The inaugural NAIA Women’s Flag Football Finals will be held may 4–8 at Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta in conjuction with NFL Flag as well as Reigning Champs Experiences.
Ten teams will compete: Milligan University, Kansas Wesleyan University, Keiser university college of Golf, university of Saint Mary, Midland University, St. Thomas University, Webber worldwide University, Xavier university of Louisiana, Ottawa university as well as Cottey College.
“For the last 14 months we have worked hand in hand with the NFL, NFL Flag as well as Reigning Champs Experiences to make Collegiate Women’s Flag Football a truth in the NAIA,” stated Austin Bennett, NAIA director of special events as well as sport sponsorships. “To have an chance such as this for our institutions as well as student-athletes to culminate their season as well as celebrate year one will provide a Camiseta Selección de fútbol de Suiza fantastic experience for all involved.”
In 2020, the NAIA revealed a partnership with NFL Flag as well as Reigning Champs to establish league facilities as well as operations for the very first women’s flag football competition governed by a collegiate athletics association. In its very first season, 13 institutions established programs.
Participating teams will each play in at least two games to determine seeding for the championship bracket. Bracket play will be single elimination, with the championship game on may 8. The event is free as well as available to the public. NFL Flag will serve as event operator while the Atlanta Falcons will provide on-site support at Mercedes Benz Stadium.
“NFL Flag is incredibly proud to be a part of this event as well as to assist commemorate the inaugural season of NAIA Women’s Flag Football,” stated executive director of NFL Flag Izell Reese. “Increasing female involvement in flag football has been a top concern for NFL Flag as Camiseta Selección de fútbol de Irán well as events such as this are proof that we are making important progress.”
The weekend will likewise have an NAIA Flag showcase on may 7 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The event will invite high-school aged, female flag football athletes to demonstrate their skills in front of coaches, discover about eligibility rules as well as make prospective scholarship opportunities.
“We are thrilled to hold the inaugural NAIA’s Women’s Flag Football Finals as well as NAIA Flag showcase at Mercedes-Benz Stadium,” stated Atlanta Falcons president as well as CEO rich McKay. “Our organization has seen the appetite as well as interest for women’s flag football first-hand at the high institution level Camiseta TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in both Georgia as well as Alabama, as well as we are excited to see it grow on the collegiate level as well.”
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