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Founding Access Weekend

Prove the Path

The first athlete entry point into Canada's girls flag football pathway. Verified testing. Real competition. Stadium stage.

June 13–14, 2026 Cambridge & Hamilton
Most Programs train for the weekend.

We architect for the next decade.

The Pathway is Canada's emerging girls flag football platform for the Olympic era — connecting athletes with the opportunities, resources, and support to reach the next level.

Verified testing

Pro-grade combine metrics — speed, agility, and throw velocity — measured, recorded, and yours to keep.

Competitive evaluation

Live, scored competition assessed by evaluators against a single national standard.

Recruiting education

Learn what coaches and college programs look for — and exactly how to stand out.

Network & exposure

Get on the radar of the coaches and program builders shaping the girls' game across Canada & the U.S.

Pathway placement

A clear, ranked route from this weekend into UA's development streams.

Stadium Experience

Compete and be seen on a professional stadium field.

The format

Two days. One pathway.

Saturday
June 13, 2026

Elite Identification Combine

Conestoga College · Cambridge, ON
  • Verified athletic testing (40-yard, vertical jump, pro-agility, position-specific drills)
  • Competitive evaluation · 1v1 and small-sided competition
  • Recruiting education
  • Access to the exclusive Pathway Info Package
  • First verified data entry into THE PATHWAY
  • Founding athlete status
  • Media coverage and athlete profile photo opportunities
Sunday
June 14, 2026

Founding Showcase Day

Hamilton Stadium · Hamilton, ON
  • Tim Hortons Field stadium experience
  • UA Elite Circuit Championship finals
  • Free Future Stars Experience
  • U16 Founding Showcase Game
  • Media coverage · digital game-film access for U16 Showcase athletes
  • Women's Gridiron Foundation MVP Award · Ron Johnson Rising Star Award
  • Closing ceremony and athlete recognition
Founding Access Pricing

The First Step to Something Bigger.

Founding Athletes. Future Leaders.

What's included
  • Full Saturday combine + testing
  • Sunday stadium showcase experience
  • Verified, recorded combine results
  • Evaluation against the national standard
  • U16 Showcase consideration
Founding access
$95
2 Day Pass
Spots are limited for the founding weekend. UA members — apply your member code at checkout for member pricing.
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The Pathway

More than a weekend — a system that grows with her

A girls flag football membership and development system connecting athletes, families, coaches, verified data, and future opportunities — built to create clarity and open doors over time.

  • Clarity for families

    Understand where your athlete fits and what comes next.

  • Verified development

    Track progress with real data and meaningful evaluation.

  • Future opportunities

    Pathways, events, education, and connections that grow with her.

U16 Showcase eligibility

The route to selection

The top performers across the weekend earn an invitation to the U16 Showcase.

1

Register & attend

Secure a Founding Access pass and attend both days of the weekend.

2

Complete verified testing

Post a full set of recorded combine results on Saturday.

3

Compete & be scored

Earn a competitive evaluation score against the national standard.

4

Earn the invitation

Top performers are invited to the U16 Showcase on Sunday.

Selection is not guaranteed. Showcase invitations are extended at evaluator discretion, based on combine performance and competitive evaluation.
Pathway Advisors

Recruiting education. Real guidance.

Dana Sparling
Coaching & development

Dana Sparling is a leading advocate for girls' and women's football with more than 25 years of experience growing the game. A former member of the inaugural U.S. Women's National Flag Football Team, she is the Founder and President of the Women's Gridiron Foundation, where she works to create opportunities, pathways, and resources for female athletes across flag and tackle football.

Ron Johnson
Mentor & coach

Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman and founder of the Ron Johnson Sports Academy (Rising Stars Football Academy), he has spent over 17 years developing athletes on and off the field. He is a strong advocate for growing girls' football and is committed to creating opportunities, mentorship, and pathways for female athletes to reach the next level.

Limited spots

Be one of the Founding 100

The first 100 paid Saturday athletes are the first names in THE PATHWAY. Founding status is permanent — and spots are limited.

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Questions? We've got you.

Before you register

What is THE PATHWAY?

Canada's girls flag football platform being built for the Olympic era — connecting athletes, families, events, verified data, resources, and future opportunities. The build expands over time; this weekend is the first athlete entry point.

Who is Saturday for?

Girls flag football athletes U14 and older serious about competing and developing. Open to UA Flag, UA Girls, UA Elite Circuit, school, travel, and non-UA athletes.

What's included Saturday?

Verified testing, skill development, competitive evaluation, 1v1 / small-sided competition, recruiting education, the Pathway Info Package, first verified data entry into THE PATHWAY, founding athlete status, and media / profile photos.

What if my daughter isn't selected for the U16 Showcase?

She still receives the full Saturday experience. The Showcase is one part of the weekend, for selected 2011 / 2012 athletes only.

Who qualifies for the U16 Showcase?

Selected 2011 / 2012 athletes, invited at evaluator discretion based on combine performance and competitive evaluation. Questions? Reach out to hello@uaflag.ca.

Is Sunday free?

The Future Stars Experience and spectator access are free. Sunday also includes the Elite Circuit finals and the U16 Showcase Game.

Founding 100 Athlete vs Pathway Founding Member?

Founding 100 Athlete = one of the first 100 paid Saturday registrants. Pathway Founding Member = anyone who joins the free Pathway list. U16 Showcase Athlete = a selected 2011 / 2012 athlete.

What is the free Canadian Girls' Quick Guide?

A short recruiting one-pager for athletes and families who join THE PATHWAY list. Registered athletes who attend receive the full Complete 2026 Recruiting Guide.

Will this include recruiting promises?

No. It's about verified testing, education, preparation, competition, and pathway clarity.

What happens to athlete data?

Saturday athletes are among the first to receive verified data entry into THE PATHWAY. More resources and events develop over time.

Verified testing. Real competition. Stadium stage.

Be one of the first to Prove the Path.

The game is evolving quickly. Athletes who act now will be ahead of what's next.

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