Flag Football is a rapidly growing regional and international sport. Hamilton itself is home to several flag football leagues that operate year round. Interest and registration is growing with the cost to participate in house leagues reasonable.
Internationally, the sport is growing. For the first time in 2022, the World Games in Birmingham, AL saw 16 mens and womens teams compete for a World title. The NFL is a strong supporter with its' NFL Flag program running across North America with regional tournaments across the country and annual Championships in Tampa, FL.
Football Canada and the CFL are also strong supporters of flag football with various programs across Canada.
We plan to use our passion, experience, contacts and knowlege to help develop flag football players in Hamilton to eventually compete competively on the international stage.
We plan to start small with a single rep team our first year along with 4 monthly skill sessions and a summer camp. We want to give young players that extra edge when they compete for their house league teams and beyond.
We are also the driving force to introduce flag football to the annual international CANUSA games featuring athletes from Hamilton, ON vs. Flint, MI. The games take place every August, allternating between Hamilton and Flint. This years games are in Flint Aug. 9 & 10. where we plan to field a U12 & U14 mixed boys and girls team for the games.
The NFL is a driving force to have flag football approved as an official sport for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. We hope through our efforts we will contribute to the placement of players and coaches on Canada's national team.
Starting small with big aspirations, we plan to be the leading training Academy for flag football in Canada.
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