Organized at the Stade Jean Bouin for a second consecutive year, the NFL FLAG U12 tournament was held this Saturday, November 16.
THE SECOND EDITION OF THE NFL FLAG AT THE JEAN BOUIN STADIUM
The one-day flag football tournament was held in Paris at the famous Stade Jean Bouin. Ten U12 teams, made up of boys and girls from different cities in France, took part.
Fast and accessible to all, flag football is one of the fastest growing sports globally, with participation increasing sharply, particularly among female players. NFL Flag is the official flag football program of the NFL, aimed at introducing this non-contact version of American football to young athletes around the world.
Mixed clash between the Gavroches (Paris Dragons) and the Blue Stars (Marseille) in the semi-final (c) FFFA / Valentin Ponot
« We witnessed an incredible competition in Paris today, with boys and girls from all over France demonstrating their passion and dedication for flag football » said Afia Law, NFL Flag International Representative. « Our national championship tournaments reinforce our enthusiasm for the growth of this sport around the world and for these young athletes. Congratulations to the Caïmans du Mans! »
THE CAIMANS OF LE MANS TRIUMPH AGAIN!
THE Caymans of Le Mans faced the Marseille Blue Stars in the U12 final and won 27-7, the crowning NFL 2024 national flag football champions in France. This major national championship follows a phase of regional tournaments which brought together more than 30 U12 teams across France.
The Caymans celebrating their title (c) FFFA / Valentin Ponot
By winning the tournament, the Le Mans Caymans will have the opportunity to travel to the 2025 Pro Bowl Games in Orlando, Florida, to compete in an international NFL Flag championship against boys and girls from different countries around the world.
The NFL Flag 2024 national tournament in France was organized in partnership with the French American Football Federation (FFFA).
THE FINAL RANKING
1- Caymans of Le Mans
2- Marseille Blue Stars
3- Gavroche (Dragons) of Paris
4- Vikings of Villeneuve d’Ascq
5- Sailors of Décines
6- Encou de Rennes
7- Crazy Bees by Barentin
8- Saint-Magne wild boars
9- Knights of Orléans
10- Grizzlys Catalans of Perpignan
Following the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, flag football will be officially included in the program for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, thanks to the efforts of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) with the support of the NFL.
