LONDONDERRY, N.H., and SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Excited about baseball season, but still longing for your football fix? Mark your calendar for May 2nd and 3rd as Flag Football Magazine, aka FlagMag.com, brings their 10th annual World Cup of Flag Football to sunny, San Diego, California.

For the past decade flag football teams from around the world, including Austria, Venezuela, and Japan, have gathered to determine ultimate bragging rights on the gridiron. Last year’s Costa Rica event saw Team USA overcome a 0-3 start to ultimately defeat Team Mexico in the men’s title game.

This year’s event is open to all players with men, women, youth, and co-ed divisions available. Initial seeding is based on regional qualifying tournaments; however qualifying for an event is not a requirement to participate. All teams will be appropriately seeded in the final Sunday tournament based on seeding rounds Friday and Saturday (to accommodate local teams with previous league commitments, teams can select their preferred day to play). Individuals are encouraged to participate as well and will be place on a team with other individuals.

Team fees are $445 for 7/8-Man and $245 for 4/5-Man. Plus, as event organizer, FlagMag has created some wonderful event packages for players, including lodging, parties and, of course, the tournament. Affordable hotel pricing starts at just $159 per person which includes the required $75 players pass for the tournament. Additional package details and registration information can be found on the FlagMag.com web site under Tournaments.

About Flag Football Magazine

FlagMag.com was created in 1998 as an online resource for flag football players around the globe to obtain up-to-date information on tournaments, events and leagues. FlagMag.com was originally launched in support of a quarterly magazine sent to players in the USA as well as affiliates in Canada, Mexico, South America and Europe, however as the business evolved the magazine went on hiatus.

In 2009 FlagMag.com was redesigned to take better advantage of the current online social media landscape. Players now have the ability to build personal profiles and interact with other flag football enthusiasts online. FlagMag.com also serves as an online retailer of flag football products such as flags, ball markers, rule books, play books, cones, and official FlagMag.com athletic apparel.

Flag Football Magazine can be found online at www.flagmag.com.

News Source: Flag Football Magazine :: This press release was issued by Send2Press® and is Copyright © 2009 Neotrope® News Network – all rights reserved.

LONDONDERRY, N.H., March 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For the 13th year in a row, Flag Football Magazine, aka FlagMag.com, will bring flag football leagues to the greater New England area by organizing the Boston Metro Flag Football League (BMFFL). The BMFFL currently offers both adult and youth leagues. The adult leagues begins Sunday, March 8th with late registration accepted through March 22nd. The youth leagues begin Sunday, April 19th with late registration through April 26th. Late teams will simply play double-headers to catch up.

Adult leagues are offered in various locations throughout Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Games last one hour and 15 minutes and are offered in A, B, & C divisions to create even parity. There are a number of additional league breakdowns including 4, 5, 7, and 8 player teams in men, women, and co-ed divisions. Team costs vary depending on the league however individuals can be placed on a team for only $25. More specific league information, including prices can be found on the BMFFL Spring League page at FlagMag.com.

Youth leagues are offered in Londonderry and Manchester, NH, as well as Boston, MA and run $59 per child. Games last one hour and are offered in the following age divisions: 5-8 co-ed, 9-11 co-ed, 12-14 boys, and 12-14 girls.

Both individuals and teams are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible as space is limited.

Register online at www.flagmag.com/BMFFL.asp, email BMFFL@FlagMag.com or call 1-877-369-3076. To register via mail, simply mail a check made out to “Boston Metro Flag Football League Inc.” to BMFFL Inc. PO Box 1172 Londonderry, NH 03053.

Flag football is a version of American football. The basic rules of the game are similar to those of regular football, but instead of tackling players to the ground, the defensive team must remove a flag or flag belt from the ball carrier; this is referred to as “deflagging” to end a down.

In most organized play, players wear a belt. Flag football was designed in an effort to minimize injuries. However, contact leagues have emerged, where offensive and defensive players can block in certain zones or downfield, adding to the many styles now associated with the game.

Love the game, but not necessarily getting knee deep in the action? FlagMag.com is always looking for referees for the BMFFL and beyond. Simply e-mail staff@flagmag.com for more information.

FlagMag.com was created in 1998 as an interactive website for flag football players in the USA and around the world. The President/Owner of FlagMag.com recognized the potential in new media resources and said, “It was a perfect prospect for flag football players around the globe to have their own source of information just like any other sport.”

It was designed as a means for flag football players and enthusiasts to obtain up-to-date information on tournaments, events and leagues both here in the USA as well as internationally. The original idea of the site was to support a quarterly magazine that was sent out to players in the USA as well as affiliates in Canada, Mexico, South America and Europe, however as the business evolved printing of the magazine has gone on hiatus. The interactive nature of the website allows players to communicate via the message board, relive achievements through event stories and photos, and quickly obtain flag football-related information. FlagMag.com also serves as an online retailer of flag football products such as Sonic Boom Flags, Velcro flags, ball markers, rule books, play books, cones, and official FlagMag.com athletic apparel.

Flag Football Magazine can be found online at www.flagmag.com.

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News Source: Flag Football Magazine :: This press release was issued by Send2Press® and is Copyright © 2009 Neotrope® News Network – all rights reserved.

Flag football is a version of American football. The basic rules of the game are similar to those of regular football, but instead of tackling players to the ground, the defensive team must remove a flag or flag belt from the ball carrier; this is referred to as “deflagging” to end a down.

In most organized play, players wear a belt. Flag football was designed in an effort to minimize injuries. However, contact leagues have emerged, where offensive and defensive players can block in certain zones or downfield, adding to the many styles now associated with the game.

In the Flag Football National Tournament, game teams will include: men, women, and youth. There are several division categories. They include: Eight man contact: A, B and C divisions; Seven man no contact: A, B and C divisions; Four man no contact: A, B and C divisions; Over 35 divisions; Five man youth: 18, 16, 14, 12, and 10; and CoRec (men playing with women).

An organized flag football team is a winning team! Teams can register by calling: 1-877-369-3076; sending an e-mail to: staff@flagmag.com; or registering online at: www.flagmag.com/2008/09Nationals.asp.

The winners in each division will receive $1,000 to be used for the 10th Annual World Cup of Flag Football scheduled April 30 to May 3, 2009 in Rosarito, Mexico.

About FlagMag

FlagMag.com was created in 1998 as an interactive web site for flag football and touch players. It is the number one media source for 4 million people who play regularly and for 12 million who play once a year.

FlagMag.com organizes and promotes flag football leagues, tournaments and celebrity events. They are dedicated to flag football and to those who love the sport.

For more information about Flag Football Magazine, visit: www.FlagMag.com.

News Source: Flag Football Magazine :: This press release was issued by Send2Press® and is Copyright © 2008 Neotrope® News Network – all rights reserved.