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Majestics Team With Seahawks - GAME TOMORROW!
The IWFL is proud to announce the Seattle Majestics will host the Sacramento Sirens in an exhibition game at Quest Field on August 29. The game will take place immediately prior to the Seattle Seahawks vs. Oakland Raiders pre-season NFL game.
This is the second consecutive year the Majestics have partnered with the Seahawks and Quest Field for a pre-season game. For more information please visit www.theseattlemajestics.com | | Houston Energy Bring Texas Powerhouse to IWFL
Austin TX -The Independent Women's Football League is proud to announce that the Houston Energy has been awarded a full membership license and will join the league’s roster of teams for the 2009 season. The Houston Energy come to the IWFL after completing nine successful seasons and earning three championship titles in their former league.
The Energy organization is well known for their dominance on the gridiron. The move to the IWFL will bring yet another top tier team to the league and bring the sport one big step closer to real unification.
“The Houston Energy is known as one of the truly major teams in women’s football. Their competitive record is outstanding and they have built a reputation for playing serious Texas football. It’s going to be a really exciting year with the Energy on board!” said Laurie Frederick, IWFL Chief Executive Officer. Read more >> | | IWFL Welcomes Louisville Nightmare
Austin TX -The Independent Women's Football League is proud to announce that the Louisville Nightmare have been awarded a full membership license and will join the league’s growing roster of teams for the 2009 season.
The Louisville Nightmare come to the IWFL as a new team, however the individuals that comprise the management, staff, and roster of this new team have been involved with the sport for the past four seasons. The Nightmare will be placed in the IWFL Eastern Conference where they will face solid competition from some of the most exciting teams in the sport like the Clarksville Fox and Tennessee Valley Tigers. Read more >> | | From Prom Queen To Playmaker To Cosmo Girl!
Dallas Diamonds Wide Receiver Danilynn Welniak graces the pages of Cosmopolitan magazine this month. The 19-year-old tells how she delayed her college scholarship to play for the World Championship football team. Welniak is a great example of how to dedicate yourself to pursuing your dreams in both athletics and academics. “It is an amazing feeling to be in a national magazine”, says Welniak. “I hope I can inspire women to do what they love and enjoy.” Read more >> | | Team USA Represents Nation And IWFL At World Cup
The clock finally struck midnight on Team USA's chances for bringing home a medal. USA lost to Canada in the first round of the playoffs 15-6 and then lost on a last minute touchdown to France in the Bronze medal game, 18-13. Both times the USA fought to the bitter end. Against France the potential winning touchdown reception was batted away as time ran out. Team USA alias the New York Sharks finished the tournament 5-3 and in fourth place.
Team USA was picked to finish last, but had the best record in the round robin portion of the tournament. Four times USA had to come from behind to win games, including 3 of them with less than 2 minutes left. Adrienne Smith was named to the tournament's defensive all-star team. For video highlights of the tournament, visit our YouTube page.
| | IWFL Welcomes Tennessee Valley Tigers
Austin TX -The Independent Women's Football League is proud to announce that the Tennessee Valley Tigers have been awarded a full membership license and will join the league’s growing roster of teams for the 2009 season.
The Tennessee Valley Tigers come to the IWFL as a new team, however the individuals that comprise the management, staff, and roster of this new team have been involved with the sport since it’s inception in 2000. The Tigers will be placed in the IWFL Eastern Conference where they will face solid competition from some of the most exciting teams in the sport like the Clarksville Fox and Atlanta Xplosion. Read more >> | | Passion Game Broadcasts Nominated For Emmy Award!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, August 7, 2008
PITTSBURGH -- Televised Passion Football has been nominated for a 2008 Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The NATAS annually recognizes outstanding achievements in television and related fields by presenting Emmy Awards in the chapters' designations. The 26th Annual Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards will take place September 13th in Philadelphia. Replays of Passion games can still be seen at viewer convenience OnDemand.
| | IWFL Accepting Tier I and II Team Applications for 2009!
The IWFL team application is now open to all women’s football teams regardless of previous league affiliation. The IWFL has set an ambitious goal to unify the sport in 2009 and launched an aggressive effort to offer the first real solution to the challenges facing women’s teams around the nation. With that goal to unify the sport in mind, the IWFL is opening the door to all current women’s tackle football teams. Read more >> | | IWFL Launches Official Photo Website
Austin, TX -The Independent Women's Football League is pleased to announce the launch of a new IWFL services website focused on providing the best sideline and behind the scenes photos in women’s football. Official IWFL photographers have been enlisted to provide exciting and emotional images that capture the intensity of our sport, and they have come through with flying colors.
Read more >> | | IWFL Welcomes Philadelphia Firebirds
Austin TX -The Independent Women's Football League is proud to announce the Philadelphia Firebirds (formerly Phoenix) have been awarded a full membership license and will join the league’s growing roster of teams for the 2009 season.
The Philadelphia Firebirds come to the IWFL after completing six successful seasons and earning a division title in their former league. The Firebirds will be placed in the IWFL Eastern Conference where they will face solid competition from some of the most exciting teams in the sport. Read more >> | | DALLAS DIAMONDS 2008 IWFL WORLD CHAMPIONS!
by Anne "Kip" Watson, Dallas Diamonds Media Relations
DIAMONDS GET THEIR FIRST IWFL TITLE WITH A WIN OVER CHICAGO
This is what every championship game should be…two of the toughest teams battling back and forth until one comes out victorious. The Dallas Diamonds beat the Chicago Force 35-29 in OT to capture the 2008 IWFL Championship Title.
The intensity of this game was high. Both teams had superior lines, agile running backs, fast receivers, and strong quarterbacks. In the end, however, Diamonds leading rusher, Jessica Springer carried Dallas to the Title in overtime with a 13-yard touchdown. Read more >> | | A Flip of the Coin
by George Howe, Chicago Force Media Relations Director
(773) 368-4848
Chicago, IL. Long after the players have showered and left the locker room. The last few spectators head out the gates, and the clean up crew picks up the discarded debris, regardless how great the losing team might play in an incredible championship game such as this, as the years go by, fans only seem to remember the winner. That certainly won’t be the case for the more than 3,000 enthusiastic fans that were fortunate enough to be a part of the thrilling, forever memorable, 2008 IWFL Championship. The Dallas Diamonds prevailed 35-29 over the Chicago Force in a dramatic sudden death overtime win. “This is not just the best Women’s game that I’ve ever seen, but the best and most exciting football game ever,” IWFL President Laurie Frederick told the crowd as she handed out the awards. Both undefeated (10-0) teams clearly had their eyes on the prize and realized what was at stake. For Dallas, it was an opportunity to validate their new entry into the IWFL after three championships in their previous league. It was the first ever trip to the title game for Chicago since entering the league in 2003. Read more >> | | New World Champs Crowned!
Congratulations to the
Dallas Diamonds
2008 IWFL World Champions
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Congratulations to the
Montreal Blitz
2008 IWFL North American Champions
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game recaps coming soon!!! | | Dallas wins IWFL championship, slugs out 35-29 OT win
by Deborah Howlett
Two heavyweights stood toe-to-toe and went blow-for-blow in a knock-down, drag out fight for the IWFL title last night at North Park University in Chicago.
In the end, RB Jessica Springer put her team on her back in OT as the Diamonds drove 52 yards to win the team's first IWFL championship title. Springer, who ran for all five Dallas TDs and two two-point conversions, was named the championship game MVP. Read more >> | | Montreal wins IWFL Tier 2 championship, defeats Clarksville 26-6
Read more >> | | 2008 Strongest And Fastest Women In Football
The IWFL is proud to announce the results of the 2008 pre season bonus contests. Each year the league offers cash bonus awards to the top performers in the 40 yard dash and bench press contests. These contests are open to all IWFL players and are conducted in the pre season by IWFL member teams.
Read more >> | | Diamonds Clinch Mid-South Division with Victory Over Tribe
The final road trip of the regular season sent Dallas to a very warm Missouri Saturday. In the end, the Diamonds came away with a hard-fought win over a hungry Kansas City team. The 24-13 victory gave the Diamonds a 6-0 record and bragging rights as champs of the Mid-South division. The last meeting between these two teams was the 2008 Diamond season opener at home and the Diamonds dominated most of the way. The road trip to KC proved to be a little more difficult as the Tribe came to play. But the power of a determined Diamond backfield combined with QB pressure from the Diamond D proved to be a little more that the Tribe could handle. Read more >> | | Football Diva Splits Life Between Sports, Policework
DC Divas Quarterback Allison Hamlin was recently featured on MyFox Washington DC. Click on the Read More link to see the video! Read more >> | |  Chang W. Lee/The New York Times |
A Sisterhood Lays a Foundation in Football
The New York Times
By SOPHIA HOLLANDER
Published: May 13, 2008
Jennifer Blum is a lawyer. She’s also the career leading scorer for the New York Sharks, one of more than 80 women’s tackle-football teams in the country. Read more >> | | IWFL Featured on USAFootball.com!
Women a Significant Part of Football's Family Portrait
By Matt Molina, USA Football
It’s a common stereotype that while men are watching football on TV, women are in a separate room watching something like Simon Cowell from American Idol making some poor kid cry. A common notion is that women would rather dissect an actress’ wardrobe on Oscar night than break down a well-executed screen pass.
However, the growing popularity of football isn’t solely attributed to men; women are a significant part of the game. In fact, in 2008, the number of women who tuned in to watch the New York Giants win Super Bowl XLII doubled the number watching the Academy Awards three weeks later. Read more >> | |
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Finally a team to root for in Seattle
NBC King5 Evening Magazine
The Mariners are dreadful. The Sonics no longer belong to Seattle. It's tough goings for Puget Sound sports fans right now. But, as Michael King found out, there's one team worth rooting for. Read more >> | |  Pittsburgh Passion WR Lori Johnson |
LORI JOHNSON BREAKS PASSION RECEIVING RECORD WITH 83 YARD TOUCHDOWN PASS RECEPTION
Pittsburgh, PA. The Pittsburgh Passion, members of the Independent Women’s Football League, continued their winning ways with a win over the Boston Militia. The Passion received the opening kick and used a methodical 9 play, 68 yard drive, in which they intertwined the run and the pass to open a 7-0 lead. RB Lyndsi Hughes began the scoring with an 8 yard run around the outside to get Pittsburgh on the board. On Boston’s second offensive play, LB Jo Jo Warner who finished the game with nine tackles caused and recovered a fumble, but Pittsburgh was unable to advance the football. LB Jen Dulski was able to intercept a pass from Militia QB Allison Cahill which led to Lyndsi’s 2nd touchdown of the game and a 14-0 Pittsburgh advantage. Early in the 2nd quarter, Pittsburgh found themselves with a 3rd and long from their own 17 yard line. QB Lisa Horton was able to connect with WR Lori Johnson on a slant pattern for an 83 yard touchdown pass, making a new Passion record previously held by WR Wilma Walton. The Passion had a comfortable 21 point lead at the half. Read more >> | | Monsoon and Menace Featured in New TreasureHD Network Show
Last fall the Tucson Monsoon and New Mexico Menace taped an episode of the new Treasure HD channel reality show I’LL TRY ANYTHING ONCE.
The show premieres Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 8PM ET/9PM PT/7C on channel 9473 of the Dish Network.
Tune in on the 26th to see all the action and excitement!
For more info on this episode of I’LL TRY ANYTHING ONCE click on the link below. Read more >> | | Armstrong Cable and Pittsburgh Passion
PITTSBURGH -- Armstrong and the Pittsburgh Passion have launched a 2nd year marketing and community partnership. Athletes will be ever-present, running skill clinics, speaking, and making on-site appearances at Armstrong community events in 2008.
"Armstrong's philanthropy behind the scenes is an example to follow, and our missions in the community run side by side," said team owner Teresa Conn. "They have been one of our biggest supporters and we are thrilled to continue our partnership together."
"We had a successful partnership with the Passion last year, and we look forward to them representing our company again," said Jud Stewart, Vice President of Marketing and Programming for Armstrong. "It's great to be associated with a group of women who are so committed not only to their sport but to their families and to their communities. That's something that Armstrong values very much and makes our partnership exciting." Read more >> | | Gladiator Shark Wins!
Congratulations to our very own Jen Blum for defeating her opponent on the tv show American Gladiators. This brand new tv show features athletes competing in combat events and is hosted by Hulk Hogan and Laila Ali. The Sharks all-time scoring leader Jen Blum competed against action stars and stunt professionals. You can watch her in episode 104 of the American Gladiators. Read more >> | |  Pictured: Mindy Corby, Alecia Sweeney, April Fowlkes, Governor Granholm, Kiana Dennis, Catherine Moss, Lateefa Moore, Bryan Budd and Stephen Lipson |
Govenor Granholm Honors the Detroit Demolition
Govenor Granholm honored several players from the Detroit Demolition in a ceremony at the Capital building in Lansing and declared Oct. 25, 2007 Detroit Demolition Day.
The players in attendance were very proud to represent their 2007 National Championship team. Read more >> | |  Kim Bradshaw waits to "open the case" with Howie Mandel |
Sirens Player Appears On NBC's Hit Show Deal Or No Deal
Recently one of the Sacramento Sirens standout defensive linemen, Kim Bradshaw made a visit to NBC studios to tape her episode of Deal or No Deal. Kim was supported by many current and past players both in the audience and on stage with her.
Click on Read More to watch a video clip from the show! While you're there be sure to leave a comment and rate the video!
See a backstage interview with Kim after the show!
Read more >> | |  Women's Football Hall Of Fame |
Grand Opening and 1st Annual Induction Ceremony: IWFL Women's Football Hall of Fame
Courtesy Museum of World Treasures website
In its seven year history, the Independent Women's Football League has forged new ground in delivering exciting sporting events that provide an opportunity for women of many ages to fulfill a lifelong dream of playing full contact, professional football.
Read more >> | | Xplosion Featured On Atlanta's PBA30
The Atlanta Xplosion was recently featured on Atlanta's PBA30. The episode will be rebroadcast on July 9 at 11:30 PM Eastern.
Click on the link below to read the article and watch the segment online! Read more >> | | Demolition, Force and Majestics Make News
| | Girl Power!
The first ever NFL Clinic for girls hosted by the New York Sharks was a complete success. Over 150 girls between the ages of 13 and 17 years old signed up for the 2-day free clinic. The first ever NFL Junior Player Development clinic for girls was hosted by the New York Sharks where they coached the girls on the basic points of playing football. At the end of the day, the participants were split up into 8 teams and practiced what they had learned with some flag football.
Girls from all over the Tri-State area traveled to Giants Stadium as well as a few girls from as far away as Maine to attend the 2-day free clinic. Also at the clinic were reporters for ABC News and WNBC-TV.
| | D.C. Divas Running Back Featured On Washingtonpost.com
D.C. Divas running back Monica Livingston is the subject of this week's featured video in the Washington Post's onBeing project by Jennifer Crandall.
Learn more at Washington Post onBeing | | Sharks Owner in WSF Grand March of Athletes
On October 16, the Women's Sports Foundation hosted the 27th Annual Salute to Women in Sports Awards Dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. It was a powerful evening aimed at honoring the astounding achievements of female athletes and those who have contributed to the landscape of women’s sports. The ballroom was packed with 1,500 of our closest friends, family and supporters. The night began with a Grand March of Athletes – a parade of nearly 100 champions whose inspiration fueled the evening. Nine-time Grammy-award-winning songstress Sheryl Crow trailed the march by singing a raw, acoustic version of “All I Wanna Do” followed by “Life is a Winding Road.” Crow, an athlete in her own right, shared her sense of sports importance in the lives of women by saying, "Sport is crucial. It can really stretch our human spirit." | |  NY Sharks Autographed IWFL Ball On Display in Canton, OH. |
IWFL Sharks Featured In The Pro Football Hall Of Fame!
The New York Sharks have made it to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. A display of the Hall's latest acquisitions includes an IWFL football signed by the 2005 New York Sharks. It is on display along with items from Pete Rozelle, Walter Payton, Bart Starr, and Franco Harris. This is the first item from a women's football team to be displayed at the Hall of Fame. It will remain on display through March of next year. Read more >> | | New York Sharks Owner Honored by Women's Sports Foundation
Tennis great and founder of the Women's Sports Foundation, Billie Jean King presented an award to New York Sharks owner Andra Douglas. At the 26th Annual Salute to Women in Sports Awards dinner, Ms. King (pictured on the left) presented Ms. Douglas the Yolanda L. Jackson GiveBack Award. Ms. Jackson is pictured on the right. Read more >> | |
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