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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
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
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
Promote education and awareness of sexual health topics, including HIV/AIDS

2022 Board of Directors

Our league is led by an all-volunteer Board of Directors. Board activities including meetings, roles and responsibilities, and elections are governed by our bylaws.

Executive Director & Commissioner

Duane Gosley (duane@pvdgffl.org)

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Chief Operating Officer & Assistant Commissioner

Rolfe Hubley (rolfe@pvdgffl.org)

Chief Financial Officer

Greg Polzer (greg@pvdgffl.org)

Secretary

John Mancone (johnm@pvdgffl.org)

Director of Events

Harley Jones (harley@pvdgffl.org)

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Director of Fundraising and Sponsorships

Anthony DeRose (anthony@pvdgffl.org)

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Director of Football Operations

Sean Corcoran (sean@pvdgffl.org)

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Director of Recruitment and Player Development

Ostin Linnehan (ostin@pvdgffl.org)

Director of Diversity and Inclusion

Jay Potter (jay@pvdgffl.org)

Director of Volunteerism and Community Outreach

Messias Pedro Jr. (messias@pvdgffl.org)

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Director of Rules and Referees

Red Hampson (red@pvdgffl.org)

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Director of Field Operations

Stephen Little (stephen@pvdgffl.org)

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Director of Travel Teams

Chelsea Beaudoin (chelsea@pvdgffl.org)

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Board Member at Large

Kolby Purcell (kolby@pvdgffl.org)

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Board Member at Large

Steve Laliberte (steve@pvdgffl.org)

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