All the talk and hype in regards to this tournament is found here on our social media page at Flag Football Championship Series Facebook Group.

This group was created to talk all about this tournament, the flag football tour, rankings, results, predictions, and smack talking if necessary.

Creating a group environment is always a great time when we can share the same passion for this great game that we are all dedicated to.

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Join our group today!

THE ROAD TO THE HALL

SUMMER FLAG FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

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JULY 19TH - 21ST, 2019

CANTON, OHIO

The cradle of professional football is the home to "THE ROAD TO THE HALL" Summer Championships.

To be inducted into the hall you must show character, you must show leadership, you must know how to be a team player, and you must be a winner.  

If you thought our January National Championships was a smashing success, we are just getting started. 

COACHES CONFERENCE CALL: 

This is a mandatory call for all coaches!

Call: (605) 313.5869  

Enter Participant Code: 470998#  

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Monday, JULY 15TH @ 8:00pm (EST) - Divisions: 6U, 7U, 8U

Tuesday, JULY 16TH @ 8:00pm (EST) - Divisions: 9U. 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U, 17U, and ALL GIRLS DIVISIONS 

On this call, we will review the rules of the game, division structure, tournament events, and activities. 

SCHEDULED TIMES ARE NOW RELEASED!

DIVISIONS

14 DIVISIONS OFFERED

This is a 5 vs 5 format of play. All teams will compete in a three-game round robin format of play on Saturday. Based on performance results, all teams will advance to Championship Sunday. Teams will then compete on a single elimination playoff bracket to crown a Summer National Champion.

DIVISIONS INCLUDE

6U - BORN IN 2012 OR LATER

7U - BORN IN 2011 OR LATER

8U - BORN IN 2010 OR LATER

9U - BORN IN 2009 OR LATER

10U - BORN IN 2008 OR LATER

11U - BORN IN 2007 OR LATER

12U - BORN IN 2006 OR LATER

13U - BORN IN 2005 OR LATER

14U - BORN IN 2004 OR LATER

15U - BORN IN 2003 OR LATER

17U - BORN IN 2002 OR LATER

12U GIRLS - BORN IN 2006 OR LATER

14U GIRLS - BORN IN 2004 OR LATER

17U GIRLS - BORN IN 2002 OR LATER

This is a birth year tournament. Click here to visit our Age Chart 

For example, all players competing in the 8U division MUST have been born in 2010 or after.

All player must have been 8 years of age or younger last year.   

This also means that they will be 9 sometime in this calendar year yet they can still compete in the 8U division.

FRIDAY - JULY 19TH

MEDIA DAY/ARRIVAL OF TEAMS: 8:30am - 2:30pm

Teams will arrive, check in at their scheduled time and proceed to Media Day.

Media Day will consist of four amazing stations including 

- A team photo with Championship Trophies

- Hall of Fame Interactive Station

- Team War Chant/Talent Video

- Team Press Conference 

- Sponsor Activation Stations

After teams complete this circuit, they will head to Tour The Hall. 

TOUR OF THE HALL OF FAME: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Players and coaches will receive a FREE entry (up to 12 per team) to tour the Hall of Fame.

New Location! - Teams will report to Umstattd Hall located on campus at the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the opening ceremony.

This will include an incredible introduction of the weekend's festivities.

This fantastic night will be followed by an amazing opening night presentation by a special Hall of Fame Gold Jacket member! You don't want to miss this!

OPENING CEREMONY: 5:00 & 7:00PM

SATURDAY - JULY 20TH

POOL PLAY

POOL PLAY FORMAT OF PLAY

All teams will play three scheduled round-robin games. All teams will advance to single elimination Sunday. A few teams who are in odd divisions may have four games on tap. 

View your tournament app to see game times.

BATTLE GAMES presented by Dick's Sporting Goods

Show up at  Field One for our BATTLE GAMES contests that will take place during our halftime show.

FASTEST PLAYER CONTEST 

So, you think you're fast? Let's find out. Players will run individually representing their current age to prove who the fastest player on turf really is. Winners will receive a $20 Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Card!

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Due to the number of teams and limited time-space, as games are running through 8pm, the Ray Farmer presentation has been moved to the Championship Party EXCLUSIVELY for division championships. All teams will have a free evening on Saturday. 

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SUNDAY - JULY 21ST

PLAYOFFS / VIP CHAMPIONSHIP PARTY

BRACKET PLAY & AWARDS

All teams will enter into a single elimination playoff bracket based on Saturday's results. 

Championship games will be recorded on Facebook Live. 

VIP CHAMPIONSHIP PARTY - 7:00pm - 9:00opm

All 19 National Champion Teams will be invited to attend our VIP CHAMPIONSHIP PARTY with former NFL player Ray Farmer! 

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CHAMPIONSHIP PARTY WITH COACH RAY FARMER!

Ray Farmer is a former NFL linebacker who played with the Philadelphia Eagles. After his playing days, he was a scout for the Atlanta Falcons. He then moved to the director of pro personnel for the Kansas City Chiefs before finally landing the General Manager position for the Cleveland Browns. Ray is a dynamic speaker who for certain will have much to teach our next generation of leaders. 

CBS SPORTS NETWORK

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

CBS Sports Network will host a one hour special on this epic event of the summer.

Featuring interviews, highlights, and results. 

PRO FOOTBALL

HALL OF FAME FIELDS

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All games will be played at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

Join us at this beautiful location which provides us with 4 incredible TURF playing fields where we will turn into 16 flag football fields.

We are working to see if we can move our championships games to be played at Tom Benson Stadium (same location where the Hall of Fame Game is played).
 

2121 George Halas Dr NW, Canton, OH 44708

TRAINED

OFFICIALS

We do our best to provide you with the very best in officiating when it comes to tournament play. 

For this tournament, we have flown in officials from across the country to ensure you have a fantastic experience. 

To help you better understand the rules of the game, click here for a copy of our tournament rules. 

ZORTS SPORTS

TOURNEY APP

We have created a tournament app which will allow for you to view your check-in time, schedules, standings in real time, playoff bracket, vendor menus, the halftime show events, etc.

Please have all members of your team download this application.

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CLICK EITHER LINK BELOW

TO DOWNLOAD NOW

HOUSING & HOTELS

This is a mandatory STAY TO PLAY event. Meaning that all teams traveling outside of a 75-mile radius MUST stay in one of our designated housing or hotel options. If teams choose to opt out, they may do so for a $600/per team fee.

This tournament is being hosted in conjunction with the County Convention and Vistors Bureau. 

This relationship allows us to offer you some of the incredible perks that go with this tournament.  However, in order to move forward with this agreement, we must comply. 

Thank you for your understanding.

If you have any questions regarding our housing options, please contact aRes Travel at 800.758.1541

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ENTRY FEE:

$500/TEAM

This event is the biggest of the summer!

A World Class Facility

Opening Ceremony

Gold Jacker Speaker

Tour of the Hall of Fame

An Evening with Ray Farmer

A Ton of Competition

CBS Sports One Hour Special

National Champions Get Inducted

and Much More! 

DEADLINE:

 JULY 7, 2019

QUESTIONS?

Thank you for participating in this year's event with us.  We are fortunate to have your support and will do all that we can to make this a memorable event for you. If you have any questions, please shoot them over to us and we will do our best to respond to you within the next 48 hours. If its an emergency, call Matt Reimel, National Tournament Director at 267.210.7487.

WE PLAY FOR 

COACH MIKE

WHO WAS MICHAEL S. MALIA? 

Often referred to as "Coach Mike", Michael S. Malia coached for National Flag Football from 2010 - until April 2nd, 2016 when he, unfortunately, passed away from a heart attack at the age of 43. Mike leaves behind Jennifer Malia and son Owen. Mike was one of the greatest souls to walk this earth. When Coach Mike would walk into a room of total strangers, he would work tirelessly to ensure that everybody was having a great time. Through his hilarious jokes and endless stories, he was sure to leave a positive impact on everybody that he encountered.

The NATIONAL FLAG FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS was created in his honor. Partial proceeds from this tour will be donated to the National Flag Football Association, a 501(c)(3) organization, which was formed to allow for children, no matter their financial situation to have the ability to play the game he loved so much. With this tour, we honor you coach! We miss you buddy.