Flag Football
Ready to rumble
Get ready for the first Flag Football tournament in EuroGames history. We are proud to offer this mixed gender sport in our official programme together with our partner Blackbucks Bern. As a special introductory discount, the EGLSF and EuroGames Bern 2023 are offering participation at a reduced rate of €65 per participant. The discount will be automatically deducted in our registration system.
As opposed to American Football there’s no contact allowed in Flag Football. That includes tackling, diving, blocking, and screening. Instead, players wear flags that hang along their sides by a belt. To «tackle» the person in possession of the ball, the opposing team needs to pull one or both of their flags off.
While flag football rules are designed to keep players safe, you’ll find that they also create an engaging, fast-paced version of football without the physical contact.
The number of matches at the tournament will depend on the number of registered teams. Each team will play at least three matches. If there are few registrations, the tournament will be held on a single day.
Teams are asked to bring their own flags, jerseys and footballs to the tournament.
Key facts
Tournament dates
Thursday, July 27 – Friday, July 28, 2023
Levels
Competitive, Recreational
Tournament format
All gender teams
FeesRegistration fee: €110
Special introductory fee: €65 per person
Tournament Information
Registering for EuroGames 2023
Registration is open to everyone above the age of 18 regardless of skill level, sexual orientation, gender identity and nationality. A registration fee is required for all athletes.
What you can expect from participating in EuroGames 2023:
- You will receive a complimentary functional shirt (please indicate your size when registering) from our sports partners Craft and Ochsner Sport
- You will take part in a professionally organised tournament
- You have the chance to win a medal in your sport
- You will have access to discounts for selected events and parties
- You can participate in the Opening Ceremony
- You can participate in the Closing Ceremony Ceremony
- You will have access to the EuroGames Village in the Old Town of Bern
- You can experience BernPride on Saturday, July 29, 2023
- You can attend several side events and cultural programs
Your location for Flag Football
Venue
Sports Hub Wankdorf
Papiermühlestrasse 91
3014 Bern
www.sportamt-bern.ch
Food & Beverage
We are currently working on a catering concept for the tournament days. We will provide more information in June 2023.
Good to know
Lockers are available inside the sports hall to store your valuables. There are small lockers in the hallway which require a two franc coin deposit. Bigger lockers are available in the changing rooms. Please bring a padlock to make use of the bigger lockers. Do not leave your valuables overnight.
How to get there
Option 1: Take tram line 9 «Wankdorf Bahnhof» to the «Wankdorfplatz» stop. Travel time from Bern main station is approximately 13 minutes.
Option 2: Take bus line 20 «Wankdorf Bahnhof» to the «Wyler» stop. Travel time from Bern main station is approximately 9 minutes.
BernTicket
If staying at a hotel or registered Airbnb, you will receive a Bern Ticket for free access to public transport to all sports locations.
Your tournament organisation
EuroGames Bern 2023 is co-organising the Flag Football tournament with Blackbucks Bern.
Questions?
Email us at info@eurogames2023.ch. We will do our best to reply in a timely manner. We work Tuesdays to Fridays.