Recent/Upcoming Events
LA Flag Football is Back Up Again!
We have a new Calendar of Events so you can see what we have planned from week to week, as well as to keep everyone updated should
the weather turn bad. Also, feel free to send in any requests to post something on the calendar if you want to get the word out
about a party, upcoming tournament, or just to throw the ball around.
Pick-up has resumed at Helen Bernstein High School in Hollywood from 11am til 2pm. Please make sure to bring both
a white and dark shirt, your cleats, water, sunscreen, and your passion as people are kicking off the rust and getting back
into football shape. To help with that, we'll be having some upcoming drills for everyone, rookies and veterans alike, so
check the calendar for what kind of drills and training are going to be run and on what weekends.
If you have sent in a request to be added to the mailing list and have not received confirmation, please resubmit your
request once again as the problems have been resolved.
Note: This meeting is neither sponsored by nor is it in any way connected with the Los Angeles Unified School
District.
2009 Sunset Junction - August 22nd & 23rd
Okay, looking to get as many volunteers as possible to get the word out there to the public about LA Flag Football and having them join us for some pick-up, as well as one of the coaching clinics we will be offering during the months of September, October, and November. We'll also be having a referee clinic to help get players and volunteer referees up to speed on the rules and procedures. Check back on dates and times of the various clinics. These are open to everyone, and you are highly encouraged to participate, regardless of whether you are a novice to the sport or a 20 year veteran.
2009 LA Gay Pride Festival
Once again, the LA Flag Football and Lambda Basketball organizations teamed-up together, and this time taking on the 2009 LA Gay Pride Festival. While playing flag football or basketball can be pretty exhausting, you would be surprised just how tiring it is to pour and serve beer all day long. However, it's a nice change of pace, especially when it means getting more involved with the gay community. Thanks to all from both the LA Flag Football and Lambda Basketball organizations for giving of their time, as well as Mark Chambers for letting us help out once again on a great cause.
2009 Long Beach Gay Pride Festival
It was a busy weekend for members of LA Flag Football as we had a long day of playoffs and championships, followed by teaming up with Lambda Basketball. Instead of playing football or hoops, the two organizations volunteered their time and effort at the Long Beach Gay Pride Festival at the dance tent beer booth. Many thanks to Mark Chambers of Lambda Basketball for extending the offer for both organizations to be involved in such a great community event.
LAFF FLAG FOOTBALL MISSION
LA Flag Football was formed to work toward the elimination of prejudice and discrimination towards gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender [GLBT] individuals. We also seek, through our instructive American flag football camps and league and partnerships with local and national GLBT sports clubs and leagues, to increase visibility of GLBT athletes and competitions and provide a supportive environment for GLBT individuals to improve fundamental athletic skills. We also seek through our organization, our events, and our members to foster and augment the self-respect of GLBT persons and to engender respect and understanding from the larger community.
While particular emphasis is placed on these specific goals, it is a fundamental principle of LA Flag Football 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, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, political beliefs, athletic ability, physical challenge, or HIV status.
