American Football, or Gridiron as it is known in the United States, is one of the most popular sports in the US. If you are on holiday and looking to get into the spirit of America then what better way can there be than to play the true American sport. Although players wear padding and helmets there are still obvious reasons for concern. The sport itself is very physical and fast and frenetic. There is serious potential of injury through collision and twisting turning. Broken bones do occur however it is more likely that you can hurt tendons and ligaments which can take longer to heal than breakages.
If you are playing in the US then medical costs can be incredibly expensive so that is why it is imperative to have the correct level of travel insurance for the activities that you are participating in. As a direct result of the collision and physical impact of the sport, American Football has been graded as a Grade 3 hazardous sport. While it is not extreme it is deemed to be relatively high risk.
Just like in Europe with soccer pitches most American towns and cities have communal football pitches where you can learn to play the game, hire equipment or train with a team. The benefit of this is that there are often First Aid facilities on site too. The sport is a great way to improve your fitness, agility and general speed as it is involves quick sharp movement and training is directly correlated to the sports needs.
