Hey there San Antonio, are you ready to be a part of the first-ever Youth Flag Football World Championship? Well buckle up, cause it’s coming to a football field near you.
As if the additions of our very own XFL team and recently named head coach, two-time Super Bowl champion Hines Ward, wasn’t enough excitement for the 2-1-0, the XFL and Under the Lights Flag Football (Under the Lights) announced on Wednesday, September 7, that the Alamo City will be hosting the first-ever Youth Flag Football World Championships on December 27-30.
“I love our XFL and Under the Lights partnership and all the phenomenal opportunities that it will bring us,” Johnson added in the release.“But the most important opportunity that this partnership will bring, is creating an environment and culture for our kids that is fueled by hard work, discipline, and a whole lot of fun. We at the XFL can’t wait to create amazing memories that will last forever for our young athletes as they pursue their football dreams.”
Under the Lights Flag Football is one of the fastest growing international youth sports leagues, according to the release. With operations across all of North America, the youth flag football organization has enjoyed rapid success over the years.
The XFL & Under the Lights are out to create one-of-a-kind memories that will last forever for athletes across North America
Courtesy of the XFL & Under the LightsThe group has over 80,000 athletes between grades K-12, including a growing percentage of female participants who compete in all-girls leagues and co-ed teams.
“We’ve built the XFL to be a league deeply-rooted in culture, passion, and opportunity. We’re excited to be partnering with Under the Lights, who are committed to our shared belief that inclusion and empowerment can not only advance the game of football, but also further bridge the gap between drive and accessibility,” said XFL Owner and Chairwoman Dany Garcia in the release. “There are such clear and natural synergies between the XFL brand and Under the Lights – steadfast commitment to our communities, diverse and robust engagement opportunities and at the forefront: an unwavering love for football. By investing in our youth, we can ignite the passion for the next generation of athletes.”
Area flag football teams can secure their spots for the tourney on the tournaments official website, here.
Dany Garcia’s acquisition of the XFL made her the first woman to own an equal or majority ownership stake in a major professional sports league in the United States
Courtesy of the XFL & Under the LightsTeams are guaranteed at least four games and an opportunity to win their division World Championship. Squads on-hand will have the option to play in one or two tournaments over the course of the four-day period. Single team fee’s come in at $195, while two team fee’s rack in at $295. Registration fees are due by October 1.
San Antonians should also make note that the XFL season kicks off on February 18, 2023. Season ticket deposits are available online for all eight teams here.
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.
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