ONTARIO FOOTBALL ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH UNDER ARMOUR FLAG FOOTBALL

For Immediate Release 

June 10, 2021

ONTARIO FOOTBALL ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH UNDER ARMOUR FLAG FOOTBALL

ONTARIO FOOTBALL PARTNERS WITH UNDER ARMOUR TO HELP GROW FLAG FOOTBALL WITHIN THE PROVINCE

Hamilton, Ontario - Ontario Football is proud to announce a partnership agreement with Under Armour Flag Football Under the Lights program to help build and grow non-contact football within the province. The organization is focused on providing as many opportunities for participants as possible and realizes the untapped growth potential of non-contact football.

Under Armour is a well-respected organization within the sporting community that believes in the community as the ultimate team. They are an organization that sets high standards, implements strong programming and strategies and aspires to drive change. These standards and values align perfectly with Ontario Football's Mission and Vision.

Under the Lights is an Under Armour Flag Football Canada program currently the fastest-growing National Youth Flag Football League and has a proven system and tools to launch, grow and scale flag football leagues at speed in local communities.

Ontario Football is committed to partnerships that aim to achieve the highest programming standards, and the organization believes that this partnership with Under Armour is exactly that. Ontario Football plans to utilize Under Armour Flag Canada's systems, support, and tools to provide the best possible brand experience for the football community.

"It didn't take many meetings with Aaron to realize that both groups had the same desire and passion for growing non-contact football in Ontario," said Jonathan Nedeljkovic, Co-founder and CEO, Under the Lights (UA Flag Canada). "This multi-year agreement will ensure both sides are working together in not just growing the sport, but also striving to achieve the highest standards of programming excellence."

“Ontario Football has made it a priority to help grow grassroots, non-contact football and provide our members with more benefits and this partnership with Under Armour Flag as members of Ontario Football and Football Canada will help to achieve all three. The UA brand along with the programming, resources and tools of the provincial organization like the Football Canada Mobile App will help provide an unbelievable experience for our participants.”  Aaron Geisler, Executive Director of Ontario Football.

Ontario Football believes that by partnering and working together, the awareness and participation of non-contact football will be accelerated across the province. The organization is looking forward to an enduring partnership that will benefit both organizations in the short and long term and provide additional benefits to the membership.

To learn more about UA Flag please visit: HERE

 FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Aaron Geisler

Executive Director

ageisler ontariofootball.ca

519-719-2322

ABOUT THE ONTARIO FOOTBALL ALLIANCE: The Ontario Football Alliance (OFA), the sanctioned provincial governing body for football in Ontario, through its focus on transparency, growth, alignment and excellence, is engaged in providing football opportunities for all of Ontario. The Ontario Football Alliance is driven by a commitment to deliver football programming, opportunities and resources for its members and the provincial football stakeholders. Please visit: ontariofootball.ca