WORLD CUP 2004
NEWS

Open Tournament Preview

The World Cup Open starts on the 27th of February with the first game commencing right after the World Cup Finals. for both men and women. This year our World Cup Open event has been graced with its highest participating teams in the youth category. Although most of the teams participating this year are new, we still have teams from the past years attending, such as Jim Dutra's Swarm, Anita Mark's Stingrays , Jimmy Wilson's Alliance and Raw Talent, Gators, Fluer De Lys, Obelix and NUPA are all here again. In last years 8man category EastSide Mafia won the crown with runners up honors going to Alliance, Anita Marks put an end to Mexican Dominance beating them for the 7man women's crown, Ely M are not here to defend there 7man men's category and neither is Aerial Assault but Raw Talent are back again to try and dominate the 4man sector. Over the past years the World Cup Open is always action-packed with the best teams in the USA competing against tough opposition from Canada, Mexico and the international teams from the World Cup. Its fun packed and just 7 days away.

Players to watch: Jim Dutra (CA), James Mayo (MD), Ade Akitoye (England), Arty Hazard (NH), Anita Marks (FL), Kevin Dawkins (Canada) and many more....

Registered Teams

4 Man-No Contact
Men
1. Superhero’s-Londonderry, NH
2. Raw Talent-Miami, FL
3. Swarm-San Diego, CA
4. Obelix-Montreal, Canada
5. Brewers-Santo Domingo, DR
6. Dream Team-Portsmouth, England
7. Israel-Jerusalem, Israel
8. Xmen-Toronto,Canada

Women                    
1. Fluer De Lys 1-Montreal,Canada
2. Sting Rays-Miami, FL
3. Panteras-Cancun,MX
4. Nupa-Valencia,Venezuela
5. Gators-Loxahatchee,FL
6. Fluer De Lys 2-Montreal,Canada
7. POP-Puerto Plata, DR
8. Raw Talent-Miami, FL
 
Youth-5Man
12 Under-
1. Ely M-Miami,FL
2. Rebels-Las Vegas,NV
3. POP-Puerto Plata,DR
4. SDQ-Santo Domingo,DR

16 under
1. Raiders-Las Vegas, NV
2. Panthers-New York City, NY
3. Mo Steel-Miami, FL
4. Warriors-Puerto Plata, DR

8Man Semi Contact
1. Dream Team-Colorado Springs, CO
2. X-Men-Toronto, Canada
3. Team Extreme-Portsmouth, England
4. Alliance-Londonderry, NH
5. Swarm-San Diego, CA
6. St Croix-USVI
7. Warriors-Puerto Plata, DR
8. Brewers-Santo Domingo, DR

8Man-Youth
1. Raiders-Las Vegas, NV
2. Panthers-NYC, NY
3. Mo Steel-Miami, FL
4. POP-Puerto Plata, DR

7Man-No Contact
Men
1. Alpha Omega-Ft Lauderdale, FL
2.  Raw Talent-Miami, FL
3. POP-Puerto Plata,DR
4. Obelix-Montreal,Canada

Women
1. Fluer De Lys-Montreal,Canada
2. StingRays-Miami,Fl
3. Panteras-Cancun,Mexico
4. NUPA-Valencia,Venezuela
5. Gators-Loxahatchee,FL
6. POP-Puerto Plata,DR

Country Preview

This year's World Cup event will definitely be full of surprises and entertainment, especially after last years upset. I am going to take you through the countries for both men and women with a brief summary of their chances at this years event.

WOMEN'S PREVIEW

Mexico - Very skillful and tactical team, defending champions and looking to hold on to their title, the only problem is whether they will turn up or not. A great bunch of girls and an asset to the game.

Canada - Just as strong as Mexico but just like their Men's team lacked the killer instinct. In terms of the game they are extremely talented, skillful and competitive - pretty also. They will definitely give Mexico a run for their money.

USA - Not as strong as the top two but are getting better. This year they arrive with a young group. Not expecting too much but you never know as this game is full of surprises, they will be without Stingray veteran Tammy but have some good players coming in.

Venezuela - A new group that participates in the Venezuelan league is coming this year. The game has grown since their first World Cup in Cocoa, FL and the team hold depth in experience and talent. Players to watch Grett and Anna.

Israel - First year, strong men's team that has most likely coached them very well and would be expecting them to play hard and good ball.

Dominican Republic - Still going through the development stages but look promising.

Men's Preview

USA (men) - Team USA are unbeaten in the previous four World Cups and are definitely favorites to clinch the title again. With players like James Mayo, Jim Wilson and Isias whom all traveled to three countries helping Flagmag promote the sport, with their extensive experience and knowledge of the game pose a threat on or off form.

Mexico (men) - Finalist last year and lost to a strong USA outfit, although they upset the Canadian national team, they just couldn't pull it off against the USA team. Strong contenders for the finals due to their different style of play and skills which they possess in abundance.

Canada (men) - Had a strong squad that had most players play in three previous World Cups but lacked the enthusiasm and killer instinct from previous events. They have great potential in their quick and short plays, abundance of experience and always create a party environment.

Israel (men) - Another good team that over the years has improved as they have already beaten Team USA once on their France tour last year. An exciting QB and powerful offensive line will always be a threat to anyone, will give the top three a run for their money.

England (men) - We don't really know what to make of them, in their third year its difficult to say whether they will do well or not. Possess speed and agility in Ade, while Austin and Butch have been playing amongst top USA players given the opportunity to learn and then develop the program in the UK. Played in one of the exciting games last year versus Euro rivals France (4 OT's).

Cayman Island (men) - A second year team that saw what the game is all about last year in the Bahamas. They are all geared up to show that although they are a small country have the ability to deliver a major blow on someone, watch out who knows it could be you.

St Croix (men) - One of the new teams, first time in the event, witnessed the event last year as observer's and are a very enthusiastic group. One of the first teams to register and lets hope they will show that on the field also.

Dominican Republic (men) - Slowly put together by Fernando Rodriguez and Butch who have over the past 8 weeks spent a lot of time with them teaching them a completely new game. Got a good structure in place with energetic youth and also some experienced, mature crop of guys. Personally, just like the St Croix may find it difficult at the start but seem to be very quick learners and will get grasp of the game really quickly.

ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS: The U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic strongly recommends that all U.S. citizens traveling to the Dominican Republic do so on a valid U.S. passport. Although Dominican law technically allows U.S. citizens to enter the country on other proof of U.S. citizenship.

Travel of Children: In an effort to prevent international child abduction, the Dominican Republic requires that minors under 13 years of age traveling alone, or with anyone other than a parent, present written authorization from a parent or legal guardian. This authorization should be in Spanish, and it must be notarized at a Dominican consulate in the United States
US STATE DEPARTMENT

U.S. Embassy
Calle Beller 51, 2nd floor, office 6, telephone (809) 586-4204
 

Jan 24,2003
Puerto Plata,Dominican Republic-Coach Wanted
The International Flag Football Federation is seeking  a Flag Football coach for rhe Dominican Womens Team. The Selected individiual  will recruit,teach and prepare the Women for this years World Cup. For More info please contact
 Butch-Staff@Flagfootballplayer.com or call 603-437-0108

QUESTIONS-Contact Jim Zimolka-809-829-9719
Email-Staff@FlagFootballplayer.com

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