A COME and try day for NFL Flag is coming up in Kawana on April 14, allowing Sunshine Coast kids aged 9-12 to play a unique modified American sport.
The game involves five players a side, where both boys and girls can play together. Players wear flag belts and instead of tackling, an opposing player pulls the player’s flag which brings the attack to an end.
Sunshine Coast Council Division 3 Councillor Tim Burns said Flag football was recently approved as an Olympic sport for LA 2028, so there is a strategic opportunity here to try and make the Sunshine Coast a hub for Flag Football ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Brisbane 2032.
“Schools already registered to offer the NFL Flag primary schools program include Brightwater Primary School, Chancellor State College, Suncoast Christian College and Glasshouse Christian College with NFL supplying all the equipment needed,” he said.
“Holding a Come and Try day will provide us an opportunity to measure interest across the region.”
NFL Australia and NZ General Manger Charlotte Offord said they were really excited to be partnering with Sunshine Coast Council to expand Flag Football across the region.
“The growth of NFL Flag in Australia is an important initiative for the league as we look to create future pathways into the sport for girls and boys,” Ms Offord said.
Event details: Come and Try NFL Flag (free event)
When: Sunday April 14, from 9am
Where: Field 5, Kawana Sports Precinct, 320 Nicklin Way, Bokarina.
Details: Register at www.nflflag.com.au/comeandtry