Who’s Eligible?

 

You are eligible if you:

 

Are a league member in good standing
Played or officiated in at least four (4) games between Spring 2024 and Spring 2025
Currently serve on the NFFLA, NGFFL Board of Directors, or affiliated governance boards or committees
Have no outstanding financial obligations to the league

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Important Dates (Subject to Change)

Travel Registration Application Deadline: Friday, July 4th
Travel Showcase: Sunday, June 8th (Charles Rambo Park, 10-12)
Pre-draft TeamArrange Profile Setup Deadline: July 7th, 11:59 PM EST

Captain Player Selection: July 10th – July 12th
Drafted Player Confirmation & Deposit: 72 hours post team/division announcements. No exceptions.

First One Atlanta Practice (revised): Sunday, July 20th
Gay Bowl Player and Guest Deadline #1: Friday, August 15th ($110)
Gay Bowl Player and Guest Deadline #2: Sunday, September 21st ($130)
Ongoing Practice Schedule: July 27th – September 28th

 

How to Join

 

Interested in joining a Gay Bowl team for 2025? Register using the link below by 11:59 PM EST on July 4th.

 

 

Please Note: The number of teams will be based on total registrants. Team curation will be determined by division captains, with the goal of fielding the strongest possible teams for each NGFFL division, (A,B,C,D).

 

After you register and before the draft (NEW PLATFORM)

 

Registered players must create your TeamArrange account and register for the NFFLA Gay Bowl draft. Players can indicate their preferred positions, while captains will enjoy a dynamic, real-time draft process—making selections and searching for players easier than ever.

 

Create your TeamArrange account here:  https://teamarrange.com/Account/Register?code=nffla. Deadline is July 7th, 11:50 PM EST.  Registering now will set up your profile for future events and seasons.

 

- Complete onboarding and upload your photo.

- Go to the "Browse" tab, and select/add “Gay Bowl San Diego XXV (Pre-Draft)” and checkout to register.  You’ll specify the positions you'd like to play and answer a few other questions.

- Await the draft announcement 

- After team announcements, go to the “Browse” tab, and select Gay Bowl San Diego XXV (drafted player confirmation) to register and checkout confirming your spot, only if you are drafted.  You’ll have 72 hours to add to your cart and check out, paying your $55 deposit.  

 Note: Our goal is to announce teams by Monday, July 14th.

 

Open Division Captains: Xavier Walton, Justin Spears, Michael Dunn, Jay Smith

W+ (NGFFL), WTNB Captains: Margaret Dickey, Drew Powers, Ashauni Frazier

 

 

For questions, contact Thurman Williams at twnffla@gmail.com. Or reach out to one of your Travel Committee members: Josh Booth, Crystal Busbee, or Jazmin Chacon.