35 years of Amstetten Thunders: A football club conquers the league!

35 years of Amstetten Thunders: A football club conquers the league!

Amstetten, Österreich - The Amstetten Thunder, a proud American football club, recently celebrated their 35th anniversary. Founded in Waidhofen, they made the jump into the highest national league of the AFL and wrote history. The Mostviertel Bastard, which was launched in Steinakirchen about ten years ago, also have close connections to the Thunder. The contacts between the two clubs are deep, as Bastards chairman Franz Theuretzbacher emphasizes: "There have been many similarities because many coaches and players first played at the Amstetten Thunder." According to reports from Noen.at , including Jakob Zeitlhofer, from the bastards to the Thunder daring to develop in a higher league.

The Amstetten Thunder, who are now known under the name Amstetten Thunder, have lived through many ups and downs in recent years. Their participation in various Bundesliga leagues often counted with defeats, but the story is throughout remarkable success. A highlight was in 2019 when they climbed into the Austrian Football League (AFL) after a great season. Despite a difficult start in the AFL, in which they were subject to the incumbent champion, the Thunders have been able to consolidate their place in the Austrian football, as amstetten-thunder.at

The development of the Thunders

The Thunders had remarkable success in their best years, including winning the Challenge Bowl and several runner -up titles. These developments are the result of hard work and outstanding trainers who have led the club through many challenges. In view of the current situation, including the effects of corona pandemic, the Thunders face new challenges while continuing the tradition of their foundation.