MEDIA ADVISORY: CFL NFL FLAG CHAMPIONSHIP
Teams from each CFL market will compete for the opportunity to play in the NFL FLAG Championship in Orlando, Florida during Pro Bowl weekend
OTTAWA (November 20, 2017) – Media are invited to attend the CFL NFL Flag Championship, which begins with opening ceremonies at 10:00 a.m. at Gee-Gees Field on Tuesday, November 21st.
Commissioner Randy Ambrosie will be present for opening ceremonies as well as Dr Jennifer Welter, former inside linebacker coach for the Arizona Cardinals and former player for the Texas Revolution of Champions Indoor Football. The championship game will begin at 3:45 p.m. and the closing ceremonies, which will see the winning team receive the nod to participate in the NFL FLAG Championship at Pro Bowl weekend in Orlando, Florida, will begin at 4:15 p.m.
The Championship will feature nine teams, one from each CFL market, who won their bid competing in a series of regional tournaments across the country that saw more than 50 teams and over 500 kids participate.
Details for the media events are outlined below. Please RSVP to Lucas Barrett (lbarrett@cfl.ca) in advance.
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What |
CFL NFL Flag Championship |
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When |
Tuesday November 21, 2017 |
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Where |
Gee-Gees Field, University of Ottawa Disregard Google Maps directions - access to the field is via Lees Avenue, not Nicholas Street or Highway ON-417 E. |
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In attendance |
Dr Jennifer Welter, former inside linebacker coach for the Arizona Cardinals and former player for the Texas Revolution of Champions Indoor Football Glen Johnson, CFL Senior Vice President, Football Kevin McDonald, CFL Vice President, Football Operations and Player Safety David Thomson, Managing Director, NFL Canada Participants from the NFL CFL Flag Championship |
Below are the teams that qualified for CFL NFL Flag Championship in Ottawa:
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Region |
Team |
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BC |
North Surrey Tigers |
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Edmonton |
Spruce Grove Cougars |
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Calgary |
Sigma Football |
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Saskatchewan |
Jr. Riders |
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Winnipeg |
Winnipeg Hawks |
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Hamilton |
Hamilton Rebels |
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Toronto |
Oakville FC |
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Ottawa |
Ottawa Gee-Gees |
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Montreal |
Beliers de Montreal-Nord |
