GRAND PARK SPORTS CAMPUS IN WESTFIELD, IND., NAMED HOME OF USA FOOTBALL'S“ THE ONE" FLAG FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
USA Football is fourth National Governing Body of Sport to host signature event in Hamilton County, Ind.
Westfield, Ind. – The City of Westfield, Ind., USA Football and the Hamilton County Sports Authority announced today that Grand Park Sports Campus will host USA Football’s “The One” flag football championship July 23-25, 2021. “The One” is among the largest youth and adult flag football tournaments in the United States, featuring teams nationwide across 13 divisions from age 7 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.
“We had planned to host this event last year but had to hold off due to the COVID-19 crisis,” said Westfield Mayor Andy Cook. “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, located in Westfield, features 31 multipurpose outdoor fields, 26 baseball/softball diamonds, more than ten 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,” said USA Football CEO Scott Hallenbeck. “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.”
“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 (Ind.) 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.
For more information about “The One”, including team registration, click here.
About USA Football: USA Football designs and delivers premier educational, developmental and competitive programs to advance, unify and grow the sport. As the sport’s national governing body, a member of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and the United States’ sole delegate to the International Federation of American Football, USA Football assembles and directs U.S. National Teams for international competition. The independent non-profit also partners with leaders in medicine, child advocacy and athletics to support positive football experiences for youth, high school and other amateur players.
About Hamilton County Sports Authority: The Hamilton County Sports Authority creates positive economic and community impact by attracting, supporting and developing sporting events, facilities and clubs for Hamilton County, Indiana.
About Westfield and Grand Park: Westfield is located just north of Indianapolis, Indiana. It is home to almost 40,000 people and the Grand Park Sports Campus. Grand Park is a 400+ acre sports complex, with 31 outdoor fields, 26 baseball diamonds, a privately-owned basketball facility and a 370,000 sq. ft. events center. The campus boasts more than 2.5 million visits a year and has spurred more than $1 billion of economic development in Westfield since its inception. Westfield is located within one day’s drive of more than half of the United States population and within 40 minutes of the award-winning Indianapolis International Airport.
- USA Football Contact: Steve Alic - salic@usafootball.com
- Grand Park Contact: Vicki Gardner - vgardner@westfield.in.gov