Fleming College to Host Two Football Championships This Weekend

The 2025 Intercollegiate Flag Provincial Championship and Adult Flag Circuit Championship will take place at Fleming College this weekend and Sunday.

Photo courtesy of Fleming College.

The event is in partnership with Football Ontario, Fleming College, the City of Peterborough and the NFL’s Detroit Lions.

“Hosting the Intercollegiate Provincial 5v5 Non-Contact Flag Football Championship, and Adult Flag Football Circuit is an exciting opportunity for Peterborough to showcase our great sports facilities and reputation for postsecondary athletics,” said Councillors Lesley Parnell and Alex Bierk in a joint statement. “We’re happy to work in collaboration with Fleming College, and look forward to welcoming athletes, coaches, and fans to our community for an unforgettable weekend.”

Despite previous weather conditions from the past weekend’s ice storm, the City has confirmed the event will run as planned on Wednesday morning.

The event brings top collegiate teams across Ontario to compete for the provincial championship. The top teams will earn a coveted spot at the Football Canada Collegiate Championship in May.

“The Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) is proud to support the Intercollegiate Provincial Flag Football Championship, highlighting the growth of Women’s Flag Football as an emerging sport. The OCAA is committed to fostering opportunities for female student-athletes and recognizes the potential that Women’s Flag Football offers.” says Kyle Pelly, Executive Director of the OCAA.

As part of the event, Football Ontario and the Detroit Lions will host a Networking Breakfast with women leaders in football and sport on Sunday morning at Fleming College. This exclusive breakfast event will allow student leaders from attending schools to connect with industry professionals and gain valuable insights into the world of football.

Football Ontario will also host a Learn to Play Session on Saturday in partnership with Fleming College.

The Football Ontario ‘Learn to Play’ Session will be a free event put on by Football Ontario and Sir Sandford Fleming College to encourage high school and college students to get active and learn some of the fundamentals of flag football. The event will take place on Saturday, April 5th, from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. at the Fleming College Sports Complex.

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“Fleming College is honoured to host this prestigious event, bringing together top student-athletes from across Ontario,” said Kate McIntosh, Vice President, Student Experience. “We are especially proud to support the growth of flag football at the collegiate level, particularly in creating more opportunities for women in the sport. We look forward to welcoming athletes, coaches, and fans to our campus for an exciting weekend of competition and community.”    

The Adult Flag Circuit Championship, presented by the Detroit Lions, is scheduled for April 12. It will serve as the culmination of two months of competition. The top teams from the Milton Tournament and London Tournament will battle for the circuit championship in this highly anticipated event.

These events showcase top-tier flag football competitions and highlight the sport’s rapid growth, particularly in the women’s game. Football Ontario is excited to bring these championships to Peterborough and shine a spotlight on some of the province’s most talented athletes.

“Football Ontario is thrilled to bring the Intercollegiate Flag Provincial Championship and the Adult Flag Circuit Championship to Peterborough in partnership with Fleming College, the Detroit Lions, and the City of Peterborough,” said Tyler McNicholl, Director of Operations with Football Ontario. “These events highlight the incredible growth of flag football in Ontario, especially in the women’s game, and provide athletes with a platform to showcase their skills at the highest level. Working alongside the City of Peterborough, we are excited to create a memorable experience for athletes, coaches, and fans while continuing to foster the development of the sport across the province.”

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