Cork Sports Partnership and NFL UK & Ireland have teamed up to roll out a new ‘Play Flag Football’ Programme this November. The NFL Flag programme provides a fast paced, inclusive and easy to access American Football format suitable for all, and with flag football’s inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, there has never been a more exciting time to get involved!
The aim is to help develop the character of the children by focusing on the NFL core values of Respect, Integrity, Resilience, and Responsibility; as well as helping them learn how to play NFL Flag.
THE PROGRAMME PROVIDES EACH SCHOOL WITH:
- Free one day training for teachers to enable confident coaching of the skills needed to play NFL Flag
- Free flag starter pack including 10 balls and 30 flag belts
- Free 6 week NFL Flag curriculum resource
- Free competitive tournament pathway
Follow on competitive pathways:
- Primary Mixed
- Secondary Mixed
- Secondary Girls Only
- *Provincial competitions will take place in March 2027 with All-Ireland national championships taking place in April 2027.
Teachers Course Details:
- Teacher Training Date: Thurs 4th Nov
- Venue: Nemo Rangers
- Time: 9am–2.30pm
- Cost: Free – one kitbag per school, multiple teachers per school encouraged
- Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/MDy5cbdiBz
- CSP Contact Details: [email protected] or [email protected]
