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WORLD CUP QUALIFIER-
Monterrey,Mexico
August 6 &7th-2005

ROSTER LIMIT-
8/7 Man- 16 People
4Man- 6 People

Official Flag-
Flag A Tag- Sonic Flags-(min 15 inches)
Only Flags to be worn
$7 each at the Field

Mandatory Captains Meeting -
Friday August 5th , 2005- 10pm-
Holiday Inn -Host Hotel

GAME TIMES
4Man Games- 8am to 4pm

7/8 Man Games- 8am- 4pm

Site-

J. Cantú Leal esq. Av.Covarrubias

Fracc. Estadio, Monterrey, N.L. México

Centro deportivo Borrego

(Dentro del Tecnológico de Monterrey)

Host Hotel- Holiday Inn-$60 per night
HOLY DAY INN EXPRESS TECNOLOGICO HOTEL (TRIPLE).......$63.00 USD (PER PERSON)

HOLY DAY INN EXPRESS TECNOLOGICO HOTEL (QUAD)........$47.00 USD (PER PERSON)

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

ü 3-DAY ACCOMODATION (2-NIGHT)

ü EXPRESS BREAKFAST (BUFFET)

ü TRANSPORTATION

ü TAX

ü WELCOME PARTY FREE COVER

*Dinner: Mexican Buffet US$ 17.00 per Person (Tax Include)

RESERVATIONS:

Lic. Luis Roberto Rubio.

Ejecutivo de ventas

Tel. 52 (81) 8329-6001

Fax. 52 (81) 8329-6020

luis.rubio@hotelesmilenium.com

www.hiexpress.com/monterreymex
Mention World Cup Flag Football for the discount Rate
(all Teams must stay at the Host Hotel,
any team staying at a different hotel will be banned from the World Cup)

Directions-

Saturday-
Games begin-8am

4pm-All You Can Eat Buffett
6pm-Entertainment-Big Bamboo vivo bar
8pm-Texas Holdum Tournament

Sunday-
All Teams advance-Single Elimination
8am- 2pm

Team USA Roster
1. Jim Zimolka-Londonderry,NH-RB/QB-FlagMag.com
2. Brian Goodhart-Providence,RI-OL-Alliance
3. Pat Connolly-La,CA-QB-Taco Surf
4. Robert Kerfoot-Colorado Springs,CO-OL-Dream Team
5. Mike Keaton-Kansas City,MO
6. Andre Roberson-Kansas City,MO
7. Tchaka Owen-Miami,FL

Aug 3rd,2005
Monterrey,Mexico-Preview

War on the Field in the Land of the Inca

Monterrey Mexico to Host World Cup Qualifier

Mexico has a long history of dynasties in their lands. The Mayans and the Incas are usually the 1^st 2 that come to mind. Over the last 10 years a New Mexican dynasty has come to light, Aguilas Blanca. This new addition to Mexico’s proud line of dynasties is the 5-time Women’s Flag Football World Champions. Aguilas Blanca along more than 50 other Men’s and Women’s Flag Football teams will take to the field in Monterrey, Mexico this weekend in a World Cup Qualifying competition.

In fact the tournament will be largely dominated by teams from the Land of the Sun. Over 3/4s of the field are expected to be teams from Mexico.

This is the 3rd qualifier as teams look towards the Flag Football World Cup to be held in Panama Beach, Florida, March 29-April 2, 2006. This is an especially exciting year for the Flag Football community as the World Cup will take place the same week as most United States Universities Spring Break. Panama City has historically been considered one of the Spring Break Capitals of the World. Now add in the World Cup Tournament, and you have a recipe for one of the most exciting weekends in the cities history.

But that is nearly a year and 10+ qualifiers away. This weekend all eyes will be on Monterrey, Mexico, the next stop on the Road to Panama Beach. And nobody ever said the road to paradise is easy. Many teams will easily travel in excess of 1,000+ miles to reach this Qualifier. For the teams that a mere 5 weeks ago played in the 1st World Cup qualifier in Montreal, Canada, they will continue on a journey some 2,356 miles away.

Once they arrive, they will find themselves in the Lions Den as the Mexico City teams have a history as long and proud as the region itself. At least 3 Men’s teams and 2 Women’s teams from Mexico have played in the last four Flag Football World Cups.

Home field advantage indeed!!!!

It promises to be an exciting weekend south of the Border as the upstart US teams, weary from long bus, car and plane trips take to the field in hopes of taking the next step towards Flag Football’s Holy Grail. Who will rise to the challenge and who will be left in the dirt like an ancient Incan ruin?

Registered Teams-

VARONIL

1. Flagmag team USA

2. Selección Texcoco

3. Cerveceros Saltillo

4. Cadillac's Saltillo

5. Corsarios Ags

6. Titan’s Edo. Méx.

7. X-Borregos Mty

8. Aguilas Mty

9. Selección Chihuahua

10. ZN-Team Mty

VARONIL “B”

1. G-Dog's Mty

2. Crow's Mty

3. XPA Mty

4. Kodiak's Mty

5. Mariner's Mty

6. Dragones Mty

FEMENIL

1. Tigres UANL Mty

2. Leonas UMM Mty

3. Borregas ITESM Mty

4. Selección Chihuahua

5. Aguilas Bcas IPN Méx. DF

6. Ositas Méx. DF

7. Halcones Edo. Méx.

8. Mantarrayas Mty.

9. Rebeldes Edo. Méx.

10. Aguilas Mty

SUB-16

1. Aguilas Mty

2. Avispones Mty

3. Aguilas Bcas. Méx. DF

4. Aguilas Mty

5. Avispones Mty

6. Bluebird’s Mty

Aug 11th,2005

Underdogs No Longer

Mexican Teams on the Rise

“Oh-Oh Mexico. I’ve never, ever been, but I’d sure like to go.”

The immortal words of James Taylor. In print he has stated that the song was for ex-wife Carley Simon’s desire to visit the land of the Sun. Recently a new legend about the song has come to light. It seems Taylor is a huge flag football fan. Rumor has it he has been to every single World Cup. After seeing the event dominated by Team USA (5 Championships) and Team Canada (1 World Cup) he wrote the song from the fictional view point of the actual WORLD CUP TROPHY…that has never been to Mexico, but would sure like to go.

Yes, tragically enough, the trophy has never been to Mexico, as the team has yet to win a World Cup title. This year might be a different story as the Mexican teams are vastly improved. This was on display this past weekend at the World Cup Qualifier held in Monterrey, Mexico. A pair of Mexican teams played in the final game as Texcoco held off a furious rally by fellow countrymen the Cadillacs 26-16 to win the Championship.

Both teams had reached the 2005 World Cup but were eliminated quickly by American squads. In fact, 200 Mexican players participated in the 2005 competition. They all played tough games, before eventually losing to Canadian or American squads. Mexico’s best finish in World Cup play took place in 2003 when they reached the Finals, before dropping a heartbreaker to Team USA.

“There is no doubt these guys are getting better,” says Team USA’s Jim Zimolka. “It used to be that we all looked forward to playing the Mexican teams. Sure the games were exciting as they have always had great offensive squads. However, we all knew that they were not so great on “D”, and if we kept scoring we would eventually beat them. That is not the case anymore.”

Team USA learned that first hand in the qualifiers semifinals, as they lost to the Cadillacs (Mexico), 26-16. Team USA had traveled to Mexico shorthanded, arriving with only a 6-man squad. After picking up 2 local players, Team USA won their first four games, before bowing out in the semis. All the squads early round games were vs. Mexican competition .

“All those Mexican teams were tough, real tough,” says Team USA’s Jim Zimolka. “Every year that we come down here, those guys just get better and better. Look at the scores, every game we played was a dogfight.”

Speaking of dogfights, perhaps that is the only way to describe the Qualifier’s Championship game. Texcoco (Mexico), another team who played in the 2005 World Cup, jumped out to a 26-6 lead vs. the Cadillacs. However, with 2 minutes to go in the match, the Caddy’s found their 2^nd wind. Making a furious comeback, the Cadillacs recovered 2 onside kicks marching them in for TDs. Looking to pull off an unheard of 3^rd onside kick, Texcoco decided enough was enough and recovered the kick. Rally over. Game, set and match to Texcoco.

In the women’s Qualifier, one might have thought it would be a walk over for the dynasty that is Aguilas Blancas. After all, their resume boasts 4-World Cup titles along with 6-Mexican College National Championships. This is a team with a legacy in Mexico right up there with the Incas and the Mayans.

Facing stiff competition from the Tigres (Mexico), Aguilas Blancas dominated with defense to take the championship game, 8-0. Aguilas Blancas looked strong throughout the qualifier, as they did not allow ONE SINGLE POINT in any of the 5 games they played (5-0). In fact they outscored their opponents by a combined score of 104-0. This year’s model looks as strong as ever and will the team to beat at the World Cup.

For the Tigres getting to the finals is a success story onto itself. Last season, the Tigres played in 2 World Cup qualifiers, but did not win a single game. Playing across the border in Dallas and Houston, the Tigres dropped all 11 contests they played by nearly 20 points a game. This team is on the rise and is a strong candidate to win one of the regional qualifiers.

With 3 qualifiers in the books, we are creeping closer and closer to the 2006 YOUWAGER.COM Flag Football World Cup. The event will be held in Panama City, Florida, March 30-April 2, 2006. This date is a month later than the Cup has been held in the past, as organizers have synched the quest for Flag Football’s Holy Grail with one of Spring Breaks busiest weekends. It promises to be quite the reward for the teams that endure and conquer one of the 18 regional qualifiers. For Texcoco and Aguilas Blancas, the frozen drinks are waiting poolside for their arrival. For James Taylor, Texcoco puts the World Cup trophy one team closer to it’s dream vacation.

Results/Photos
Men’s

Championship
Texcoco 26 Cadillacs 18

Semis
Texcoco 21 Mariners 12; Cadillacs 26 USA 16

Quarters
Texcoco 27 Chuhuahua 7; Mariners 20 XPA 6; USA 33 Cerceceros 27;
Cadillacs 38 Corsarios 27

First Round
Chihuahua 25 Aguilas 7; Mariners 18 G Dogs 13; XPA 6 Ex Borregos 0; FlagMag/USA 20 ZNX 18; Cerveceros 34 Kodiaks 12; Corsarios 33 Cuervos 13

Men's

Round robín
USA 26 Corsarios 13; Cerveceros 32 Cuervos 6; Texcoco 25 Mariners 15; Chihuahua 27 Kodiaks 6; Texcoco 34 ZNX 6; USA 31 G Dogs 27; Cerveceros 36 Aguilas 7; Cadillacs 14 Chihuahua 7; XPA 6 Corsarios 19; ZNX 6 Ex Borregos 26; Cuervos 19 Aguilas 24; Cadillacs 39 Kodiaks 12; XPA 20 G Dogs 22; Ex Borregos 28 Mariners 14

Order of Finish
1. Texcoco-Texcoco,Mexico-1500pts
2. Cadillacs-Saltillo,Mexico-1000pts
3. Mariners-Monterrey,Mexico-800pts
4. FlagMag-USA-no points awarded
5. Chihuahua- Chihuahua,Mexico-700 pts
6. Cerverceros-Monterrey,Mexico-600 pts
7. Corsariors-Aguascalientes,Mexico-500 pts
8. XPA-Monterrey,Mexico-400 pts
9. Dogs-Monterrey,Mexico-300 pts
10. ZNX-Monterrey,Mexico-200pts
11. Cuervos-Monterrey,Mexico-100points
12. Kodiaks- Monterrey,Mexico-100points
13. Aguilas- Monterrey,Mexico-100points
14. ExBorregos- Monterrey,Mexico-100points

Women’s
Championship
Aguilas Blancas 8 Tigres 0

Semis
Aguilas Blancas 26 Leonas 0; Tigres 18 Chihuahua 12

Quarters
Leonas 7 Mantarayas 0; Tigres 18 Borregas 0; Chihuahua 26 Aguilas Monterrey 0

Women’s

Round Robín

Tigres 33 Aguilas Monterrey 0; Aguilas Blancas 24 Mantarayas 0; Leonas 7 Chihuahua 8; Tigres 14 Mantarayas 0; Borregas 0 Chihuahua 32; Aguilas Monterrey 0 Aguilas Blancas 28; Leonas 13 Borregas 0;

Order of Finish
1.Aguilas Blancas-Mexico City,Mexico-1500Pts
2. Tigres-Monterrey,Mexico-1000pts
3. Chihuahua- Chihuahua,Mexico-800pts
4. Leonas-Monterrey,Mexico-700pts
5. Aguilas-Monterrey,Mexico-600pts
6. Borregos-Monterrey,Mexico-500pts
7. Mantarrayas-Monterrey,Mexico-400pts

16 Under
Championship
Aguilas 28 Avispones 20

Semis
Avispones 29 Aguilas Blancas 0; Aguilas 7 Texcoco 0

Order of Finish
1. Aguilas-Monterrey,Mexico-1500pts
2. Avispones- Monterrey,Mexico-1000pts
3. Aguilas Blancas-Mexico City,MX-800 pts
4. Texcoco-Texcoco,Mexico-700pts

16 Under

Round Robín

Avispones 26 Aguilas Blancas 20; Aguilas 31 Texcoco 0; Aguilas Blancas 16 Aguilas 32; Avispones 32Texcoco 0; Aguilas 28 Avispones 29; Texcoco 26 Aguilas Blancas 12.

14 Under-
Championship
Avispones 24 Aguilas Calvas 14

Semis
Avispones 33 Aguilas Platedas 0

14 Under

Round Robín

Avispones 30 Aguilas Plateadas 13; Avispones 8 Aguilas Calvas 29; Aguilas Calvas 7 Aguilas Plateadas 2

Order of Finish
1. Avispones-Monterrey,MX-1500pts
2. Aguilas Calvas-1000pts
3. Aguilas Platedas-800pts

2004-Dec Results/Photos

2004 May Results/Photos

2003-May Results/Photos

2003-December Results/Photos

2002 Results/Photos

2001 Results/Photos

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