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"We're going towards difficult times here in the U.S. However, I think that being part of of a league that is open to people, to welcome anybody, anybody from the from the gay community and not from the gay community makes me feel part of who I am."

They have a partner in the Buffalo Bills.

"It legitimizes, I think, what it is that we're doing here, especially when you see still so much pushback in the world, and especially maybe our society about football isn't for everyone," said Brysinski.

Just come here, have fun, play the game and hopefully win," said Caicedo.

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We take pride in providing a well-run league at a reasonable cost and are very interested in having new players and volunteers join us. Since 2002, the NGFFL has empowered thousands of LGBTQ athletes and allies through on- and off-the-field engagement.

"Or maybe what's happening even in your own life."

It's just another day in the park for the National Gay Flag Football League after their inaugural season.

"Really, last season we had a limited time frame and we're just trying to get out to play football," he said. Home city for each league listed below league logo.

"The Bills have crafted a space where now we've been able to grow and and really, I think, hone community."

The season is drawing to a close, but they are always looking to grow the game in their league and ones like it across New York.

"Forget about anything that's going on in the world, in the country.

If you are interested in learning how you can join or simply to get more information, please contact our Director of Outreach & Membership Regan McKendry.

On behalf of our many players, leagues, and sponsors around the country, thank you for your interest. But you see the skill level, the pace of playing, it's definitely the next higher up level."

The league's first managed to catch the attention of many across the region.

"This would be great.

Compete. "I showed up during the first weekend of preseason last year and it just looked like so much fun. I mean, we love running into each other and seeing each other, and especially during something like Pride Month, it's so, so important to be able to have your support and these people with you, and it's just lovely to see them," he added.
For players like Kenisha Caicedo, who moved here from a country much less accepting of her and her wife, it means the world.
"People cannot get married.

People cannot assign their partner to be part of even buying a house or doing anything together, let alone have a child," Caicedo said. Any such decision also will not impact the PCC final decision until after the full investigation is completed.

National Gay Flag Football League celebrates Pride, growth in Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y.

— Representation extends to the gridiron thanks to an NFL-sponsored flag football league.

"When you're on the football field, you're not worried about what they're talking about on the news or what's happening in the government or whatever," said Ryan DiFranco, co-founder of the Buffalo branch of the National Gay Flag Football League.

Connect. Forget about work. We’re proud of our success, and we hope you’ll find a home in one of our premiere gay sporting leagues in a city near you.

Joel Horton · NGFFL Commissioner

NGFFL Participant Incident Report Form

NGFFL tournament participants may report incidents that occur during any event at an NGFFL-conducted tournament for possible referral to the NGFFL's Participant Conduct Committee (PCC).

The NGFFL Director of Officials will send a confirmation of receipt of any participant’s incident report filing no later than 24 hours after submission, with the entire NGFFL Board copied.

A PCC decision that allows a participant to continue to participate in the current tournament does not necessarily mean that the incident is closed, and the investigation is over.

All off-field incidents should be reviewed as soon as possible to determine player eligibility in the current tournament. What am I playing right now?' So as I was on the sidelines, I ordered my mouth guard and shorts and cleats."

Five teams are now meeting on the gridiron, but the concept of team ends up transcending the games played.

"It's become like no other.