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
-
Promote education and awareness of sexual health topics, including HIV/AIDS
National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL)
Created in 2002, the National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL) is a 501(c)(3) 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 also seek to foster and augment the self-respect of all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons and to promote respect and understanding from the larger community.
While particular emphasis is placed on these specific goals, it is a fundamental principle of NGFFL that all activities, social and athletic, are conducted to be inclusive in nature and that no individual shall be excluded from participating on the basis of sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, political beliefs, athletic ability, physical challenge, HIV status or gender identity.
Currently, over 200 teams in 22 leagues across the United States and Canada are members of NGFFL. Teams representing these leagues participate in the national tournament titled Gay Bowl, hosted every Columbus Day Weekend in a different member city.
NGFFL member leagues include: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Hawaii, Houston, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Providence, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, South Florida, Toronto, and Washington D.C.
