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Aug 26th,2004
Londonderry,NH-FlagMag's June Female Player of the Month.
FlagMag.com is proud to announce Carole D'attoma of
Troyes,France as June's Female player of the Month. Ms D'attoma
traveled 10 hours on a bus with Team France to the English
Challenge Flag Football Tournament in Portsmouth England on
June 5 & 6th. What's remarkable is she played against all men. On
Saturday she played for Team France Men in 5on 5, but on Sunday
when it was 9man Contact the team asked her not to play. After
hearing the news, Team USA Captain Pat Connolly asked Carole to
play for Team USA in the 9Man. Ms D'attoma accepted the
invitation and tore it up, scoring 4 touch downs, including one
against her former team(Team France) in the Championship where led
Team USA to victory 20-6.
Palm Bay,FL-Sunshine State Games Flag Football
Series
The
Florida Sports Foundation (FSF) and
Florida Recreation
and Park Association (FRPA) have joined together in a
partnership to benefit the recreational and sports industries in
Florida. In 2004, the Foundation will begin managing the Flag
Football Series and plans to continue the growth and excellent
tradition that FRPA has upheld since 1974.
The tournament series kicks off this weekend with 28 Teams playing
7Man No Contact with a 5 yard rush on a 40 x 80 yard field. The
first tournament was scheduled for Aug 14/15th in
St. Petersburg but was
cancelled due to Hurricane Charley. This tournament will not
be rescheduled and any team that registered for the tournament
will receive credit for attending. In order for teams to eligible
for the State Tournament Nov 6/7th in Stuart,FL each team needs to
compete in 4 of the 6 tournaments.
Registered Teams
1. Delray's Untouchables Express-Delray Bch #229772
2. Delray Express-Delray Bch #252135
3. Rusty Anchor-Largo #254252
4. Florida Crystals-Royal Palm Bch #252968
5. Horsemen-Orlando #252967
6. Alpha Omega-Pompano Bch #250806
7. Dirty Gringos-Jacksonville #252010
8. Faux Pas-West Palm Bch #251700
9. Red Eyes-Riviera Bch #249723
10. Zimmer Alliance-Tamarac #248379
11. Spatz-Orlando #250594
12. Group One Mortgage (AAA Drywall)-? #250590
13. Phins-Ponce Inlet #221996
14. Dominos-Tampa #193133/249457
15. OPM-Rockledge #178668
16. Palm Bch Knights-Palm Bch #253987
17. Traitors-Lauderhill #253039
18. J-Ville Noles (Seminoles)-Jacksonville #254244
19. Big Daddys-Cape Coral #253990
20. G Towne Express-Gifford #253329
21. Elite Stucco-Palm Bay #253930
22. Miami's Most Wanted-Miami #254078
23. Spilt Decision All-Stars-Pompano Bch #254080
24. Hope Chiropractic-West Palm Bch #254265
25. Money Shot-Hudson #254281
26. Macata-Vero Bch #255699
27. Patriots/Red Raiders-Palm Bay #254155
Schedule
Atlanta,GA-2004 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl ACC/SEC Challenge
31 teams in 4 divisions competed in the 2004 Chick-fil-A Peach
Bowl ACC/SEC Challenge Flag Football Tournament presented by Club
Sport Ventures, Inc..
Here are the results
Men's Divisions:
1. Hitmen - New Orleans, LA
2. Untouchables - New Orleans, LA/Stockbridge, GA
3. Irish - Suwanee, GA
4. Blaze - Gainsville, GA
5. Legends - Atlanta, GA
6. Money - Louisville, KY
7. Spiders - Rocky Face, GA
8. H.I.D. - Cumming, GA
9. Purple Haze - Savannah, GA
10. Dirty South - Savannah, GA
11. Down & Dirty - Martinez, GA
12. Fast & Easy - Stockbridge, GA
13. Palmetto Hurricanes - Augusta, SC
14. 1st & Goal - Atlanta, GA
15. Titans - Loganville, GA
16. The Game - Duluth, GA
17. Deceptively Slow - Atlanta, GA
18. The Clown Punchers - Atlanta, GA
19. Tennessee Volunteers - Austell, GA
Men's OPEN Final Score: Hitmen 33 Untouchables 20
Men's Social Final Score: 1st & Goal 20 Titans 19
Coed Division:
1. Shooters - Cumming, GA
2. Pack Attack - Raliegh, NC
3. Sam Adams Light - Atlanta, GA
4. IKONZ - Atlanta, GA
5. Cardiac Pack - Raleigh, NC
6. Old School - Statesboro, GA
7. Humpty Humps - Atlanta, GA
8. Pink Pony Express - Atlanta, GA
9. F.U.B.A.R. - Duluth, GA
10. Johnny Drama - Atlanta, GA
11. Wahoowa Virginia - Atlanta, GA
12. Team AMC - Atlanta, GA
Coed OPEN Final Score: Shooters 32 Pack Attack 9
Coed Social Final Score: Humpty Humps def. Pink Pony Express
Aug 25th,2004-
Miami,FL-South Beach-Players Wanted
FlagMag.com
is seeking bikini models (Men and Women)for a photo
shoot at South Beach in Miami Sept 1 or 2nd for a Bikini
Shoot which will appear on the front page of our next issue
promoting our main World Cup Event to be held in Miammi in Feb.
if you think you have the body please send me an email or
call-603-437-0108
Vicky Menzibal
FlagMagcom@aol.com
Aug 24th,2004-2005
World Cup of Flag Football-Miami is Selected.
The International Flag Football Federation announced that
Miami has been chosen to host the 6th Annual event. IFFF president
Jim Zimolka will fly to Miami next week to solidify the deal. Mr.
Zimolka states-"its not a done deal until we sign the contract,
but I feel confident Miami will host this years event. Miami's the
easiest destination for all our international teams, and
South Beach will be a big attraction for our group.
Feb 24-27th,2005 is the tentative date.
Aug 23rd,2004
Denver,CO-John Elway vs Joe Montana-Cancelled
Inclement weather postponed the Game of Fame Flag Football
Game pitting recently inducted hall of fame QB John Elway vs Joe
Montana. The Game will be rescheduled for Friday Oct 1st.
Aug 15th,2004
Manchester,NH-Boston Metro Summer League.
All Inn upset previously unbeaten Panthers 20-6 for the summer
league 4man no Contact title. All Inn's QB Rob was on fire
connecting for three touchdown passes, two to MVP Dan Fluent.
Aug 7th,2004
Manchester,NH-NH State Games- Tuneup
Eleven teams competed in the annual NH State Games Tournament.
Three teams competed in 8Man where three players were ejected for
fighting, Alliance's Tom Wilson and Jon Mccowski will be fined
$100 and serve a two game suspension and Shamrocks Justin Brennan
will get one game and $50. In the Championship game the Outkast
defeated Alliance 13-7 for the 8Man title
August 3rd, 2204
Monterrey,Mexico-Mexican Challenge
Known for its Chair Mountain, Cerro de la silla, Monterrey played
host to the 5th Annual Mexican Challenge flag football tournament.
The Event was the IFFF’s third international event this year,
England, and Canada were the other two countries hosting events.
Eighteen teams from four different states of Mexico, Cancun-Q.Roo,
Cohuilla, Edo. de Mexico and Nuevo León, and three USA teams took
part in the event. Several teams traveled great distances to
qualify for these years World Cup Extravaganza, The Dream Team of
Colorado Springs; CO traveled the furthest, 17 hours one way in a
car. Captain, Claude Lockhart States-“We wanted to qualify early;
we know the world cup invitational tournament will be sold out
because it’s in the USA, so we didn’t want to be left out. We know
that if we wait till the end we may not make it and I don’t want
to miss this years event, last year was a blast” The women from
Cancun took a 3 hour flight to get to Monterrey.
It was the first time Monterrey hosted an international flag
football tournament, organized by the Alberto Vasquez; the games
were played at Monterrey Technological College, where the fields
are considered the best football fields in Mexico. International
Flag Football Federation President, Jim Zimolka stated-“In the six
years ive been coming to Mexico It was the best Mexican Event we
have ever had. It was well run, properly organized, referees were
good, and the fields were excellent. Everyone walked away from
this event with a good taste”.
The Monterrey Technological was huge and the football fields were
immaculate for the tournament. Friday night kicked off with a
captains meeting were teams picked there spot in the bracket, then
on Saturday everyone played round robin, two games for seeding
into Sundays single elimination rounds. The playoffs were
exciting, as the men’s final went to three overtimes. It was and
all McAllen, TX final arch rivals Colors vs. Scatbacks, Colors
struck first scoring on its first possession, a 20 yard touch grab
from QB Tuffy Martinez to WR Rick Salinas gave them the early led
6-0.The Scatbacks answered right back when QB Doni Taltantz
connected on a 30 yard pass to Gus Gardza to tie it at 6-6. Colors
then scored again on a 30 yard scamper by Beto Alvarado to go
ahead 13-6. Scatbacks ended the first half scoring when QB Danni
Talamantez jaunted 15 yards to pay dirt for the half’s final
scored which tied the game at 13.
The second half was a defensive battle as each team only scored
once. Colors scored on a 40 yard bomb to Ruben Ramirez while the
scatbacks scored on a 20 yard Td reception from Fili Taltantz to
tie the score at 20 a piece and bring the game to overtime. In
overtime, extra points, one or two determine the game. Both teams
opted for one point conversions in the first two overtimes and got
them. IN the third overtime, Scatbacks receiver Tani Talmantez
caught the ball then landed on shoulder causing the ball to pop
out and breaking his collar bone. Colors capitalized on the mishap
when Rick Salinas caught a slant pass for the game winner. It was
the second time the scatbacks finished in second at a world cup
qualifier. They lost to Blincos in Raleigh, NC in June.
The Ex Borrego’s were Mexico’s strongest team in the tournament.
They were all former college tackle football players. The team
only played with seven players in the 98F heat. In the playoffs
the edged the Aguilas of Monterrey 21-20 and then they beat the
Dream Team of Colorado 18-15 before they were knocked off by the
Scatbacks. The Aguilas of Saltillo also represented Mexico well as
they are the younger generation of talent. In the playoffs the
knocked off the Extroyanos 21-8 and then the Titanes of Mexico
City 33-8 before they were eliminated by Colors.
In the Women’s Championship it was an all Mexico City final as
power house Aquilas Blancas won easily 14-0 over Mexico Blue.
Maritza Zamora scored both td’s.The Aguilas did loose on Saturday,
a forfeit for showing up late. The IFFF has no tolerance for
tardiness, even if you’re a four time World Cup champion stated
IFFF president Jim Zimolka, who was there overseeing the event. In
round robin matchup’s there was a classic as hometown arch rivals
Tigres took on the Leonas.When these two teams met on the field
for tackle over 30,0000 people attend the game. It was a defensive
battle as the games on score came on a 20 yard td catch by a
tigres receiver.
Tournament director Alberto Vazquez is to be commended for a well
organized event. At 38 years old he has been diagnosed with Lou
Gehrig’s disease (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) ALS, degenerative
nerve disorder. ALS affects the nerve fibers in the spinal cord
which control voluntary movement.Alberto has been involved with
Flag/Touch football for over 10 years and has created the local
league in Monterrey after he moved there from Mexico City.at 6’3”
Alberto played TE in college for the Vikings in tackle football.
In two short years, Alberto has 20 teams playing in his local
league.
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