The NGFFL
Founded in 2002, the National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit sports organization that seeks to promote the positive social and athletic enjoyment of American flag football. Through our league, our events, and most importantly our members, we foster and cultivate the self-respect of all LGBTQ+ people and promote respect, acceptance and understanding from the larger community.
OUR MISSION is to build an inclusive and empowering community through celebrating diversity, athleticism, and sportsmanship. We provide a safe space for individuals of all backgrounds to share their passion for flag football, promoting equality both on and off the field. Our league breaks down barriers, challenges stereotypes, and fosters an environment where everyone feels valued. Through sports, we empower individuals, foster connections, and contribute to LGBTQ+ rights. Join us in championing diversity and equality, leaving a lasting impact on sports and society.
We believe that no one shall be excluded from participating on the basis of sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, race, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, political beliefs, athletic ability, physical challenge, HIV status or gender identity.
OUR VISION is to be the premier organization for LGBTQ+ individuals to safely experience the positive and developmental aspects of participation in team sports.
OUR board of directors
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Our Committees
If you are interested in serving on these committees and/or have questions about them, please contact the NGFFL Commissioner.
Responsible for content creation for our 2 Minute Drill Monthly Newsletter, Branding Projects, Podcasts, and Social Media Engagement. Pursues new ways to engage the membership through new various opportunities throughout the year.
Responsible for seeking new engagement and recruitment opportunities for our women+ players, both at the tournaments and throughout the year at the local level. Seeks feedback from players and applies to the tournament and league experiences.
Responsible for pursuing opportunities to establish new leagues throughout North America as well as working with current leagues to strengthen their structures. Creates opportunities for community engagement for members within the league.
Responsible for cultivating new sponsorship and partnership opportunities as well as deepening relationships with all current sponsors and partners. Produces new ways for partners to engage with members, local leagues, and tournaments.
Responsible for creating the format of the competition at the Gay Bowl. Includes elements such as team seeding mechanisms, bracket play format, division structures and some additional tournament experiences for members and fans.
Responsible for planning the experiences for the members at the tournament, including opening and closing ceremonies, field experiences, host hotel events, and local arrangement opportunities.
Responsible for creating and maintaining a standardized, uniform approach to manage incidents and determine sanctions for inappropriate behavior at NGFFL-sponsored events, including on-field and off-field incidents.