in Tucson, Arizona. This marks the first time that the world’s largest Australian Rules Football tournament will be held in Arizona! The Arizona Hawks look forward to welcoming the USAFL and around 50 footy teams from across the United States and Canada to the Grand Canyon State!
More information will be announced in the coming months, so please check our website and USAFL social media for the latest.
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New players are always welcome, so if you have ever thought about giving Australian Rules football (a.k.a. Aussie Rules footy) a go, please come and join us! Aussie Rules footy is a unique, fast paced, exciting game, so what’s not to love!
Please check our schedule for up to date information on practice and game times and locations, as these are subject to change.
The men and women of the Arizona Hawks Australian Rules Football Club compete in the United States Australian Football League (USAFL) with almost 50 other clubs from across the USA and Canada.
Established in 1999, the Arizona Hawks have a 25-year legacy of development and participation in Aussie Rules in Arizona and the United States, culminating with multiple USAFL National Championships, including most recently in Men’s Division III in 2021.
Off the field, we have over 1,200 active supporters following the club through social media. Many of our supporters cheer on the club at home games or participate in social events like the AFL Grand Final Party every September.
