Miami Dolphins Host Girls High School Flag Jamboree
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March 5, 2016
Miami Dolphins Host Girls High School Flag Jamboree
Davie, FL – Miami Dolphins Youth Programs, in partnership with the Greater Miami Athletic Conference (GMAC) and the Broward County Athletic Association (BCAA), hosted the Girls Flag Football Jamboree today at the Doctors Hospital Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University.
“It was great to see the high level of athleticism and passion for the sport at the jamboree today,” said Troy Drayton, Manager of Youth and Community Affairs. “These girls came to play.”
The jamboree featured high school girls flag football teams from the South Florida area. This year, nearly 650 girls teams and 28 teams participated in the jamboree.
“Giving these girls an opportunity to come in the Bubble, to watch the excitement on the girls faces and the enthusiasm they have when they come to play is one of the best parts,” said Rocky Gillis, County Athletic Director (BCAA). “It’s amazing to watch some of the athleticism the girls have on display. A lot of people don’t think of the game in that way, and when they come out they are fascinated once they get the opportunity to watch them.”
The goal of this event was to promote high school football. The Miami Dolphins Youth Programs’ mission is to emphasize the importance of education, physical fitness and positive choices for kids in a safe and fun environment.
“It gives a chance for the girls to come out and play,” said West Broward Coach Kelly Calderon. “This is the first game of the season, so it was an eye opener for them and for us coaches. The facilities are beautiful. It’s a great opportunity to see the other schools as well.”
“My favorite part of the jamboree was watching all the teams that we are possibly going to play this year and seeing how many girls are excited about the sport,” added Miami Jackson Head Coach Lakatriona Brunson, who participated in the event for the first time along with Miami-Dade schools Coral Park, Miami Central and Miami Edison.
The Miami Dolphins Youth Programs’ vision is to prepare the next generation of leaders in staying physically active through our Junior Training Camps (JTC), Youth Football Clinics and Youth Football Camps in the South Florida Community.
Field A
Piper 25, Boyd Anderson 0
Plantation 27, McArthur 0
Miami Edison 13, Monarch 0
Miami Jackson 14, Cooper City 8
West Broward 13, South Plantation 6
Coral Springs 25, Flanagan 0
Coconut Creek 6, Everglades 0
Field B
Stranahan 14, Deerfield 0
Hollywood Hills 13, Coral Park 0
Western 18, Miramar 6
Miami Central 13, Ft. Lauderdale 0
Hallandale 13, Cypress Bay 2
Dillard 19, Miami Pace 0
Mater 18, Pompano Beach 6
