GAME ON CANCER CHARITY TOURNAMENT
DECEMBER 21st, 2024
FORD FIELD
DETROIT, MI
GAME ON CANCER'S MISSION:
To provide a platform for groundbreaking research, enhancing patient care by alleviating barriers or burdens with essential funding for non-medical needs, and by supporting clinical programs that allow for best in class cancer care. 100% of funds raised support our mission and 100% of funds raised are used locally.
Funds raised through Game On Cancer help tackle the financial toxicity that families may experience after a cancer diagnosis by funding patient expenses such as: transportation, groceries, housing costs, prescriptions and medical supplies, co-pays, insurance and so much more.
Entrance to the Stadium
Gate G will be the ONLY accessible entrance into Ford Field. Gate G is located off Antoine Street directly across from the Ford Field Parking deck. Spectators can view the games from section 102 through 110, these will be the only sections available during the tournament.
Parking and Fees:
The most convenient parking location is the Ford Field parking deck located on Antoine Street directly across the street from Ford Field. There is a $8 fee to park in the Ford Field parking deck. There is a $5.00 per person entry fee that is CASH ONLY to get into the event. Players, coaches, and all children 5 & under are free.
Team Check-In & Locker Room Tours:
Team check-in times are a minimum 45 minutes prior to either your first scheduled game or your locker room tour whichever is scheduled first. Please make your way to the registration tent with your ENTIRE team. Each eligible player and coach will receive a wristband that they will be required to wear for the duration of the tournament. JERSEYS ARE NOT PROVIDED FOR THE EVENT. Please wear NFL Flag jerseys for the event.
Reminder that all coaches and players receive a free locker room tour. You will find your teams scheduled locker room tour time on the check in schedule. You will need to be on the field at the tunnel at that time.
One family member per player can accompany the team on the tour and can purchase a wristband for $10.00 per person CASH ONLY (children 5 & under are free). To purchase a tour please purchase your wristband during your team check in. This wristband will allow you access to the locker room tour and not access to be on the fields. We will be limiting tours to 1 parent per participant.
Equipment for the Event:
You must have a unique jersey or NFL Flag Jersey. NFL Flag belts ARE REQUIRED. We recommend each player have a labeled water bottle, that must be empty upon arrival to the stadium. Water stations will be available for your child to fill them up.
Ford Field Waivers:
Ford Field requires a MANDATORY additional waiver to be signed off by parents for each participant. The waiver can be found on this link: https://detroitlions.formstack.com/forms/private_event_waiver. Please complete this prior to the event. If not completed prior to event, it will delay your teams check in process.
Choose Activity – GOC Flag Football - 12.21.2024.
Concessions:
Outside food and beverages are NOT allowed inside Ford Field. Concessions will be available during the tournament. Water stations will be made available on the field for all participants. Please bring an EMPTY water bottle for your child to fill up at the water station.
Schedule & Tournament Format: Check-In Schedule and Locker Room Schedule
The tournament schedule is now posted. You can view your check-in time and locker room time by clicking here. To see the schedule, you will need to download the NFL FLAG Tournament App. All teams are guaranteed to play a minimum of 3 games – 3 Round Robin games. Only the following will advance to single elimination games:
1st Grade & Under - Top 6 teams
3rd Grade & Under - Top 10 teams
5th Grade & Under – Top 8 Teams
6th Grade & Under - Top 4 teams
8th Grade & Under - Top 4 teams
Tournament Rules Modifications
The Game on Cancer schedule is LIVE:
· To access the schedule, you must download the NFL FLAG Tournament App on your cell phone.
· Once downloaded, click the search button in the top left corner of your phone.
· Click the bar, "Search for a Tournament."
· Under "Current/Upcoming NFL FLAG Tournaments," you will select "Game on Cancer 2024"
· From there, you will be able to find your team's age division under the "Divisions" tab (bottom of your screen, right in the middle).
· Select your team's age division, then select "Schedule."
*Field map will be posted in the NFL FLAG Tournaments App under the local tab
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