The City of Westfield, USA Football, and the Hamilton County Sports Authority announced Wednesday that Grand Park Sports Campus will play host to USA Football’s “The One” flag football championship July 23 to 25. “The One” is among the largest youth and adult flag football tournaments in the United States, featuring teams nationwide across 13 divisions from age seven to adult. Cash prizes will be awarded to top teams in all adult divisions.
A member of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, USA Football is the fourth national governing body of sport to host an event at Grand Park, joining US Lacrosse, USA Ultimate and USA Archery.
Cook
“We had planned to host this event last year but had to hold off due to the COVID-19 crisis,” Westfield Mayor Andy Cook said. “Now, as we slowly emerge from the pandemic, we could not be more excited to welcome USA Football. Grand Park has proven it can operate safely, and we know athletes and fans are eager to participate in and watch the sports they love.”
Grand Park Sports Campus features 31 multipurpose outdoor fields, 26 baseball/softball diamonds, more than 10 miles of paved trails and Grand Park Events Center with three full-size fields, locker rooms and dining facilities. It is also the official home of the Indianapolis Colts Training Camp, making the campus an ideal location for the inaugural USA Football event.
“Grand Park has solidified itself as a world-class host of premier athletic events, making it the perfect match for The One,” USA Football CEO Scott Hallenbeck said. “We look forward to bring flag teams nationwide – including our country’s elite adult flag teams – to Central Indiana this July for three exciting days of competition.”
Radcliff
“Indiana’s strong and deep appreciation for amateur sport makes us best-in-class for hosting major competitions,” said Karen Radcliff, Vice President of the Hamilton County Sports Authority. “It’s no surprise Grand Park is at the top of the list. Being the home of USA Football’s signature flag championship is another badge of honor for the community, and we’re thrilled to be a partner.”
In addition to tournament play, top adult players at “The One” will be evaluated by USA Football for the 2022 U.S. Men’s and Women’s Flag National Team rosters. U.S. Flag National Teams, comprised of world-class athletes, compete against the best foreign national teams across the globe. The 2022 U.S. Men’s and Women’s Flag National Teams will compete for gold medals at The World Games 2022 in Birmingham, Ala., in July 2022.
Click here for more information about “The One,” including team registration.