American flag football fundraising event for Headway to be held in August

The tournament is for people over 16 with any athletic ability and the organisers are looking for groups of colleagues, friends or families to sign up.

The Guernsey American Flag Football Association is offering additional coaching sessions as well as open ‘crash courses’ to introduce the sport to novices.

The tournament, which takes place on 11 August, will have a bouncy castle and other activities for children.

Guernsey Flag American Football committee member Rob Domaille said: ‘The tournament is open to anyone and everyone that wants to enter a team and we’re especially encouraging companies to sign up as it’s a great team-building experience, trying a new sport and having fun together at the same time.

‘The great British summer can be short and sweet so why not enjoy the weather while we can? The committee members and I are always happy to talk about flag football and would like to encourage anyone to get in touch with any questions they might have.’

Ken Wrigley, Headway Director, said: ‘Headway Guernsey is delighted to be the nominated charity for the inaugural American Flag Football Tournament.

‘A healthy lifestyle is beneficial to all and it is wonderful to see a new sport gathering strength in Guernsey and receiving support from the local business community.’

Trust Corporation International sponsors the flag football league and is also supporting this event.

Anyone who would like to enter a team should email gsyflagfootball@gmail.com to request a registration form and complete it by 30 July.

Team requirements are detailed on the form.

n For more information about flag football in Guernsey and details of other events visit www.guernseyamericanfootball.com or search Guernsey Flag American Football to find their Facebook page.