RAW Flag Football Tournament – National Qualifier

 Football Canada is revolutionizing the flag football landscape with the introduction of new pathways to nationals, providing more opportunities for athletes and teams to compete, develop, and elevate their game.

Club Flag Nationals: A New Era for Club Teams

Introduced in 2024, the Club Flag Nationals offer club teams from across Canada the chance to compete for a national title in the U14, U16, U18, and U19 age divisions. This championship celebrates grassroots development while fostering high-level competition among Canada’s best club teams.

Elite Flag Nationals: The Pinnacle of Provincial Competition

The Elite Flag Nationals, established in 2007, bring together provincial teams to compete for the championship across four age groups. This tournament has evolved over the years, providing distinct pathways for young athletes to develop their game. In 2023, the U16 and U18 divisions merged to form the Elite Flag Nationals, also introducing a U14 division and streamlining competition.

RAW Sports Qualifying Tournament: A Pathway to Club Nationals for Alberta Teams

In 2025, RAW Sports will host a qualifying tournament for the Club Pathway in Alberta. This tournament offers teams a chance to secure an invitation to the National Flag Football Tournament. The event will take place on June 21-22 at Shouldice Athletic Park in Calgary, with registration open for U12 (cannot earn national invite), U14, U16, and U18 age divisions.

Tournament Details

• Location: Shouldice Athletic Park, Calgary, AB (to be confirmed)

• Date: June 21-22

• Registration Fee: $600 per team

• Age Divisions: U12, U14, U16, U18

• Registration Package:

  • Tournament Entry: Guaranteed a minimum of 4 games per team

  • Highlights: Access to filmed highlights capturing memorable moments (weather permitting)

  • Social Media coverage: Dedicated social media highlights throughout the tournament

  • Photos: Access to tournament photography

With flag football rapidly growing in popularity, Football Canada’s new pathways to nationals provide athletes and teams with more opportunities to develop their skills, compete at a high level, and showcase their talent on a national stage.