November 9, 2023
Partnership aims to make movement inclusive, fun, and ultra-accessible
PITTSBURGH /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – P3R has partnered with the Pittsburgh Flag Football League (PFFL) to inspire youth to MOVE in new ways. Through the partnership, P3R plans to help organize, facilitate and promote a Youth Flag Football Clinic and an open Recreational Flag Football Tournament in 2024. P3R recently announced their expanded tagline, “Keeping Pittsburgh Moving” that encourages all types of “movement,” not just running. This partnership shows the commitment to promoting all forms of movement.
“Partnering with an organization dedicated to providing a forum for movement in different ways aligns with our mission of inspiring any and all to MOVE,” said P3R CEO Troy Schooley. “With flag football being an emerging sport in our area, we are excited to make this connection and provide a fun environment to keep people, especially kids, active.”
With flag football not requiring expensive equipment or extended amounts of space, it becomes an accessible sport for all individuals. The partnership will allow youth of all backgrounds to learn the value of not only being on a team, but having fun and staying active.
“We are excited about this opportunity to offer larger-scale flag football events in this region,” said Chris Curd, founder, owner and commissioner of the PFFL. “With the involvement of P3R, we will be able to grow the sport and provide more opportunities for kids to learn and play flag football.”
The recent announcement of flag football becoming an Olympic sport in 2028 provides incentive for youth to participate. These events will help develop a foundation in our region at the younger levels and get youth excited about the sport.
The Youth Flag Football Clinics presented by UPMC Health Plan and DICK’s Sporting Goods are scheduled for January 13 & 20, 2024 and will be held at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex in the Southside. Click here to register for the age-specific sessions. To learn more about P3R events and programs, visit P3R.org. Follow @P3RmovesPGH on social media for more updates.
Story contact: Kelsey Emch, P3R Public Relations Specialist, 417-425-9400 or kelsey.emch@P3R.org
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About P3R
P3R is the region’s go-to premier sporting event and experience expert. While best known for the annual DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, P3R organizes up to 20 major events every year. With a rich history of working with top-tier clients such as the Pittsburgh Steelers, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, the Pittsburgh Penguins, the National Senior Games, and more, P3R brings operational excellence to every aspect of event planning and execution. We strive to inspire any and all to move with us. Read more at: P3R.org
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About Pittsburgh Flag Football League
Member of the NFL Flag Football League, the Pittsburgh Flag Football League offers fall, spring and summer seasons which teaches children from the ages 5 years old to 15 years old the rules of flag football through weekly practices and games. Operating three seasons per year since 2009, PFFL prides themselves on creating a fun and inclusive experience both on-field and on-line.
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Travis Burnett
A pioneer in the flag football community, Travis helped co-found the Flag Football World Championship Tour, FlagSpin and USA Flag. Featuring 15+ years of content creation for the sport of flag football, creating and managing the largest flag football tournaments on the planet, coaching experience at the youth and adult level as well as an active player with National and World Championship level experience.
