They started the season very well with four straight victories, including their first two on the road, equaling their road wins total of last year of two. Playoffs are then tacked on to the end of the regular season for all leagues. In 1984, professionals were allowed to compete for the first time. Before 1984, the football tournament at the Olympic Games was played only by amateur athletes. Since 1999, the Pan American Games football tournament has been an under-23 tournament. It is tongue-in-cheek, with the Extreme Ironing Bureau defining it as “the latest danger sport that combines the thrills of an extreme outdoor activity with the satisfaction of a well pressed shirt.” In 2002, the first Extreme Ironing World Championships took place with 10 nations competing.
