From Regina Leader-Post
Regina was awarded a Lingerie Football League Canada franchise on Wednesday.
While details, including the team name and schedule, are not confirmed, the Brandt Centre has been named the official home of the Regina franchise, which will take part in a 12-week regular season starting near the end of August.
It is the third Canadian franchise awarded by the LFL — joining the BC Angels and Toronto Triumph. The LFL is a seven-on-seven tackle women’s football league in the U.S. that featured 11 American teams in the 2011-12 season. Players wear shoulder pads, elbow pads, knee pads, garters, bras, panties, and ice hockey-style helmets with clear plastic visors instead of face masks.
“It’s something different; we’ve seen a lot of the video footage and some of the coverage from the league last year in the United States and thought it was something different — a little on the risky side — but why not give it a chance and see if the market will bear it?” said Neil Donnelly, Brandt Centre vice-president of events and entertainment.
15 comments:
The Regina V____a's ?
OMG!!!
Doesn't former Rider Yo Murphy coach a team in this league? I'm sure Roddy mentioned that once.
No way does this team ever have a snap in Regina. While a lot of progress has been made in this city over the past decade, there are still too many that will make this a non-reality. Mark my words.
The Regina Monologues???
WOOHOO!!!
Once again Saskatoon is left out,
If they need scouts, I'm free!
Barry
Why didn't they plan to have their season Feb/Mar/Apr when there is NO football anywhere? Nope they have to run at the same time as the Riders. Not everyone is a big hockey fan.
On behalf of Saskatoon, Thank you for leaving us out!!
Uh, maybe because most hockey rinks are booked up in Feb-March-April?
D'uh?
Are these women going to be brought in or will there be locals. If they are locals, I'm glad Saskatoon isn't getting in!
I will be shocked if this team ever plays a game.
That 3rd from PEI's Curling team will be the centre I hear .
Totally Disgusting....Once again Women are victimized..by WOMEN...not surprisingly by MEN...What a sick world we live in
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