PVDGFFL: 2023 Fall Season Week 2

Volume 5, Issue 20

Pumpkin Spice Latte & Hurricane Season 🍂⛈️

Thank you all for a wonderful Week 1 of games!

The tropical storm/hurricane in the Atlantic may have some impacts for us later this week so read on for important details. We will be monitoring the weather carefully for potential impacts to Thursday's practice, Saturday's games, and Helmets & Heels. If any of these events are postponed or canceled, we'll post an update in the FB group, on our website, and in an email, so please check those sources regularly. Important: If there's no announcement, it means games/events are on as scheduled!

Thursday's league practice night seems unlikely to be impacted, but if any change is made, we'll do our best to announce that within an hour of the scheduled start time.

For Saturday's games and Helmets & Heels, we'll continue to monitor the weather reports and make a decision either Friday night or early Saturday morning. We're currently working with Dark Lady to arrange a rain date in the event we need to postpone. Additional details will be shared once we have a better sense of the weather forecast. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Saturday's Forecast:

League Practice & Skills Night

As a reminder, tomorrow (Thursday) is our league-wide practice and skills night. This is another great opportunity to get some extra live action play in between weeks.

This week, Michael Petracca will be leading a "Receiver Clinic." Come learn how to read your wrist playbook, learn the receiver "route tree" (the different types of routes that a receiver is asked to run), receiver stance, catching technique, and more.

League-Wide Practice Night is TOMORROW, September 14th from 5:30-7:30pm at North County Club Field (160-168 Monroe St, Warwick, R 02888).

These weekly practices/skills clinics will take place each Thursday evening throughout the season and are being offered in response to league-wide requests for more practice and development opportunities.

Game-Day Reminders

Week 2 Date: Saturday, September 16th

Location: Our fields for all our season games are located at North Country Club Field in Warwick (210 Monroe St., Warwick, RI 02888). Join us afterwards at Grid Iron Ale House & Grille (1599 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02888) for food, drinks, and league social.

Reminders: Please bring plenty of water, dress accordingly for weather, and remember that everyone will need to wear pocketless shorts and non-metal spike cleats to participate. You will not be allowed to play with pocketed shorts/pants or metal cleats.

Watch for weather updates later this week!

Take a few minutes to review our Code of Conduct as well as other important league policies.

Week 2 Game Schedule - September 16th

The most up to date schedule is available on our website and the SportsEngine app (iOS or Google). Check out all our teams including full rosters and current standings on our website.

Week 1 Standings

Important Information About Tiebreakers:

When two or more teams have the same record, the first tiebreaker is "Point Differential (PD)" - the difference between the total number of points your team has scored vs. the total number of points your team has allowed.

If two or more teams have the same record AND the same point differential, the next tiebreaker is head-to-head record. In this scenario, the tied team that has the best head-to-head record against the other tied team(s) will take the top spot.

The third tiebreaker is "Points Scored."

If any teams are still tied after these tiebreakers, a coin flip will break the tie.

Any game that ends in a forfeit, will be recorded as a 6-0 result, but those points will not count towards tiebreakers.

Health & Safety - Ankle & Foot Taping Clinic

***NEW CLINIC ALERT***

Have you ever wanted to learn how to tape ankles/feet in order to prevent injuries?

The Health and Safety Committee will be holding an Ankle & Foot Taping clinic!

WHEN: Saturday, October 14th @ 7am-8am (before games start)

WHERE: North Country Club Fields

Registration is required. Please register here: https://forms.gle/hvc5Xi3AzqQBVHCAA

DISCLAIMER: This clinic is for educational purposes only, and does not substitute for professional medical advice. There is no guarantee that taping will prevent injuries. Consult a medical professional or healthcare provider if you are seeking medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

RSVP on Facebook (Registration via Google Docs still required)

Volunteerism: Drag Bingo “I’m a Barbie GURL!”

Drag Bingo is just one week away! “I’m a Barbie GURL!”

Come support one of the league’s official charities, Aids Care Ocean State

For your calendars: Thursday, September 21st, Rhodes on the Pawtucket, 5pm (doors open), 7pm (event starts).

Volunteer Opportunity: Join the Neon Blue and Gold teams this coming Tuesday, September 19th from 6-8pm to help stuff bingo packets.

Please reach out to Pat Mac, Director, Volunteerism and Community Outreach to let him know you will be attending.

Options Awards - Vote for PVDGFFL!

For the second consecutive year, the Providence Gay Flag Football League has been nominated for an Options Award as the Best Local LGBTQ Sports League or Club. We're incredibly honored by this nomination and the fact that so many amazing people have chosen to join our ever-growing league!

Several of our PVDGFFL players have also been nominated as the Best LGBTQ Local Athlete!

If you'd like to vote for our league and any of our nominated players, please click here to vote! You can vote every day through September 16 (THIS SATURDAY). Winners will be announced at a ceremony on October 17.

Helmets & Heels 2023 - Tickets Now Available!

Tickets are now on sale for Helmets and Heels, which is our largest fundraiser of the year! You don't want to miss this opportunity to see some of your favorite PVDGFFL players perform in drag!

Hosted by three of our own drag superstars, Helmets and Heels is a night of fun, fashion, and fabulous-ness, benefitting our Gay Bowl tournament teams.

We'll have 15+ drag performances, plus great raffle items, including P-Town vacation packages, sports memorabilia, PVDGFFL swag, and more!

Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door. Purchase your tickets below.

Reminder: We're monitoring Hurricane Lee and will announce any change to the date/time later this week.

RSVP on Facebook

Purchase Tickets on Eventbrite

2023 PVD Lobsters Non-Player Supporter Jersey

Click Here for Purchase

Help us raise money for our Gay Bowl tournament teams by purchasing these awesome supporter jerseys, which include panels from all of our tournament teams, our PVDGFFL and PVD Lobsters logos on the front, and sponsors on the back. Thank you, Red, for this incredible design, which not only looks amazing, but also captures the heart, spirit, and unity of our league.

The deadline to order a jersey is Friday, Sept 22. Jersey cost is $45.

You will be contacted in late September regarding a date/time for you to pick-up your jersey.

Upcoming Events & Important Dates