NFL Flag FootballNFL Flag Football

5 on 5 non contact5 on 5 non contact

NFL Flag FootballNFL Flag Football

5 on 5 non contact5 on 5 non contact

Bernd von LappNFL Flag Football Manager Europe

February 2004

NFL Flag Football is the non-contact version of American Football. Players wear a „Flag Belt“ with two Velcro flags attached, one at each side. A „Tackle“ is substituted by removing a flag from this belt. The fear of injury because of unfamiliar physical exercise is not given. Therefore NFL Flag Football is specially suited for young beginners and also for leisure activities. Because the playing field is smaller than in American Football, NFL Flag Football can be played Indoors or Outdoors. Teams only consist of 5 players each and boys and girls can play equally. The essence of the NFL can be found in the passing game, which NFL Flag Football promotes.

NFL Flag Football is the non-contact version of American Football. Players wear a „Flag Belt“ with two Velcro flags attached, one at each side. A „Tackle“ is substituted by removing a flag from this belt. The fear of injury because of unfamiliar physical exercise is not given. Therefore NFL Flag Football is specially suited for young beginners and also for leisure activities. Because the playing field is smaller than in American Football, NFL Flag Football can be played Indoors or Outdoors. Teams only consist of 5 players each and boys and girls can play equally. The essence of the NFL can be found in the passing game, which NFL Flag Football promotes.

What is NFL Flag Football ?What is NFL Flag Football ?What is NFL Flag Football ?What is NFL Flag Football ?

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How Does It Work in Europe?How Does It Work in Europe?How Does It Work in Europe?How Does It Work in Europe?• NFL Flag Football is designed to teach a simple form of non-contact

American Football in a fun and safe environment.

• Target group are boys and girls in school (Primary and Secondary Schools).

• NFL Flag Football is a program that allows an active integration of the target group into an attractive and new sport within their community.

• NFL Flag Football is the introduction of Tackle Football. Children and teenagers come in contact with the world of American Football through active participation.

• NFL Flag Football is the primary Fan Development program for the NFL’s International activities.

• NFL Flag Football is designed to teach a simple form of non-contact American Football in a fun and safe environment.

• Target group are boys and girls in school (Primary and Secondary Schools).

• NFL Flag Football is a program that allows an active integration of the target group into an attractive and new sport within their community.

• NFL Flag Football is the introduction of Tackle Football. Children and teenagers come in contact with the world of American Football through active participation.

• NFL Flag Football is the primary Fan Development program for the NFL’s International activities.

• By working with strategic partners i.e local American Football Federations and government educational authorities, NFL Flag Football is gaining in local acceptance as a fun and exciting game for kids.

• Currently NFL Flag Football is run in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Luxembourg, Scotland, Spain and Sweden.

• Coaches’, kids’ and teaching materials have been designed and handed out for the development of the sport.

• As incentive and motivational tool, the NFL is organizing tournaments which culminate in the NFL Flag Football World Championships. 2004 the 5th World Championships will be held in Canada with 10 countries participating.

• By working with strategic partners i.e local American Football Federations and government educational authorities, NFL Flag Football is gaining in local acceptance as a fun and exciting game for kids.

• Currently NFL Flag Football is run in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Luxembourg, Scotland, Spain and Sweden.

• Coaches’, kids’ and teaching materials have been designed and handed out for the development of the sport.

• As incentive and motivational tool, the NFL is organizing tournaments which culminate in the NFL Flag Football World Championships. 2004 the 5th World Championships will be held in Canada with 10 countries participating.

How Does It Work in Europe?How Does It Work in Europe?How Does It Work in Europe?How Does It Work in Europe?

NFL Flag Football NFL Flag Football European School FinalEuropean School Final

NFL Flag Football NFL Flag Football European School FinalEuropean School Final

Each year at the World Bowl (Final of the NFL Europe Season), the NFL Europe crowns the best NFL Flag Football Team in Europe. More than 5.000 Kids at the age of 12 - 14 years from Schools all over Europe compete in local tournaments to qualify for their national title. Once they have become the national school finalist, the NFL Europe invites the teams to participate at the European School Final during the World Bowl weekend. But that’s not all; besides the chance of becoming the best school flag team in Europe, all Teams will see the World Bowl live inside the stadium and will receive their Trophy on the field during the game and on top of that, the two best European teams will be invited to the NFL Flag Football World Championships in August 2004.

Each year at the World Bowl (Final of the NFL Europe Season), the NFL Europe crowns the best NFL Flag Football Team in Europe. More than 5.000 Kids at the age of 12 - 14 years from Schools all over Europe compete in local tournaments to qualify for their national title. Once they have become the national school finalist, the NFL Europe invites the teams to participate at the European School Final during the World Bowl weekend. But that’s not all; besides the chance of becoming the best school flag team in Europe, all Teams will see the World Bowl live inside the stadium and will receive their Trophy on the field during the game and on top of that, the two best European teams will be invited to the NFL Flag Football World Championships in August 2004.

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Netherlands

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Luxembourg

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Finland

FranceAustria

Swiss

Spain

UK

Italy

February 2004Galaxy Bowl / Frankfurt / Germany

March 2004Rhein Fire Bowl / Gelsenkirchen / Germany

Thunder Bowl / Berlin / Germany

April 2004Claymores Bowl / Glasgow / ScotlandEngland Bowl / Brimingham / England

Finland Bowl / Helsinki / FinlandDenmark Bowl / Copenhagen / Denmark

Austria Bowl / Vienna / AustriaFrench Bowl / Le Havre / France

Mai 2004German School Final / Berlin / Germany

June 2004European School Final / Gelsenkirchen / Germany

August 2004Flag Football World Championships / Europe

NFL Flag Football World Championships

Schedule 2004

NFL Flag Football World Championships

Schedule 2004

Yellow: Expected Returnees 2004

Orange: Targeted new Participants 2004

Yellow: Expected Returnees 2004

Orange: Targeted new Participants 2004

NFL Flag Football Tournaments 2004 NFL Flag Football Tournaments 2004 organized by NFL Europeorganized by NFL Europe

NFL Flag Football Tournaments 2004 NFL Flag Football Tournaments 2004 organized by NFL Europeorganized by NFL Europe

Why 5 on 5 Flag in SchoolsWhy 5 on 5 Flag in SchoolsWhy 5 on 5 Flag in SchoolsWhy 5 on 5 Flag in Schools

Teaches Key Citizenship Skills:Social Competence

Communication and TeamworkSense of Responsibility

Non-Contact Version

Coeducational

Trend Sport / American Way Of Life

School - ClubIntegrates Students of All Abilities

Integration in Regular Sports Curriculum (Flags – Balls)

Integration in After-School Clubs

Various Types of Competition

Can Be played in Break and Lunch

Times

Transfer of Learning for Other Sports

Cheerleading

Highly Stimulative in NatureLess Demanding of skills

Low Costs (Equipment &

Uniforms)

Integration in Other Curriculum Subjects (e.g. History / English)

Spans Classes /Grades / Age Groups

Rules and Playing Field Can Be Adjusted to Abilities of the Students

Can Be Played Basically Anywhere

Progessional Practices Develop Core skills and Movements for

Key Stages 1 and 2

Step One - ContactStep One - ContactStep One - ContactStep One - Contact

• Introduction to SchoolsIntroduction to SchoolsYou should now actively contact schools and ask for an You should now actively contact schools and ask for an introduction clinic in the school. introduction clinic in the school.

• Ask your youth players which school they attend and if Ask your youth players which school they attend and if you find a couple of the same school, you found yourself you find a couple of the same school, you found yourself great helpers and advertisers.great helpers and advertisers.

• This introduction should be used to eliminate prejudices This introduction should be used to eliminate prejudices about the rough contact sport ”American Football”. about the rough contact sport ”American Football”.

• Teachers that have been contacted and are interested, Teachers that have been contacted and are interested, should be informed by the Teams about upcoming should be informed by the Teams about upcoming Teacher Seminars.Teacher Seminars.

• Use Games to introduce Flag Football. It is more fun and everyone Use Games to introduce Flag Football. It is more fun and everyone can participate.can participate.

• Use Games that Teachers and kids already know and make a few Use Games that Teachers and kids already know and make a few changes, use a football in basketball for example (see step 3).changes, use a football in basketball for example (see step 3).

• Introduce new terms step by step and make Teachers and kids feel Introduce new terms step by step and make Teachers and kids feel they are involved in this process.they are involved in this process.

• Don’t just rely on drills, even when you have assistant coaches Don’t just rely on drills, even when you have assistant coaches helping you. The teacher will not be able to run the same drills all by helping you. The teacher will not be able to run the same drills all by himself once you have left him.himself once you have left him.

• Keep the Teacher involved, don’t let him take his coffee break while Keep the Teacher involved, don’t let him take his coffee break while you are running his class.you are running his class.

Step Two - PreparationStep Two - PreparationStep Two - PreparationStep Two - Preparation

Hunter Ball(Flags, Under Pressure Plays)

Hunter Ball(Flags, Under Pressure Plays)

Step Three – In SchoolStep Three – In SchoolStep Three – In SchoolStep Three – In School

10 Count(Complete & Incomplete Pass, Interception, Man-Coverage)

10 Count(Complete & Incomplete Pass, Interception, Man-Coverage)

Basket-Football(Scoring areas, Fast breaks)

Basket-Football(Scoring areas, Fast breaks)

Ultimate(End zone, Touchdown)

Ultimate(End zone, Touchdown)

Foreword Ultimate(Gain, Line of Scrimmage, Zone Coverage)

Foreword Ultimate(Gain, Line of Scrimmage, Zone Coverage)

Quarterback- Ball & Progressions(Count, Snap, Downs, Breaks, Plays, Position: Safety)

Quarterback- Ball & Progressions(Count, Snap, Downs, Breaks, Plays, Position: Safety)

Air It Out(Flags, Open Field Running)

Air It Out(Flags, Open Field Running)

StartStartStartStartGame ConceptGame ConceptGame ConceptGame Concept

• Try to motivate teachers to participate in a Teacher SeminarTry to motivate teachers to participate in a Teacher Seminar• Every Teacher that passed the Seminar should be visited at least one Every Teacher that passed the Seminar should be visited at least one

more time by a Coach to help adapt the given information to their more time by a Coach to help adapt the given information to their respective school situation (e.g. Gym Size, number of students, etc.)respective school situation (e.g. Gym Size, number of students, etc.)

• Set up Tournaments to motivate players and teachers to practice and Set up Tournaments to motivate players and teachers to practice and play the game. play the game. Invite Parents to the tournaments and encourage girls that might not Invite Parents to the tournaments and encourage girls that might not want to play flag football to be Cheerleaders.want to play flag football to be Cheerleaders.Older Players or youth players can assist as referees etc.Older Players or youth players can assist as referees etc.

• These tournaments can be organized for all kids in one school, or for These tournaments can be organized for all kids in one school, or for several schools to compete against each other. several schools to compete against each other. Stress the fact that this is for fun. Stress the fact that this is for fun.

Step Four – Follow UpStep Four – Follow UpStep Four – Follow UpStep Four – Follow Up

Starter Kit OrderStarter Kit Order

Flag Teacher : Flag Teacher : E-mailE-mail

Flag Teacher: Flag Teacher: TelephoneTelephone

School / Club name:School / Club name:

Flag Teacher : Flag Teacher : first & lastfirst & lastnamename

Postal-CodePostal-Code

Number of students Number of students participating in participating in the Flag Football course :the Flag Football course :

CityCity

Shipping Address:Shipping Address:StreetStreet

How often do you intend to teachHow often do you intend to teachFlag Football per Week, over Flag Football per Week, over which amount of time?which amount of time?

Date of Instruction Course :Date of Instruction Course :

When do you play When do you play Flag Football, in curriculum, Flag Football, in curriculum, after school, leisure time, etc. :after school, leisure time, etc. :

Age of the students Age of the students participating in participating in the Flag Football course :the Flag Football course :

Name of Instructor :Name of Instructor :(person who gave(person who gaveinstructor’s Course)instructor’s Course)

Contactperson CAFFContactperson CAFF

fax fax e-mail: e-mail:

Contactperson CAFFContactperson CAFF

fax fax e-mail: e-mail:

QuestionsQuestionsQuestionsQuestions

• Here are some questions that will help us work out the next steps for Here are some questions that will help us work out the next steps for the Czech Republic School Flag Program:the Czech Republic School Flag Program:- what is the status of your Flag program, e.g. number of kids playing, - what is the status of your Flag program, e.g. number of kids playing, age levels, club based teams, school based teams.age levels, club based teams, school based teams.- have there been any teacher seminars organized (up to date)? Is - have there been any teacher seminars organized (up to date)? Is this planned within the next year (2004)?this planned within the next year (2004)?- what is the name of the institution that organizes P.E. teacher - what is the name of the institution that organizes P.E. teacher seminars?seminars?

• - what is the number of schools you try to target for in 2004?- what is the number of schools you try to target for in 2004?- are you able to fulfill the regulations (attached) to participate at the - are you able to fulfill the regulations (attached) to participate at the European championships, leading up to the World Championships? European championships, leading up to the World Championships? - please name one flag football coordinator in your federation. - please name one flag football coordinator in your federation.

QuestionsQuestions

Bernd von LappBernd von LappNFL Flag Football Manager EuropeNFL Flag Football Manager EuropeNFL Europe - German OfficeNFL Europe - German OfficeWesterbachstr. 47Westerbachstr. 4760489 Frankfurt60489 FrankfurtGermanyGermanyTel: +49-69-978 279 77Tel: +49-69-978 279 77Fax: +49-69-978 279 95Fax: +49-69-978 279 95e-mail: Bernd.vonLapp@nfle.dee-mail: Bernd.vonLapp@nfle.de

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