The Nationalliga A is the highest league level of

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in Switzerland and was formed in 1982. The first Swiss Bowl championship was played in 1986. Below the ''Nationalliga A'' sits the ''Nationalliga B'', also made up of six teams. The champion of the B division has the opportunity to earn promotion to the top division through a relegation/promotion match. There is also a National League C. The league season runs from late March to the end of June, followed by the play-offs and the Swiss Bowl which is held in July. The winners of the Swiss Bowl qualifies for the European Football League.

2023 teams

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* Zurich Renegades *

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* Winterthur Warriors * Bern Grizzlies * Geneva Seahawks * Basel Gladiators

Recent seasons

Recent club by club final placings in the league:Nationalliga A 2013
www.football-aktuell.de, accessed: 17 December 2013

Notable: players and coaches

* Kevin Burke (quarterback) * Chris Markey *

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* Bill Ramseyer *

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* Hugh Mendez *

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* J.C. Williams * DJ Wolfe * Tissi Robinson * Rex Stapleton * Nick Gotovac * Clark Evans

References

External links

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Official Swissbowl website
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Swiss American Football Association website
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Football History
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