The NWFA's 2005 schedule is now out and there are some major changes in the overall lineup.
This year, instead of having so many divisions, the league will be split into
two conferences, Northern and the Southern. By doing this, teams around the
league will have the opportunity to play many new teams and not be so locked
into their divisional opponents. The league was set up this way the very first
year and league officials think this offers teams a much more equal playing
field. The play off scenario will be announced shortly.
NWFA To Sanction Officials
The NWFA in 2005 will require that all league officials be sanctioned by the
Commissioner's office. In order to be sanctioned, all officials must register
with the league and pass a test. This will go a long way in making sure that
the officials who work NWFA games understand the rules and are capable of making
the best calls possible.
OTHER NWFA NEWS!
Tickets are now on sale for most of the NWFA teams so if you are one of our
supporters, now is the time to get your season tickets!
Watch and listen for many of the NWFA team's games to be broadcast on the web
this season. Check your favorite team's website for this information.
All NWFA teams in 2005 will use WEBGAME STATS to keep their stats and fans
may go to the WEBGAME STATS website at webgamestats.com
to get the latest information on their favorite team and players.
The NWFA has produced its first official 2005 calendar. This wonderful work
of art has lots of photos of NWFA players and coaches in action and a great
deal of information on the history of the NWFA as well as the league all stars,
the 2005 schedule and much, much more. To get your copy of this collector's
item, please email footballmedia@cs.com. The cost is $15.00 and includes shipping!
News From Around The League
Douglas and T3K Team Up on New Sports Bra & Shoulder Pad Products Owner
of the First Women’s Football Team in Michigan, Pam McQueer, Leads Development
Douglas, a leading manufacturer of football, baseball and hockey protective
equipment and T3K, a premium brand of performance apparel and base layer body-wear
founded by All-Pro Defensive Lineman Simeon Rice of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,
have teamed up on a co-branded product development effort designed specifically
for women’s contact sports. The first product will be a patented, extremely
protective, sports bra designed to withstand the rigors of women’s football,
hockey, soccer and other contact sports. Invented by Pam McQueer, the owner
of the first women’s football team in Michigan, the products are scheduled
to ship to sporting goods retailers by mid-2005.
“The majority of protective garments out on the market have not been
geared to the unique physical attributes of female athletes,” stated Pam
McQueer. I was excited by the commitment by both Douglas and T3K to tackle this
opportunity. Together we look forward to finally offering women products that
while delivering equal protection, do not compromise comfort or mobility.”
This new product represents a joint development effort that combines the performance
and technical apparel expertise of T3K with Douglas’ stellar reputation
for manufacturing protective equipment, which is worn today by over 85% of all
Division 1-A Colleges nationwide, as well as 12 Heisman Trophy winners. In addition
to the patented sports bra product, the alliance will also result in a women’s
shoulder pad. The new products will be co-branded Douglas and T3K and will be
sold by both companies’ existing sales and distribution systems.
ABOUT T3K: Founded by Tampa Bay Buccaneer Simeon Rice, T3K designs, markets
and manufactures premium performance apparel and base layer bodywear. Created
for athletic and fitness use by men and women, T3K apparel is designed to enhance
performance in any number of sporting environments, conditions and climates
by offering moisture management, heat regulating and/or compression benefits.
T3K performance bodywear is available nationwide at general sporting goods and
specialty sport retailers. For more information, visit t3kwear.com
ABOUT DOUGLAS: Douglas Pads are designed specifically to enhance a player's
performance through superior protection, non-restricted mobility and comfort.
Today over 85% of Division 1-A Colleges continue to choose Douglas as their
pad. As a leader in protective equipment technology and holder of numerous U.S.
patents, Douglas continues to strive for total customer satisfaction by making
customer service first. For more information, visit douglaspads.com
OKC Lightning Tryouts
Tryouts for the OKC Lightning will be held on January 15th from 10:00 to 1:00
and January 16 from 3:00 to 6:00, the location TBA. For more information, please
email tammy@myipgi.com
ALABAMA RENEGADES TRYOUTS!
The Alabama Renegades Women's Football Team will be hosting tryouts for this
year's team on January 22nd, at 10:00 AM at the Richard Showers Center. The
Renegades will begin playing its fifth season in the National Women's Football
Association (NWFA) in April.
All women interested in playing full-contact football are invited to attend.
You must be at least 18 years of age, and have your own health insurance. Please
wear comfortable clothes, gym shoes or cleats if you have them. You do not need
to know the rules of football or how to play the game, just a desire to learn.
There is a one time registration fee of $35.00. Anyone interested in playing
or in learning more about our team should attend.
The Richard Showers Center is located at 4600 Blue Springs Road in Huntsville.
The football field is located behind the center. Anyone interested in playing,
coaching, or volunteering for the team should attend the tryout.
For more information about tryouts or the Alabama Renegades team, contact Nancy
Byrd at (256) 830-4537 or team_info@alabamarenegades.net. You can also visit
our website at www.alabamarenegades.net.
ORANGE COUNTY BREAKERS TRYOUTS!
The OC Breakers will be holding tryouts on January 8th, 15th, and 22nd at
Orange High School, 525 North Shaffer Street, Orange, CA. The Breakers are an
expansion team for the 2006 season.
The Breakers are part of the NWFA's Western expansion. The Breakers will play
exhibition games this Spring against the Antelope Valley Bombers. Anyone interested
in trying out should email ATaylor949@hotmail.com
The NWFA has been featured in more than 250 major publications and TV networks
including the CBS Evening News, The NBC Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The NBC
Today Show, CNBC, MSNBC, CNN, Inside Edition, SPIKE TV, BET's MAAD Sports, The
New York Times, The LA Times, Nickelodeon, the Boston Globe, The Washington
Post and many, many local and regional networks and publications.
For additional information on the National Women's Football Association, please
visit womensfootballassociation.com.
This website receives between 1 and 3 million hits per month. Or call the league
office at (615) 860-4084.
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