Rockford youth teams qualify for NFL Flag Championships in Indiana
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 9:07 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Two youth flag football teams from the Rockford Park District are set to compete at the NFL Flag Championships, scheduled for July 23-26 in Westfield, Indiana. The 10U and 14U Rockford Bears teams earned their spots through regional qualifying events. The tournament will feature over 350 teams from 32 NFL clubs, showcasing the growth of youth flag football, now with over 20 million players globally. Both teams will hold their final practice on July 21 before departing for the championship.
- •Rockford Bears teams qualified for NFL Flag Championships
- •Event runs from July 23-26 at Grand Park Sports Campus
- •Over 350 teams from various NFL clubs will compete
- •Rockford's program has been active since 2002
- •Final practice scheduled for July 21 at Clarence Hicks Sports Complex
- 9:07 AMYahoo Sports — Rockford youth football teams head to national stage
"Two Rockford Park District youth flag football teams are heading to the national NFL Flag Championships in Indiana.
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