Play Flag Football at Qwest Field for a Great Cause

Play Flag Football at Qwest Field for a Great Cause

Memorial Day Weekend, May 29th and 30th

MAR Sports Marketing presents the first annual Deion Branch 83 Football Classic.  This flag football tournament and silent auction will raise money for the Deion Branch Foundation, which supports the fight for a cure for meningitis. This cause is extremely personal for Deion, as his son remains partially paralyzed after contracting meningitis as an infant.

  • Play Flag Football on Qwest Field
  • Hang out with the Pros and some of the  New Seahawks
  • Support a Great Cause
  • Do something fun for Memorial Day Weekend

The TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE has been posted.  View Schedule

Listen to Deion talk with Kevin Calabro and Brock Huard about  the event on 710 AM ESPN Seattle.
 
Tournament Format

Tournament Format

Underdog Flag Football

Games will be played in the  Flag Football format offered by Underdog Sports LeaguesCoed and Men's options are available.  Underdog will be scheduling and staffing the event.

Tournament Overview
(a full rulebook and info email will be sent to teams upon registration): 

  • Coed: 8 Players on the Field (3w/5m)
  • Men's: 7  Players on the Field
  • Roster Limit of 12 Players
  • Strictly Non-Contact
  • Hour Long Games
  • Field is approx. 35 x 55 yards (3 cross-wise fields run at the same time)
  • 2 Guaranteed Games on Day 1
    (1 Game at Qwest and 1 Game at either Seattle Center or Roosevelt HS)
  • Playoffs for Qualifying Teams on Day 2
  • 2 uniformed Underdog Staff referees on each field

2 Skill Divisions to choose from during sign up:

Underdog Division:  New and laid back teams who just want to play on Qwest Field and have a good time.  "That was fun... did we win?"

Statdog Division:  Experienced Coed Flag Football teams.  "That was fun... let's win this tournament!"

The Deion Branch Classic is a recreational event.  Spirited competition is welcome, but keep in mind this tournament is for fun, and is held in support of an important cause.  Excellent sportsmanship is expected from all participants and spectators.
Registration

Registration

Details and Pricing


Team Cost:  $475.00
Sign Up a Team Now

What is Included with a  Team Registration?
Teams are guaranteed two (2) first day games minimum, with 1 game at Qwest Field and 1 game at Roosevelt HS. The top teams in each division will play again on Sunday at Seattle Center's Memorial Stadium for the championship.

Each team registration includes 12 tickets to the tournament after party at Jillian's Billiard Club on Saturday night


Teams also receive:
  • Deion Branch Football Classic T-Shirts
  • Goody bags filled with adidas and other sponsor swag
  • Team photo with Deion Branch
  • 8x10 autograph pictures from Deion
  • Deion Branch Foundation bracelets
  • Free appetizers at Jillian’s Billiards Club
  • +other items to be announced. 

Registration and Payment Details
  • Captains  (team organizers) sign up their team
  • Captains can Invite players using this site... but each player does not need to sign up individually
  • The team fee can be shared using the TeamPayer system on this site, or the Captain can log in and pay the balance
  • Any remaining balance will be charged to the card on file on the day before the event (May 28th)
  • If you would like to donate above and beyond your team fee, you will have the chance to do so during online registration, as well as  at the silent auction.

Sign Up a Team Now

Party and Silent Auction

Party and Silent Auction

Saturday Night (May 29th) at Jillian's Billiard Club

Deion Branch and his friends will also be hosting a silent auction and a night of entertainment at Jillian’s Billiards Club on Saturday night.  VIP party ticket holders and sponsors will have the opportunity to attend a Meet and Greet with Deion at 8pm.  The event will be open to the public from 9pm to 12am.

12 free party tickets are included for members of the teams who participate in the tournament.

Additional tickets are limited, but can be added to a team registration, or purchased separately.  The cost for a VIP ticket is $50  (which includes admission to the Meet and Greet, an autographed photo of Deion Branch, a Deion Branch Foundation bracelet and a swag bag).

Purchase a VIP Party Ticket
(or multiple tickets)

Purchasing tickets to the party and auction is a great way to support the cause if you aren't planning to play in the flag football portion of the event!

Tentative Party Guest List:

Deion Branch WR
Deion Butler WR
Ben Obomanu WR
TJ Houshmandzadeh WR
Golden Tate WR
John Carlson TE
Mike Williams WR
Reggie Williams WR
Former Head Coach Jim Mora
Jerome Harrison (RB of the Browns)
Dave “Softy” Mueler
(MC Jillian’s Event, and KJR Radio Host)
Brock Huard
(former QB and ESPN Radio Host)
 
Deion Branch Flag Football Classic
2013 4th Ave #201
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 320-8326
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