On October 9, 2011 (Sun) the Hiroshima University Raccoons Football Club cleared the first round in the league finals and will again advance to the Chugoku-Shikoku District League Final this year.



The final game of the tournament will be held at the Hiroshima Kouiki Kouen Second Ball Game Ground. Just like last year, the rival team will be Ehime University.

The winner of the final game will be able to take part in the Annual Japanese American College Football National Championship (the tournament leading to Koshien Bowl) as the representative of the Chugoku-Shikoku District.



With the cooperation of the Alumni Association for the Hiroshima University Raccoons Sports Association Football Club (“Old Raccoons”) and the Raccoons Supporters Group, a supporters’ bus tour will be held. For complete beginners, the rules for American Football will be explained on the drive to the stadium, so that everyone will be able to enjoy the game. Even if you don’t participate in the tour, we will wait for you at the venue, Come and join us!

Komiyama Michio

General Manager of the Alumni Association of

the Hiroshima University Raccoons Sports Association Football Club (“Old Raccoons”)

[Final Game of the Chugoku-Shikoku District League] Hiroshima University (2010 Champion) VS Ehime University (2011 top of pool play) Date: October 23, 2011 (Sun), 14:00 Kick Off Place: Hiroshima Kouiki Kouen (Hiroshima Big Arch) Second Ball Game Ground (5-1-1 Otsukanishi, Asa-Minami-ku, Hiroshima-shi) [Supporters’ Bus Tour] Please contact the address below to participate. The tour is free of charge (snack included) and on a first-come-first-served basis. 【Date】: October 23, 2011 (Sun), departure about 12:00 (from JR Saijo railway station) 【Choose one of the following meeting points】: *Bus stop at Hiroshima University Chuo-guchi *In front of the Geiyo Bus main office *In front of JR Saijo railway station *In front of JR Hiroshima Shinkansen station *On request, “Astram Line Nakasuji station will be added 【Number of Participants】: 40 (first-come-first-served basis) 【Closing date for application】: October 22, (Sat) - 17:00

【Applications and Inquiries】:

Office of the Raccoons Supporters Group, Geiyo Bus Co. Department for Related Business, Mr. Katsuragi

TEL: 082-424-8555