Mission Statement
In complying with the mission of our parent organization, the National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL), the Providence Gay Flag Football League (PGFFL) is established as a non-profit, charitable organization promoting competitive co-ed recreational football. Our league has been created with the LGBTQ+ community in mind, but we welcome all players regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. All skill levels are encouraged to participate, play, and volunteer. We are committed to delivering a welcoming and inclusive environment with all league activities including football, and giving back to the community through educational, outreach, volunteer and community service activities. Through flag football, we foster an environment where LGBTQ+ people can:
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Learn about and participate in a competitive and friendly team sport environment
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Be both competitive and social in a safe and inclusive on and off the field environment
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Build lifelong relationships, through a chosen-family support system, amongst LGBTQ+ and allied teammates
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Share our values with all
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Create opportunities for healthy exercise for our participants
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Develop healthy life skills outside many of the traditional social areas for LGBTQ+ members
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Volunteer in various capacities at different community service events
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Promote education and awareness of sexual health topics, including HIV/AIDS
Mission Statement
In complying with the mission of our parent organization, the National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL), the Providence Gay Flag Football League (PGFFL) is established as a non-profit, charitable organization promoting competitive co-ed recreational football. Our league has been created with the LGBTQ+ community in mind, but we welcome all players regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. All skill levels are encouraged to participate, play, and volunteer. We are committed to delivering a welcoming and inclusive environment with all league activities including football, and giving back to the community through educational, outreach, volunteer and community service activities. Through flag football, we foster an environment where LGBTQ+ people can:
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Learn about and participate in a competitive and friendly team sport environment
-
Be both competitive and social in a safe and inclusive on and off the field environment
-
Build lifelong relationships, through a chosen-family support system, amongst LGBTQ+ and allied teammates
-
Share our values with all
-
Create opportunities for healthy exercise for our participants
-
Develop healthy life skills outside many of the traditional social areas for LGBTQ+ members
-
Volunteer in various capacities at different community service events
-
Promote education and awareness of sexual health topics, including HIV/AIDS
Mission Statement
In complying with the mission of our parent organization, the National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL), the Providence Gay Flag Football League (PGFFL) is established as a non-profit, charitable organization promoting competitive co-ed recreational football. Our league has been created with the LGBTQ+ community in mind, but we welcome all players regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. All skill levels are encouraged to participate, play, and volunteer. We are committed to delivering a welcoming and inclusive environment with all league activities including football, and giving back to the community through educational, outreach, volunteer and community service activities. Through flag football, we foster an environment where LGBTQ+ people can:
-
Learn about and participate in a competitive and friendly team sport environment
-
Be both competitive and social in a safe and inclusive on and off the field environment
-
Build lifelong relationships, through a chosen-family support system, amongst LGBTQ+ and allied teammates
-
Share our values with all
-
Create opportunities for healthy exercise for our participants
-
Develop healthy life skills outside many of the traditional social areas for LGBTQ+ members
-
Volunteer in various capacities at different community service events
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Promote education and awareness of sexual health topics, including HIV/AIDS
Many thanks to the generous sponsors who make our league possible:
Presenting Sponsor
Admiral Level Sponsors
Providence Gay Flag Football League, a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization, serves the Rhode Island LGBTQ community. Founded in 2018, the organization's goal is to create a safe and inclusive environment where people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, can participate in a competitive and friendly team sport, develop a social support system, and build lifelong friendships. In addition to football, the league has partnered with other area non-profit organizations to donate time and resources to improve the lives of LGBTQ people in Rhode Island.
We offer leagues in the spring and fall, and send travel teams to compete in national tournaments including the annual Gay Bowl. The league is open to all skill levels, even if you have never played football or any sport, we welcome and encourage you to join us. We play with flags and try to minimize contact.
Our league plays by rules established by the National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL). Providence joins 24 other cities in the United States and Canada bringing flag football to our LGBTQ communities.
Providence Gay Flag Football League is a 501(c)(3) public charity and Rhode Island non-profit corporation. Our FEIN is 83-2192377.