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Following the successful 2008 Peace Team we are pleased to announce that the 2011 AFL Peace Team will arrive in Australia on the 12th August to compete in this year's AFL International Cup.
Background:
The 2008 team consisted of 13 Israeli and 13 Palestinians that competed as a united Peace Team, making Australian sporting history. The AFL International Cup is an AFL high-profile major event that takes place every three years, and in 2011 will feature prominently during the Final’s season. The event will be staged in Melbourne and Western Sydney over a two-week period from 12 – 27 August. It is expected that 24 countries will compete, including a number of 
countries for the first time. The Peres Centre is organising this project, together with its Palestinian counterpart, the Al Qads Association for Democracy and Dialogue, based in the Palestinian Territories. It is the most high profile Middle East peace activity in Australia with strong resonance for Australian multicultural activity and diversity initiatives.
Australian Delegation's Trip to Israel
AFL Legend Robert 'Dipper' DiPierdomenico lead an Australian delegation to Israel on Wednesday 15 June 2011 to step up preparations for the Peace Team's return to Australia for this year's AFL International Cup 12-27 August 2011. The delegation spent time in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Bethlehem & Beersheba, soaking up the culture of Israel in addition to attending a Peace Team training camp and making a visit to the Peres Centre. READ MORE
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You can follow the Peace Team's journey by visiting our recently launched website www.peaceteam.com.au or follow us on Facebook.Get involved and show your support.
AFL International Cup
The 2008 AFL International Cup was the most successful Australian Football tournament of its kind ever with over 700 international players and officials, representing 16 countries (plus multicultural challenge teams, Asia, Africa and Tonga). The teams raised over $2.5 million to make the trek down under to compete in this year’s cup and experience the raw emotion and beauty of the greatest game in the world. This year the AFL International Cup will run from 12-27 August 2011. Learn more about the AFL International Cup