Australian Rules football, or 'footy' as it is colloquially known, is a non-stop thrill - a fast, competitive, physical, and high scoring team game.
In its first three years of competition at the National level the Minnesota Freeze have had remarkable success by winning two championships; Division 3 in 2005 and Division 2 in 2007. Coupled with that on-field success has been the outstanding growth both on and off the field, as it has developed from a team into a fun social club as well.
If you are looking to get involved in sports, looking for something new or perhaps just want to see what footy is all about: join the Minnesota Freeze Footy Club today. New Players Are Always Welcome!!!
We have programs for men and women that cater to all levels of participation: local, National, and International competition. No prior experience is necessary. We have three local teams, comprised of players from various backgrounds, ages, and nationalities that scrimmage against each other throughout the season in a Metro League.
We encourage everyone to come down to Lake Nokomis for our weekly training and join us for a kick.
With an open and welcoming Metro League, a highly competitive team in the Mid-American Australian Football League (MAAFL), and a winning national team, there is much to like about being involved with The Freeze.
The Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for 11 AM, March 6, at The Local in Downtown Mpls (10th and Nicollet).
All team members and interested parties are urged to come, catch up on off-season happenings and help initiate the 2010 season.
The 2nd annual Minnesota Freeze 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is on April 10, 2010.
Registration is now available at Active.com: http://www.active.com/running/minneapolis-mn/mn-freeze-5k-runwalk-for-jd...
Scott Johnson has accepted the position of Head Coach for the 2010 season. Mr Johnson says
It is an absolute honor to be appointed Head Coach of this wonderful club. After a difficult 2009 campaign, met by personnel changes, injuries and indifferent form, 2010 is shaping up as the year that the Minnesota Freeze puts it's stamp back on the competition, as one of the teams to watch out for. Heading into 2010 we will be putting an emphasis on recruiting new talent as well as retention and improvement of our current list.
The entire Freeze organization is excited and looking forward to Scott's coaching. Read more »
The Minnesota Freeze are proud to announce the 2010 Board of Directors:
The Freeze thanks departing Board Members Chris Secrest, Dale Williams, Kathryn Hogg, Jason Becker, Mary Evans, and Tony Davis for their service to the club. Read more »
The Minnesota Freeze women's players capped off a very successful season by winning the 2009 US Australian Football Women's National Championship. The Freeze women combine with the Milwaukee Lady Bombers. Representing Minnesota at Nationals are Kathryn Hogg competing in her 5th Nationals (plus 2 exhibition matches), Marie LaVictoire competing in her 2nd, and rookie Tara Byers.
Read more »ABC Stateline in Australia featured Minnesota Freeze members Andrew Werner and Brent Mergen in a piece about the USAFL players competing in WA Country Footy leagues.
MN Freeze,
G'day everybody! I hope everyone is doing well back home and excited for nationals. This is actually my last day in Mt. Barker, Western Australia before I begin my long journey home. We finished up our footy season in fourth place in Great Southern Football League (GSFL) and it was a really fun season. We won a few games along the way and it was pretty cool because I was able to notice some improvement from week to week in how I played. I'm excited to get back and help the team out with training sessions and bringing a few new drills back. I'm especially excited for nationals too. I'm looking forward to catching up with everybody in the club and hearing about the MN Freeze's season and all of the crazy stories from the year as well.
Read more »Saturday saw the Freeze make the return leg of the Milwaukee home and away series.
Both teams have been struggling of late with injuries and players on international travel, and a good indication of that was seen when Milwaukee's "Plugger" and Minnesota's "Diesel" both started in the center square, effectively lifting the average age of each team to 75. Not a good sign for any team.
Under overcast but hot conditions, Milwaukee won the toss and elected to kick downhill and with the breeze to start the first quarter. Read more »