NATIONAL FLAG RANKING

As flag football continues to surge in popularity across Canada, one of the most anticipated events of the spring calendar is just around the corner.

From May 9–11, Concordia University Stadium in Montreal will play host to the 2025 National Flag Ranking 5v5 Flag Football Tournament — a marquee event bringing together multiple talent levels from across the country in what promises to be a weekend of high-intensity competition and community celebration.

Divisions for All Ages and Levels

The tournament features a wide range of divisions catering to youth and adult players alike. For younger participants, co-ed brackets include 10U through 16U, with additional girls-only categories at each age level. Adult divisions include Men’s Pro, Men’s Gauntlet (with tiered skill levels), University, Ladies Only, and Co-Ed/Mixed, where teams must field at least two female players at all times.

The format guarantees every team at least four games — three pool play matchups followed by a single-elimination playoff bracket. Games are fast-paced, with 24-minute run time clocks and just one minute for halftime. Adult games will be played Friday and Saturday evenings, while youth games run Saturday and Sunday during daytime hours.

Organizers are clear that division sizes are capped. Once filled, additional teams will be placed on a waitlist. Early registration is strongly encouraged.

Hardware and Cash on the Line

In addition to competition, teams will be playing for prizes. Champions in the Men’s Pro Division will earn a $1,500 cash prize. Other adult divisions, including University, Ladies Only, Gauntlet, and Mixed, will see $500 cash prizes awarded to winning teams. Youth division champions will also receive rings.

A Weekend Worth the Trip

With the tournament taking place in the heart of Montreal, teams are encouraged to treat the event as a full-team experience. For many squads outside of the city, this tournament presents an opportunity to blend competition with camaraderie — and enjoy the sights, culture, and food of Montreal along the way.

Registration Now Open

The entry fee for teams is $375 CAD, with rosters capped at 12 players and 2 coaches. Teams must carry a minimum of six players to be eligible. Registration is available now at NationalFlagRanking.com

Youth divisions will require age verification, and any attempts at roster manipulation will be met with strict disciplinary action. National Flag Ranking has emphasized its commitment to fair play and competitive integrity across all divisions.

It’s that time of the season — where every play matters, every mistake is magnified, and the emotions hit harder.

Round 1 (Quarterfinals) brought a little bit of everything: upsets, heartbreaks, and games that reminded us why this league is the most competitive.

🏈 The IG Team 60 – 0 Hooshmazoos (Forfeit)

Well…not much to say here.
Sometimes football blesses us with epic battles.
Other times, real life (or bad luck) gets in the way.

The IG Team advances with a 60-0 forfeit win, officially punching their ticket to the semi-finals.
Not the way anyone wanted it, but you can bet they’re not apologizing. A win is a win, and now they get extra rest and preparation. Scary hours.

🏈 Plenty of Fish 40 – 47 BanaNiceTry

Game. Of. The. Night.
Seriously, what a war.

BanaNiceTry pulled off the upset and their biggest win yet, taking down powerhouse Plenty of Fish in a 47-40 shootout.
Jeff Rosenblatt went nuclear: 34 completions, 300 yards, 7 touchdowns, no interceptions — putting together a “get-on-my-back” type of game.

His weapon of choice? Noah Groper — 11 catches, 95 yards, and 3 touchdowns, doing his best “how is this guy always open” impersonation.

On the Plenty of Fish side, Maude Lacasse gave it everything she had — 294 yards and 6 touchdowns — while Theo Ojeaha had 5 touchdowns on his own (yeah, that’s not a typo).
But in the end, a couple defensive stops by BanaNiceTry made the difference.

Plenty of Fish, after a strong season, crash out in stunning fashion.
For BanaNiceTry? Cinderella is alive and well.

🏈 The Merge 41 – 32 Kiss My End Zone

The Merge are still The Merge — calm, collected, and clutch.
Marc-Andre Reeves threw 6 touchdowns and stayed mistake-free when it mattered most. His top target? Marie-Joelle Vandal, who scored twice and kept drives alive when things got tense.

Give credit to Kiss My End Zone, though. After trailing big at halftime, they roared back behind Jimmy-Lee Janvier (233 yards, 4 TDs) and made it a game. James Drysdale went off, grabbing 8 catches for 127 yards and 3 touchdowns.

But experience wins in the playoffs, and The Merge made just enough plays late to seal it.

A familiar team marching back to the Final Four.

🏈 Dominos 45 – 32 Pass Whoopin’

Dominos are peaking…

After a rollercoaster regular season, they’re finally looking like the team everyone feared.
Kevin Wyeth was lights out — 218 yards, 7 touchdowns, no picks — running the offense with ruthless efficiency.

Jamal Noël and Quaysie Gordon-Maule both found the end zone twice, and defensively, Quaysie added an interception just for good measure — because why not.

Pass Whoopin’ kept it interesting thanks to a monster game from Jerome Hovington (112 receiving yards), but Dominos’ firepower was just too much.

After winning 5 straight to close the season, Dominos are officially a problem.

⭐️ Outstanding Playoff Performers (So Far)

Jeff Rosenblatt (BanaNiceTry): 300 yards, 7 TDs, playing like a man possessed.
Theo Ojeaha (Plenty of Fish): 5 receiving touchdowns in a single playoff game. Insane.
Marc-Andre Reeves (The Merge): 6 TDs, 0 turnovers — classic playoff brilliance.
Kevin Wyeth (Dominos): 7 passing TDs — Dominos’ offense looks unstoppable when he’s locked in.
James Drysdale (Kiss My End Zone): 127 yards, 3 touchdowns — a warrior’s performance.

🔥 Final Thoughts

Plenty of Fish are out. Shocking.
BanaNiceTry went from “cute dark horse” to “nightmare matchup.”
Dominos look SCARY.
The Merge aren’t flashy, but they’re clutch as hell.
The IG Team didn’t even need to sweat in the quarterfinals — they’re coming in fresh and dangerous.

Two wins separate these teams from championship glory.
One mistake could end a dream.

Coed 1 Playoffs Are Here: Buckle Up