Region A Flag Football
Region A Flag Football will have competition from Athletes from Regions A, B, C, E, and F. Gold Medal winners will qualify for the State Flag Football Competition in Peoria on November 1-2, 2025.
What Is Flag Football?
One of the newest and most exciting sports Special Olympics Illinois offers is Flag Football. In Illinois, Flag Football provides competition for teams of five in Junior and Senior (Coed) age groups.
Athletes in Illinois who participate in team competition, compete locally at a Regional Qualifying event. Teams who win a gold medal are eligible to advance to the State Flag Football Championships hosted in November.
Flag Football Events Offered in Illinois
5-on-5 Team Competition – Junior and Senior Age Groups
Competition Information
For Specific Information on Competition Rules please click on this link:
Flag Football Rule Interpretations
Please check back closer to the event for more information.
Event Details
We are utilizing the parking lot K which is highlighted on the map in the supporting documents section. We will only have access to the east side stands of the stadium. Tournament central will be by the southeast entrance. Teams should plan to sign in prior to their first game to receive their wristbands for field access.
Equipment
Please check back closer to the event for more information.
Volunteer Information
All volunteers will receive a t-shirt and those that volunteer all day will recieve a lunch. Volunteer duties include scorekeeping, timing, field assistance, assisting with the awards and handing out lunch. Volunteers do not need to have football specific knowledge to attend this event, as training will be provided prior to your shift. Please note that the end time may vary based on how quickly we get through the schedule. The competition will not end until all athletes have competed and been awarded. Please reach out to Katie Risley with any questions - krisley@soill.org
Awards
Please check back closer to the event for more information.
Concessions & Souvenirs
Concessions will be available for purchase.
Supporting Documents:
Results
Flag Football Brackets - Final
Who We Are
Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit sports organization offering year-round training and competition in 18 sports to a community of more than 55,000 traditional athletes, Young Athletes, Unified partners, coaches, volunteers, and more. It strives to be a global leader in shaping a culture where people with and without intellectual disabilities are fully integrated into the community by providing year-round opportunities in competitive sports, health education, leadership and personal development.
If you are interested in being a part of Special Olympics Illinois and its vision, contact your local region, call 800-394-0562 or visit our website at www.soill.org. Follow Special Olympics Illinois on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and X.
What Is Flag Football?
One of the newest and most exciting sports Special Olympics Illinois offers is Flag Football. In Illinois, Flag Football provides competition for teams of five in Junior and Senior (Coed) age groups.
Athletes in Illinois who participate in team competition, compete locally at a Regional Qualifying event. Teams who win a gold medal are eligible to advance to the State Flag Football Championships hosted in November.
Flag Football Events Offered in Illinois
5-on-5 Team Competition – Junior and Senior Age Groups
Competition Information
For Specific Information on Competition Rules please click on this link:
Flag Football Rule Interpretations
Please check back closer to the event for more information.
Event Details
We are utilizing the parking lot K which is highlighted on the map in the supporting documents section. We will only have access to the east side stands of the stadium. Tournament central will be by the southeast entrance. Teams should plan to sign in prior to their first game to receive their wristbands for field access.
Equipment
Please check back closer to the event for more information.
Volunteer Information
Awards
Please check back closer to the event for more information.
Concessions & Souvenirs
Concessions will be available for purchase.
Supporting Documents:
Results
Flag Football Brackets - Final
Who We Are
Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit sports organization offering year-round training and competition in 18 sports to a community of more than 55,000 traditional athletes, Young Athletes, Unified partners, coaches, volunteers, and more. It strives to be a global leader in shaping a culture where people with and without intellectual disabilities are fully integrated into the community by providing year-round opportunities in competitive sports, health education, leadership and personal development.
If you are interested in being a part of Special Olympics Illinois and its vision, contact your local region, call 800-394-0562 or visit our website at www.soill.org. Follow Special Olympics Illinois on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and X.
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